Abstract: A method of masking a mould for moulding a wind turbine blade shell part, the method comprising the steps of: arranging a masking device in a mould so that the masking device covers the non-coating zone of the mould surface, spraying a coating onto a mould surface of the mould so that the coating is applied to a coating zone of the mould surface and prevented from being applied to a non-coating zone of the mould surface by the arrangement of the masking device, and removing the masking device from the mould so that the non-coating zone is exposed. The masking device is configured so that, upon terminating spraying of the coating at the first longitudinal boundary of the coating zone, a lip portion of the masking device is separated from the coating applied on the coating zone by a gap.

Abstract: A film stretching apparatus includes: a pair of first and second link devices configured to be able to carry and stretch a film and each composed of a plurality of links coupled to form an endless chain; a heat treatment unit configured to cover a central portion of the first and second link devices and perform a heat treatment to the film; a sprocket (first link drive mechanism) arranged outside the heat treatment unit and on an inlet side of the film and configured to drive the plurality of links; a sprocket (second link drive mechanism) arranged outside the heat treatment unit and on an outlet side of the film and configured to drive the plurality of links; and a sprocket (link adjustment mechanism) arranged outside the heat treatment unit and on the outlet side of the film and configured to reduce a pitch of the plurality of links.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are components, systems, and methods to improve characteristics of a manufactured article. Specifically, embodiments of a high pressure system includes an apparatus that subjects the article to specific pressures and temperatures for an amount of time to improve characteristics of the article. Methods of manufacturing include use of the high pressure system to subject the article to specific pressures and temperatures for an amount of time to improve characteristics of the article.

Abstract: Disclosed are a supercritical in-mold foam forming device with a pretreatment function and a foaming method thereof. The supercritical in-mold foam forming device comprises a high-pressure reactor. A safety valve is disposed at the top of the high-pressure reactor and seals the top of the high-pressure reactor. A driving member used for driving is mounted in the middle of the top of the high-pressure reactor through bolts. An intra-mold temperature control module is disposed in a foaming mold, two groups of uniform heating plates are controlled be powered on synchronously to generate heat, and a temperature gradient is formed in a graphite backing plate by controlling the difference in proportion of output power.

Abstract: This invention has an object to provide a method for manufacturing an injection-molded product of a resin composition containing a P3HA-based resin, the method enabling stable continuous production without generating flash. This object is attained by the method for manufacturing, with use of a mold apparatus, the injection-molded product of the resin composition containing the P3HA-based resin, the method including the step of: before filling a mold with the resin composition by injection, carrying out pressure reduction by reducing a gage pressure inside a cavity of the mold so as to be not more than ?0.02 MPa, the mold apparatus including the mold which has a parting line being in contact with the cavity in the mold and having a maximum width which is not more than 50 ?m when the mold is closed.

Abstract: An injection molding machine includes a mold clamping device provided on a bed and an injection device provided on the bed and slidable freely to a front side and to a rear side. The bed and the injection device are connected to each other by one or a plurality of hoses, and at least one of wiring and piping is housed in the hose. The hose is exposed from a first opening opened on a side of the bed to a second opening opened on a side of the injection device and is configured with a predetermined length of slack in an exposed section to facilitate a sliding movement of the injection device. A hose support member is fixed to the injection device below the second opening, and the exposed section of the hose is partially supported by the hose support member.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for manufacturing a golf ball including a core, at least one intermediate layer, and a cover, the core being formed of a rubber material, the intermediate layer being formed of a resin composition, and the cover being formed of a urethane resin material, the method including: a step (1) of forming an intermediate layer-encased sphere by encasing the core with the at least one intermediate layer; a step (2) of subjecting the intermediate layer-encased sphere to a heat treatment at a temperature of at least a melting point of a base resin of the resin composition of the intermediate layer and less than 160° C.; and a step (3) of thereafter forming a cover-encased sphere by encasing the intermediate layer- encased sphere with the cover.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an actuating apparatus (1) for a vehicle door handle arrangement, such as an inner door handle arrangement. The actuating apparatus (1) is manufactured in a multi-component injection molding method, such as a two-component injection molding method. The actuating apparatus (1) includes a carrier portion (4) made from a first plastic material and a decorative layer (5), in particular integrally connected to the carrier portion (4), made from a second plastic material.

