Abstract: An interface block is constituted by a cleaning/drying processing block and a carry-in/carry-out block. The cleaning/drying processing block includes cleaning/drying processing sections and a transport section. The transport section is provided with a transport mechanism. The carry-in/carry-out block is provided with a transport mechanism. The transport mechanism carries substrates in and out of an exposure device.

Abstract: A drum coating device for coating work-pieces includes a main body, a support element, a cleaning device, a spraying device, a rotary drum device, a heating device, and a drive device. The main body defines a receiving room. The support element is received in the receiving room and defines slots for receiving the work-pieces. The cleaning device cleans the work-pieces. The spraying device sprays coating materials to the work-pieces. The rotary drum device uniformly coats the coating materials on the work-pieces. The heating device heats the coating materials coated on the work-pieces. The drive device includes a rotating drive rotating the support element and a linear drive raising or lowering the support element in the receiving room.

Abstract: A system and method for coating an expandable member of a medical device comprises providing a dispenser in fluid communication with a fluid source with the dispenser having at least one outlet to dispense fluid of the fluid source therefrom. The outlet(s) of the dispenser is positioned proximate a surface of an expandable member, with relative movement between the outlet(s) and the surface of the expandable member established along a coating path, and fluid is dispensed from the dispenser to form a substantially continuous bead of fluid between the at least one outlet and the surface of the expandable member along the coating path, and simultaneously drying the fluid while dispensing the fluid from the dispenser to control flow of fluid on the surface of the expandable member. The fluid source can include a variety of therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A substrate treating method including: a coating step in which a coating film of a liquid material comprising a metal and a solvent is formed on a first substrate and a second substrate; and a heating step in which the coating film is heated in a state where the first substrate and the second substrate are held in a manner such that the coating film formed on the first substrate faces the coating film formed on the second substrate.

Abstract: Coating of catalyst ink is applied to a surface of a transfer roll to form a catalyst layer. The catalyst layer formed on the transfer roll is pressed on an excess coating-solution removing roll having a recessed portion while the catalyst layer is in semi-dry state to transfer and remove an excess catalyst layer from the transfer roll to a protruded portion of the excess coating-solution removing roll. The recessed portion has a same shape or a substantially same shape as a target pattern. A semi-dry catalyst layer having a target shape and remaining on the transfer roll is pressed on a polymer electrolyte membrane to bring the semi-dry catalyst layer into intimate contact with a surface of the polymer electrolyte membrane. The polymer electrolyte membrane having each side on which the semi-dry catalyst layer has been formed is dried.

Abstract: A system and a method for providing a film having a matte finish. The system includes means for providing a coated substrate, the coated substrate comprising a first coatable material applied to a substrate, the coatable material forming a first major surface of the coated substrate; means for changing the viscosity of the first coatable material from a first viscosity to a second viscosity; a face-side roller having an outer surface positioned to contact the first major surface of the coated substrate to impart a matte finish thereon; and optionally, means for hardening the first coatable material.

Abstract: An organic material deposition system and method are provided. The organic material deposition apparatus may include a chamber having a processing space formed therein, a source supply device that generates an organic source and injects and diffuses the organic source into the processing space through a shower head provided in the processing space. The substrate is supported by a stage device that moves the substrate upward and downward within the processing space to adjust a distance between the substrate and the shower head. A pumping port provided at an upper positioned at an upper portion of the processing space provides a vacuum exhaust path that directs flow through the processing space toward the stage device. This allows an organic thin film with a uniform thickness to be deposited using an apparatus with a relatively simple configuration.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for improved sputtering systems. In one embodiment of the present invention, a deposition system for use with a substrate, the system comprising a solution deposition apparatus; at heating chamber; and at least assembly for holding solution over the substrate to allow for a depth of at least about 0.5 microns to 10 mm.

Abstract: A platform section has an upper platform chamber and a lower platform chamber. Platform units are provided in the upper platform chamber and the lower platform chamber, respectively. A plurality of local arms corresponding to coating processing chambers are provided in the upper platform chamber and the lower platform chamber, respectively. Further, in the upper platform chamber and the lower platform chamber, a plurality of local arms respectively corresponding to a plurality of thermal processing units, a plurality of local arms respectively corresponding to a plurality of adhesion reinforcement processing units and a plurality of local arms respectively corresponding to a plurality of cooling units are provided.

