Abstract: A scaffold post, in particular for vertically oriented installation in a scaffold section, comprising: a base post which extends along a longitudinal axis; at least one connecting disc which is attached to the base post, the connecting disc enclosing the base post and projecting in the radial direction to the longitudinal axis and in a circumferential direction around the entire base post, at least two connection hooks which are attached to an outer circumferential surface of the base post and, when viewed from above, extend, in a direction of extension, radially away from the longitudinal axis from a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and at least two partial connecting discs which are attached to the base post, the partial connecting discs projecting to different extents beyond the base post in the radial direction to the longitudinal axis as viewed in a circumferential direction around the base post.

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 metal-ceramic substrate (1) provided as a printed circuit board for attaching electrical components, comprising a component metallization (10) and a backside metallization (20), and a ceramic element (30) arranged along a stacking direction (S) between the component metallization (10) and the backside metallization (20), wherein the component metallization (10) comprises a first metal section (11) and a second metal section (12), the first metal section (11) and the second metal section (12) being separated from each other by an isolation section (15), and wherein the backside metallization (20) has a material weakening (25), in particular a material recess, which is arranged to be congruent with the isolation section (15) when viewed in the stacking direction (S).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a container treatment system for regulating a temperature of a preform, wherein the container treatment system comprises a production machine for producing a preform, in particular an injection molding machine, a heating apparatus arranged downstream of the production machine, a blow molding machine arranged downstream of the heating apparatus, and a control unit, wherein the control unit is configured to regulate an operating parameter of at least one component of the container treatment system based on an actual temperature of the preform at a position upstream of the blow molding machine in order to achieve a target temperature of the preform at the blow molding machine.

Abstract: A system and method for generating an actuation signal for a robotic system for robot-assisted navigation of a medical object with a curved tip in a hollow organ of a patient. An an X-ray system for image monitoring of the intervention is assigned to the robotic system.

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: The disclosure relates to a supply system for generating chlorine dioxide and for mixing it into water in a filling system or a similar system for food production, and to a method for monitoring and controlling the supply system. This comprises sensors for monitoring at least one consumable material parameter and at least one machine parameter relating to the feed and/or concentration of the chlorine dioxide into/in the water, a data output for transmitting measurement data from the supply system obtained by means of such sensor-based monitoring, and a data input for receiving external control data for controlling the supply system. By means of the measurement data and the received control data, the supply system can be controlled in a programmed manner, and enables remote-controlled optimization of processes for producing, distributing, and using chlorine dioxide in a filling system.

Abstract: A tunnel pasteurizer for pasteurization of filling products and a method for the monitoring and control thereof are described. The tunnel pasteurizer comprises sensors for locally monitoring at least one consumable parameter and at least one machine parameter relating to the transport and/or the temperature control of the filling products, a data output for transmitting measurement data obtained by such sensor monitoring from the tunnel pasteurizer, and at least one data input for receiving external control data for controlling the tunnel pasteurizer. By means of the measurement data and the received control data, the tunnel pasteurizer can be controlled in a programmed manner and enables remote-controlled optimization of pasteurization and maintenance processes.

Abstract: A cooling tower for cooling process water—in particular, of a filling plant—and a method for its monitoring and control are described. The cooling tower comprises sensors for locally monitoring at least one consumable parameter and at least one machine parameter relating to the transport and/or cooling of the process water, a data output for transmitting measurement data obtained by means of such monitoring by sensor from the cooling tower, and at least one data input for receiving external control data for controlling the cooling tower. By means of the measurement data and the received control data, the cooling tower can be controlled in a programmed manner and enables remote-controlled optimization of cooling processes and the thereby resulting plant cooling.

