B29K71/00

Additive manufacturing methods for forming high-temperature composite structures and related structures

Methods for fabricating high-temperature composite structures (e.g., structures comprising carbon-carbon composite materials or ceramic composite matrix (CMC) materials and configured for use at temperature at or exceeding about 2000 F. (1093 C.)) include forming precursor structures by additive manufacturing (AM) (e.g., 3D printing) with a filament drawn from a spool. The precursor structures are exposed to high temperatures to pyrolyze a precursor matric material of the initial 3D printed structure. A liquid resin is used to impregnate the pyrolyzed structure, to densify the structure into a near-net final shape. Use of expensive and time-consuming molds and post-processing machining may be avoided. Large, unitary, integrally formed parts conducive for use in high-temperature environments may be formed using the methods of the disclosure.

Radiation curable and printable composition

The present invention relates to radiation of dual radiation/moisture curable compositions based on (meth)acrylate- and silane-terminated polymers that can be used as 3D printing materials and provide isotropic and elastomeric properties. The invention further relates to the use thereof as 3D printing materials and printing methods using said compositions.

Polyesters, polymer compositions, and methods of using thereof

Provided herein are polyesters that comprise (i) monomer units derived from sugar-based bicyclic diol; (ii) monomer units derived from an unsaturated aliphatic diacid; and (iii) monomer units derived from a saturated aliphatic diacid. The monomer units derived from the ethylenically unsaturated aliphatic diacid can be present in an amount of from greater than 0 mole % to 40 mole % of the polyester. These polyesters can be formed into articles using additive manufacturing methods. The resulting articles can be biocompatible, resorbable over a span of from 3 months to 12 months following implantation in the human body, and can exhibit desirable mechanical properties for applications, including porosity and elasticity.

TAMPER RESISTANT DOSAGE FORMS

The present invention relates to pharmaceutical dosage forms, for example to a tamper resistant dosage form including an opioid analgesic, and processes of manufacture, uses, and methods of treatment thereof.

Mold for processing of materials

In general, in various embodiments, the present disclosure is directed systems and methods for producing a porous surface from a solid piece of polymer. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to a mold for processing a material. The mold includes a body having a top surface and a bottom surface. A void within the body is configured to receive a porogen and a piece of thermoplastic material. The void extends in a top to bottom direction to form a non-through cavity with a cavity surface that is substantially parallel to the bottom surface of the body. A protrusion on the body extends from the cavity surface towards the top surface. The void extends at least halfway through the body towards the bottom surface. A peg is disposed on the body and shaped to matingly engage a weight via a hole within the weight.

Method of printing with polymer powder and siloxane additive

A powder composition suitable for use in selective laser sintering for printing an object. The powder composition includes a first fraction having a polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) powder having a plurality of particles. The powder composition includes a second fraction having a plurality of siloxane particles that is dry blended with the PEKK powder prior to selective laser sintering of the powder. In some embodiments, the powder composition includes a third fraction of carbon fiber. The powder composition when used in selective laser sintering results in parts with more consistent results and improves process economics.

Fluoropolymer free polymer processing aids

A polymer processing aid (PPA) reduces melt defects in extruded polyolefins in the absence of fluoropolymers. The polymer processing aid comprises a polyalkylene glycol such as a polyethylene glycol together with a high pressure low density polyethylene (LDPE) and reduces melt defects well in a thermoplastic polyolefin such as a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE).

Fluoropolymer free polymer processing aids

A polymer processing aid (PPA) reduces melt defects in extruded polyolefins in the absence of fluoropolymers. The polymer processing aid comprises a polyalkylene glycol such as a polyethylene glycol together with a high pressure low density polyethylene (LDPE) and reduces melt defects well in a thermoplastic polyolefin such as a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE).

Non-breaking filament for shaping bone and dental substitutes

Materials for additive manufacturing. More precisely, a non-breaking filament, preferably for 3D printing bone substitutes. The filament includes 50% to 99% in weight to the total weight of the filament (w/w) of a polymeric matrix and 1% to 50% w/w of tricalcium silicate. Also, a method and composition for preparing the filament. Additionally, the uses of the filament, such as for example in the dental field; especially, for providing suitable bone and dental substitutes.

Forming joints between composite components

Composite joints and methods of forming composite joints are presented. A composite joint comprising: a first composite component formed of one of a thermoset material or a first thermoplastic material; a second composite component formed of a thermoset material or a third thermoplastic material; a thermoplastic joining film formed of a second thermoplastic material between the first composite component and the second composite component, the second thermoplastic material different from the thermoset material, first thermoplastic material, and third thermoplastic material; and a carbon conductive layer in the thermoplastic joining film.