Abstract: A molten material processing control system, such as a plastic injection molding system, is provided with a pressure sensor, such as a melt pressure transducer, in fluid communication with filtered molten material, thereby ensuring the molten material to which the pressure sensor is exposed is free from inconsistencies, impurities, unmelted plastic pellets, or other debris. In one embodiment, the filter is a linear edge nozzle filter and a pressure sensor is disposed in fluid communication with an exit groove thereof. In another embodiment, the filter is a disc-shaped tramp filter and the pressure sensor is disposed downstream of the filter.

Abstract: A mold for molding aircraft components is provided. The mold includes a mold first part, a mold second part, and a mold insert, the mold first part and mold insert combining to form a cavity defining the shape of an aircraft component. The cavity may be filled with reinforcing fiber and then infused with matrix material to form a fiber-reinforced composite part. The mold may include one or more sensors to monitor data related to a molding process such as pressure, temperature, and material flow.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a mandrel having flexibility while maintaining heat resistance, releasability, and recyclability that can withstand a thermal history of repeated use, which are characteristics of 4-methyl-1-pentene-based polymer, and the present invention relates to a mandrel formed of a resin composition (X) including 50 to 90 parts by mass of a 4-methyl-1-pentene-based polymer (A) satisfying specified requirements, 5 to 40 parts by mass of a propylene polymer (B), and 5 to 30 parts by mass of a 4-methyl-1-pentene·?-olefin copolymer (C) satisfying specified requirements, provided that a total of the (A), the (B), and the (C) is 100 parts by mass.

Abstract: A uniaxially stretched multilayer structure with excellent transparency is provided, which is stretched in a uniaxial direction and has a resin composition (A) layer containing an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer. A multilayer structure having layers stretched in a uniaxial direction includes a resin composition (A) layer containing an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer, in which the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer in the resin composition (A) layer has an ethylene unit content of less than 32 mol %, and the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer has a single ethylene unit content.

Abstract: Example methods and apparatus for creating a reaction product. An example method comprises flowing a first fluid in a flow direction in a first conduit in a multilayer extrusion reactor apparatus. The first fluid may be characterized by inertial forces dominating viscous forces of the first fluid. The method flows a second fluid in a flow direction in a second conduit in the apparatus. The first and second fluids may be miscible with one another. The method shapes the first and second conduits to provide an interface region between the first and second fluids. The method permits a reaction to create a reaction product in the interface region. The reaction product may mitigate flow-disrupting mixing between the first and second fluids.

Abstract: A filter device for PVC plastic melt, for connection to a twin screw extruder. A housing has at least an inlet block with at least one inlet channel, and an outlet block with at least one outlet channel. At least one spacer element is arranged between the inlet block and the outlet block. A screen wheel is rotatably mounted in the housing. A plurality of screen points are each positioned between the inlet channel and the outlet channel and in each of which at least one screen element through which plastic melt can flow can be inserted. A drive device rotates the screen wheel in the housing. The inlet channel is formed in an inlet melt pocket in the inlet block, which has a twin extruder screw receptacle for two screw tips of two extruder screws to be arranged next to one another.

Abstract: A beam including a formed member comprising a blank shape of a fiber material infused with a thermoplastic that is formed into a first shape and an over molded member comprising an injected molded material that is bonded to the formed member. A method of forming a beam, the method may include cutting a first material into a blank shape, heating the blank shape, thermoforming the blank shape into a formed member with a first tool, and injecting the injection molded tool with a second material.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to laminated articles, such as articles for food and beverages, that are biodegradable and/or paper recyclable. The articles include a substrate comprising a film layer. The film layer is formed from a film made from biodegradable and/or paper recyclable polymer materials. The film layer is resistant and/or impermeable to liquids The article is capable of being frozen and/or heated using, for instance, a microwave oven without delaminating.

Abstract: An apparatus and its method of use in folding a ultrasound transducer assembly, is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base which define two pivot channels therethrough, of which each support an axle. A folding platform has a first portion pivotally disposed about one axle and the second portion pivotally disposed about the other axle. The folding platform is moveable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position an interior faces of the first portion and second portion are in substantially parallel alignment with a top surface of the base. In the closed position the interior faces of each portion are substantially perpendicular to the top surface of the base and interior faces define a folding channel. A ultrasound transducer assembly positioned on the folding platform during actuation from the open position to the closed position is folded into a substantially taco-like shape within the folding channel.

