The present invention discloses a process for the preparation of gadobenate dimeglumine complex in a solid form. In particular, said solid form is conveniently obtained by spray-drying a corresponding liquid suspension at a given temperature and concentration. The present invention is particularly advantageous for the industrial scale as the solid form may be obtained by employing water as a solvent, which is a non-toxic solvent, easy to handle and basically not requiring troublesome health or safety precautions.

The present invention discloses a process for the preparation of gadobenate dimeglumine complex in a solid form. In particular, said solid form is conveniently obtained by spray-drying a corresponding liquid suspension at a given temperature and concentration. The present invention is particularly advantageous for the industrial scale as the solid form may be obtained by employing water as a solvent, which is a non-toxic solvent, easy to handle and basically not requiring troublesome health or safety precautions.

An apparatus for vacuum vibro-compression of mixes arranged on a support comprises a press (12) provided with a press ram (18) having vibratory devices (22), and a pressing surface (16). The press (12) comprises a vacuum bell (24). The apparatus is characterized in that it comprises an entry chamber (44) in the region of the inlet opening (36) of the bell (24) having a first opening (48) which can be controllably closed and opened with a first gate (50) adapted to prevent fluid communication between the outside and inside of the entry chamber (44) and a second gate (52) able to be controllably opened and closed, in the region of the inlet opening (36) of the bell (24), and adapted to prevent fluid communication between entry chamber (36) and the inside of the bell (24) or to allow the passage of the support with the mix from the entry chamber (36) to the inside of the bell (24). The apparatus also comprises an exit chamber (46) in the region of the outlet opening (38), having a third gate (54) provided in the region of the outlet opening (38), able to be controllably closed and opened and adapted to prevent fluid communication between the inside of the bell (24) and the inside of the exit chamber (46) or to allow the passage of the support with the compacted slab from inside the bell (24) to the exit chamber (46), and a second opening (56) which can be controllably closed and opened with a fourth gate (58) which is adapted to prevent fluid communication between the inside of the exit chamber and the outside. A method for vacuum vibro-compression of mixes contained inside a mould, comprising the steps of: inserting a support with the mix inside the entry chamber (44) and closing the first gate (50); generating a given vacuum value inside the entry chamber (44) with the first gate (50) and the second gate (52) closed; opening the second gate (52) and inserting the support inside the bell (24) where a given vacuum value is already present; closing the second gate (52) and performing vacuum vibro-compression of the mix with the second and third gates (52, 54) closed; once vibro-compression has been completed, opening the third gate (52) and transferring the support into the exit chamber (46) where a given vacuum value is already present; closing the third gate (54), restoring the atmospheric pressure inside the exit chamber (46); opening the fourth gate (58) and di

In an example of a three-dimensional (3D) printing method, a build material (consisting of an inorganic particle and a polymer attached thereto) is applied. The polymer is a continuous coating having a thickness from about 3 nm to about 1500 nm, or nano-beads having an average diameter from about 3 nm to about 1500 nm. The build material is heated to a temperature from about 5° C. to about 50° C. below the polymer's melting point. A coalescent dispersion (including a coalescent agent and inorganic nanoparticles) is selectively applied on a portion of the build material, and the applied build material and coalescent dispersion are exposed to electromagnetic radiation. The coalescent dispersion absorbs the electromagnetic radiation and heats up the portion of the build material in contact therewith to fuse the portion of the build material in contact with the coalescent dispersion and to form a layer of a 3D object.

A decoration article having a clear layer includes a rod-shaped core material, a cylindrical decorative cover having a shape retaining property, configured to cover the core material over an entire circumference in a sectional circumferential direction of the core material, including a plurality of split members split along the sectional circumferential direction of the core material and having a base part and a decoration layer provided on a surface of the base part, and a transparent clear layer formed by a mold forming so as to cover an outer surface of the decoration layer over an entire circumference in a sectional circumferential direction of the decoration cover covering the core material.