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: The invention relates to one of two walking devices for walking on solar modules, with a support apparatus which is downwardly adjoined by a damping device, with a foot receptacle provided above the support apparatus, and with a compensating apparatus which is arranged between the support apparatus and the foot receptacle and permits movement and locking of the foot receptacle. A first solution proposes that at least the bottom side of the support apparatus and/or the bottom side of the damping device are/is deflected downwards in a spatially curved manner. A second solution imparts that the support apparatus has at least a first part and a second part, wherein the first part is arranged on the second part, wherein furthermore at least the second part is designed such that it springs back, and wherein the outline of the first part is smaller than the outline of the second part.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a metal-ceramic substrate (1) which, in the finished state, has a ceramic layer (11) and a metal layer (12) extending along a main extension plane (HSE) and arranged one above the other along a stacking direction (S) extending perpendicularly to the main extension plane (HSE) comprising providing the metal layer (12) and the ceramic layer (11) and bonding the metal layer (12) to the ceramic layer (11) in regions to form a first region (B1), which has a materially bonded connection between the metal layer (12) and the ceramic layer (11), and a second region (B2), in which the metal layer (12) and the ceramic layer (11) are arranged one above the other without a materially bonded connection, as seen in the stacking direction (S).

Abstract: A battery module comprising a liquid-tight housing and a plurality of battery cells arranged in the liquid-tight housing is disclosed. A first tempering fluid is included in the liquid-tight housing in thermal contact with the plurality of battery cells and with an inner surface of the liquid-tight housing. The liquid-tight housing is constructed to allow for a flow of a second tempering fluid between the inner surface and an outer surface of the liquid-tight housing. Further provided is a battery system comprising a battery module and a secondary tempering system connected to the liquid-tight housing of the battery module. The secondary tempering system is configured to establish the flow of the second tempering fluid.

Abstract: An electronics module (100), especially a power electronics module, comprising a metal-ceramic substrate (1) serving as a carrier and having a ceramic element (10) and a primary component metallization (21), an insulation layer (40) directly or indirectly connected to the primary component metallization (21), and a secondary component metallization (22) which is connected to the side of the insulation layer (40) facing away from the metal-ceramic substrate (1) and is especially isolated from the primary component metallization (21) using the insulation layer (40), wherein the ceramic element (10) has a first size (L1, D1) and the insulation layer (40) has a second size (L2, D2) and a ratio of the second size (L2, D2) to the first size (L1, D1) has a value smaller than 0.8, to form an island-like insulation layer (40) on the primary component metallization (21).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for quality assurance of a container processing plant, wherein the container processing plant comprises at least two container processing components, wherein a malfunction in at least one of the at least two container processing components is detected by means of a quality assurance device on the basis of a periodicity with which a deviation of a parameter from a target value in a first container processing component is determined.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for simultaneously producing a plurality of containers comprising fibers, using fiber-containing pulp. The disclosure furthermore relates to a method for simultaneously producing a plurality of containers comprising fibers, using fiber-containing pulp by means of the device.

Abstract: An electrodeless discharge lamp with one or more stationary light emitting bulbs inside a common conductive shield to confine an electromagnetic excitation field provided by a plurality of sources. Each bulb can be excited by several electromagnetic radiation sources or by an individual electromagnetic radiation source. Tubular realization of the lamp, with two magnetron or transistor electromagnetic sources facing each other at the extremity of a tubular bulb, are particularly suitable for installation at the focal line of parabolic trough reflector. Some variants combine bulbs of different compositions, and excitation levels can be independently set to control the spectrum of emitted light.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the teachings herein include an air mass sensor for determining an air mass flow rate. The sensor may include: a housing defining an electronics chamber; and sensor electronics at least partly located in the electronics chamber. The housing defines a duct providing passage for a gas to flow through the housing. The housing defines an opening connecting the duct and the electronics chamber. The electronics chamber forms a pressure compensation volume for the duct.

Abstract: Various teachings of the present disclosure include an air mass sensor for determining an air mass flow rate. The sensor may include: a housing defining a chamber; sensor electronics at least partly located in the chamber; a duct passing an air mass flow through the housing to be measured, the duct comprising an inlet port and an outlet port; and at least one compensation port connecting the duct to surroundings external to the housing.

Abstract: Printed circuit board (100) for electrical components (5) and/or conducting paths (4), comprising a base body (2) extending along a main extension plane (HSE), and an insert (1) integrated in the base body (2), wherein the insert (1) comprises a metal-ceramic substrate (15), an electrical and/or electronic component (5), and an encapsulation (10) enclosing at least the electrical and/or electronic component (5).