Abstract: A method for measuring a Radar Cross Section, RCS, of an object (200), wherein the method comprises: acquiring (S1000), by a first antenna (100), observations of the object (200) by performing two dimensional near field frequency scans; computing (S1100), by a processor, the downrange profiles of the acquired observations; computing (S1200), by the processor, the three dimensional Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar, ISAR, images by superimposing the downrange profiles; extracting (S1300), by the processor, the scattering center of the object (200); and computing (S1400), by the processor, the RCS of the object (200).

Abstract: A device and a method for moving probes like aspiration probes in automated analyser systems and provides a device for aspirating samples or reagents, comprising a lift chassis, a motor for driving a rotatable spindle nut, wherein the motor is attached to the lift chassis, an aspiration probe which has on its outer side a lead screw which is running through the spindle nut of the motor.

Abstract: A lens holder for holding a lens in a headlamp, and to a headlamp having such a lens holder, wherein the lens holder comprises a receptacle section for holding the lens and a mounting section, wherein the mounting section can be mounted in the headlamp by means of fasteners. The lens holder has an at least partially circumferential channel between the receptacle section and the mounting section.

Abstract: A soldering material (1) for active soldering, in particular for active soldering of a metallization (3) to a carrier layer (2) comprising ceramics, wherein the soldering material comprises copper and is substantially silver-free.

Abstract: A carrier substrate (1) that includes an insulation layer (11) and a metal layer (12), wherein a flank profile (2), in particular an etching flank profile, at least zonally borders the metal layer (12) in a primary direction (P) extending parallel to the main extension plane (HSE), wherein, viewed in the primary direction (P), the flank profile (2) extends from a first edge (15) on an upper side (31) of the metal layer (12), which faces away from the insulation layer (11), to a second edge (16) on a lower side (32) of the metal layer (12), which faces the insulation layer (11), characterized in that the flank profile (2), viewed in the primary direction (P), has at least one local maximum (21) and at least one local minimum (22).

Abstract: A method for the thermal treatment of a component, in particular a metal powder injection molded component (MIM component) including a nickel base alloy, wherein, after sintering, in particular immediately after sintering, in the injection molding process, the component is exposed for a predetermined holding time to at least one treatment temperature below the sintering temperature. A component, in particular an MIM component, and to an aircraft engine.

Abstract: A method for actuating an X-ray device during robot-assisted navigation of at least two objects introduced into a body, such as a hollow organ, of a patient by at least one robotic system, includes providing a first selection criterion for selecting one of the objects, and providing a second selection criterion for selecting one of the objects. One of the at least two objects is selected based on the first selection criterion and the second selection criterion, and recording parameters of the X-ray device are automatically set, such that the selected object in an X-ray image to be recorded is highlighted compared to the at least one other object. The selected object may be highlighted with respect to image quality, image flavor, positioning on the X-ray image, and/or a collimator setting of a collimator of the X-ray device. An X-ray image is recorded with the set recording parameters.

Abstract: An apparatus for positioning a medical object includes a moving apparatus for robotically moving the medical object. The medical object includes a predefined section. The predefined section is at least partially arranged in an examination object. The apparatus is configured to receive a control specification. The moving apparatus is configured to position the predefined section based on the control specification. The apparatus is further configured to receive positioning information on the predefined section and determine a degree of deviation. The degree of deviation describes a deviation between the control specification and the positioning information. The apparatus is configured to determine a correction specification for minimizing the deviation based on the degree of deviation. The moving apparatus is further configured to reposition the predefined section based on the correction specification.

Abstract: Rapid and precise recording of a VOI is provided while monitoring a robot-assisted movement of a medical object through a hollow organ of a patient. For actuating an x-ray device that has a recording system, a user input for the recording of a recording region is accepted. A previously recorded three-dimensional volume image of at least part of the body, in particular of the hollow organ is provided. A length of travel covered by the object from measurement data and/or control data of the robotic system is ascertained. The current position of the object is ascertained on the basis of the three-dimensional volume image making use of the ascertained length of travel covered and a starting position of the object. The recording system of the imaging device is moved for isocentering and/or superimposing the recording region about the current position of the object. An image of the recording region is recorded.

Abstract: A gripping element for arrangement on a component, wherein the component, in particular a cable harness, is of flexible design and has a changeable form, wherein the gripping element has at least one optically detectable marker via which a spatial orientation of the gripping element is detectable by an optical recognition device, and wherein the gripping element is grippable by a gripper.

Abstract: In a mobile stretcher, in order to change the height position of a patient support mounted on a chassis, the chassis geometry is modifiable by a hydraulic drive system. The drive system includes a linear actuator, a pressure supply unit, and a receiving space for hydraulic fluid. A manually actuatable unlocking valve unit directly connects a lifting working chamber of the linear actuator to the receiving space. The valve unit has a control space delimited by a piston element movably guided relative to the housing of the valve unit and which communicates with a lifting attachment, which communicates with the working chamber. The piston element is operatively connected to a valve body interacting with a valve seat of a relief valve between the lifting attachment and a tank attachment communicating with the receiving space. A mechanical actuation input acts on the valve body, with a spring element interposed.

