Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a polyorganosiloxane-based stamp comprising providing a master including a transfer pattern surface; forming a first layer of a first curable composition onto the transfer pattern surface such that the first layer includes a relief pattern of said transfer pattern; partially curing the first layer; depositing a second layer of a second curable composition onto the partially cured first layer; co-curing the partially cured first layer and the second layer to form a cured first layer having a first Young's modulus, adhered to a cured second layer having a second Young's modulus smaller than the first Young's modulus; depositing a third layer of a third curable composition onto the second layer, and curing the third layer to form a cured third layer adhered to the cured second layer. Further disclosed is a polyorganosiloxane-based stamp obtainable from the method; use of the same for printing process; and an imprinting method using the same.

An example mandrel for processing a part is described including a plurality of elastomeric components aligned end to end and spaced apart linearly to form a segmented mandrel body, and compressible interconnections positioned within spacing between adjacent elastomeric components and abutting the adjacent elastomeric components. The compressible interconnections allow the plurality of elastomeric components to expand axially due to thermal expansion resulting in a distribution of pressure. An example method for fabricating a composite part is also described including placing a base composite layer into a cavity of a tooling surface, inserting a mandrel into the cavity of the tooling surface such that the base composite layer is between the mandrel and the tooling surface, applying a skin to the mandrel and the base composite layer forming a package, enclosing the package in a vacuum bag and curing, and removing the mandrel from the cavity of the tooling surface.

A method for producing a component from a fiber-reinforced plastic, wherein at least one ply of a semifinished fiber product having a peripheral contour is applied to the molding tool at a first temperature, wherein the contour lies within the peripheral edge. A compensating body, having a coefficient of thermal expansion which is greater than a coefficient of thermal expansion of the molding tool, is arranged along the peripheral edge, such that the compensating body extends from the edge in the direction of the peripheral contour. After sealing the arrangement, resin is introduced, and the arrangement is heated. As a result, the compensating body expands to a greater extent than the molding tool and encloses the semifinished fiber product in a flush manner, with the result that a shape of the component can correspond to an intended final shape and no longer has to be finish-machined.

A stamp suitable for use in a micro-transfer printing process. The stamp comprises: a carrier layer; a plurality of stamp base sections, wherein: each stamp base section is attached on a first surface to the carrier layer, and separated from each adjacent stamp base section by a gap; and each stamp base section includes one or more stamping posts, for adhering to a source coupon, each stamping post extending from a second surface of its respective stamp base section.

A stamp suitable for use in a micro-transfer printing process. The stamp comprises: a carrier layer; a plurality of stamp base sections, wherein: each stamp base section is attached on a first surface to the carrier layer, and separated from each adjacent stamp base section by a gap; and each stamp base section includes one or more stamping posts, for adhering to a source coupon, each stamping post extending from a second surface of its respective stamp base section.

A slide assembly for injection molds includes a closing wedge, a slide body provided with a hole for at least partially housing said closing wedge, and a figure insert coupled to the slide body. The figure insert in the use position is vertically and horizontally movable with respect to the slide body. The slide assembly is both economical and simple.

A process for the nanostructuring of fibers in fiber-composite plastics, where a sulfur-containing nanostructure is formed. Also, a plastics matrix with such nanostructured fibers is disclosed, and also a process for the repair of fibers in a fiber-composite plastic.

A process for the nanostructuring of fibers in fiber-composite plastics, where a sulfur-containing nanostructure is formed. Also, a plastics matrix with such nanostructured fibers is disclosed, and also a process for the repair of fibers in a fiber-composite plastic.

Disclosed herein is a method of forming a mold comprising disposing a film having a textured surface on a support; where the support has a shape of an article to be manufactured; pressing the film onto the support to cover a surface of the support; disposing a backing on the film; separating the support from the backing; and molding a material in the backing. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising contacting a first mandrel with a first mold; where the first mold has a textured surface; texturing a surface of the first mandrel with the first mold; disposing the first mandrel in a die; disposing a first material in the die to contact the first mandrel; imparting a texture from the surface of the first mandrel onto the material to form a second mold; and disposing a texture from the second mold onto a second material; where the second material is different from the first material.

Disclosed herein is a method of forming a mold comprising disposing a film having a textured surface on a support; where the support has a shape of an article to be manufactured; pressing the film onto the support to cover a surface of the support; disposing a backing on the film; separating the support from the backing; and molding a material in the backing. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising contacting a first mandrel with a first mold; where the first mold has a textured surface; texturing a surface of the first mandrel with the first mold; disposing the first mandrel in a die; disposing a first material in the die to contact the first mandrel; imparting a texture from the surface of the first mandrel onto the material to form a second mold; and disposing a texture from the second mold onto a second material; where the second material is different from the first material.