Abstract: A system for forming retained container groups from an arrayed container group (ACG) via application of an adapted retainer blank to the ACG is generally provided. The system is advantageously characterized by a container conveyance apparatus for conveying arrayed container groups, a supply of retainer blanks from which retainer blanks are dispensable, and a processing station characterized by a segment of the container conveyance apparatus, a die block, for receipt of a dispensed retainer blank from the supply of retainer blanks, and a robotic arm equipped with an end of arm tool (EOAT).

Abstract: A system for forming retained container groups from an arrayed container group (ACG) via application of an adapted retainer blank to the ACG is generally provided. The system is advantageously characterized by a container conveyance apparatus for conveying arrayed container groups, a supply of retainer blanks from which retainer blanks are dispensable, and a processing station characterized by a segment of the container conveyance apparatus, a die block, for receipt of a dispensed retainer blank from the supply of retainer blanks, and a robotic arm equipped with an end of arm tool (EOAT).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to produce mutated microorganisms which resist the phenomenon of lactose killing and to the microorganisms obtainable via said method. Such engineered microorganisms can be applied for the production of specialty products, such as but not limited to specialty carbohydrates, glycolipids and galactosylated compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to produce mutated microorganisms which resist the phenomenon of lactose killing and to the microorganisms obtainable via said method. Such engineered microorganisms can be applied for the production of specialty products, such as but not limited to specialty carbohydrates, glycolipids and galactosylated compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to produce mutated microorganisms which resist the phenomenon of lactose killing and to the microorganisms obtainable via said method. Such engineered microorganisms can be applied for the production of specialty products, such as but not limited to specialty carbohydrates, glycolipids and galactosylated compounds.

Abstract: Particle contamination of semiconductor substrates due to particles coming off of wafer boat rods is reduced. A gas flow is established with the boat rods downstream of the substrates, to blow particles from the boat rods away from the substrates. The boat rods can also be placed upstream of the substrates in the gas flow, and a flow deflector is used to minimize the flow of gas contacting the boat rods, to reduce the amount of particles being blown off the rods. In addition, the gas flow can be below a rate at which particle generation is likely or can be at a sufficiently high rate to minimize the possibility of particles settling on the substrates.

Abstract: A method is provided for obtaining stable and elevated deposition rates in a reaction chamber, following the cleaning of the chamber. The method involves cleaning of the chamber, pre-coating the interior surfaces of the reaction chamber with an inorganic composition, and then, using the pre-coated chamber to deposit an organic layer onto a workpiece.