The invention provides a decorative sheet including at least a surface protective layer on a substrate, in which the surface protective layer includes a cured material of an ionizing radiation curable resin composition at least containing a polycarbonate(meth)acrylate (A) and a multi-functional (meth)acrylate (B) in a mass ratio (A)/(B) of (98/2)-(70/30). The invention also provides a decorative sheet including at least a surface protective layer on a substrate, in which the surface protective layer includes a cured material of an ionizing radiation curable resin composition at least containing an acrylic silicone (meth)acrylate (C) and a multi-functional (meth)acrylate (B) in a mass ratio (C)/(B) of (50/50)-(95/5). The present invention provides a decorative sheet with a surface protective layer having scratch resistance as well as three-dimensional formability.

Various embodiments provide a method and apparatus for forming a three-dimensional article through successive fusion of parts of at least one layer of a powder bed provided on a work table in an additive manufacturing machine, which parts corresponds to successive cross sections of the three-dimensional article. The method comprises the steps of: applying a layer of predetermined thickness of powder particles on the work table, applying a coating on at least a portion of the powder particles, which coating is at least partially covering the powder particles, and fusing the powder particles on the work table with an electron beam.

Various embodiments provide a method and apparatus for forming a three-dimensional article through successive fusion of parts of at least one layer of a powder bed provided on a work table in an additive manufacturing machine, which parts corresponds to successive cross sections of the three-dimensional article. The method comprises the steps of: applying a layer of predetermined thickness of powder particles on the work table, applying a coating on at least a portion of the powder particles, which coating is at least partially covering the powder particles, and fusing the powder particles on the work table with an electron beam.

A system and a method for providing a film having a matte finish is described. A coatable material is applied to a substrate. The viscosity of the coatable material is changed and a face-side roller contacts the coatable material to impart a matte finish thereon; and hardening the coatable material.

The present invention provides a heat-resistant synthetic resin microporous film having good ion permeability and good heat resistance, and a method for producing the microporous film. The heat-resistant synthetic resin microporous film of the present invention includes a synthetic resin microporous film that has micropore parts, and a coating layer that is formed on at least part of the surface of the synthetic resin microporous film and contains a polymer of a polymerizable compound that has two or more radical-polymerizable functional groups per molecule. The heat-resistant synthetic resin microporous film has a maximum heat shrinkage rate, when heated from 25 C. to 180 C. at a rate of temperature increase of 5 C./min, of 25% or less.

A structural member includes a simulated surface appearance. The structural member includes a substrate, plural intermediate layers, and a top coat. The plural intermediate layers are applied over at least one surface of the substrate, with at least some of the plural intermediate layers configured to cooperate with each other to provide a simulated appearance for the structural member. The top coat is applied outward of the plural intermediate layers. The top coat is relatively thin and is configured for use with exterior applications. The top coat includes a base configured for UV resistance and an additive configured to provide abrasion resistance.

A method of manufacturing a scratch resistant, touch sensor comprising: (1) applying a non-polymer protective coating solution to a touch sensor; and (2) forming a cross-linked polymer structure by curing the protective coating solution.

A method of manufacturing a scratch resistant, touch sensor comprising: (1) applying a non-polymer protective coating solution to a touch sensor; and (2) forming a cross-linked polymer structure by curing the protective coating solution.

A method (300) of additively manufacturing a composite part (102) comprises depositing a segment (120) of a continuous flexible line (106) along a print path (106). The continuous flexible line (106) comprises a non-resin component (108) and further comprises a photopolymer-resin component (110) that is uncured. The method (300) further comprises delivering a predetermined or actively determined amount of curing energy (118) at least to a portion (124) of the segment (120) of the continuous flexible line (106) at a controlled rate while advancing the continuous flexible line (106) toward the print path (122) and after the segment (120) of the continuous flexible line (106) is deposited along the print path (122) to at least partially cure at least the portion (124) of the segment (120) of the continuous flexible line (106).

A method (400) of additively manufacturing a composite part (102) comprises applying a thermosetting resin (252) to a non-resin component (108) to create a continuous flexible line (106) by pulling a non-resin component (108) through a first resin-part applicator (236), in which a first quantity of a first part (253) of the thermosetting resin (252) is applied to the non-resin component (108), and by pulling a non-resin component (108) through a second resin-part applicator (237), in which a second quantity of a second part (255) of the thermosetting resin (252) is applied to at least a portion of the first quantity of the first part (253) of the thermosetting resin (252), applied to the non-resin component (108). The method (400) further comprises routing the continuous flexible line (106) into a delivery guide (112) and depositing, via the delivery guide (112), a segment (120) of the continuous flexible line (106) along a print path (122).