Abstract: A monolayer multi-axial integral geogrid suitable for stabilizing aggregate includes a plurality of interconnected oriented strands and partially oriented junctions forming a repeating pattern of outer hexagons having an array of openings therein. Oriented ribs extending inwardly from each of said outer hexagons support and surround a smaller inner hexagon having oriented strands thus forming a plurality of trapezoidal openings and a single hexagonal opening. The oriented strands and partially oriented junctions of the outer hexagons form a plurality of linear strong axis strands that extend continuously throughout the entirety of the geogrid and form additional triangular openings. The geogrid thus includes three different repeating geometric shapes. The inner hexagons preferably also can move up and down, out of the plane of the geogrid. The multi-axial integral geogrid thus provides a geometry that can better engage with, confine and stabilize a greater variety and quality of aggregates.

Abstract: A monolayer multi-axial integral geogrid suitable for stabilizing aggregate includes a plurality of interconnected oriented strands and partially oriented junctions forming a repeating pattern of outer hexagons having an array of openings therein. Oriented ribs extending inwardly from each of said outer hexagons support and surround a smaller inner hexagon having oriented strands thus forming a plurality of trapezoidal openings and a single hexagonal opening. The oriented strands and partially oriented junctions of the outer hexagons form a plurality of linear strong axis strands that extend continuously throughout the entirety of the geogrid and form additional triangular openings. The geogrid thus includes three different repeating geometric shapes. The inner hexagons preferably also can move up and down, out of the plane of the geogrid. The multi-axial integral geogrid thus provides a geometry that can better engage with, confine and stabilize a greater variety and quality of aggregates.

Abstract: An imprint apparatus performs alignment between a substrate and a mold in a state in which the mold is in contact with an imprint material on the substrate, and then cures the imprint material by light irradiation. The apparatus includes a light irradiator configured to perform first light irradiation for partially curing the imprint material, and second light irradiation for deforming the substrate, and a controller configured to control the light irradiator. In the alignment, the controller performs switching between the first light irradiation and the second light irradiation based on a viscoelasticity of the imprint material or a deformation amount of the substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a 3D printer including a receiving surface for accepting the accumulation of material layers, and a gantry having a shaft and carriage that is translated along the shaft, and an extruder assembly that is articulated to rotate a printing plane, wherein the extruder assembly is attached to the carriage and the articulated extruder assembly is manipulated to rotate the printing plane away from parallel with the receiving surface.

Abstract: A 3D printer comprises a platform, a dispenser, and a light source. The dispenser comprises a nozzle to extrude photo-curable material onto the platform to form a first layer according to one or more digital files. The first shape of the one or more extruded photo-curable materials corresponds to a first minimum line width that is based on a diameter of the nozzle. The light source is to emit a light beam directed onto the first layer according to the one or more digital files to cure a portion of the first layer. A first cured layer of the one or more photo-curable materials corresponds to a second shape of a first layer of a 3D printed orthodontic aligner specified by the one or more digital files. The second shape has a second minimum line width that is smaller than the first minimum line width.

Abstract: The invention relates to an additive manufacturing process for producing a silicone elastomer item. In particular, the invention relates to an additive manufacturing method for producing a silicone elastomer item from a photocrosslinkable silicone composition. The invention also relates to a photocrosslinkable silicone composition.

Abstract: A polyol stiffening additive in a powder bed material for three-dimensional (3D) printing is disclosed herein. In an example, the 3D powder bed material includes an elastomeric build material and a polyol stiffening additive having 3 to 7 carbon atoms that is about 2 weight percent to about 20 weight percent of a total weight of the 3D powder bed material.

