Abstract: The invention relates to a device, which is preferably microfabricated, comprising a positioning device for the sequential positioning of particles, wherein the positioning device has a preferably rigid delimiting structure, wherein the delimiting structure forms a first receptacle (3) for positioning a particle and a second receptacle (4) for positioning a particle, wherein the first receptacle (3) and the second receptacle (4) are arranged in a row, wherein the positioning device comprises a device opening (5) through which fluid can flow into the positioning device, wherein the positioning device comprises a device channel extending from the device opening (5) into the positioning device, wherein the device channel comprises the first receptacle (5) and the second receptacle (5), wherein the device (1) comprises at least one bypass channel (6, 7), wherein the device (1) comprises a branching point (8), wherein the device channel and the bypass channel (6, 7) are branched via the branching point (8) in such

Abstract: The invention inter alia pertains to methods for the analysis of one or more cell released biomolecules.

Abstract: Device for optically determining at least one property of a sample (2) positioned in or on a sample carrier (1) which can be moved relatively to the device, wherein the device is adapted to optically determine in a first step at least one property of a first sample (2) and at least one property of a second sample (2) without relative movement between the device and the sample carrier (1), wherein the sample carrier (1) is adapted to be moved so that in a second step a property of the second sample (2) can be optically determined, wherein the device is adapted to be tuned, depending on the information obtained with regard to the property of the second sample (2) determined in the first step, to optically determine the property of the second sample (2) in the second step, wherein a property of a third sample (2), not optically determined in the first step, is optically determined without relative movement between the device and the sample carrier (1) in the second step such that the device is adapted to be tune

Abstract: The invention relates to an incubation system (26) comprising a preferably multilayered carrier (1) and a container (27). The carrier (1) is received in the container (27) in such a way that the container (27) and the carrier (1) are in fluid communication via at least one interface. Furthermore, the carrier (1) is fastened to the container (27) in such a way that the at least one interface for fluid exchange between the container (27) and the carrier (1) is tight.

Abstract: The invention inter alia pertains to methods and kits for analysis of one or more cell released biomolecules. Furthermore, the invention relates to a plurality of sequenceable products comprising different sequence elements. The described technology is useful for a variety of applications, in particular biomolecule analysis applications, e.g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrogels and polymers suitable as building blocks for hydrogels as well as advantageous methods for encapsulating cells and/or particles. Also provided are kits and methods for producing the hydrogels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microfabricated valve (10), comprising a first channel (11), a second channel (12) and a connection channel (13). The connection channel (13) connects the first channel (11) and the second channel (12). The microfabricated valve further comprises a valve portion (14) arranged within the connection channel (13), wherein the valve portion (14) is adapted to selectively open and close the connection channel (13). Moreover the invention relates to a method comprising the steps: inserting the first channel (11) into the first layer (21), inserting the second channel (12) into the third layer (23), inserting the connection channel (13) with the valve portion (14) into the second layer (22), and then arranging the second layer (22) between the first layer (21) and the third layer (23). The invention relates furthermore to a test device, in particular for a biological application and in particular a method for performing a biological test cycle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a passenger conveyor comprising steps/pallets which are mounted to an endless drive member running between an upper conveying path and a lower return path, characterized in that at least one heating element is provided in the step/pallet, which heating element is connected to a power source. This solution prevents the building of ice surfaces on the steps/pallets of outdoor passenger conveyors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a passenger conveyor comprising steps/pallets which are mounted to an endless drive member running between an upper conveying path and a lower return path, characterized in that at least one heating element is provided in the step/pallet, which heating element is connected to a power source. This solution prevents the building of ice surfaces on the steps/pallets of outdoor passenger conveyors.

Abstract: An escalator or moving walkway is provided in combination with a device for heating components of the escalator or moving walkway. The device includes at least one pivotably mounted heating element adapted to direct heated air onto a selected component of the escalator or moving walkway.

Abstract: A device for heating components of an escalator or a moving sidewalk comprises at least one heating element that is mounted in a pivotal manner so that hot air emerging from the heating element can be directed onto a respective component of the escalator or moving sidewalk in a substantially precise manner.

Abstract: An escalator or moving walkway is provided in combination with a device for heating components of the escalator or moving walkway. The device includes at least one pivotably mounted heating element adapted to direct heated air onto a selected component of the escalator or moving walkway.

Abstract: A device for heating components of an escalator or a moving sidewalk comprises at least one heating element that is mounted in a pivotal manner so that hot air emerging from the heating element can be directed onto a respective component of the escalator or moving sidewalk in a substantially precise manner.