Abstract: Mechanically fluidized systems and processes allow for efficient, cost-effective production of silicon. Particulate may be provided to a heated tray or pan, which is oscillated or vibrated to provide a reaction surface. The particulate migrates downward in the tray or pan and the reactant product migrates upward in the tray or pan as the reactant product reaches a desired state. Exhausted gases may be recycled.

Abstract: A solventless system for fabricating electrodes includes a mechanism for feeding a substrate through the system, a first application region comprised of a first device for applying a first layer to the substrate, wherein the first layer is comprised of an active material mixture and a binder, and the binder includes at least one of a thermoplastic material and a thermoset material, and the system includes a first heater positioned to heat the first layer.

Abstract: An adhesive metering system for applying an adhesive to an anilox roll is provided. The anilox roll includes cups embedded within a peripheral surface of the anilox roll. The system includes a pan having a first end, a second end, opposing sidewalls, and a bottom configured to form a trough to partially receive the peripheral surface. A first blade is coupled to the first end, wherein the first blade has an edge spaced from the cups by a gap defined between the peripheral surface and the edge. The system further includes a pump coupled to the pan and in flow communication with the first blade and the trough. The pump is configured to discharge the adhesive into the trough and on the first blade wherein the first blade is configured to facilitate channeling adhesive into the cups of the anilox roll.

Abstract: The present invention provides a spin coater including a rotation table that rotatably holds the disc substrate, a spin-cup that surrounds the outer circumference of a disc substrate held on the rotation table, a dripping unit configured to drip an ultraviolet-curable resin composition onto the surface of the disc substrate, a rotating unit configured to rotate the disc substrate via the rotation table to spread the ultraviolet-curable resin composition over the surface of the disc substrate, a heating unit configured to heat the ultraviolet-curable resin composition on the disc substrate, and a temperature controlling unit configured to control a reaching temperature of the spin cup which is increased by the heating unit each time the ultraviolet-curable resin composition is spread, so as to be constant over multiple spin coating processes.

Abstract: A method for finishing an engineered wood board. The method includes: cleaning the top and bottom, applying a first top resin layer, which contains corundum particles, to the top and a first bottom resin layer to the bottom, drying the first top and first bottom resin layers to a residual moisture content of 3% to 6%, applying a second top resin layer, which contains cellulose, to the top and a second bottom resin layer to the bottom, drying the second top and second bottom resin layers to a residual moisture content of 3% to 6%, applying an at least third top resin layer, which contains glass particles, to the top and an at least third bottom resin layer to the bottom, drying the third top and third bottom resin layers to a residual moisture content of 3% to 6%, and pressing the multilayer structure under pressure and heat.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to chambers and methods of processing substrates therein. The chambers generally include separate process gas and purge gas regions. The process gas region and purge gas region each have a respective gas inlet and gas outlet. The methods generally include positioning a substrate on a substrate support within the chamber. The plane of the substrate support defines the boundary between a process gas region and purge gas region. Purge gas is introduced into the purge gas region through at least one purge gas inlet, and removed from the purge gas region using at least one purge gas outlet. The process gas is introduced into the process gas region through at least one process gas inlet, and removed from the process gas region through at least one process gas outlet. The process gas is thermally decomposed to deposit a material on the substrate.

Abstract: A dynamically tunable process kit, a processing chamber having a dynamically tunable process kit, and a method for processing a substrate using a dynamically tunable process kit are provided. The dynamically tunable process kit allows one or both of the electrical and thermal state of the process kit to be changed without changing the phyisical construction of the process kit, thereby allowing plasma properties, and hence processing results, to be easily changed without replacing the process kit. The processing chamber having a dynamically tunable process kit includes a chamber body that includes a portion of a conductive side wall configured to be electrically controlled, and a process kit. The processing chamber includes a first control system operable to control one or both of an electrical and thermal state of the process kit and a second control system operable to control an electrical state of the portion of the side wall.

