Abstract: Described herein are electroless material deposition methods and techniques that can be used to deposit one or more materials on a structure in a selective manner such that deposition can occur in predetermined areas. The methods and techniques of selective electroless material deposition methods described herein can be used to selectively deposit material(s) on 3D printed structures. In some aspects, the 3D structures can contain micro-features that can have one or more materials selectively deposited on their surface in one or more locations.

Abstract: An electrophoretic coating is disclosed. The electrophoretic coating comprises an aqueous medium and a charged film-forming resin dispersed in the aqueous medium. The film-forming resin is acid-insoluble and alkali-soluble.

Abstract: In order to provide a fastening device for fastening a workpiece (104) to a moving device (116) for moving the workpiece, this fastening device having a small space requirement and enabling the workpiece to be securely fastened to the moving device, it is proposed that the fastening device should include a receiving element (110) for receiving the workpiece and a locking device (122) for releasably fixing the receiving element on the moving device.

Abstract: A method is provided for electrodepositing a coating a conductive workpiece. The method provides for individually switching on or off electrodes both interior to and exterior to the workpiece so as to control the deposition of the coating material on the interior surface and the exterior surface of the workpiece. Further, an electrode having insulating positioners can be utilized to provide for better centering of the electrode in the interior of the workpiece.

Abstract: A via in a printed circuit board is composed of a patterned metal layer that extends through a hole in dielectric laminate material. A layer of catalytic adhesive coats walls within the hole. The patterned metal layer is placed over the catalytic adhesive within the hole.

Abstract: A method is provided for electrodepositing a coating a conductive workpiece. The method provides for individually switching on or off electrodes both interior to and exterior to the workpiece so as to control the deposition of the coating material on the interior surface and the exterior surface of the workpiece. Further, an electrode having insulating positioners can be utilized to provide for better centering of the electrode in the interior of the workpiece.

Abstract: A chassis dip treatment station may include a process liquid tank; a line configured to convey in sequence a plurality of skids inside and outside of the station, the skids each configured to support a chassis to be treated, the conveying line comprising roller units for displacing the skids, the skids configured to move between an operating position, for supporting and displacing the skids above the tank, and a retracted non-operating position, for immersing one of the skids with the chassis inside the tank; and a system configured to vertically move the skids conveyed above the tank using the conveying line, and configured to move the one of the skids with the chassis inside and outside of the tank. The system configured to vertically move the skids may include a platform configured to support and engage the skids. The platform may be mounted on a motor-driven, transverse, rotational shaft.

Abstract: An archery bow is provided including an archery component such as a cable guard and/or cable guide that includes an e-coat film to minimize wear abrasion on a cable, bowstring or other element. A metal surface of an archery component optionally can be immersed in a bath of charged coating particles, and the metal surface can be caused to have an electrical charge. The charged coating particles can be electrodeposited on the metal surface to provide a coating.

Abstract: An electrode assembly for use in electrophoretically depositing an electrodepositable coating composition onto a conductive substrate having a hollowed interior region therewithin includes a first counter electrode and an electrode assembly comprising a second counter electrode and a deployable primary electrode which are introduced within the hollowed out interior region during the electrodeposition process to provide a deposited electrodeposition coating on inner and outer surfaces.

Abstract: A technique for embedding a nanotube in a nanopore is provided. A membrane separates a reservoir into a first reservoir part and a second reservoir part, and the nanopore is formed through the membrane for connecting the first and second reservoir parts. An ionic fluid fills the nanopore, the first reservoir part, and the second reservoir part. A first electrode is dipped in the first reservoir part, and a second electrode is dipped in the second reservoir part. Driving the nanotube into the nanopore causes an inner surface of the nanopore to form a covalent bond to an outer surface of the nanotube via an organic coating so that the inner surface of the nanotube will be the new nanopore with a super smooth surface for studying bio-molecules while they translocate through the nanotube.

