An improved protected graphics assembly according to the invention comprises the following sequential layers: optionally, at least one adhesive layer; at least one graphics layer; and at least one outwardly exposed polymer layer that is essentially free of low surface energy materials and has a gloss value of greater than 90 when tested according to ASTM D2457-03 at a 60-degree angle. The assembly is beneficially applied to a variety of articles and used in a variety of related methods. In an exemplary embodiment, a race car comprises a protected graphics assembly that comprises: optionally, at least one adhesive layer; at least one outwardly exposed polymer layer that is essentially free of low surface energy materials; and at least one graphics layer substantially protected from exterior exposure by the polymer layer.

Adhesive sheet material application squeegees are disclosed.

A method to transfer a layer of harder thin film substrate onto a softer, flexible substrate. In particular, the present invention provides a method to deposit a layer of sapphire thin film on to a softer and flexible substrate e.g. PET, polymers, plastics, paper and fabrics. This combination provides the hardness of sapphire thin film to softer flexible substrates.

A method of forming a ceramic matrix composite component is provided. The method includes applying a first amount of adhesive across a surface of a release film, providing a first ceramic foam panel including a plurality of channels formed on a first side of the first ceramic foam panel, contacting the first ceramic foam panel and the release film such that adhesive transfers to the first side of the first ceramic foam panel, and coupling the first ceramic foam panel to a second ceramic foam panel.

An automatic merchandising system that can create and vend tinted films, stickers, and decals from a product placed in and scanned by the system. A user can choose specific designs from a menu of designs. The automatic merchandising system can be connected to the internet enabling a user to download content to be turned into stickers or decals. The automatic merchandising system may also include image editing software to turn photographs and digital images into a high contrast image that can be cut into a sticker.

An automatic merchandising system that can create and vend tinted films, stickers, and decals from a product placed in and scanned by the system. A user can choose specific designs from a menu of designs. The automatic merchandising system can be connected to the internet enabling a user to download content to be turned into stickers or decals. The automatic merchandising system may also include image editing software to turn photographs and digital images into a high contrast image that can be cut into a sticker.

A method of using an adhesive sheet material application squeegee and method of applying an adhesive sheet material are disclosed. The method includes securing a portion of adhesive sheet material to a surface and applying the adhesive sheet material to the surface with the adhesive sheet material application squeegee.

A method of using an adhesive sheet material application squeegee and method of applying an adhesive sheet material are disclosed. The method includes securing a portion of adhesive sheet material to a surface and applying the adhesive sheet material to the surface with the adhesive sheet material application squeegee.

The present invention refers to a process for pre-coating substrates with copy a matrix surface by curable material for use in industrial printing systems and allowing the advantageous production of substrates ready for printing or finishing. It also refers to the machines necessary to its attainment, in particular those that allow the simultaneous coating of two opposite surfaces of the substrate.

The present invention refers to a process for pre-coating substrates with copy a matrix surface by curable material for use in industrial printing systems and allowing the advantageous production of substrates ready for printing or finishing. It also refers to the machines necessary to its attainment, in particular those that allow the simultaneous coating of two opposite surfaces of the substrate.