Abstract: A printing arrangement and a printing method for two-sided printing on a recording medium are disclosed, in which conditioning by steam and/or liquid droplets takes place after printing on the first side of the recording medium. Because of the conditioning, damage is avoided to the print image of the first side during subsequent printing on the second side, without the recording medium being impaired by the conditioning.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heat-aging resistant polyamide molding materials based on partially crystalline, partially aromatic polyamides as well as to moldings manufactured therefrom.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming laser radiation. The apparatus can form the laser radiation such that the laser radiation can enter an optical fiber. The apparatus contains a first lens device for deflection and/or imaging or collimation of the laser radiation with respect to a first direction, and a second lens device for deflection and/or imaging or collimation of the laser radiation with respect to a second direction. The first and the second lens devices are provided in or on a component.

Abstract: A polyamide molding composition with the following constitution is described: (a) from 40 to 90% by weight of a copolyamide, where this is composed of (a1) 1,6-hexanediamine and 1,10-decanediamine and also (a2) terephthalic acid and at least one other polyamide-forming monomer selected from the group of: dicarboxylic acid having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms, laurolactam, aminolauric acid, and/or mixtures thereof; (b) from 10 to 40% by weight of macromolecular plasticizers, with the proviso that these can have been replaced to some extent by low-molecular-weight plasticizers; (c) from 0 to 20% by weight of additives and/or added substances. Uses of this type of molding composition are also described, in particular for the production of a fuel line, cooling line, oil line or urea line for the automobile sector, as also are production processes to give moldings.

Abstract: An apparatus for homogenizing light, including a lens array (5, 7, 8) with a plurality of lenses (6, 9, 10) through which the light to be homogenized can pass. The apparatus has at least two different center-to-center distances of the lenses (6, 9, 10) of the lens array (5, 7, 8), wherein the center-to-center distances of the lenses (6, 9, 10) decrease or increase from the inside to the outside.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide molding compound having heat aging resistance for use as automobile or electrical components and composed of: (A) 27-84.99 wt % of a polyamide mixture consisting of (A1) at least one semiaromatic, semicrystalline polyamide having a melting point of 255° C. to 330° C., (A2) at least one caprolactam-containing polyamide that is different from (A1) and that has a caprolactam content of at least 50 wt %, where the total caprolactam content is 22-30 wt %, with respect to the polyamide mixture, (B) 15-65 wt % of at least one filler and reinforcing agent, (C) 0.01-3.0 wt % of at least one thermal stabilizer, and (D) 0-5.0 wt % of at least one additive, where the components (A)-(D) add up to 100 wt %.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide molding compound having heat aging resistance for use as automobile or electrical components and composed of: (A) 27-84.99 wt % of a polyamide mixture consisting of (A1) at least one semiaromatic, semicrystalline polyamide having a melting point of 255° C. to 330° C., (A2) at least one caprolactam-containing polyamide that is different from (A1) and that has a caprolactam content of at least 50 wt %, where the total caprolactam content is 22-30 wt %, with respect to the polyamide mixture, (B) 15-65 wt % of at least one filler and reinforcing agent, (C) 0.01-3.0 wt % of at least one thermal stabilizer, and (D) 0-5.0 wt % of at least one additive, where the components (A)-(D) add up to 100 wt %.

Abstract: Polyamide molding composition, in particular for use for components of electronic and/or electrical components, having the following composition: (A) 30-100% by weight of a partially aromatic, partially crystalline copolyamide made up of 100% by weight of diacid fraction composed of: 72.0-98.3% by weight of terephthalic acid (TPA) and/or naphthalenedicarboxylic acid; 28.0-1.7% by weight of isophthalic acid (IPA) and 100% by weight of diamine fraction composed of: 51.0-80.0% by weight of 1,6-hexanediamine (HMDA); 20.0-49.0% by weight of aliphatic, unbranched C9-C12-diamine; (B) 0-70% by weight of fillers and reinforcing materials; (C) 0-25% by weight of flame retardants; (D) 0-5% by weight of additives; where the components (A)-(D) add up to 100% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame-retardant polyamide molding composition based on semicrystalline polyamides. This polyamide molding composition is based on (A) from 30 to 92% by weight of at least one aliphatic or semiaromatic, semicrystalline polyamide with melting point (Tm) in the range from 240° C. to 340° C.; (B) from 0 to 50% by weight of at least one filler and reinforcing agent; (C) from 8 to 18% by weight of at least one halogen-free flame retardant; (D) from 0 to 2.0% by weight of at least one barium carboxylate; (E) from 0 to 5% by weight of at least one additive; wherein the percentages by weight of components (A) to (E) give a total of 100%, and with the proviso that if the proportion of component (D) is in the range from 0 to 0.1% by weight the halogen-free flame retardant of component (C) is based on a barium phosphinate.

Abstract: An unreinforced, halogen-free polyamide moulding composition which is provided with flame retardants and from which it is possible to produce electric and/or electronic components which can be reliably soldered, i.e. in particular without blisters being formed in the soldering process, in particular at 260° C. and possibly higher temperatures after water absorption and in the case of critical designs of the components, and which have an elongation at break of at least 5% and reliably achieve the UL94 classification V0. These polyamide moulding compositions have the following composition: (A) 62-87% by weight of a partially aromatic, partially crystalline copolyamide having a melting point of 270° C. to 320° C.