Abstract: In an embodiment a method includes applying, by a dispenser, a layer of a first raw material to a work surface, the dispenser moving laterally across the work surface, wherein a layer thickness of the first raw material corresponds at least to a desired layer thickness of a layer to be added to the component, bringing the layer of the first raw material into contact with a surface of the component to be coated on the work surface and structurally curing a portion of the first raw material to form a new structured layer of the component, lifting the component comprising the new layer off the work surface, removing, by a first recovering device, a remaining first raw material from the work surface, the first recovering device moving laterally across the work surface and returning the first raw material to a first dispenser and repeating the aforementioned method steps with a second raw material and a second dispenser, wherein a second recovering device is provided so that the first and second raw materials are

Abstract: The present invention provides a tool head for three-dimensional molding capable of high-speed forming as relating to three-dimensional molding for a fused deposition method that feeds filament in a direct method. The present invention relates to a tool head for a three-dimensional molding device, provided with an extruder for feeding a filament, an extruder motor for driving the extruder, a heating unit for melting the filament fed from the extruder, a nozzle for discharging the filament melted by the heating unit, and a fan for cooling the extruder motor.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing machine includes a first segment that is movable while the additive manufacturing machine deposits material, a second segment being configured to move relative to the first segment, and an extruder having a screw disposed within a barrel. The machine also includes a pump having an inlet and an outlet, a nozzle physically coupled to the second segment and configurable to: (i) translate along a first axis, along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and along a third axis and (ii) dispense the material, and a controller configured to control a speed of the screw of the extruder and a speed of the pump based on increases or decreases in movement of the nozzle along at least two axes of the first axis, the second axis, and the third axis, in operation during deposition of the material in an arc or corner.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for providing a liquefier nozzle flexure to at least enable ironing of a 3D print, to thereby improve print quality. The apparatus, system and method may include: a controllable print head for providing the 3D print; a liquefier capable of liquefying deposit material for providing the 3D print; and the liquefier nozzle flexure mounted between the print head and the liquefier that allows a distance between the print head and the liquefier to vary when a resistance is encountered at a print nozzle tip.

Abstract: A 3-D printer apparatus has a tank that includes a bottom wall and a printing area that is located above and spaced apart from the bottom wall. At least a portion of the tank is filled with a polymerizable resin used to print an object within the printing area. The bottom wall is transparent and defines an upper surface. A layer of Janus particles overlays the upper surface of the bottom wall. Each of the Janus particles has a hydrophobic side and a hydrophilic side, with the hydrophilic side directly overlaying the upper surface of the bottom wall. The layer of Janus particles defines a barrier that prevents small bits of cured polymerizable resin within the tank from becoming attached to the upper surface of the bottom wall during the printing process.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for manufacturing a plurality of orthodontic appliances in parallel, including an additive printing machine comprising a build platform and configured for additively manufacturing a plurality of teeth models in parallel, a plurality of plates each configured for teeth model printing by the additive printing machine, whereby each plate comprises a unique machine-readable identifier and each plate is detachable and precisely fixed to the build platform, and a thermoforming machine configured for thermoforming a thermoformable material over the plurality of teeth models for receiving the plurality of orthodontic appliances.

Abstract: A 3D printing wire, a method for preparing the 3D printing wire, a 3D printing method, and a 3D printing apparatus are provided. The method for preparing the 3D printing wire includes: co-extruding a first polymer matrix composite and a second polymer matrix composite to produce a 3D printing wire with a core-shell structure. In the 3D printing wire with the core-shell structure, a shell structure formed by the second polymer matrix composite is wrapped around a core structure formed by the first polymer matrix composite. A filler material volume fraction of the first polymer matrix composite is larger than a filler material volume fraction of the second polymer matrix composite. The material for the shell structure includes an unfilled polymer material with a composite filling content of zero.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus for producing a three-dimensional object includes a process chamber for building the object. The process chamber includes the build area and a ceiling of the process chamber located opposite the build area, and a nozzle element is arranged in the ceiling. The nozzle element includes an inlet, an outlet, and gas flow passages in fluidic communication with the inlet and outlet for receiving a gas at the inlet and supplying the gas through the outlet into the process chamber. The outlet faces the build area and has a substantially elongate shape that defines a longitudinal direction of the nozzle element. The plurality of gas flow passages subdivide a cavity of the nozzle element at least along the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing three-dimensional, preferably porous, hydrogel structures by a layer build-up technique, wherein the method includes the following steps. Providing (S1) of a liquid hydrogel solution, preferably a liquid alginate solution, and a, preferably transportable, sample carrier. Layerwise applying (S2) the liquid hydrogel solution onto the sample carrier in a temperature environment, the temperature of which is below the freezing point of the hydrogel solution, to produce a frozen 3D layered hydrogel structure. In order to increase advantageously the porosity of the 3D layered hydrogel structure, i.e. the proportion of small voids, cavities and/or depressions in the 3D layered hydrogel structure, the method further includes the step of drying (S3) of the frozen 3D layered hydrogel structure, e.g. by freeze-drying, to produce a porous 3D hydrogel structure. The invention further relates to a device for the layerwise building-up of three-dimensional hydrogel structures.

