The invention relates to a filler-containing multi-layer structure on the basis of a polycarbonate composition, having a metal layer as a reflective layer and having a balanced property profile of CLTE, CLTE ratio, heat conductivity and lustre. This multi-layer structure can be used, inter alia, for reflectors or as a mirror element in head-up displays. Expanded graphite and burned silicon dioxide are contained as fillers. In the composition provided according to the invention, there is no need for an additional heat sink when implementing the component.

A product includes a first area and a second area. Each area includes areas having a first optical property and areas having a second optical property. The areas having the first optical property and the areas having the second optical property are arranged under a specific rule. In the first area, convex portions whose height is equal to or smaller than a predetermined height or no convex portions are formed. In the second area, convex portions whose height is larger than the predetermined height are formed.

Injection molded articles having improved scratch resistance and reduced gloss change after heat and UV aging are disclosed. The article is formed from a molding composition having a melt flow index of 50-350 g/10 (230 C., 2.16 kg) as measured by ASTM D1238-04, the composition consisting essentially of: a) 15-80 wt. % of a hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer having a melt index of at least 12 grams/10 minutes according to ASTM D1238 at 230 C. and 2.16 kg weight; b) 10-60 wt. % of a polypropylene having a melt flow index greater than 300 g/10 min, measured under 230 C./2.16 kg according to ISO 1133-1; and c) 5-25 wt. % of a thermoplastic vulcanizate having a Shore A hardness from 60-90 (15 sec, 23 C.) as measured according to ISO 868. The article has a gloss increase after 10 days of aging at 120 C. of less than 100%, relative to an initial gloss, as determined by PSA D47 1850.

A final injection molded assembly and process for making same that eliminates paint and reduces areas of wasted chrome material. The final injection molded assembly has at least one first injection molded part of a non-plateable first material, at least one overmolded part of plateable second material, at least one pathway through the assembly and integrated features operable for selectively applying an electric current. The pathway creates a predetermined surface path arrangement for applying chrome to desired predetermined plateable areas. A shot of each material is delivered to an injection molding rotary device to produce the injection molded assembly which is then affixed to a chroming process line where electric current is applied. As the electric current is applied and chrome is delivered only the plateable second material will accept the chrome.

Resin-molded articles, to which such advantages as strength, rigidness and light weight are secured thanks to kneading with fibers, and which has excellent surface characteristics such as smoothness of the surface and beauty in the appearance, and resistance against weather, ultraviolet rays and light are provided.

The resin-molded article 10 is structured by sticking a resin surface skin member 3 provided with an adhering layer 2 to a molded fibrous base member 1 comprising any of carbon fibers, glass fibers and the complex thereof, and the resin-molded article is manufactured according to the following steps, specifically a step of placing a molded member comprising mixture of fibers and resin on a tray 23, a step to arrange a resin surface skin member provided with an adhering layer onto the molded member such that the adhering layer of the resin surface skin member is directed downward, a step to render the surroundings of the molded member and the resin surface skin member in a negatively-pressurized condition and to concurrently heat the resin surface skin member to raise the tray so that the molded member is closely contacted to the softened resin surface skin member, a step to render the upper part of the tray in a pressurized condition, a step to release the pressure applied to surrounding of the tray and a step to remove the molded base covered with the resin surface skin member.

A method for manufacturing a tableware article having a thermal-transfer printed pattern includes the following steps. Firstly, a PET resin composition including 3 to 15% by weight of an inorganic filler is provided. Next, the PET resin composition is granulated to obtain plastic granules. Then, the plastic granules are molded into the tableware article and the tableware article is post-crystallized. Finally, a thermal transfer printed pattern is printed on a surface of the post-crystallized tableware article.

A method for producing a component assembly for a motor vehicle, wherein the component assembly has a base body for an instrument panel of the motor vehicle and at least one functional component, wherein the at least one functional component is injection-molded to the base body during the production of the component assembly and the component assembly is produced using a gas external pressure process. A component assembly for a motor vehicle is also provided, having a base body for an instrument panel of the motor vehicle and at least one functional component, wherein the base body is produced as an integral injection-molded part together with the at least one functional component using an external gas pressure process. Also, a motor vehicle having a component assembly is provided.

A method and apparatus for printing 2D layers and 3D structures is disclosed. The method includes dispensing a print material from a printhead assembly onto a base and curing the print material with a curing device assembly. The spacing between the printhead assembly and the curing device assembly can be adjusted to vary gloss levels in a printed feature. The printhead assembly can include at least one row of nozzles with colored inks and at least one row of nozzles with a clear structural print material.

A method of blow molding a glossy article having at least one layer of thermoplastic material. The method comprises the steps of feeding a parison of said thermoplastic material into a mold having an inner surface with at least a portion of SPI finish standard selected from the group consisting of A-1, A-2, A-3, B-1, B-2 and B-3 mold and a first temperature of greater than 55 C.; blowing the parison against the inner surface of the mold to form the article; and subsequently lowering the temperature of the mold to a second temperature of between 10 C. to 55 C. before release of the molded article. The cycle time of the mold (t.sub.ct) is less than 250 seconds.

A molding method for a synthetic resin molding that includes a molding body, a bent portion, and a flange. The bent portion and the flange are continuous in a longitudinal direction of the side edge. The flange includes a wide portion and a narrow portion. The molding method for the synthetic resin molding includes arranging a gate at a position corresponding to an end of one side of the flange in a longitudinal direction, performing injection molding using a colored resin material containing a luster agent kneaded in the material, and forming a protrusion along the side edge in the longitudinal direction at a back of a boundary portion between the flange and the molding body to reduce interference of flow of the molten resin from the flange toward the molding body during the injection molding.