Abstract: A method can include directing radiation toward at least two targets using an optical scanning system so as to generate first and second portions of scattered radiation. A first target can include a plurality of first grating line structures including features having a first bias value. A second target can include a plurality of second grating line structures including features having a second bias value. The method can include detecting the first and second portions of scattered radiation, generating a first measurement signal indicative of a first target position based on the first bias features, and generating a second measurement signal indicative of a second target position based on the second bias features. The method can include analyzing an effect of the first and second bias values on the first and second positions to determine at least one property of the set of targets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing an inner tube for a surgical cutting device comprising a. an outer tube having an outer tube head portion at a distal end of the outer tube; b. said outer tube head portion having an outer tube window; wherein c. the inner tube can be rotatably disposed in the outer tube; d. an inner tube head portion is provided at a distal end of the inner tube; wherein e. at least one cutting edge is formed on the inner tube head portion, which cutting edge is moved out of an interior of the outer tube when the inner tube is rotated through the outer tube window and is moved back into the interior of the outer tube when the inner tube is further rotated through the outer tube window; the method comprising the following steps: f. providing an inner tube middle portion having a distal end; g. forming the inner tube head portion at the distal end of the inner tube middle portion by an additive manufacturing process to obtain the inner tube.

Abstract: The method for manufacturing a blade (32) of a turbomachine (100) comprises: —manufacturing a part (4) comprising an air flow path zone (10) and a layer (20) covering the zone, the layer having cavities (21) forming a periodic pattern, the manufacture taking place by injecting a mixture comprising a binder and a power; —removing a larger part of the binder from the part; —sintering the part, and —removing the layer (20) from the part to obtain the blade (32).

Abstract: The present disclosure generates a digital twin of the interior of a vehicle to initiate and track maintenance issues. In one aspect, the digital twin is formed using multiple captured images of the interior of the vehicle where multiple components in those images are identified using a machine learning (ML) model. The components identified by the ML model are then mapped to a model (e.g., a 3D model) of the components that lists their location in the vehicle and an identifier (e.g., a part number or serial number). In this manner, the digital twin can identify, using the identifiers, the various components in the images captured by a camera.

Abstract: Fittings and joints to be attached to a removable aircraft panel and/or to a fuselage section of an aircraft. The joint includes a fitting having a body comprising: a first end, a second end, a first supporting portion and a protruding first contact portion, both the first supporting portion and the first contact portion extending between the ends. The first supporting portion is for attaching to the aircraft or fuselage section. The first contact portion contacts a complementary portion of a second fitting of the structural joint in an assembled position with the second fitting. The first contact portion comprises first main contact portion, and two first lateral contact portions, each joined to the first main contact portion, wherein the first lateral contact portions are arranged laterally with respect to the first main contact portion and are inclined with respect to the first main contact portion.

Abstract: Razor cartridges are disclosed that include a housing, a plurality of blades disposed within an open area of the housing, and a pair of clips disposed on opposite sides of the open area and configured to secure the blades in the housing, each clip having a first leg and a second leg. The housing includes a pair of channels configured to receive the first legs of the clips in seating engagement when each first leg is wrapped around an outer surface of the housing, and a pair of slots configured to receive the second legs and allow a distal end of each second leg to be bent against a lower surface of the housing, each slot having an open end configured to allow visual inspection of a bent portion of the corresponding second leg.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic monitoring device for autonomously tracking, detecting and reporting the installation/re-installation and detachment/uninstallation of a wear element (GET) and a GET clamping element on an earthmoving machine. The device is installed in a cylindrical cavity in the GET. The electronic monitoring device and GET have an identifier code for maintaining continuous wireless communication despite the highly metallic surrounding environment, even reporting during transit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nozzle assembly for a combustor (103) of an engine (T), comprising at least one nozzle (D) for injecting fuel into a combustion chamber (1030) of the combustor (103), wherein the nozzle (D) comprises a nozzle main body (DR) extending along a nozzle longitudinal axis (L) and having a nozzle head (DK), and a nozzle holder (DH) connected to the nozzle main body (DR) and having at least one fuel supply line (1). The nozzle main body (DR) comprises a central fuel pipe (3) extending along the nozzle longitudinal axis (L) and at least two radially spaced-apart air guide channels (4, 5) on the nozzle head with a respective at least one air outlet opening.

Abstract: A composition including a plurality of particles, a process for treating laundry using such particles, and a process of making such particles, wherein the particles include: about 25% to about 99% by weight water-soluble carrier; and a plurality of capsules dispersed in the water-soluble carrier, wherein the capsules comprise a core and a shell surrounding the core and the core includes perfume raw materials; wherein the shell includes a polymeric material that is the reaction product of chitosan derived from an aqueous phase and a cross-linking agent.

Abstract: An aircraft headlight comprises a housing; a retractable light emission unit, wherein the retractable light emission unit is movable with respect to the housing between a stowed position and an operating position; and an electric motor. The electric motor comprises a casing, which is stationary with respect to the housing; a rotor, which is rotatable with respect to the casing and which is mechanically coupled to the retractable light emission unit for moving the retractable light emission unit between the stowed position and the operating position by rotating the rotor; at least one stationary magnet, which is attached to the casing; and at least one moving permanent magnet, which is attached to the rotor such that, in at least one rotational position of the rotor, the at least one moving permanent magnet is located vis-à-vis the at least one stationary magnet.