Abstract: A process for an external optimization framework utilizing a defect model for multi-laser additive manufacturing of a part including determining a scalar metric for the part; employing the scalar metric in the defect model; providing at least one output from the defect model to the external optimization framework; and optimizing the powder bed fusion additive manufacturing process for the part with the external optimization framework.

Abstract: A 3D printer includes a chamber configured to receive extruded material to print a part and a tool chamber above the chamber, the tool chamber comprising a viewing window and a tool rack. The 3D printer includes a plurality of print heads, each of the plurality of print heads residing in a docked position on the tool rack and when not in use. Each of the plurality of print heads comprising a illuminated status indicator configured to emit a plurality of signals indicative of a status or error of the print head or a status of the 3D printer, wherein the illuminated status indicator faces the viewing window and a plurality of sensors located on the print head or in the 3D printer and configured to detect a status of the print head or other printer components or an error in the print head or other printer components.

Abstract: A light-curing 3D printer includes a base, a display panel, a tank, a printing main body and a vibration detector. The display panel is disposed on the base. The tank is disposed on the base and corresponds to the display panel, and the tank is configured to store a printing material. The printing main body corresponds to the tank and the display panel and configured to perform 3D printing with the printing material in the tank. The vibration detector is disposed in the base and includes a piezoelectric ceramic sheet and a vibration transmission plate. The piezoelectric ceramic sheet is disposed on the vibration transmission plate, and the vibration transmission plate is in contact with the display panel.

Abstract: A three-dimensional shaping apparatus includes a discharge unit including a plasticizing unit including a first heater and configured to plasticize a material to generate a plasticized material and a nozzle configured to discharge the plasticized material, a stage on which the plasticized material is stacked, a heating unit including a second heater configured to heat the plasticized material stacked on the stage, the heating unit being located above a tip of the nozzle at least when a three-dimensional shaped object is shaped, and a sensor configured to detect positional deviation of the heating unit.

Abstract: A method and system for optical droplet analysis for a 3D printhead. Wherein the system is comprising, a light emission unit configured to emit a collimated light beam, wherein the light beam is directed to essentially cross a flight path of a droplet ejected from the 3D printhead; a light detection unit positioned in the light beam at a position opposite to the light emission unit with regard to the flight path of the droplet, wherein the light detection unit is configured to directly detect an interference pattern caused by the droplet passing through the light beam in an area essentially corresponding to the cross-section of the light beam; and a processing unit configured to process the detected interference pattern in order to estimate at least one parameter of the droplet.

Abstract: A method is provided during which a first thermoplastic composite body is arranged on a rigid support structure. The first thermoplastic composite body contacts the rigid support structure. A second thermoplastic composite body is arranged on the first thermoplastic composite body. The second thermoplastic composite body contacts the first thermoplastic composite body. Energy transmission material is arranged on the second thermoplastic composite body. The first thermoplastic composite body and the second thermoplastic composite body are disposed between the rigid support structure and the energy transmission material. The second thermoplastic composite body is ultrasonic welded to the first thermoplastic composite body using an ultrasonic horn. The energy transmission material is arranged between the second thermoplastic composite body and the ultrasonic horn.

Abstract: A reel includes a core, a first flange affixed to a first end of the core, a second flange affixed to a second opposite end of the core, and a first bonded joint connecting the first flange to the core. The first bonded joint includes a first susceptor material arranged between the first flange and the first end of the core, and the first flange and the first end of the core are bonded around the first susceptor material.

