Abstract: A device for dosing a product in capsules (12) or similar, comprising at least one dosing disc (36) which has dosing openings (38), and at least two filling stations (41-45) with which groups of dosing opening (38) are associated, wherein each filling station (41-45) comprises at least one tamping pin (51-55); the tamping pin (51-55) can plunge to a specified depth (h1-h5) into the dosing opening (38) to compress the product (17), and said tamping pin has at least one pressing means (71) for producing a variable pressure (p1-p5) with which each tamping pin (51-55) elastically deflects into the dosing opening (38); and at least one adjusting means, in particular an adjusting drive (61-65), is provided in order to adjust the depth (h1 to h5) for each of the two tamping pins (51-55) independently of one another.

Abstract: Disclosed is a filling unit (10) for a rotary press (12), comprising a filling wheel (14), a metering wheel (24), a feeding wheel (30) and a medium unit (36), wherein the filling unit (10) is designed in such a way that the feeding wheel (30) can be connected to and disconnected from a delivery path of the medium to be metered, in particular by having a pivoting device (33) perform a pivoting movement, in particular about an axis of rotation (42) of the metering wheel (24), which is in the form of an impeller (20, 26, 32). Also disclosed is a method for providing an optimized rotary press.

Abstract: A filling unit (10) for a rotary press (12) with a filling wheel (14), a dosing wheel (24), optionally a feed wheel (30) and a medium feed unit (36), wherein the blades (22, 28, 34) of the filling wheel (14), dosing wheel (24) and/or feed wheel (30) designed as an impeller wheel (20, 26, 32), are designed in such a way that a conveying surface (40) of the respective blades (22, 28, 34) can be varied in shape, and a method for providing an optimized rotary press is proposed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for extracting DNA, comprising the steps of: providing (400) a lysate (11) in a sample vessel (1), feeding (500) an DNA absorbing substance (15) to the sample vessel (1), closing (700) the sample vessel (1) by means of a wash filter element (3), feeding (600) a wash fluid (12) to the sample vessel (1) through the wash filter element (3), and discharging (700) the wash fluid (12) from the sample vessel (1) through the wash filter element (3). The DNA absorbing substance can be retained from the wash filter element (3).

Abstract: A device (10) for dosing a powder, in particular a pulverulent pharmaceutical, having a storage container (24) which has a storage chamber for storing a stored quantity of the powder to be dosed, wherein the storage container has a dosing opening (32), wherein the device has a dosing control element which can be movably driven and which, in a closing position, closes the dosing opening and, in at least one freeing position, frees the dosing opening for the dispensing of powder from the storage container into a target container to be filled, wherein the device has a vibration means which sets the powder in vibration in order to assist with the dispensing of powder, wherein the storage container has two container parts which are movable relative to one another and which delimit mutually connected sub-chambers of the storage chamber and each store a portion of the stored quantity of powder, wherein a first container part (28) has the dosing opening and wherein the vibration means cooperates with the first contai

Abstract: A device for dosing a product in capsules (12) or similar, comprising at least one dosing disc (36) which has dosing openings (38), and at least two filling stations (41-45) with which groups of dosing opening (38) are associated, wherein each filling station (41-45) comprises at least one tamping pin (51-55); the tamping pin (51-55) can plunge to a specified depth (h1-h5) into the dosing opening (38) to compress the product (17), and said tamping pin has at least one pressing means (71) for producing a variable pressure (p1-p5) with which each tamping pin (51-55) elastically deflects into the dosing opening (38); and at least one adjusting means, in particular an adjusting drive (61-65), is provided in order to adjust the depth (h1 to h5) for each of the two tamping pins (51-55) independently of one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for extracting DNA, comprising the steps of: providing (400) a lysate (11) in a sample vessel (1), feeding (500) an DNA absorbing substance (15) to the sample vessel (1), closing (700) the sample vessel (1) by means of a wash filter element (3), feeding (600) a wash fluid (12) to the sample vessel (1) through the wash filter element (3), and discharging (700) the wash fluid (12) from the sample vessel (1) through the wash filter element (3). The DNA absorbing substance can be retained from the wash filter element (3).

Abstract: A unit for storing a fluid includes a body, a piston, and a closure. The body has a through-channel in which the fluid is arranged. The body is impermeable to the fluid and/or constituents thereof and is configured to connect in a fluid-tight manner to a receiving device of a biochemical analysis unit. The through-channel extends from a first end to a second end. The piston is mounted to be axially movable in the through-channel and is configured to provide a fluid-tight seal relative to the body. The piston is impermeable to the fluid and/or constituents thereof and is accessible from the first end. The closure is arranged on the second end and is impermeable to the fluid and constituents thereof. The closure is connected to the body in a fluid-tight manner and is configured to burst when a pressure in the fluid exceeds a bursting pressure.