Abstract: A system and method allows for processing of two groups of medical devices, both groups being alternatingly spray coated within the same enclosure. The two groups repeatedly move back and forth between a spray area and a drying area which is isolated from the spray area. One group moves into the spray area as the other group moves out and into the drying area. Thereafter, the group in the spray area moves out and into the drying area and the other group moves back into the spraying area for a second coating. The alternating process may be repeated any number of times. The spray area may be located inside a sealed spray isolator enclosure and surrounded by gas discharge nozzles.

Abstract: A method for producing a printed product with raised print includes receiving a prepress format document containing a plurality of flat ink color separations and at least one raised print color separation, printing onto a substrate the flat ink color separations using flat ink and the at least one raised print color separation using dimensional ink, allowing the flat and dimensional ink to dry, heating the inked substrate to a temperature that causes the applied dimensional ink to become sticky, applying thermographic powder to the heated inked substrate such that the thermographic powder sticks to the sticky dimensional ink, removing the thermographic powder from regions of the substrate where the dimensional ink is not applied, reheating the sheet to melt the thermographic powder, and cooling the sheet to result in a print product having both flat and raised printed content.

Abstract: A seed treater provides enhanced seed coating capabilities and performance. The seed and/or treatment fluid may be heated for improving vaporization and absorption by the seed. Air may be injected in the seed treater to provide heat, dehumidified air, and to provide vaporization enhancement, and component cleaning functions. The functions may be controlled by a control processor based on recipes and may be changed dependent upon sensed or input environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity.

Abstract: A transporting apparatus which transports a heated substrate, the substrate having a liquid containing a metal coated thereon, the transporting apparatus including a holding part which is moveable and holds the heated substrate, and a temperature control part which controls the temperature of the holding part.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an apparatus for detecting particles in a gas by saturating the gas with vapor and causing the gas to flow through a chamber with walls that are at a temperature different than the temperature of the entering gas creating a gas turbulence within the chamber resulting in the gas becoming super-saturated with vapor and causing said super-saturated vapor to condense on said particles and form droplets, which are then detected and counted by an optical light-scattering detector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing an organic electroluminescence element, comprising an organic layer between an anode and a cathode of the organic electroluminescence element by a wet film-forming method by using a composition containing an organic electroluminescence element material and a solvent in any one environment of the following film formation environments 1 to 3, and drying the formed film: film formation environment 1: a carbon dioxide concentration of 0.7 g/m3 or less and an oxygen concentration of 18 to 22 vol %, film formation environment 2: a sulfur oxide concentration of 2.2 ?g/m3 or less and an oxygen concentration of 18 to 22 vol %, and film formation environment 3: a nitrogen oxide concentration of 3.1 ?g/m3 or less and an oxygen concentration of 18 to 22 vol %.

Abstract: An optical printed circuit board (OPCB) includes a rigid substrate, a first cladding layer, a core layer, and a second cladding layer. The first cladding layer is formed on the substrate, the core layer is formed on the first cladding layer, and the second cladding layer is formed on the core layer. The core layer defines optical waveguide patterns. The refractive rate of the core layer is greater than the refractive rate of the first cladding layer and the refractive rate of the second cladding layer.

Abstract: Shaped metal deposition apparatus comprises a mounting head for mounting a shaped metal deposition device, an inert gas shield for providing an inert atmosphere around shaped metal deposited in use by the shaped metal deposition device, and a rotatable coupling between the mounting head and the inert gas shield to permit relative rotation therebetween.