A polyamide composition comprising from 45 wt % to 95 wt % of polyamide polymer and from 5 wt % to 55 wt % of a modifier comprising a C.sub.18-44 dimer acid or a C.sub.18-44 dimer amine or a combination thereof. A number average molecular weight of the polyamide polymer is less than 30,000 g/mol. The polyamide composition has a chemical resistance, as measured by exposure to HCl (10%) for 14 days at 58° C., resulting in a weight loss of less than 3.0 wt %; and a moisture uptake of less than about 2.0 wt % moisture at 95% RH. A process for preparing the polyamide composition is also disclosed.

A polyamide moulding compound consisting of the following components (A)-(E): (A) 40-70 wt. % of at least one partially crystalline, partially aromatic polyamide, made up of: (a1) 60 to 75 wt. % of 6T units, formed from 1,6-hexanediamine and terephthalic acid; (a2) 20 to 35 wt. % of 6I units, formed from 1,6-hexanediamine and isophthalic acid; (a3) 3 to 15 wt. % of 612 units, formed from 1,6-hexanediamine and dodecanedioic acid; and (a4) 0 to 5 wt. % of one of the following units: 66 units, formed from 1,6-hexanediamine and adipic acid; 68 units, formed from 1,6-hexane-diamine and suberic acid; 69 units formed from 1,6-hexanediamine and azelaic acid; 610 units formed from 1,6-hexanediamine and sebacic acid; 6 units formed from ε-caprolactam; or a mixture of such units; wherein the sum of the components (a1) to (a4) makes up 100 wt. % of the polyamide (A); (B) 30-60 wt. % of fibrous reinforcing materials; (C) 0-30 wt. % of particulate fillers different from (B), (D) and (E); (D) 0-2.0 wt. % of heat stabilizers; and (E) 0-6 wt. % of auxiliary agents and/or additives, different from (A)-(D); wherein the sum of the components (A)-(E) makes up 100 wt. % is described, as well as corresponding moulded bodies and applications of such moulded bodies in particular as hollow bodies for contact with coolant liquid in the automotive sector.

A polyamide moulding compound consisting of the following components (A)-(E): (A) 40-70 wt. % of at least one partially crystalline, partially aromatic polyamide, made up of: (a1) 60 to 75 wt. % of 6T units, formed from 1,6-hexanediamine and terephthalic acid; (a2) 20 to 35 wt. % of 6I units, formed from 1,6-hexanediamine and isophthalic acid; (a3) 3 to 15 wt. % of 612 units, formed from 1,6-hexanediamine and dodecanedioic acid; and (a4) 0 to 5 wt. % of one of the following units: 66 units, formed from 1,6-hexanediamine and adipic acid; 68 units, formed from 1,6-hexane-diamine and suberic acid; 69 units formed from 1,6-hexanediamine and azelaic acid; 610 units formed from 1,6-hexanediamine and sebacic acid; 6 units formed from ε-caprolactam; or a mixture of such units; wherein the sum of the components (a1) to (a4) makes up 100 wt. % of the polyamide (A); (B) 30-60 wt. % of fibrous reinforcing materials; (C) 0-30 wt. % of particulate fillers different from (B), (D) and (E); (D) 0-2.0 wt. % of heat stabilizers; and (E) 0-6 wt. % of auxiliary agents and/or additives, different from (A)-(D); wherein the sum of the components (A)-(E) makes up 100 wt. % is described, as well as corresponding moulded bodies and applications of such moulded bodies in particular as hollow bodies for contact with coolant liquid in the automotive sector.

A method for the preparation of a composite material having a pre-designed structure and properties according to the intended use of said composite material is provided. The method includes generating data for dispensing two or more different interface materials having different properties into at least two different phases; selectively depositing said two or more different interface materials having different properties from two or more corresponding dispensers to form layers according to the data generated, each interface material being dispensed from a different dispenser to form at least two different phases of interface materials; and curing or solidifying the dispensed layers to obtain a composite material with pre-designed structure and properties.

A method for the preparation of a composite material having a pre-designed structure and properties according to the intended use of said composite material is provided. The method includes generating data for dispensing two or more different interface materials having different properties into at least two different phases; selectively depositing said two or more different interface materials having different properties from two or more corresponding dispensers to form layers according to the data generated, each interface material being dispensed from a different dispenser to form at least two different phases of interface materials; and curing or solidifying the dispensed layers to obtain a composite material with pre-designed structure and properties.