Abstract: A catheter device for implanting a medical implant such as a prosthetic heart valve has a handle configured to control/steer multiple sheaths of the catheter device. A handle includes a grip portion, a rotatable deployment knob and a traveler. An outer sheath is connected to the traveler and the deployment knob is operatively connected to the traveler such that the traveler and thereby the outer sheath are moved along the longitudinal axis with respect to the inner sheath. The handle includes a rotatable axial positioning knob and a rotatable deflection knob. The deployment knob is arranged proximally to the axial positioning knob.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for additive manufacturing are provided. In some embodiments, a method includes: coupling a plurality of build platforms to a carrier; forming a plurality of 3D objects on the plurality of build platforms using an additive manufacturing process, where each build platform receives at least one 3D object thereon; removing the plurality of build platforms from the carrier; performing post-processing of the plurality of 3D objects while the 3D objects remain on the respective build platforms; and separating the plurality of 3D objects from the respective build platforms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling device (2) for electrically connecting a melting furnace, in particular the crucible (1) of a melting furnace, to an energy source, comprising at least one contact body (6), which is connected to the energy source by means of high current cables (10), and at least one molded part (5) as part of an electrical receptacle (3) on the melting furnace, in particular the crucible (1), characterized in that a form-fitted and electrically conductive connection of the contact body (6) and the molded part (5) can be established by inserting the contact body (6) into the molded component (5). The invention further relates to a melting furnace, in particular an induction furnace and a vacuum induction melting furnace (VIM), comprising at least one such coupling device.

Abstract: Crimping press comprises an anvil and a die which is movable towards and away from the anvil. The anvil is moved by a rotating shaft having a crank-type coupling to the die. The shaft is capable of limited movement in the direction of movement of the die towards the anvil. The shaft is supported against such movement by a yieldable shaft support that is calibrated to resiliently yield upon development of a predetermined reaction force in the die during the final stages of crimping. When a terminal is crimped onto a relatively small diameter wire, the shaft will not be moved at all or will be moved by only a slight amount if the predetermined force is reached. When a terminal is crimped onto a larger diameter wire, the predetermined reaction force will be developed before the die reaches the limit of its travel towards the anvil and the shaft will move away from the anvil to accommodate the remaining movement of the crank pin.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions based on mixtures of a vinyl chloride polymer and conventional reinforcing agents.The compositions contain a linear polyester, which is solid at room temperature and is compatible with the vinyl chloride polymer, as a processing assistant.The thermoplastic compositions may in particular be used for the manufacture of injection moldings.