Abstract: It is determined that (a) a first vehicle is driving on a curve on a first road or, (b) by detecting a second road, a road boundary of the first road. It is further determined that there is (c) parallel traffic by determining that a second vehicle is moving in a lane of the second road adjacent to the first road, or (d) tangential traffic by detecting a third vehicle is moving tangentially to the curve. Upon determining that there is simultaneously at least one of (a) the first vehicle driving on the curve on the first road or (b) the road boundary of the first road, and at least one of (c) parallel traffic or (d) tangential traffic, then it is determined that the first vehicle is driving on an on-ramp.

Abstract: A carrier substrate (1) that includes an insulation layer (11) and a metal layer (12), wherein a flank profile (2), in particular an etching flank profile, at least zonally borders the metal layer (12) in a primary direction (P) extending parallel to the main extension plane (HSE), wherein, viewed in the primary direction (P), the flank profile (2) extends from a first edge (15) on an upper side (31) of the metal layer (12), which faces away from the insulation layer (11), to a second edge (16) on a lower side (32) of the metal layer (12), which faces the insulation layer (11), characterized in that the flank profile (2), viewed in the primary direction (P), has at least one local maximum (21) and at least one local minimum (22).

Abstract: A threading support facility is for threading an object into a guide apparatus. The threading support facility is connectable to the guide apparatus and is configured to support threading of the object into the guide apparatus. In an embodiment, the threading support facility includes a wall connecting a first aperture of the threading support facility and a second aperture of the threading support facility. The first aperture is embodied as an inlet for insertion of the object into the threading support facility and the second aperture is embodied as an outlet out of the threading support facility. Further, a sub-guide runs along the wall of the threading support facility and runs in a direction from the first aperture to the second aperture. The sub-guide is configured to support guiding of the object, after insertion through the first aperture, into the threading support facility in a direction of the second aperture.

Abstract: In a mobile stretcher, in order to change the height position of a patient support mounted on a chassis, the chassis geometry is modifiable by a hydraulic drive system. The drive system includes a linear actuator, a pressure supply unit, and a receiving space for hydraulic fluid. A manually actuatable unlocking valve unit directly connects a lifting working chamber of the linear actuator to the receiving space. The valve unit has a control space delimited by a piston element movably guided relative to the housing of the valve unit and which communicates with a lifting attachment, which communicates with the working chamber. The piston element is operatively connected to a valve body interacting with a valve seat of a relief valve between the lifting attachment and a tank attachment communicating with the receiving space. A mechanical actuation input acts on the valve body, with a spring element interposed.

Abstract: A method for automatically monitoring a robot-assisted movement of a medical object through a hollow organ of a medical object of a patient performed by a robotic system is provided. The method includes tracking movement of the medical object using a medical imaging device such that the medical object and/or the hollow organ is at least partially arranged in a recording region that is mappable by the imaging device. The tracking is effected by a relative movement between the recording system of the imaging device and the patient. An image of the recording region is recorded during the tracking. In each case, a further image is recorded at regular intervals. The current image in each case and/or sensor data from a sensor assigned to the robotic system or the object is evaluated to determine whether a situation relevant to decision-making and/or safety with respect to the robotic system is present.

Abstract: A label sheet assembly and method is disclosed for improving the process of feeding label sheets through a printer. The label sheet assembly may include a facestock layer and a liner sheet. The facestock layer may include an adhesive layer along at least a portion of a first side and include a label surface along at least a portion of the second side opposite the adhesive layer. The liner sheet layer may include at least one surface feature provided along a back side of the liner sheet. In another embodiment, the facestock layer may include at least one surface feature provided along the front of the facestock layer. The surface features may create a zone of increased friction or increase tactile sensitivity along the various surfaces of the label sheet assembly to improve printer processing.

Abstract: A medical imaging system includes a medical imaging device to map a mapping region inside an examination object, the medical imaging device being designed such that a location of the mapping region is changable in respect of the examination object; and a processing device, including a data interface, to robotically position a medical object inside the examination object, via a movement device. In an embodiment, the processing device is configured to determine an instantaneous position of the medical object; specify a target position for the medical object, the target position being defined relative to the mapping region; determine one or more control signals, configured to cause a movement of the medical object via the movement device from the instantaneous position to the target position; and provide the one or more control signals, via the data interface, to the movement device.

Abstract: A system for imaging a robotically moved medical object has a movement device for robotic movement of the medical object, a medical imaging device, and a processing unit. The processing unit is configured to receive a data set that maps a vessel structure of an examination object and is registered with the medical imaging device, and to determine an object path along the vessel structure toward a target region in the data set. The movement device is configured to move the medical object along the object path and provide an object parameter relating to a movement state of the medical object. The processing unit is further configured to control a positioning of the medical imaging device relative to the examination object as a function of object parameter and object path such that a predefined section of the medical object is mapped in image data acquired by the medical imaging device.

Abstract: A lens holder for holding a lens in a headlamp, and to a headlamp having such a lens holder, wherein the lens holder comprises a receptacle section for holding the lens and a mounting section, wherein the mounting section can be mounted in the headlamp by means of fasteners. The lens holder has an at least partially circumferential channel between the receptacle section and the mounting section.