The present invention is a unique process of manufacturing rigid members with precise “shape keeping” properties and with reflective properties pertaining to radio frequency energy, so that air, land, sea and space devices or vehicles may be constructed including parabolic reflectors formed without discrete permanent layering. Rather, such parabolic reflectors or similarly, vehicles, may be formed by homogeneous construction where discrete layering is absent, and where energy reflectivity or scattering characteristics are embedded within the homogeneous mixture of carbon nanotubes and associated graphite powders and epoxy, resins and hardeners. The mixture of carbon graphite nanofiber and carbon nanotubes generates higher electrode conductivity and magnetized attraction through molecular polarization. In effect, the rigid members may be tuned based on the application. The combination of these materials creates a unique matrix that is then set in a memory form at a specific temperature, and then applied to various materials through a series of multiple layers, resulting in unparalleled strength and durability.

The invention relates to a process for producing a beam guiding grid (4), comprising a molding having a grid of passageways (40) and wall areas surrounding them, from radiation-absorbing metal powder and binder, especially tungsten powder and binder. Advantageous production is achieved in that the molding is produced by injection molding, wherein the homogenized mixture, as a prepared flowable injection compound, is injected using an injection molding machine into a molding tool (7) that produces the molding, into which movable mold cores (72) were introduced prior to filing with the molding composition.

A machine for disassembling a lens mold assembly including a first mold part, a second mold part, and a molded-lens sandwiched therebetween. The machine includes a centering unit to center the lens mold assembly. The machine includes a disassembling module having a mold engagement mechanism to engage the first and second mold parts to clamp and move the lens mold assembly. The disassembling module includes a molded-lens holder mechanism having at least two clamping members to clamp the molded-lens of the lens mold assembly. The machine includes an alignment guidance module to detect relative positions between the molded lens of the lens mold assembly and the molded-lens holder mechanism to align the molded lens for clamping by the molded-lens holder mechanism. The mold engagement mechanism is configured to hold the first and second mold parts individually and to separate the first and second mold parts from the molded lens.

A required weld strength is ensured even when the shape of a first resin member is formed in a desired design shape. A lamp lens and a lamp housing are provided. The lamp lens and the lamp housing are fixed to each other by welding under pressure. The lamp lens includes a body portion, a leg portion, and a welding portion. As a result, a required weld strength is ensured even when the shape of the body portion of the lamp lens is shaped in a desired design shape.

Provided is a base (1) for a flexible mold that is to be wound in an endless manner, and the base includes: an intermediate sheet (2); and first and second resin sheets (3, 5) bonded to both main surfaces of the intermediate sheet (2) through intermediation of first and second bonding layers (4, 6), respectively. The intermediate sheet (2) includes: first and second spacer sheets (7, 8), which are each made of a resin, and are arranged at one end portion and another end portion in a winding direction, respectively; and a glass sheet (9) arranged between those spacer sheets (7, 8).

The present invention is directed to the production of shipping containers, computer server farm containers, and other forms of physical storage containers from a carbon nanotube-based fiber material with the potential application of other, non-carbon, nano-based materials containing various structures. Current materials used for shipping containers, computer server farm containers, and other forms of physical storage containers are heavier than the present invention and lack the ability to withstand high-intensity shock vibrations and other disturbances and are vulnerable to radiofrequency (RF) radiation. Instead of using metal, which is the currently preferred material used in the development of shipping containers, computer server farm containers, and other forms of physical storage containers, the present invention provides the use of a carbon nanotube-based material.

A method of forming a mold insert used to produce an intraocular lens (IOL) mold is disclosed herein. The method includes providing stock material and cutting the stock material, which includes multiple cutting steps. The cutting steps are performed on transitional regions of supporting portions of the mold insert. Peripheral surfaces of the mold insert have varying roughness values, and supporting portions of the mold insert have a greater roughness than the optical portion of the mold insert. An IOL is also disclosed herein that is formed using an IOL mold that is injection molded using the mold insert. A method of forming the IOL is also disclosed herein.

A method for manufacturing an ophthalmic lens using an additive manufacturing technology, based on an optical element and initial manufacturing data, the initial manufacturing data including data defining a complementary portion to deposit on the optical element to form the ophthalmic lens from the optical element, includes the steps of: positioning the optical element on a support; determining a positioning error between the position of the optical element and a reference position on the support using a measurement directed to the optical element; determining a deterioration on the optical element; calculating updated manufacturing data taking into account initial manufacturing data and the determined positioning error; and manufacturing the ophthalmic lens using the updated manufacturing data by the additive manufacturing technology by depositing the complementary portion on the optical element to form the ophthalmic lens from the optical element. A manufacturing system for manufacturing an ophthalmic lens is also described.

The present invention introduces the use of a carbon nanotube-based material in the production of phased array patch antennas of various shapes and sizes including slot and spiral patch antennas. The use of this material provides the ability for the antennas to withstand high-intensity shock vibrations and other intense disturbances and continue emitting phased array signals. Furthermore, the use of this material for patch antennas allows for the alteration of the desired frequency and directional degree of interest by simply energizing various elements within the carbon nanotube-based material.

Systems and methods for lens creations are disclosed. The method includes initiating light transmission from a light source through a diffuser into a container holding resin and a substrate. The light transmission is performed according to an irradiation pattern wherein each point in the resin is illuminated by at least 10% of the diffuser. This causes a lens to be formed. To achieve this illumination, at least 15% of the diffuser receives light from the light source. Further, a diameter of the diffuser is greater than or equal to a diameter of the substrate. The system performing the methods includes a polymerization apparatus and may include a resin conditioning and reservoir apparatus, a metrology unit, a resin drainage apparatus and an optional postcuring apparatus.