Abstract: A shaped part includes a decorative layer with a front side designed as a visible side and a back side opposite the front side, and a carrier arranged on the back side of the decorative layer, wherein a transparent or translucent top layer is arranged on the front side of the decorative layer. The invention is characterized in that a UV-activatable phosphorescent additive is applied to the front side of the top layer and/or is at least partially incorporated into the top layer in a designated phosphorescent region, wherein the phosphorescent additive can be excited or is excitable by a UV illumination source to emit light in the visible range, and wherein the phosphorescent additive is applied to the front side of the top layer or is incorporated into the decorative layer in such a way that the phosphorescent additive forms a luminous phosphorescent symbol in the excited state.

Abstract: A method for producing a vehicle interior decorative part comprises providing a substrate film, forming a composite layer by applying a decorative ply to a first side of the substrate film, micro-perforating the decorative ply in one or more regions, inserting the composite layer made of substrate film and micro-perforated decorative ply into a cavity of an injection mold wherein, when plastics material is injected into the cavity, the decorative ply of the composite layer is back-injected and a second side of the substrate film opposite the first side is pressed against a wall of the cavity, closing the cavity and injecting plastics material into the cavity to form the decorative part substrate, the decorative ply being back-injected and the decorative ply being applied to a surface of the substrate facing the decorative ply during substrate formation in the cavity, and opening the cavity and removing the decorative part.

Abstract: A shaped part includes a decorative layer with a front side designed as a visible side and a back side opposite the front side, and a carrier arranged on the back side of the decorative layer, wherein a transparent or translucent top layer is arranged on the front side of the decorative layer. The invention is characterized in that a UV-activatable phosphorescent additive is applied to the front side of the top layer and/or is at least partially incorporated into the top layer in a designated phosphorescent region, wherein the phosphorescent additive can be excited or is excitable by a UV illumination source to emit light in the visible range, and wherein the phosphorescent additive is applied to the front side of the top layer or is incorporated into the decorative layer in such a way that the phosphorescent additive forms a luminous phosphorescent symbol in the excited state.

Abstract: A shaped part comprising a decorative layer having a front/visible side, a rear/opposite side and a micro-perforation (plurality of through holes), The holes each extend in a straight line between the rear side and the front side. An optical system enables an indicator unit comprising a display on the rear side to be visibly displayed through the micro-perforation of the shaped part. The display is a microLED display, the pixels of which are formed by microLEDs, and the optical system is a micro-optical system having micro-structures, wherein each micro-structure extends from the rear side of the decorative layer into a hole associated therewith in the micro-perforation in the decorative layer. Each micro-structure is associated with a microLED and is arranged and designed such that it guides the light emanating from the microLED associated therewith through the hole associated therewith to the front side of the decorative layer.

Abstract: A shaped part comprising a decorative layer having a front/visible side, a rear/opposite side and a micro-perforation(plurality of through holes), The holes each extend in a straight line between the rear side and the front side. An optical system enables an indicator unit comprising a display on the rear side to be visibly displayed through the micro-perforation of the shaped part. The display is a microLED display, the pixels of which are formed by microLEDs, and the optical system is a micro-optical system having micro-structures, wherein each micro-structure extends from the rear side of the decorative layer into a hole associated therewith in the micro-perforation in the decorative layer. Each micro-structure is associated with a microLED and is arranged and designed such that it guides the light emanating from the microLED associated therewith through the hole associated therewith to the front side of the decorative layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a centrifuge, in particular a laboratory centrifuge, comprising a rotor which is rotatably mounted in an interior of a rotor chamber and is designed to accommodate sample vessels, a drive motor to set the rotor in rotation, and a cooling device which is designed to dissipate heat from the interior of the rotor chamber via a coolant, the cooling device being designed to use an elastocaloric effect and having at least one cooling unit which comprises an elastocaloric material arranged between a counter block and a punch, the punch being designed to periodically apply a force to the elastocaloric material and then to let the elastocaloric material relax again, the cooling device being designed to transfer both heat from the elastocaloric material to the coolant and from the coolant to the elastocaloric material. The present invention also relates to a method for cooling an interior of a rotor chamber of such a centrifuge.

Abstract: A method for producing a vehicle interior decorative part comprises providing a substrate film, forming a composite layer by applying a decorative ply to a first side of the substrate film, micro-perforating the decorative ply in one or more regions, inserting the composite layer made of substrate film and micro-perforated decorative ply into a cavity of an injection mold wherein, when plastics material is injected into the cavity, the decorative ply of the composite layer is back-injected and a second side of the substrate film opposite the first side is pressed against a wall of the cavity, closing the cavity and injecting plastics material into the cavity to form the decorative part substrate, the decorative ply being back-injected and the decorative ply being applied to a surface of the substrate facing the decorative ply during substrate formation in the cavity, and opening the cavity and removing the decorative part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a centrifuge, in particular a laboratory centrifuge, comprising a rotor which is rotatably mounted in an interior of a rotor chamber and is designed to accommodate sample vessels, a drive motor to set the rotor in rotation, and a cooling device which is designed to dissipate heat from the interior of the rotor chamber via a coolant, the cooling device being designed to use an elastocaloric effect and having at least one cooling unit which comprises an elastocaloric material arranged between a counter block and a punch, the punch being designed to periodically apply a force to the elastocaloric material and then to let the elastocaloric material relax again, the cooling device being designed to transfer both heat from the elastocaloric material to the coolant and from the coolant to the elastocaloric material. The present invention also relates to a method for cooling an interior of a rotor chamber of such a centrifuge.

