Abstract: Techniques are described for diagnosing, characterizing, and addressing problems across a variety of industry sectors. In some embodiments, a system receives information about a company or other entity and maps the information to different areas of operation that are relevant to the entity. The system may identify potential problems and root causes that degrade operations relevant to the entity. The system may further use a model to gauge how significant various sector-specific and/or sector-generic problems are for the entity. Additionally or alternatively, the system may compare the scores to benchmark models to determine how an entity is performing and progressing relative to other entities in the same sector and/or across different sectors. The techniques allow users to quickly assess the performance of an entity across several different areas of operation, isolate underperforming areas, identify the root causes, and deploy technical solutions to address underlying problems.

Abstract: A folding machine for folding sheets of paper, board and the like, includes at least one knife-shaft unit for cutting, perforating, scoring or crimping the sheets. The knife-shaft unit has at least one pair of driven knife shafts. Knife-retaining units for retaining knives are fitted in a rotationally fixed manner on the knife shafts. The knife-retaining units have a split construction and are formed by a plurality of partial shells. A knife holder for a knife shaft of a folding machine, is also provided.

Abstract: A folding machine for folding sheets of paper, board and the like, includes at least one knife-shaft unit for cutting, perforating, scoring or crimping the sheets. The knife-shaft unit has at least one pair of driven knife shafts. Knife-retaining units for retaining knives are fitted in a rotationally fixed manner on the knife shafts. The knife-retaining units have a split construction and are formed by a plurality of partial shells. A knife holder for a knife shaft of a folding machine, is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding machine for the graphics industry. The machine has a folder, at least one pair of blade shafts following the folder, and a separate roll frame that supports the pair of blade shafts. In order to be able to perform changeover operations on the pair of blade shafts as ergonomically as possible without partial dismantling of the folding machine, the folding machine is equipped with a guide for the roll frame and with an actuating device (e.g., tooth rack, pinion, crank) for displacing the roll frame along the guide.

Abstract: A fastening device for a deflection fitting of a safety belt arrangement is disclosed for a vehicle with a body which is open at the top. The fastening device includes a hollow tube which extends through a horizontal vehicle partition and, on the one side, is welded in the area of this partition to a transverse member and, on the other side, is welded to a vehicle side member below the partition. The fastening device may be manufactured at low cost and may be inserted in the vehicle body, requires little space and causes an additional stiffening of the rear area of the vehicle body. In a particularly advantageous manner, the free cross-section of the hollow tube is suitable for receiving a rollover protection device which may consist either of a fixedly screwed-in system or of a system which can be selectively moved out. The hollow tube can also receive wind screen support devices and lifting or swivelling mechanisms.