Abstract: A sensor for determining the concentration of a gas in gas mixtures, which has a measuring and a reference electrode as well as a polymer layer, which is in contact with the gas mixture and with the measuring electrode. A pH sensitive electrode is provided as the measuring electrode.

Abstract: A metering device, a metering element, and a method for operating same, the metering element having a storage container open on one side for receiving the substances to be metered and a plunger which is axially movable and reversibly seals the opening of the storage container and which preferably has at least one centrally located metering opening for metering the substances provided in the storage container, the plunger including a separation device for particles.

Abstract: In a method for evaluating mechanical tests of a coating on a substrate, in a first step a mechanical stress is applied onto the coating, in a second step the substrate having the coating is isothermally clamped, in a third step an infrared photograph is generated of the region in which the mechanical stress is applied onto the coating in the first step, and in a fourth step the infrared photograph is evaluated. A device is arranged for carrying out the method.

Abstract: An automated laboratory system, which includes a vessel supply rack for supplying vessels in a vessel supply position, a movable vessel pick-up table for picking up and moving a vessel from the vessel supply position to the vessel filling position, a movable metering table disposed above the vessel pick-up table and configured for picking up and moving at least two metering containers configured to hold chemical substances, the metering containers being able to be positioned above the vessel filling position to fill chemical substances into a vessel, a scale, disposed underneath the vessel filling position for determining a substance quantity filled into a vessel, and a stirrer, disposed above the vessel filling position, for mixing of substances filled into a vessel. Also described is a method for operating such a laboratory system.

Abstract: A device for optical characterization of a sample is provided, the sample being accommodated in a receptacle container transparent to light. The device includes a camera, using which the sample may be detected, and a first light source is situated in such a way that the sample is transilluminated opposite to the viewing direction of the camera, a second light source is situated on the same side as the camera, and a laser source is situated transversely to the viewing direction of the camera.

Abstract: A method is provided for detecting not fully set coatings and liquid or smearing impurities on a surface, in which in a first step a film is pressed onto a surface of a coating using a predefined press-on pressure, the film having a relative motion with respect to the surface of the coating, thereafter the film is pulled off the surface of the coating and finally it is determined whether impurities are adhering to the film. A device is also provided for performing the method, including at least one film, which may be pressed against a surface to be tested, at least one press-on roller having a surface by which the film is pressed against the coating, and at least one device for determining whether there are impurities adhering to the film.

Abstract: A metering device, a metering element, and a method for operating same, the metering element having a storage container open on one side for receiving the substances to be metered and a plunger which is axially movable and reversibly seals the opening of the storage container and which preferably has at least one centrally located metering opening for metering the substances provided in the storage container, the plunger including a separation device for particles.

Abstract: A metering device, a metering element, and a method for operating same, the metering element having a storage container open on one side for receiving the substances to be metered and a plunger which is axially movable and reversibly seals the opening of the storage container and which preferably has at least one centrally located metering opening for metering the substances provided in the storage container, the plunger including a separation device for particles.

Abstract: A method and a device for inspecting surface coatings on workpieces, in particular of lacquer coatings, using an image capture and/or image processing system. The image capture and/or image processing system is designed to measure and/or process electromagnetic radiation from surface coating and/or a layer beneath it which is at least partially outside of the visible wavelength range.

Abstract: An automated laboratory system, which includes a vessel supply rack for supplying vessels in a vessel supply position, a movable vessel pick-up table for picking up and moving a vessel from the vessel supply position to the vessel filling position, a movable metering table disposed above the vessel pick-up table and configured for picking up and moving at least two metering containers configured to hold chemical substances, the metering containers being able to be positioned above the vessel filling position to fill chemical substances into a vessel, a scale, disposed underneath the vessel filling position for determining a substance quantity filled into a vessel, and a stirrer, disposed above the vessel filling position, for mixing of substances filled into a vessel. Also described is a method for operating such a laboratory system.

Abstract: A device and a method are provided for the analysis of a sample plate on which at least two material samples are situated. In the method, one impedance spectrum is measured for each of the material samples. As a function of the respectively measured impedance spectrum, a configuration of a circuit equivalent is determined which includes at least one electronic component. Then, for an error minimization computation, starting values for the components of the respective circuit equivalents are determined. In the error minimization computation, a theoretical impedance spectrum is calculated for at least one of the material samples, based on the impedance spectrum measured for the material sample, as well as the starting values for the components of the respective circuit equivalent, and fit values are determined for the components of the respective circuit equivalent.

Abstract: A method is provided for detecting not fully set coatings and liquid or smearing impurities on a surface, in which in a first step a film is pressed onto a surface of a coating using a predefined press-on pressure, the film having a relative motion with respect to the surface of the coating, thereafter the film is pulled off the surface of the coating and finally it is determined whether impurities are adhering to the film. A device is also provided for performing the method, including at least one film, which may be pressed against a surface to be tested, at least one press-on roller having a surface by which the film is pressed against the coating, and at least one device for determining whether there are impurities adhering to the film.