Abstract: A technique for embedding a nanotube in a nanopore is provided. A membrane separates a reservoir into a first reservoir part and a second reservoir part, and the nanopore is formed through the membrane for connecting the first and second reservoir parts. An ionic fluid fills the nanopore, the first reservoir part, and the second reservoir part. A first electrode is dipped in the first reservoir part, and a second electrode is dipped in the second reservoir part. Driving the nanotube into the nanopore causes an inner surface of the nanopore to form a covalent bond to an outer surface of the nanotube via an organic coating so that the inner surface of the nanotube will be the new nanopore with a super smooth surface for studying bio-molecules while they translocate through the nanotube.

Abstract: A system for electro-coating a metallic substrate includes a DC power supply, a primary electrode, and a wireless auxiliary electrode. The primary electrode transmits electrical current through electrolyte fluid when energized by the power supply. The auxiliary electrode is within the drain hole, and receives the current from the fluid at one end. The auxiliary electrode boosts the calibrated voltage at the opposite end near the drain hole. In a method for depositing thin film material onto the internal surfaces, the wireless auxiliary electrode is positioned in the drain hole, and the calibrated voltage is applied from the DC power supply to the primary electrode. Electrical current transmitted through the fluid is received at the first end of the auxiliary electrode. The calibrated voltage is boosted in proximity to the drain hole at the second end of the same auxiliary electrode. A wireless auxiliary electrode assembly is also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides, inter alia, capillary extraction devices, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: A technique for embedding a nanotube in a nanopore is provided. A membrane separates a reservoir into a first reservoir part and a second reservoir part, and the nanopore is formed through the membrane for connecting the first and second reservoir parts. An ionic fluid fills the nanopore, the first reservoir part, and the second reservoir part. A first electrode is dipped in the first reservoir part, and a second electrode is dipped in the second reservoir part. Driving the nanotube into the nanopore causes an inner surface of the nanopore to form a covalent bond to an outer surface of the nanotube via an organic coating so that the inner surface of the nanotube will be the new nanopore with a super smooth surface for studying bio-molecules while they translocate through the nanotube.

Abstract: An electrode assembly for use in electrophoretically depositing an electrodepositable coating composition onto a conductive substrate having a hollowed interior region therewithin includes a first counter electrode and an electrode assembly comprising a second counter electrode and a deployable primary electrode which are introduced within the hollowed out interior region during the electrodeposition process to provide a deposited electrodeposition coating on inner and outer surfaces.

Abstract: A carbon nanotube plate is provided. The plate includes a first carbon nanotube layer composed of many first carbon nanotubes and a second carbon nanotube layer disposed on the first carbon nanotube layer. The second carbon nanotube layer is composed of many second carbon nanotubes placed in an orderly manner on the first carbon nanotube layer. At least two second carbon nanotubes are located along a curve. The surface of the second carbon nanotube layer has a whirlpool pattern.

Abstract: Medical implants exhibiting optimized mechanical properties, and methods of making such implants, are disclosed. That is, the implants are fabricated of a porous metal substrate and include coating integrated over various areas so as to provide some added or desirable property or functionality to the implant. In one embodiment, the implant is an acetabular implant with a coating applied to an internal, concave wear surface which is sized and configured to receive a head of a femur. Typically, the coating is a ceramic incorporated onto the desired area of the implant via electrophoretic deposition.

Abstract: A system for electro-coating a metallic substrate includes a DC power supply, a primary electrode, and a wireless auxiliary electrode. The primary electrode transmits electrical current through electrolyte fluid when energized by the power supply. The auxiliary electrode is within the drain hole, and receives the current from the fluid at one end. The auxiliary electrode boosts the calibrated voltage at the opposite end near the drain hole. In a method for depositing thin film material onto the internal surfaces, the wireless auxiliary electrode is positioned in the drain hole, and the calibrated voltage is applied from the DC power supply to the primary electrode. Electrical current transmitted through the fluid is received at the first end of the auxiliary electrode. The calibrated voltage is boosted in proximity to the drain hole at the second end of the same auxiliary electrode. A wireless auxiliary electrode assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A nanotube device and a method of depositing nanotubes for device fabrication are disclosed. The method relates to electrophoretic deposition of nanotubes, and allows a control of the number of deposited nanotubes and positioning within a defined region.

