A hybrid transfer machine includes a body, a fabric supply drum driving means, a fabric detection sensor, a take-up transfer paper drum driving means, a thermal transfer unit, a piece-mode roller, a take-up main drum driving means, a main guide roller, and a roll-mode roller. The body includes a first body, a second body, and a worktable. The fabric supply drum driving means drives a fabric supply drum. The fabric detection sensor detects fabric, and controls an operation. The take-up transfer paper drum driving means drives the take-up transfer paper drum. The thermal transfer unit heats the fabric and transfer paper. The piece-mode roller rotatably guides the transfer paper. The take-up main drum driving means drives the take-up fabric drum or take-up transfer paper drum. The main guide roller guides the transfer paper or the fabric. The roll-mode roller guides the transfer paper.

A threadable heat transfer press includes an upper platen, a lower platen below the upper platen, a support head connected to one of the upper platen and the lower platen for moving the platens between an open position, when the platens are spaced away from one another, and a closed position, when the platens are pressed against each other. A vertical line extends from a geometric center of the lower platen and engaging the upper platen when the platens are in the closed position. The press further includes a support plate secured to the lower platen, a plurality of legs positioned below the lower platen, and a vertically extending support structure positioned between at least one of the plurality of legs and the support plate. The vertically extending support structure defines a throat spacing beneath the lower platen, which is spaced away from the geometric center of the lower platen.

A threadable heat transfer press includes an upper platen, a lower platen below the upper platen, a support head connected to one of the upper platen and the lower platen for moving the platens between an open position, when the platens are spaced away from one another, and a closed position, when the platens are pressed against each other. A vertical line extends from a geometric center of the lower platen and engaging the upper platen when the platens are in the closed position. The press further includes a support plate secured to the lower platen, a plurality of legs positioned below the lower platen, and a vertically extending support structure positioned between at least one of the plurality of legs and the support plate. The vertically extending support structure defines a throat spacing beneath the lower platen, which is spaced away from the geometric center of the lower platen.

A dryer and shaker powder recirculating system for a direct-to-film print that includes a powder application container and a powder collection container. The system uses a vacuum, coupled to a compressor, to create a venturi suction that pulls powder from the collection container. The system also includes a joint, preferably a T-joint, that is coupled to a valve and the vacuum. The valve can be motorized, and the compressor can be tankless. The system also includes a filling tube that leads into the powder application container. The joint, vacuum, and filling tube are all connected via a series of tubes, which can be sealed against holes in the containers using tube clamps. The system can also include an inner tube that extends into the powder collection area.

A dryer and shaker powder recirculating system for a direct-to-film print that includes a powder application container and a powder collection container. The system uses a vacuum, coupled to a compressor, to create a venturi suction that pulls powder from the collection container. The system also includes a joint, preferably a T-joint, that is coupled to a valve and the vacuum. The valve can be motorized, and the compressor can be tankless. The system also includes a filling tube that leads into the powder application container. The joint, vacuum, and filling tube are all connected via a series of tubes, which can be sealed against holes in the containers using tube clamps. The system can also include an inner tube that extends into the powder collection area.

A heat press device is provided that includes a support structure, a first platen and a heating element assembly that includes a heating element and a second platen. The heat press device further includes a movement assembly configured to change a pressure state between the first platen and the second platen when the heat press device is in a closed configuration. The heat press device can also include an indicator that is configured to convey the pressure state between the first platen and the second platen when the heat press device is in the closed configuration.

A heat press device is provided that includes a support structure, a first platen and a heating element assembly that includes a heating element and a second platen. The heat press device further includes a movement assembly configured to change a pressure state between the first platen and the second platen when the heat press device is in a closed configuration. The heat press device can also include an indicator that is configured to convey the pressure state between the first platen and the second platen when the heat press device is in the closed configuration.

Disclosed herein are a metastructure having a zero elastic modulus zone, which can experience constant stress in a predetermined strain zone, and a method for designing the same. The metastructure includes a first unit and a second unit, wherein the first unit has a structure capable of buckling and has a stress-strain relation having a zone corresponding to a negative elastic modulus, the second unit is disposed adjacent to the first unit and has a stress-strain relation having a zone corresponding to a positive elastic modulus, and the metastructure has zero elastic modulus in a predetermined target strain zone through synthesis of the negative elastic modulus of the first unit with the positive elastic modulus of the second unit.

A heat press including a body, a heat plate, a handle, a cover, a control compartment and an insulation portion. The body includes a first end and a second end. The heat plate is located proximate the first end of the body and is configured to engage ironable materials. The handle is located proximate the second end of the body and is configured to withstand forces from a user. The cover covers a portion of the body and the handle. The control compartment includes an electrical circuit, controls and a display. The control compartment is spaced away from and is at least indirectly electrically coupled to the heat plate. The insulation portion is positioned between the control compartment and the heat plate. The insulation portion includes a first layer of insulating material.

Exemplary presses, e.g., for applying indicia to garments by application of heat, are disclosed. For example, a press may include an upper platen, and a lower platen disposed below and generally aligned with the upper platen. The press may further include a support head adapted to move the upper platen between an open position, wherein the upper and lower platens are spaced away from one another, and a closed position, wherein the upper platen is pressed against the lower platen. Exemplary presses may further include a stand supporting the press.