Abstract: The invention relates in particular to a method of painting a motor vehicle bodywork part, the method comprising the steps consisting in applying a first component on the part, in allowing the first component to tension on said part during a so-called “flash-off” stage, then in applying a second component on the part, the part being moved by a handler robot in front of a stationary applicator during the two spraying steps and in front of flash-off acceleration means during the flash-off stage. The invention also provides a painting booth having at least one stationary applicator for applying a paint component on a part carried by an arm of a handler robot that is present in the booth, and means for accelerating the flash-off of the part, the means being arranged in the booth in such a manner that the part can enter into the field of action of the acceleration means while being carried by the same handler robot.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus includes a substrate stage, a transfer unit, and a control unit. A substrate is settable on the substrate stage. The transfer unit is configured to transfer a pattern having an uneven configuration onto a major surface of the substrate by attachably and removably holding a template. The pattern is provided in the transfer surface. The control unit is configured to acquire information relating to a number of foreign objects on the major surface prior to the transferring of the pattern. The control unit adds the number for a plurality of the substrates including the pattern transferred by the transfer unit. The control unit causes the transfer unit not to implement the transferring of the pattern in the case where the sum has reached the upper limit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a metal paste filling apparatus that fills the metal paste in a non-through hole of a substrate conveniently and efficiently without producing a void. The metal paste filling apparatus includes a pad, an exhaust unit, a metal paste supply unit, and a controller. One or more exhaust ports and one or more inlet ports are formed in the acting surface of the pad. The exhaust unit includes a vacuum apparatus connected to a gas flow path in the pad through an exhaust tube, and a direction switching valve installed in the way of the exhaust tube. The metal paste supply unit includes a syringe unit connected to a paste flow path in the pad. The syringe unit includes a paste container, a compressed air supply source, a suck-back valve, and a regulator.

Abstract: A system for applying hot melt adhesive powder onto a non-metallic object surface comprises a convey belt, a radiation chamber, a spraying chamber and a heating chamber. The convey belt is used to deliver a non-metallic object treated by a cleaning agent and a conductive liquid through the radiation chamber where the surface of the non-metallic objected is irradiated by ultraviolet rays and ozone and then through the spraying chamber where the surface of the non-metallic object is sprayed with charged hot melt adhesive powder, and finally into the heating chamber where the hot melt adhesive powder attached onto the non-metallic object will be melted into a liquid adhesive film ready to be bonded.

Abstract: An approach is described for manufacturing wavelength conversion components for lighting devices which employ in-line process controls to minimize the amount of perceptible variation in the amount of photo-luminescent material that is deposited in the wavelength conversion components. Weight measurements are utilized in the manufacturing process to control and minimize the amount of the variations. In this approach, the weight of the product during manufacturing is used as a surrogate to a measure of the amount of photo-luminescent material in the component, and hence a surrogate for the expected color properties of the manufactured product. By measuring and checking for weight variations for the component, one can quickly determine with reasonable confidence whether there are any variations in the amount of photo-luminescent in the component.

Abstract: A plant for the surface decoration of elongate items includes an inlet section and an outlet section for one or more items having an external peripheral surface to be decorated, a support system for the elongated objects on a predetermined lying plane, a system for continuously forwarding the items from the inlet section to the outlet section along a longitudinal feeding direction, with the items substantially parallel to the same longitudinal direction, and a decorating system for the external surface of the items. The decorating system includes a plurality of jet devices arranged along the longitudinal direction, at least one of which is oriented to direct a jet of a pigmented substance on a portion of the external surface of the items at least partially different from another surface portion designed to be decorated by another device. A method for decorating elongate objects is also described.

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for a structure, and method and system effective to print a metallic conductor on a substrate. In some examples, the method may include providing a substrate. The method may further include attaching a first layer including at least one metal oxide to the substrate. The method may further include attaching a second layer including a first ink to the first layer, where the first ink includes a metal. The method may further include attaching a third layer including a second ink to the second layer. The method may further include sintering the third layer to form the metallic conductor.

Abstract: A procedure for the application of a seal (3) onto a surface of a device housing (1,2) for a motor vehicle, especially a motor vehicle door lock housing surface, comprising the following procedural steps: the surface is at least partially cleaned and/or micro structured by a heat source (4) restricted in area; and a sealant is applied to areas of the surface treated in such a way.

Abstract: Embodiments of a deposition reactor that compensates for lateral flow variation are disclosed. The reactor has at least one wall defining a deposition chamber comprising a first region and a second region, the wall having a purposely formed curvature defining a height of the deposition chamber. An inlet for a fluid comprising reactants or deposition material is in fluid communication with the deposition chamber. Portions of the fluid flowing through the deposition chamber have a residence time within the deposition chamber that varies by ?20% across a cross-sectional width of the deposition chamber. The deposition chamber may further comprise an outlet in fluid communication with a third region. The reactor is suitable for depositing material layers having a uniform thickness. Methods of using the reactor also are disclosed.