Abstract: The method utilises a conducting trench base with non-conducting trench walls to corral charged particles precisely into the trenches. The nanoparticles are close packed in the channels and highly ordered. This approach utilises the charge on the particles to selectively deposit them within the trenches, as all nanoparticles in solution can be charged, and this can be extended to any nanoparticle system beyond gold. Also, this method results in the layer-by-layer growth of the gold nanoparticles. Therefore the depth of the nanoparticle layers within the trenches is controllable. This allows the possibility of heterolayered structures of different nanoparticle layers. Further this method ensures that assembly occurs to fill the void space available provided the back-contacting electrode is more conducting than the trench walls.

Abstract: A “green process” and system employing a first operation of electrophoresis in a liquid suspending selected solids to introduce the suspended solid particles as micro- or nano-particles, or both, into pore spaces of a porous non-conductive medium. A second operation uses electro-transport to move ions of solids into small pore spaces inaccessible via electrophoresis alone to grow solids in these smaller pore spaces to a size that may fill them, thus increasing the density and strength of the medium. The process yields a material that has improved strength, reduced porosity, high density and, in select applications, resistance to formation of mildew, mold, fungus and the like. Certain applications also enable decorative colors and florescence to be introduced to the media. Materials made from the process include high strength concrete construction panels, “backer boards,” work surfaces, counter tops, complex decorative configurations, strong thin walled items, and the like.

Abstract: A method of applying a coating to an internal surface of a device includes applying an electric current through an interior space of the device to electrodeposit resin particles onto a first portion of the internal surface and curing the resin particles to form a coating on the first portion of the internal surface. The method further includes repeating an application of the electric current through the interior space of the device to electrodeposit resin particles onto a second portion of the internal surface and curing the resin particles to form a coating on the second portion of the internal surface. The application of the electric current through the interior space and the curing of the resin particles may be repeated until a coating is formed on all of the internal surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally describes methods for forming nanowires on a substrate, where carbon nanotubes may be placed in a pattern on a surface of a substrate. The surface of the substrate may be exposed to conditions such that carbothermal reduction occurs between the carbon nanotubes and the substrate to form nanotrenches in the pattern, and a conductive material may be deposited into the nanotrenches for forming nanowires.

Abstract: A mixture and technique for coating an internal surface of an article is generally described. In one aspect, a method includes introducing a mixture comprising an aluminum source and an organo halocarbon activator into an internal cavity of an article. In some embodiments, the method may further include heating the article and the mixture to a temperature sufficient to form an aluminum halide, which deposits on a surface of the internal cavity to form a coated article. In further embodiments, the method may also include depositing on an external surface of the article a first layer comprising Pt, Si, and a reactive element selected from the group consisting of Hf, Y, La, Ce, Zr, and combinations thereof, and depositing a second layer comprising Al on the first layer to form an alloy including a ?-Ni+??-Ni3Al phase constitution, where the second layer is deposited with the organo halocarbon activator.

Abstract: Medical implants exhibiting optimized mechanical properties, and methods of making such implants, are disclosed. That is, the implants are fabricated of a porous metal substrate and include coating integrated over various areas so as to provide some added or desirable property or functionality to the implant. In one embodiment, the implant is an acetabular implant with a coating applied to an internal, concave wear surface which is sized and configured to receive a head of a femur. Typically, the coating is a ceramic incorporated onto the desired area of the implant via electrophoretic deposition.

Abstract: A method of applying a coating to an internal surface of a device includes applying an electric current through an interior space of the device to electrodeposit resin particles onto a first portion of the internal surface and curing the resin particles to form a coating on the first portion of the internal surface. The method further includes repeating an application of the electric current through the interior space of the device to electrodeposit resin particles onto a second portion of the internal surface and curing the resin particles to form a coating on the second portion of the internal surface. The application of the electric current through the interior space and the curing of the resin particles may be repeated until a coating is formed on all of the internal surface.