Abstract: A pipe may include an inner thermoplastic pipe, an outer layer of a fiber reinforced laminate, and a bond material. The bond material may be disposed between the inner thermoplastic pipe and the outer layer of fiber reinforced laminate. The bond material may be partially embedded within the inner thermoplastic pipe. At least one of the inner thermoplastic pipe or the bond material may include an induction heating compatible material (IHCM).

Abstract: A material welder for welding portions of a material together, including: elongate top and bottom bar assemblies extending in a longitudinal direction and configured in overlying arrangement to define a welding zone between them, each of the bar assemblies including a first and second heating element substantially in the same plane, the first and second heating elements being substantially adjacent one another such that when all the heating elements are heated, the welding process results in a weld that is substantially continuous in a transverse direction; and an actuator adapted to move the top bar assembly towards the bottom bar assembly and/or the bottom assembly towards the top assembly such that the first and second heating elements of the top bar assembly align with the first and second heating elements of the bottom bar assembly.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing an object. This method includes: arranging a first portion of a fabric over a tool; cutting out a section of the first portion of the fabric to provide a first ply, and disposing the first ply on the tool; arranging a second portion of the fabric over the tool; cutting out a section of the second portion of the fabric to provide a second ply, and stacking the second ply on the first ply; and consolidating a laminate stack on the tool to form the object, the laminate stack including the first ply, the second ply and a polymer matrix impregnating the first ply and the second ply.

Abstract: A system for manufacturing a composite component is disclosed herein. The system includes a mold defining an interior space and having a conduit through the mold and into the interior space, a prepreg part configured to fit in the interior space, and a permeable media configured to fit in the interior space and around the prepreg part, wherein a vacuum is applied to the interior space through the conduit to extract volatiles from the prepreg part, through the permeable media, and out the conduit.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a preform building element used for building a rotor blade of a wind turbine is provided. A plurality of components is arranged at least partly overlappingly in a component stack on a surface of a carrier, wherein the component stack includes a plurality of sections with overlapping components between which a binding agent is arranged, wherein the sections of the stack include at least partly a different thickness and/or different types of components, wherein the component stack is heated using a heating source for activating the binding agent, wherein during the heating, at least one heat input reduction is used to reduce the heat input in the binding agent in at least one of the sections of the component stack for reducing binding agent migration during the activation.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing at least a part of a wind turbine blade in a resin-based casting process using a mold is provided, wherein at least one preform element, at least one further preform element and at least one laminate supporting element are arranged in the mold, wherein the preform element is arranged on a molding surface of the mold and extends over a section of the circumference of the blade part to be manufactured, wherein the laminate supporting element is arranged on the preform element and the further preform element is arranged on the laminate supporting element, wherein the preform element and the further preform element extend over the entire circumference of the blade part to be manufactured, wherein the preform elements are at least partly infused with a resin for casting of the blade part.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a composite panel comprising stitching a plurality of first continuous reinforcing fibers in N first zones and M second zones of a backing substrate of a preform. The N first zones are arranged near C corners of the composite panel, where C is an integer. The plurality of first continuous reinforcing fibers in the N first zones is arranged radially relative to the C corners. At least one of a fiber density of the plurality of first continuous reinforcing fibers in the N first zones that is less than a fiber density of the plurality of first continuous reinforcing fibers in the M second zones, and a stitch density of the plurality of first continuous reinforcing fibers in the N first zones that is less than a stitch density of the plurality of first continuous reinforcing fibers in the M second zones.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing spars or ribs for aircraft by placing at least one stiffener on one side of a spar web; placing a vacuum bag on the at least one stiffener and the spar web; and co-curing the at least one stiffener and the spar web. The two may be co-cured to a level of curing between 60 to 80%.

Abstract: Co-curable and co-cured UV/visible light-resistant composite material assembly precursors used to make composite material assemblies comprise a compatible co-curable and co-cured peel ply protective layer to impart selected surface characteristics to the co-curable and co-cured composite material assembly precursor prior to peel ply removal and composite material precursor incorporation into a larger assembly are disclosed.

Abstract: Vehicle cabin interiors comprising cabin interior exterior structures having high-risk abrasion regions are protected from damage by protecting the high-risk abrasion regions with a transparent and self-healing partial outer coating made from a self-healing thermoplastic polyurethane material are disclosed.