Abstract: Preferably, a frame supporting a containment chamber, with a sealed process chamber confined within the containment chamber, and at least one fluid inlet structure in fluidic communication with an exterior of the sealed process chamber, the fluid inlet structure including at least a flow adjustment structure to control a fluid flow from a fluid source around the exterior of the sealed process chamber; and an open loop fluid convection system in fluidic communication with an interior of the sealed process chamber, wherein the fluid convection system includes a rotary compressor assembly that extends into the sealed process chamber is disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a multi-layered structure includes forming a crystalline layer of a material by depositing an amorphous layer of the material on a heated substrate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fabricating high-capacity energy storage devices is provided. In one embodiment, a deposition system for manufacturing energy storage electrodes is provided. The deposition system comprises a transfer mechanism for transferring a substrate, an active material supplying assembly for depositing an electro-active powder mixture onto the substrate, and a heat source for drying the as-deposited electro-active powder mixture.

Abstract: A method for producing a locally limited diffusion coat on a metallic component is disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes arranging the component and at least one dispenser pack containing the material to be diffused, making available at least one protective gas stream, which flows around the at least one region of the component that is not to be provided with a diffusion coat, and heating the component and the dispenser pack to a temperature for carrying out the diffusion and maintaining the temperature for a specific time. A reactor for producing a locally limited diffusion coat on a metallic component is also disclosed.

Abstract: A coater (1) includes: a droplet jet part (4) which ejects droplets of a first solution toward an object to be coated (2) to apply the droplets to the object to be coated (2); and a remoisturizing-drying part (6) which gives a residue of the first solution applied on the object to be coated (2) a solvent capable of dissolving the residue to form an applied body with a second solution containing the residue as a solute, and which dries the formed applied body with the second solution.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for fabricating a light-emitting diode package Disclosed is a method of fabricating a light-emitting diode package, which comprises a light-emitting chip operative to emit light of a first wavelength range. The method comprises the steps of: dispensing a photoluminescent mixture on the light-emitting chip, the photoluminescent mixture being capable of absorbing a portion of light of the first wavelength range emitted from the light-emitting chip to re-emit light of a second wavelength range; partially curing the photoluminescent mixture by heating the photoluminescent mixture to a pre-curing temperature and then cooling the photoluminescent mixture to below the pre-curing temperature; and fully curing the photoluminescent mixture to harden the photoluminescent mixture. An apparatus for fabricating a light-emitting diode package is also disclosed.

Abstract: A wood treatment method and apparatus utilizing a treatment vessel having an integrated bundle hold-down system for securing a bundle of wood within the interior of the vessel during treatment. The bundle hold-down system can be operable to counteract large buoyant forces associated with submersing the bundle of wood in a liquid reagent and/or can be used to maintain the shape and/or position of the bundle during treatment, even if a liquid reagent is not present.

Abstract: A method of making a liquid discharge head which includes a nozzle to discharge liquid, a pressure chamber communicating with the nozzle, a pressure chamber substrate to form surfaces of the pressure chamber, and a piezoelectric actuator to apply pressure to liquid in the pressure chamber having a lower electrode, a ferroelectric film, and an upper electrode, includes a silicon wafer supplying process, a position adjustment process, a surface treatment process to reform a surface of the lower electrode, a liquid applying process to apply ferroelectric precursor on the lower electrode by an inkjet method, a heating process to heat the ferroelectric precursor film, and a cooling process. A series of processes from the position adjustment process to the cooling process is iterated to form a ferroelectric film having a predetermined thickness. The series of processes is performed with certain waiting times inserted between key processes.

Abstract: Disclosed in a method that is for producing a solar cell and that is characterized by performing an annealing step on a semiconductor substrate before an electrode-forming step. By means of performing annealing in the above manner, it is possible to improve the electrical characteristics of the solar cell without negatively impacting reliability or outward appearance. As a result, the method can be widely used in methods for producing solar cells having high reliability and electrical characteristics.