Abstract: A vehicle body front end preassembly and method of making a vehicle front end assembly is disclosed. According to the method of the present invention, the integrated front end module (10) is injection molded to include integrally molded fastener receptacle (32) and integrally molded reinforcement ribs (28) that are injection molded from a fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymer. A partially assembly vehicle body (12) is provided that has partially unattached body panels that are secured to the frame (14). Unattached body panels are secured to the integrated front end module (10). The preassembly is then immersed in an electro-coat bath, painted and then baked in a paint oven.

Abstract: A system (apparatus and process) for producing an electrophoretic (display) device is provided for allowing production of such a device wherein electrophoretic particles in the dispersion liquid are easily and evenly distributed to respective cells (pixels) between two substrates of the device even in the case of a very small gap between the two substrates or the case of using a flexible substrate. The system includes a storage unit for a dispersion liquid containing the charged phoretic particles dispersed therein, a stirrer for stirring the dispersion liquid, a substrate-holder for holding the substrate in the dispersion liquid, and a voltage source for applying a voltage to the electrodes formed on the substrate thereby depositing the electrophoretic particles on the electrodes.

Abstract: Methods of coating the surfaces of the microchannels of a microfluidic device are provided. These methods include silylating a first portion of the surfaces of the microchannels with a first silylating reagent to produce a first silylated surface, and silylating a second portion of the surfaces of the microchannels with a second silylating reagent to produce a second silylated surface.

Abstract: The method of manufacturing a superconducting quantum interference type magnetic fluxmeter including forming an input coil and a pickup coil integrated with the input coil by electrophoretically depositing high-temperature superconducting fine particles on a surface of the first cylindrical ceramic substrate, and sintering the fine particles, forming a high-temperature superconductor magnetic shield tube by electrophoretically depositing high-temperature superconducting fine particles on an entire surface of the second cylindrical ceramic substrate, and sintering the fine particles, magnetically coupling the input coil and the high-temperature superconducting quantum interference type element by placing the pickup coil such that a distal end portion thereof is inserted within a lower end portion of the magnetic shield tube and inserting the high-temperature superconducting quantum interference type element from an upper end portion of the magnetic shield tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for permanently coating the inner surface of columns, capillaries and microchannel systems with hydroxylic polymers, such as polyvinyl alcohol, and to the thus prepared columns, capillaries and microchannel systems and their use.

Abstract: A process for the production of a multi-layer coating, wherein a primer layer which is electrically conductive in the at least partially cured state is applied by electrodeposition from an electrodeposition coating agent (I) to an electrically conductive three-dimensional object, at least partially cured exclusively by the action of near infra-red radiation substantially only on the surfaces of the object exposed to the radiation, and an additional coating layer is applied by electrodeposition from an electrodeposition coating agent (II) which is different from electrodeposition coating agent (I), and then this additional coating layer as well as completely uncured or incompletely cured area parts of the primer layer produced from electrodeposition coating agent (I) are cured.

Abstract: In a process for manufacturing an electrode (1) on a substrate (2) using a conventional structuring process, an electrically conducting surface structure is created which has at least one tip (3) or edge (4). In the area of the tip (3) or edge (4), an electrode layer (5) is galvanized onto the substrate (2) and/or applied by electrostatic powder coating. Then, a surface area of the substrate (2), which surrounds the electrode layer (5) located on the tip (3) or edge (4), is converted into an insulating layer (8) by a chemical reaction. The electrode layer (5) can also be applied in a manner where, in the area of the tip (3) or edge (4), a chemical is released, which upon irradiation by electromagnetic and/or particle radiation, precipitates an electrically conducting material. This chemical is then impinged in the area of the tip (3) or edge (4) with optical radiation.

Abstract: A process for conveying vehicle bodies through a treatment tank for the surface treatment of the vehicle bodies, where the liquid of the treatment tank offers only a slight immersion resistance to the vehicle bodies during immersion and the flow velocities of the liquid relative to the submerging and emerging vehicle bodies are kept low. Prior to their introduction into the treatment tank the vehicle bodies are transferred from a standard position, in which window openings of each vehicle body are arranged above the floor pan of the vehicle body, into a headfirst position, in which the window openings of each vehicle body are arranged beneath the floor pan of the vehicle body. The vehicle bodies are subsequently introduced into the treatment tank in the headfirst position, conveyed through the treatment tank and brought out of the treatment tank again in the headfirst position.

