A method and system for additive manufacturing are provided herein. The method comprises depositing a structure material, by a nozzle (810), into a support material (808) by applying to the structure material such that the structure material flows through the nozzle. The structure material comprises a polymer and a rheological modifier. Depositing of the structure material is repeated as necessary to create an object (814). The support material is at least partially removed from object. In various examples, the method comprises varying a print parameter from a first portion of the object to a second portion of the object, moving the nozzle away from a previously deposited layer of the object when repositioning for deposition of a subsequent layer of the object, or a combination thereof.

Interconnects may comprise a sandwich-structured composite comprising a core layer located between two thermosetting polymer layers. The core layer may comprise 80 wt % to 95 wt % conductive metal and a polymer. The conductive metal may comprise silver (Ag). The polymer may comprise polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). Interconnects may be particularly suited for use in electronic devices, such as a flexible batteries and wearable electronic devices.

An artificial nipple is formed of an elastomeric polymer by use of 3D printing after imaging of a mother's breast in an active state of lactation. The artificial nipple used as an attachment to a baby bottle or as the nipple component of a pacifier. Use of an artificial nipple formed in this manner mitigates a problem with nipple confusion, as may otherwise manifest in newborn offspring.

Provided is a heat-dissipating elastic body composition. The heat-dissipating elastic body composition according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an elastic matrix-forming component including a base resin and a vulcanizing agent, and a heat-dissipating filler. Accordingly, the heat-dissipating elastic body may protect a heating element from a physical stimulus such as a vibration or impact transmitted from the outside to a heat dissipater, and rapidly transduce and radiate heat generated in the heating element. In addition, the heat-dissipating elastic body may minimize vibrations caused by a physical stimulus applied from the outside and a noise thereby by minimizing a gap between a heating element and an exterior material, a heat dissipating element or the like, which is adjacent thereto/in close contact therewith. Further, the heat-dissipating elastic body heating element may minimize deterioration by heat generated by a heating element or an external chemical stimulus and may be easily implemented in various shapes, and therefore, it may be widely applied to all industries requiring heat dissipation.

Thermoplastic polymer particles suitable for use in additive manufacturing and related methods may comprise lignin. For example, said polymer particles may comprise a thermoplastic polymer, a lignin, optionally an emulsion stabilizer, and optionally a compatibilizer. Said polymer particles may be produced by melt emulsification methods and be highly spherical and, consequently, suited for selective laser sintering methods of additive manufacturing.

An implantable medical device includes a first component including a first material, a second component including a second material, and a fiber matrix including a plurality of fibers. The fiber matrix joins the first component to the second component. The fiber matrix includes a first a first portion connected to the first component, and a second portion connected to the second component. The first portion of the fiber matrix is interpenetrated with, and mechanically fixed to, the first material. The first portion of the fiber matrix directly contacts the first material.

An implantable medical device includes a first component including a first material, a second component including a second material, and a fiber matrix including a plurality of fibers. The fiber matrix joins the first component to the second component. The fiber matrix includes a first a first portion connected to the first component, and a second portion connected to the second component. The first portion of the fiber matrix is interpenetrated with, and mechanically fixed to, the first material. The first portion of the fiber matrix directly contacts the first material.

Silicone compositions are described for the production of negative molds that include a silicone elastomer. The molds can be used in the production of molded articles.

A method for producing a thermally conductive sheet, includes forming a molded body sheet having thermal conductivity and comprising a fibrous thermally conductive filler. A silicone resin film is formed by applying a silicone resin to a supporting body. At least one surface of the molded body sheet is directly affixed to a silicone resin side of the silicone resin film. The silicone resin is transferred to the at least one surface of the molded body sheet to form a silicone resin layer on the molded body sheet. The silicone resin layer is to be attached to a heat source or a heat dissipating member. The molded body sheet has a change in thermal resistance due to the transferring of the silicone resin of 0.5° C..Math.cm.sup.2/W or less.

Disclosed herein is an ear tip having a flange made of silicone foam, the ear tip including a central core and a flange surrounding the core. The flange is made of silicone foam, and the core is made of a material harder than the silicone foam. Before the silicone is molded, attachable films or tapes may be attached to the top and bottom surfaces of the mesh, thereby preventing burrs generated during the molding of silicone from adhering to the mesh.