An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include an enclosure that includes a metal band and a wall. The electronic device may further include a filler compound positioned in an opening of the metal band, where a split between two sidewall components defines the opening. The filler compound provides an RF communication path through the enclosure. In order to reduce or prevent liquid ingress into the enclosure, the electronic device may include a sealing compound that infused into the opening between the filler compound and the sidewall components, thereby providing a seal. The infusion process including placing the metal band (with the filler compound) in a chamber, providing a vacuum to remove air between the metal band and the filler compound, and subsequently providing a positive pressure to force the sealing compound between the metal band and the filler compound. The sealing compound may include an adhesive.

A strut comprises a composite cylinder with a mid-strut fitting mounted on an interface region on a mid-portion of said cylinder. At least in the interface region, layers of helical-filaments are displaced radially-outward and even inclined with respect to an axis of the cylinder such that they may follow a path with a radial component. A mid-strut fitting is provided which has a plurality of teeth on an inner circumferential surface. The plurality of teeth engage the helical-filaments in the interface region to provide a mechanical connection. Portions of surface and intermediate layers of the helical-filaments may be removed to expose ends of those filaments in the interface region before mounting the mid-strut fitting on the cylinder.

Provided are: a metal-resin composite structure, including a surface-roughened metal member and a resin member bonded to the metal member and composed of a polyarylene sulfide resin (PAS) composition; a PAS resin composition and a resin member, for use in the metal-resin composite structure; and a method. More specifically, provided are: a PAS resin composition including a PAS resin (A) and a phenol resin (B) in an amount of 0.05 to 20 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the resin (A); a resin member obtained by melt-molding the PAS resin composition; and a metal-resin composite structure including a surface-roughened metal member and a resin member bonded to the metal member and composed of the PAS resin composition, wherein the metal member is made of aluminum, copper, magnesium, iron, titanium or an alloy containing at least one of them; and a method for producing the same.

A method for manufacturing a wheel including a step (a) during which a liquid to be polymerised is cast into a first mould so as to solidify same into a tubular preform, with main axis, the first mould including modelling cores in order to form recesses, of the rib type, in the radial thickness of the tubular preform; followed by a cutting step (b), during which the tubular preform is cut perpendicular to the main axis thereof, and secant to the recesses, so as to obtain a tubular preform section forming a rim; followed by an overmoulding step (d), during which said rim is placed in a second mould, concentrically with a central supporting member, such as a bushing or a shaft, and a polymer filling material is injected so as to create an intermediate disc that provides the attachment of the rim to the central supporting member.

A method for reinforcing an existing base structure with at least one reinforcing structure so as to form a support structure having the following steps: producing the at least one reinforcing structure, connecting the at least one reinforcing structure to the base structure such that the at least one reinforcing structure is connected to the base structure in a connection position and the base structure together with the at least one reinforcing structure forms the support structure. The at least one reinforcing structure is made of a composite material comprising fibers and a matrix by means of pultrusion and/or extrusion, and a pultrusion unit and/or an extrusion unit is moved in space such that the at least one reinforcing structure, is pultruded and/or extruded onto the base structure at the respective required connection position after the pultrusion and/or extrusion.

A method of forming an implant having a porous tissue ingrowth structure and a bearing support structure. The method includes depositing a first layer of a metal powder onto a substrate, scanning a laser beam over the powder so as to sinter the metal powder at predetermined locations, depositing at least one layer of the metal powder onto the first layer and repeating the scanning of the laser beam.

Provided are: a metal-resin composite structure, including a surface-roughened metal member and a resin member bonded to the metal member and composed of a polyarylene sulfide resin (PAS) composition; a PAS resin composition and a resin member, for use in the metal-resin composite structure; and a method. More specifically, provided are: a PAS resin composition including a PAS resin (A) and a phenol resin (B) in an amount of 0.05 to 20 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the resin (A); a resin member obtained by melt-molding the PAS resin composition; and a metal-resin composite structure including a surface-roughened metal member and a resin member bonded to the metal member and composed of the PAS resin composition, wherein the metal member is made of aluminum, copper, magnesium, iron, titanium or an alloy containing at least one of them; and a method for producing the same.

A fitting element for use in rehabilitation of pipelines with a liner is described. The fitting element is a composite article of reinforcing fibers and a resin composition. A first part of the fitting element has reinforcing fibers and a substantially fully cured resin composition, and a second part has dry reinforcing fibers that can accept a curable resin composition that optionally originates from the liner to form a functional joint between the fitting element and the liner. An interface layer of the fitting element structurally connects the first and the second part. A method for manufacturing the fitting element is also disclosed, as well as a method for rehabilitation of a pipeline with a tubular liner and a joined assembly of the fitting element and a liner for use in rehabilitating a pipeline.

A light weight hybrid torque transfer joint trunnion has an integral metal hub spline fitting oriented on a center axis. This integral metal hub spline fitting may be made of steel, aluminum, titanium, or the like and may be generally cylindrical. The integral metal hub spline fitting defines an integral central internally-splined mast or driveshaft coupling opening centered about the center axis. A composite material body centrally retains, and is cured to, the metal hub spline fitting. Torque transfer joint link attachment pins extend from the composite material body and are rigidly linked to the metal hub spline fitting. In an example constant-velocity joint, a plurality of pivoting linkages may each be rotatably coupled to the torque transfer joint link attachment pins, and each of the plurality of pivoting linkages may, in turn be secured to a rotor yoke configured to mount a plurality of rotorcraft blades.

A method of forming a composite article including a first portion comprising a cured elastomer and presenting an engagement surface, and a second portion comprising a thermoplastic composition and presenting a locking surface is disclosed. The method comprises the step of forming a plurality of engagement voids in the engagement surface of the first portion. Each engagement void penetrates into the engagement surface of the first portion and is defined by a side wall which forms an acute angle with the engagement surface. The method also includes the step of applying the thermoplastic composition onto the engagement surface of the first portion to form the second portion such that the locking surface abuts the engagement surface and defines a plurality of locking protrusions disposed in the plurality of engagement voids of the first portion.