Abstract: A process for coating three-dimensional, electrically conductive substrates by applying a coating layer of a stoving coating composition substantially only to the exterior surfaces of the substrates at a layer thickness sufficient to electrically insulate such surfaces, stoving the coating layer and then coating the interior surfaces with an electrodeposition coating composition, wherein the stoving coating composition is characterised by a volume resistivity from 108 to 1011 Ohm·cm of applied and stoved coating layers of said composition.

Abstract: A vehicle body front end preassembly and method of making a vehicle front end assembly is disclosed. The vehicle body front end preassembly includes a frame to which an integrated front end module formed by an injection molding process is secured. The integrated front end module extends transversely across the vehicle and is provided with a plurality of fastener receptacles that are integrally molded as part of the integrated front end module. A plurality of reinforcement ribs are integrally molded as part of the integrated front end module. Unpainted body panels are secured to some of the fastener receptacles. The frame, injection molded integrated front end module, and body panels are then hot dipped in an electro-coating bath. According to the method of the present invention, the integrated front end module is injection molded to include integrally molded fastener receptacle and integrally molded reinforcement ribs that are injection molded from a fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing ink jet printheads and the product printheads derived therefrom. The method involves the electro-deposition passivation of ink channels in ink jet printheads.

Abstract: A method of producing a fiber tow reinforced metal matrix composite having effective alloy infiltration throughout the tow includes providing a conductive fiber tow comprised of a plurality of individual conductive ceramic fibers; providing an electrode; immersing the tow and the electrode in a slurry including particulates of a metal matrix composite material; applying an electric field between the conductive fiber tow and the electrode, wherein the individual fibers spread open thereby allowing uniform infiltration of the particulates onto the fibers; and consolidating the infiltrated tow.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing ink jet printheads and the product printheads derived therefrom. The method involves the electrodeposition passivation of ink channels in ink jet printheads.

Abstract: Device for the electrophoretic coating of the internal surface of electrically conductive hollow bodies, in particular of packaging cans, having at least one mount, forming the anode or cathode, for at least one hollow body with the opening pointing downward, at least one nozzle, which can move axially in relation to the hollow body as far as the opening, for a water-soluble surface coating agent, which produces the connection to a cathode or anode, as liquid electrolyte of an electrically insulating seal, for the nozzle in the opening in the hollow body, and at least one return flow passage in the region between the nozzle and the internal edge of the opening in the hollow body.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite material in which a fibre matt is placed adjacent a plate electrode in ceramic sol. The application of an electric field to the sol via the electrode results in the deposition of sol particles on the electrode which subsequently permeate the fibre matt. The permeated fibre matt is then removed from the sol, dried out and heated to sinter the sol particles.

Abstract: An electrode for electrophoretic deposition on an electrically conductive surface is formed with a conductive cylindrical tube or solid cylinder. The invention describes coating only the outer lateral surface with an insulating coating, except for one or more annular zone(s) situated facing the object to be coated. The result obtained is a thin deposit which is as uniform as possible.

Abstract: After forming a cavity in a laminated body of a plurality of piezoelectric ceramic films and internal electrodes, an insulator is formed on the end faces of the internal electrodes exposed on the wall surface of the cavity by electrophoretic process. According to this method, an insulator can be formed more inexpensively, in larger quantity, and with higher reliability than by the conventional method using a low pressure CVD method.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite material which comprises ceramic fibers in a matrix of a ceramic material. A woven mat of ceramic fibers having an electrically conductive coating thereon is immersed in a sol. The sol comprises surface-charged ceramic particles. A potential difference is applied between the fibers and a second electrode placed in the sol. The applied potential difference is continued until the mat is permeated by the ceramic particles in the sol. The mat is removed from the sol and is then heated to sinter the permeated ceramic particles.