Abstract: The present invention relates to methods using artificial intelligence, AI, techniques to predict the berthing capacity of ships in onshore and offshore structures and comprises embodiments of a method for training an artificial neural network, ANN, model to predict the berthing capacity of ships, a method for predicting the berthing capacity of ships, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium.

Abstract: A population of capsules comprising: a core comprising a benefit agent and a shell surrounding the core; wherein the shell surrounding the core comprises a substantially inorganic first shell; wherein the substantially inorganic first shell comprises a condensed layer comprising a condensation product of a mixture of precursors; and wherein the mixture of precursors comprises a silica precursor and a crosslinking metal-oxide precursor.

Abstract: An automotive intermediate shaft transmission arrangement includes a rotatably and floatingly supported intermediate shaft body which supports an external input toothing and an external output toothing rotationally fixed. The input toothing is oppositely angled with respect to the output toothing so that the resulting axial forces act in opposite directions with respect to each other. The intermediate shaft body is exclusively supported by a plurality of floating radial rolling bearings. Two longitudinal ends of the intermediate shaft body are respectively axially supported by an axial bearing.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a process of obtaining a carbon membrane derived from polymer polybenzoxazine, for improved separation of gases with different kinetic diameters such as helium (2.60 ?), hydrogen (2.89 ?), carbon dioxide (3,30 ?), oxygen (3.46 ?), nitrogen (3.64 ?), carbon monoxide (3.70 ?), methane (3.80 ?), ethylene (4.23 ?) and ethane (4.42 ?) from the molecular sieving mechanism.

Abstract: A hybrid silicone composite for high temperature insulation applications is disclosed. The hybrid silicone composite is formed of a mixture of liquid high consistency silicone rubber and solid high consistency silicone rubber and a thermally decomposable inorganic filler which are compounded together. The compounded material is then injection molded, over molded, compression molded, cast, laminated, extruded, calendered, adhered or dispensed. When the silicone composite is exposed to a high temperature, it forms an inorganic composite and maintains its insulating properties and dimensional stability.

Abstract: A process for welding a conductor onto a workpiece includes providing the conductor including a first metal, providing the workpiece including a second metal, removing an insulation of the conductor over a predetermined length, and forming a bead in a stripped region of the conductor. The conductor is held down on the workpiece to produce a mechanical contact in a welding region between the conductor and the workpiece. The welding region is arranged in a region of the bead. The conductor is laser welded to the workpiece in the welding region.

Abstract: A system comprises a tool arrangement; a line including an optical fibre for distributed optical sensing measurements, and an electrically conductive member covered by an electrically insulating material, the line having the outer profile of a slickline; and a termination-coupler which mechanically connects the line to the tool arrangement, electrically connects the electrically conductive member of the line to the tool arrangement, and optically terminates the optical fibre of the line. A method comprises using the optical fibre to perform distributed optical sensing measurements; identifying one or more regions of interest of the elongated space based at least in part on results of the distributed optical sensing measurements; hauling in and/or paying out the line to cause the tool arrangement to move to each region of interest; and electrically transmitting information along the electrically conductive member to cause the tool arrangement to measure the one or more values.

Abstract: A carrier structure for electrically insulating a first electrically conductive part and a second electrically conductive part includes a base body formed of an electrically insulating material and an electrically insulating spacer embedded in the base body in at least part of a separation region between the first electrically conductive part and the second electrically conductive part. The base body has a first holding structure holding the first electrically conductive part and a second holding structure holding the second electrically conductive part. The electrically insulating spacer has an intumescent material and/or a high temperature-resistant filler.