Abstract: A magnetic valve includes a valve component and a valve body that engages around a region of the valve component in a hood-like manner and in a sealing manner in at least one sealing region. A flow chamber is formed between the valve body and an end face of the valve component. The valve component has an axially running through-channel with a constant cross-section which passes through the end face and which opens into the flow chamber so as to form an axial duct for a fluid. The valve body has a through-opening that is fluidically connected to the flow chamber and is configured to be closed by a closing element that is movably arranged on a valve body face that faces away from the flow chamber. The end face is configured as a type of lip seal ring.

Abstract: A gripper unit for handling a vessel for receiving biological material is proposed, inter alia. The vessel has a lid which can assume an open position and a closed position. The gripper unit comprises a gripper for gripping and releasing the vessel, and a lid holder, for holding a lid in a defined position in relation to the vessel. The defined position is an open position of the lid.

Abstract: A smart card module for a smart card, comprising a chip having electrical contacts at a front side; a first laminate layer, wherein a rear side of the chip is connected to the first laminate layer, the rear side of the chip opposite the front side; a second laminate layer; a first conductive layer, wherein the electrical contacts of the chip are connected to the first conductive layer and the first conductive layer is arranged between the chip and the second laminate layer; and an adhesive material arranged between the chip and the conductive layer and/or the second laminate layer.

Abstract: A magnet valve configured to control a fluid includes an armature with a base region, a casing region, and a head region. The magnet valve also includes a valve element that is connected to the armature and an armature housing component. A flow path is formed between the armature and the armature housing component. The flow path runs from a lower armature chamber to an upper armature chamber and back to the lower armature chamber. The head region of the armature has a flattened section, and the upper armature chamber is defined between the armature housing component and the flattened section. At least one groove is formed on the casing region of the armature starting from the base region. The at least one groove ends in the casing region before the flattened section of the head region.

Abstract: A solenoid valve is disclosed that includes at least one chamber which can be filled with a fluid and which is provided in a housing of the solenoid valve, a closing piston which can be displaced by an actuation device and a spring element which can act against the actuation device. An annular element which divides the chamber into a first and a second sub-chamber is provided, said annular element being at least partially, in particular completely engaged in the axial direction by a closing piston of the solenoid valve arranged in a guide opening of the annular element and comprises at least one fluid passage recess which is different from the guide opening.

Abstract: A gripper unit for handling a vessel for receiving biological material is proposed, inter alia. The vessel has a lid which can assume an open position and a closed position. The gripper unit comprises a gripper for gripping and releasing the vessel, and a lid holder, for holding a lid in a defined position in relation to the vessel. The defined position is an open position of the lid.

Abstract: A gripper unit for handling a vessel for receiving biological material is proposed, inter alia. The vessel has a lid which can assume an open position and a closed position. The gripper unit comprises a gripper for gripping and releasing the vessel, and a lid holder, for holding a lid in a defined position in relation to the vessel. The defined position is an open position of the lid.

Abstract: A valve for controlling a fluid includes a closing body and a valve seat. The closing body opens and closes a passage at the valve seat along a sealing line. The valve seat and the closing body have a rotationally symmetrical region where the sealing line between the valve seat and closing body is formed. The valve seat and/or the closing body also has a nonrotationally symmetrical region, which adjoins the rotationally symmetrical region in a throughflow direction of the valve.

Abstract: A solenoid valve for controlling a fluid includes an armature having a base region, a lateral region and a head region. The solenoid valve includes a valve member connected to the armature. The solenoid valve further includes an armature casing component in which the armature is positioned. A flow path is formed between the armature and the armature casing component, the flow path extending from a lower armature space to an upper armature space and back to the lower armature space. A junction region is arranged between the head region and the lateral region. The junction region has at least one groove formed therein to facilitate an overflow between the lateral region and the head region.

Abstract: A magnetic valve includes a valve component and a valve body that engages around a region of the valve component in a hood-like manner and in a sealing manner in at least one sealing region. A flow chamber is formed between the valve body and an end face of the valve component. The valve component has an axially running through-channel with a constant cross-section which passes through the end face and which opens into the flow chamber so as to form an axial duct for a fluid. The valve body has a through-opening that is fluidically connected to the flow chamber and is configured to be closed by a closing element that is movably arranged on a valve body face that faces away from the flow chamber. The end face is configured as a type of lip seal ring.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a transponder inlay for a document for personal identification may include a cover; an adhesive layer arranged on the cover; a chip arranged on the adhesive layer; an antenna connected to the chip; and a top layer on the adhesive layer, wherein the top layer has a top and a bottom and wherein the bottom of the top layer is connected to the cover by means of the adhesive layer and wherein the antenna is arranged on the top of the top layer such that the antenna is at least to some extent physically separated from the adhesive layer by the top layer.

Abstract: A magnet valve configured to control a fluid includes an armature with a base region, a casing region, and a head region. The magnet valve also includes a valve element that is connected to the armature and an armature housing component. A flow path is formed between the armature and the armature housing component. The flow path runs from a lower armature chamber to an upper armature chamber and back to the lower armature chamber. The head region of the armature has a flattened section, and the upper armature chamber is defined between the armature housing component and the flattened section. At least one groove is formed on the casing region of the armature starting from the base region. The at least one groove ends in the casing region before the flattened section of the head region.