Abstract: A lighting system (100) for controlling the movement of poultry (190). One or more properties of poultry (190) are obtained and used to define one or more characteristics of a light beam (115) or light beams (115) and thereby the light spot(s) (116) formed from the light beam(s) (115). The light beams (115) are configured to have a beam divergence of less than 15°.

Abstract: An adjustment device for a motor vehicle, comprising a window lifter for adjusting a functionalized window pane, and a guide system for a cable which is connected to the functionalized window pane and serves to conduct current to and/or to control the window pane. The guide system has a flexible component, which receives the cable, and a sliding element, which is coupled to the window pane and is guided on a rail-like guide element separated from the window lifter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for generating a three-dimensional digital model of a drill core, comprising the steps of positioning at least one drill core fragment in an acquisition scenario; capturing images of the drill core fragment; generating a mask for each captured image; reconstructing the position and angle of the image; generating at least one dense point cloud; generating at least one polygonal mesh; georeferencing the drill core fragment; performing texture processing; and unifying a plurality of drill core fragments into a single three-dimensional object.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for processing a component for a sporting article, in particular a shoe sole, using a robot, the method comprising: (a.) creating a first path with respect to the component to be processed, comprising a list of points or a predetermined trajectory; (b.) determining a 3D scan of the component to be processed; (c.) calculating a global offset between the first path and the 3D scan of the component to be processed; (d.) calculating a plurality of local offsets between the first path and the 3D scan of the component to be processed; (e.) creating a second path based on the first path, the calculated global offset and the calculated plurality of local offsets; and (f.) transmitting the second path to the robot which performs the processing of the component based on the second path.

Abstract: The invention relates to a proton-exchange membrane fuel cell comprising a stack of a plurality of cells, the stack being sandwiched between a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate in order to apply a predetermined clamping pressure to the stack, one of the clamping plates comprising at least one tapered seat leading into a through-hole, the stack comprising at least one clamping device that comprises a tie rod and a tapered washer received by the tapered seat in such a way that the tapered portions are facing one another, the tie rod being held in position by a first of its ends by the tapered washer so as to apply a clamping pressure to the stack.

Abstract: A first request to access a messaging conversation management service that permits the first user account to view and transfer text message conversations between other user accounts of multiple user accounts and multiple recipient devices is received by a communication services platform via a first application programming interface (API) call from a first client device associated with a first user account. Responsive to receiving the first request, whether the first user account is authorized to access the messaging conversation management service is determined. Responsive to determining that the first user account is authorized to access the messaging conversation management service, a first indication of the text message conversations between the other user accounts of the multiple user accounts and the multiple recipient devices is sent to the first client device for display at the first client device.

Abstract: A barrier for a roadway (e.g., a highway, bridge, or other road), which can be used to manage vehicular traffic, such as to establish lanes, protect motorists and other people (e.g., pedestrians, construction workers, etc.) against crashes or other impacts, and/or other purposes, and which may be configured to enhance its use and performance, such as by better protecting the motorists and others when impacted by vehicles (e.g., reducing deflection by deflecting less or substantially not deflecting and/or otherwise improving protection provided by the barrier), facilitating transportation, installation, removal, and/or transfer of the barrier at the roadway, and/or enhancing other aspects of the barrier. For example, the barrier may be designed for enhanced mobility such that components of the barrier may move relative to one another to allow the barrier to be transferred by a transfer vehicle from one location at the roadway to another rotation at the roadway as the components of the barrier remain connected.

Abstract: A rotary pump for delivering a fluid includes a pump housing having a first and a second fluid connections, wherein the first and the second fluid connections each open into a displacement chamber of the pump housing, a displacement rotor arranged in the displacement chamber, rotatable about an axis of rotation (D) in a first direction of rotation and a second direction of rotation opposite to the first direction of rotation, a plurality of displacement elements for delivering the fluid, distributed over the circumference of the displacement rotor, radially movable with respect to the axis of rotation (D), and designed to deliver the fluid from the first to the second fluid connection when the displacement rotor is rotated in the first direction of rotation, and to deliver the fluid from the second fluid connection to the first fluid connection when the displacement rotor is rotated in the second direction of rotation.

Abstract: A laundry treatment composition includes a delivery particle. The delivery particle includes a core and shell surrounding the core, and the core includes a perfume and the shell includes a polymeric material that is the reaction product of chitosan. The reaction product of chitosan is derived from an aqueous phase and a cross-linking agent. The cross-linking agent includes an isocyanate component, the isocyanate component including a mixture of two or more di- and/or poly-isocyanates, derived from an oil phase, the di- and/or poly-isocyanates each including an aromatic moiety; and the mixture of di- and/or poly-isocyanates including an aromatic moiety includes at least one alpha-aromatic isocyanate and at least one beta-aromatic isocyanate.

Abstract: A high-current contact device for transmitting electrical energy, such as for a vehicle, having a contact housing, having at least one contact element secured to the contact housing, having at least one temperature sensor and having a support plate, wherein the support plate has a top side and an underside, wherein the top side transitions over a side wall into the underside, wherein the side wall of the support plate faces the contact element, wherein the temperature sensor is arranged on the side wall of the support plate, and wherein the temperature sensor is designed to detect a temperature of the contact element.