Abstract: A flat electrical cable comprises a conductive core having a core sheath and a cooling channel having a cooling channel sheath. The cooling channel and the core extend mutually parallel to one another along a length of the cable and are integrally joined to one another by a web extending along the core and the cooling channel.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to image processing or computer vision techniques. A computer-implemented method is provided for determining a damage status of a physical object, the method comprising the steps of receiving a surface image of the physical object; and providing a pre-trained machine learning model to derive property values from the received surface map, wherein each property value is indicative of a damage index at a respective location, wherein the property values are preferably usable for monitoring and/or controlling a production process of the physical object. In this way, it is possible to reliably identify local defects and ensure that it is accurate enough to apply the chemical products in suitable amounts.

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a laser jointing method that joints two materials while imparting a sufficient strength thereto and minimizing heat influence. SOLUTION: The method overlaps first and second materials (V1, V2) on each other and irradiates the surface of the first material (V1) with a laser light (103) from the side of the first material (V1). When jointing both materials (V1, V2), the method intermittently irradiating an overlapped part of the first and second materials (V1, V2) with the laser light while moving the laser light (103) to form a welding bead (1) on the surface of the first material (V1), wherein the length of the welding bead (1) is formed gradually shorter.

Abstract: Computer-implemented method for providing training data for a machine learning algorithm for image classifying a pathogen infestation of a plant, comprising the steps: providing image data of a plant or a plant part infested with a pathogen; providing genetic result data of the plant or the plant part to which the image data referred comprising at least information about the type of pathogen; labeling the image data with the genetic result data.

Abstract: An electrical element includes a pair of conducting elements spaced from one another, a recess receiving an electrical component, and a trough extending from a first conducting element of the pair of conducting elements to a second conducting element of the pair of conducting elements. The conducting elements are at least partially exposed in the recess.

Abstract: An electrical device including a conductor cable having an electrical conductor embedded in an insulation sheath of the conductor cable in a contact plane. The electrical conductor is stripped of the insulation sheath in a predetermined contact section at least on one contact side, the contact section of the conductor is bent out with the contact side from the contact plane to beyond the insulation sheath. The device further includes an electrical connection counterpart. The contact side of the contact section of the conductor rests on the electrical connection counterpart and is connected directly to the electrical connection counterpart to form an electrical contact.

Abstract: A connector for connecting cells of a battery unit is disclosed. The connector comprises a carrier having weld openings, a cover covering the weld openings, a contact disposed in the carrier, a film connector disposed along an edge of the carrier, and a film conductor disposed in the carrier and contacting the contact and the film connector.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and composition for the treatment or therapy of spinal cord injury, the composition comprising a total secretome, obtainable from mesenchymal stem cells. The composition is suitable for systemic delivery, preferably intravenous systemic delivery.

Abstract: A method of operating a wind turbine generator comprising a plurality of blades, the method comprising iterating the following steps: comparing an indicated rotor speed with a rotor speed target to determine a rotor speed error; generating a modified rotor speed error by applying a control factor to the rotor speed error; controlling the pitch angle of the blades via a pitch control system in accordance with the modified speed error; and altering the control factor in dependence on a size of the indicated rotor speed.

Abstract: A connection element for mechanical and electrical connection to a contact element of an electrical storage cell comprises a contact receptacle and a clamping device. The contact receptacle is open in a set-on direction and receives a portion of the contact element. The clamping device extends into the contact receptacle in a press-on position of the clamping device. The clamping device is formed from a shape memory alloy transferable by a phase transformation into the press-on position.

Abstract: A hybrid silicone composite for high temperature insulation applications is disclosed. The hybrid silicone composite is formed of a mixture of liquid high consistency silicone rubber and solid high consistency silicone rubber and a thermally decomposable inorganic filler which are compounded together. The compounded material is then injection molded, over molded, compression molded, cast, laminated, extruded, calendered, adhered or dispensed. When the silicone composite is exposed to a high temperature, it forms an inorganic composite and maintains its insulating properties and dimensional stability.

Abstract: An electrical element includes a pair of conducting elements spaced from one another, a recess receiving an electrical component, and a trough extending from a first conducting element of the pair of conducting elements to a second conducting element of the pair of conducting elements. The conducting elements are at least partially exposed in the recess.