Abstract: What is described is a polyamide moulding material based on semicrystalline polyamides for production of LED housings or housing components with high strength, high long-term reflectivity and low blistering tendency. The polyamide moulding material proposed consists of the following components (A) 40 to 80% by weight of at least one semiaromatic polyamide based on at least 70 mol % of aromatic dicarboxylic acids and at least 70 mol % of aliphatic diamines having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and having a melting temperature in the range from 270° C. to 340° C. (B) 10 to 30% by weight of titanium dioxide particles (C) 5 to 20% by weight of glass fibres (D) 5-30% by weight of calcium carbonate. The percentages by weight of components (A) to (D) together add up to 100%, with the proviso that components (B), (C) and (D) meet the following conditions: (B)+(C)+(D)=20 to 60% by weight; weight ratio of (C)/(D) in the range from 0.25 to 1.

Abstract: Polyamide moulding composition, in particular for use for components of electronic and/or electrical components, having the following composition: (A) 30-100% by weight of a partially aromatic, partially crystalline copolyamide made up of 100% by weight of diacid fraction composed of: 72.0-98.3% by weight of terephthalic acid (TPA) and/or naphthalenedicarboxylic acid; 28.0-1.7% by weight of isophthalic acid (IPA) and 100% by weight of diamine fraction composed of: 51.0-80.0% by weight of 1,6-hexanediamine (HMDA); 20.0-49.0% by weight of aliphatic, unbranched C9-C12-diamine; (B) 0-70% by weight of fillers and reinforcing materials; (C) 0-25% by weight of flame retardants; (D) 0-5% by weight of additives; where the components (A)-(D) add up to 100% by weight.

Abstract: A polyamide moulding composition with the following constitution is described: (a) from 40 to 90% by weight of a copolyamide, where this is composed of (a1) 1,6-hexanediamine and 1,10-decanediamine and also (a2) terephthalic acid and at least one other polyamide-forming monomer selected from the group of: dicarboxylic acid having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms, laurolactam, aminolauric acid, and/or mixtures thereof; (b) from 10 to 40% by weight of macromolecular plasticizers, with the proviso that these can have been replaced to some extent by low-molecular-weight plasticizers; (c) from 0 to 20% by weight of additives and/or added substances. Uses of this type of moulding composition are also described, in particular for the production of a fuel line, cooling line, oil line or urea line for the automobile sector, as also are production processes to give mouldings.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming laser radiation. The apparatus can form the laser radiation such that the laser radiation can enter an optical fiber. The apparatus contains a first lens device for deflection and/or imaging or collimation of the laser radiation with respect to a first direction, and a second lens device for deflection and/or imaging or collimation of the laser radiation with respect to a second direction. The first and the second lens devices are provided in or on a component.

Abstract: An apparatus for homogenizing light, including a lens array (5, 7, 8) with a plurality of lenses (6, 9, 10) through which the light to be homogenized can pass. The apparatus has at least two different center-to-center distances of the lenses (6, 9, 10) of the lens array (5, 7, 8), wherein the center-to-center distances of the lenses (6, 9, 10) decrease or increase from the inside to the outside.

Abstract: A device for measuring pressure in a fluid line, with a fluid chamber, which is connected with the fluid line so as to allow flowthrough, and with a transducer, characterized in that the fluid chamber includes an opening to a branch line and in the branch line of the fluid chamber at least one end of a transmission element is inserted. The transmission element forms a power-locking connection between the fluid chamber and the transducer and the transmission element is suited for transmitting the fluid pressure to the transducer. This device proves to be especially precise and is easily sterilized.

Abstract: A device for measuring pressure in a fluid line, with a fluid chamber, which is connected with the fluid line so as to allow flowthrough, and with a transducer, characterized in that the fluid chamber includes an opening to a branch line and in the branch line of the fluid chamber at least one end of a transmission element is inserted. The transmission element forms a power-locking connection between the fluid chamber and the transducer and the transmission element is suited for transmitting the fluid pressure to the transducer. This device proves to be especially precise and is easily sterilized.

Abstract: Apparatus for generating a homogeneous angular distribution of laser irradiation (17), the said apparatus comprising a first homogenization stage (10) with a first substrate (1), which includes an entrance face and exit face, wherein a first lens array (4) is disposed on the entrance face and/or on the exit face, through which first lens array the laser irradiation (17) to be homogenized can pass, as well as a second homogenization stage (11) with a second substrate (2), which includes an entrance face and an exit face, wherein a second lens array (5) is disposed on the entrance face and/or on the exit face, through which second lens array the laser irradiation (17) emitted from the first lens array (4) can pass, wherein the laser irradiation (17), after exiting from the second homogenization stage, has a comparably homogeneous angular distribution, wherein the second homogenization stage (11) in addition to the second substrate (2) has a third substrate (3), which includes an entrance face and an exit face,

Abstract: A network bus for interconnecting a plurality of medical devices is described in which the devices are provided with modules adapted to communicate along the bus. Some of the devices are capable of assuming control over the bus with network master modules. A self-configuring capability is provided with which several network master capable medical devices automatically determine which network master is to take over control over the network bus and each individually is capable of controlling and operating the network. Each network master capable device has an extended network management module with which automatic master selection is achieved. This is done by monitoring or observing network communications for particular objects. Once such an object has been detected, a network master capable device is automatically selected to take over control on the basis of its priority.

Abstract: A pressure container for applying pressure to a flexible bag received in it and filled with a medical fluid, in order to deliver the fluid from the flexible bag, has a housing that has an opening for introduction of the bag. Also provided are a cover for covering the opening, an aperture for leading a fluid discharge line of the bag out of the pressure container, and a closure for sealed joining of the cover and housing. In the interest of simpler design and easier handling, it is proposed that the housing be configured as an upright hollow-cylindrical body, closed at the bottom and open at the top, the cross section of which has a flattened oval shape and corresponds roughly to the cross-sectional contour of a bag; and that the two opposing large-area upright sidewalls each have, in mirror-image fashion, the shape of a segment of a cylindrical shell whose lateral ends are joined by joining segments.