Abstract: A method of producing a composite active material having an active material and a coat layer containing an ion conductive oxide and formed on a surface of the active material, including: applied film forming step of forming an applied film by applying a coating liquid for coat layer, containing an alkoxide compound as a raw material of the ion conductive oxide, on a surface of the active material under an atmosphere of lower dew-point temperature than dew-point temperature where the active material deteriorates; hydrolysis promoting step of promoting hydrolysis of the alkoxide compound by exposing the applied film under an atmosphere of higher dew-point temperature than dew-point temperature in the applied film forming step; and heat-treating step of forming the coat layer by heat-treating the applied film after the hydrolysis promoting step.

Abstract: A wood treatment method and apparatus that includes a cart drive system for enabling the movement of at least one wood-transporting cart into and/or out of a wood treatment vessel. The wood-transporting cart can have a length greater than the maximum internal dimension of the wood treatment vessel. The cart drive system can include at least one active drive component and at least one passive drive component. The active drive component can be physically separate from the cart and permanently fixed outside the interior of the wood treatment vessel. The passive drive component can be physically coupled to the cart and operable to move with the cart as it transports the bundle of wood into and/or out of the wood treatment vessel.

Abstract: A wood treatment method and apparatus employing a bundle support structure to support a bundle of wood during transportation and treatment of the bundle. The bundle support structure rests on a movable cart during transportation of the bundle, but is detached from the movable cart during treatment of the bundle.

Abstract: An artificial hair filament having a core/sheath structure is provided. The artificial hair filament has excellent antibacterial and antifungal effects since antibacterial and antifungal nanoparticles are included in the sheath structure of the artificial hair filament. Here, the antibacterial and antifungal effects can last for a long period of time. A contact-type drug-treating roller and an ultrasonic spraying machine can be used to provide the artificial hair filament with the antibacterial and antifungal effects. In the artificial hair filament, the sheath structure is formed so that the sheath structure occupies 5 to 20% of an entire filament diameter, thereby exhibiting desirable antibacterial and antifungal effects. Therefore, degradation of the antibacterial properties and antifungal properties with time can be prevented.

Abstract: A first layer of a catalyst material is formed on a substrate and heat treated to form a first plurality of nanoparticles. A second layer of a catalyst material is then formed over the substrate and the first plurality of nanoparticles and heat treated to form a second plurality of nanoparticles. The first layer of nanoparticles is advantageously not affected by the deposition or heat treatment of the second layer of catalyst material, for example being pinned or immobilised, optionally by oxidation, before formation of the second layer.

Abstract: Processes for coating medical devices are provided herein. The processes include heating a surface of the particles used to form the coating as the particles are being applied to the medical device. The resulting coating has improved adherence to the medical device, and does not require the use of solvents and/or water, obviating the need for any steps that otherwise might be required to remove these solvents and/or water. Sufficient adherence of the particles to the medical device may also occur without the need for heating the substrate used to form the medical device.

Abstract: There is provided an electroless plating apparatus which, despite using a high-productivity batch processing method, can reduce the amount of a liquid chemical brought out of a processing tank, thereby reducing the cleaning time in a cleaning step, and can perform flushing easily and quickly. The electroless plating apparatus includes a pre-plating treatment module including a pre-plating treatment tank, a plating module, and an inter-module substrate transport device. The pre-plating treatment tank is provided with a pre-plating treatment solution circulation line having a temperature control function for a pre-plating treatment solution. The plating tank is provided with a plating solution circulation line having a filter and a temperature control function for a plating solution. The plating solution circulation line is connected to a flushing line for flushing the interior of the plating solution circulation line and the interior of the plating tank.

Abstract: A mobile coating system for coating an electrical insulator. The system includes an elongate shipping container that is transportable to a worksite, and a plurality of stations located within the shipping container. The stations include a loading station for loading an insulator to be coated, a coating station that includes a robotically controlled applicator for applying an elastomeric coating to the insulator, a curing station located after the coating station for curing the elastomeric coating, and an unloading station for unloading the coated insulator. The system also includes an endless loop conveyor for conveying the insulator through the plurality of stations. The endless loop conveyor has an elongated circular path.