Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented method for providing plant assignment data usable for processing recycled material, the method comprising the steps of: providing one or more recycled material identifier(s) and corresponding recycled material data associated with the recycled material; determining at least one plant identifier associated with a plant for processing the recycled material as provided by recycled material data; providing plant assignment data comprising the at least one plant identifier and related recycled material identifier(s).

Abstract: Described herein is a computer-implemented method for providing a recyclate feed content for production of at least one component of a battery, the method including providing operation data associated with the use of one or more recycled precursor(s) in the production of the at least one component of the battery; providing operation data associated with at least one operation property of at least one production plant; determining, based on the recycling data and the operation data, a recyclate feed content of one or more recycled precursor(s); and providing the recyclate feed content of the one or more recycled precursor(s) for production of at least one component of a battery.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a computer-implemented method for providing material identifier package usable for recycling of batteries, where the method includes the steps of: providing at least one battery identifier and corresponding material configuration data associated with at least one component of the battery to be recycled; determining at least one material identifier package by relating the at least one material configuration provided by the material configuration data to at least one material configuration processable by at least one plant; and providing the at least one material identifier package usable for recycling batteries including the at least one battery identifier.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer-implemented method for providing a material identifier package usable for recycling of batteries, the method including: providing one or more recycled material identifier(s) and corresponding recycled material data associated with the recycled battery material; determining at least one plant identifier associated with a plant for processing the recycled battery material as provided by recycled material data; and providing plant assignment data including comprising the at least one plant identifier and related recycled material identifier(s).

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for proof-of-work for generating and validating a block of a blockchain using at least one printing device is disclosed. The printing device is configured for generating at least one digital image depending on a printer control setting.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for generating at least one security label (110) using at least one printing device (112) is proposed.

Abstract: Computer implemented method for proof-of-work for generating and validating a block of a blockchain, also denoted as consensus mechanism, using at least one printing device, wherein the printing device is configured for generating at least one digital image depending on a printer control setting, the method comprises the following steps: i) (110) providing a cryptographic hash value; ii) (112) generating at least one initial digital image (114) comprising a plurality of colored pixels (116), wherein the initial digital image (114) is generated by converting at least one part of the cryptographic hash value into color values of the colored pixels (116); iii) (118) generating a task digital image (120) comprising a plurality of colored pixels (122) different from the initial digital image (114); iv) (124) selecting a mining printer control setting (126), printing the initial digital image (114) by using the printing device by mixing and/or blending pigments with the selected mining printer control setting an

Abstract: A computer implemented method for proof-of-work for generating and validating a block of a blockchain using at least one printing device is proposed. The printing device is configured for generating at least one digital image depending on a printer control setting.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for generating at least one security label (110) using at least one printing device (112) is proposed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the detection of the cofactor reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH). Provided is a sensor molecule for the resonance energy transfer (RET)-based detection of NADPH, the sensor comprising a segment A connected via a linker to a segment B, wherein each of segment A and segment B comprises a member of a RET pair comprising a donor moiety and an acceptor moiety, further characterized in that (i) segment A comprises a binding protein (BP) for NADPH, the BP being dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR; EC 1.5.1.3) or a functional homolog, fragment, derivative or variant thereof, showing the desired NADPH binding properties, and wherein the BP comprises a heterologous protein domain inserted at or replacing at least part of the region corresponding to positions (20) to (27) of E.

Abstract: In one example, a continuous-wave radar circuit receives reflection signals, computer processing circuitry processes data corresponding to the reflection signals, and emulation circuitry introduces a plurality of diagnostic data sets into the radar circuit to cause the radar circuit to process simulated reflection signals as though the simulated reflection signals are reflections from objects remote from the apparatus. The radar circuit may receive the reflection signals in response to chirp sequences actually transmitted as reflections from objects.

Abstract: A method for distributing symmetric encryption keys in a communication system comprising a plurality of nodes is disclosed. Each node comprises information about printer control settings and printer jobs and a printing device configured for generating encryption keys. The method comprises: providing to each node an initial session key information that comprises an initial printer control setting and an initial printer job setting; providing to each node as a one-time pad an initial session key package encrypted with the initial session key information and comprising items of first session key information, wherein any two nodes have a common item of first session key information; generating at each node second session key information that is different for each of the other nodes; and sending from one of the nodes to another node a message encrypted with the first session key information and comprising the second session key information.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for controlling a synthesis process for a chemical or biological product, comprising the steps of at a processing device of a synthesis specification control module receiving via a communication interface a synthesis specification for the synthesis process, deriving a set of experimental requirements from the synthesis specification, receiving via the communication interface device laboratory equipment data associated with at least one laboratory equipment device deriving a set of equipment properties from the laboratory equipment data associated with at least one laboratory equipment device, comparing the set of experimental requirements with the set of equipment properties, generating control data based on the comparison providing with the processing device the control data suitable for controlling the synthesis process.

Abstract: The claimed invention is directed to a novel composite half shaft. More specifically, the claimed invention provides for the integration of a continuous velocity joint within the hollow tubular portion of the axle shaft, which permits for a longer lightweight composite hollow shaft. The use of the lightweight material over additional length results in an overall weight reduction. Additional benefits include reduced unsprung weight in vehicles, improved mileage for gas powered vehicles and increased range for electric vehicles. The use of composite materials in place of a solid or hollow metal axle bar results in improved noise, vibration and harshness (“NVH”) characteristics over conventional half shafts..

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal powder for use within an additive manufacturing process, the powder comprising steel particles, wherein the steel particles comprise, in a proportion by weight greater than or equal to 0.01% by weight and less than or equal to 5% by weight, carbonitrides (C,N) and/or carbides (C) and/or nitrides (N) selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium or mixtures thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for producing a steel powder suitable for use within an additive manufacturing process and to the use of the steel powder according to the invention in an additive manufacturing process.

Abstract: In one example, a continuous-wave radar circuit receives reflection signals, computer processing circuitry processes data corresponding to the reflection signals, and emulation circuitry introduces a plurality of diagnostic data sets into the radar circuit to cause the radar circuit to process simulated reflection signals as though the simulated reflection signals are reflections from objects remote from the apparatus. The radar circuit may receive the reflection signals in response to chirp sequences actually transmitted as reflections from objects.

Abstract: A method of generating at least one encryption key (130) for encrypting data (142), a method of 5 data transmission between at least two communication systems (136, 138), a method of encrypting data (142) and a method of decrypting encrypted data (144) are disclosed. Further disclosed are an encryption key generating device (110), a system (134), a data encryption system (148) and a data decryption system (150). The method of generating at least one encryption key (130) for encrypting data (142), specifically for data transmission over an insecure channel, comprises: i. blending at least two materials (114) according to at least one item of blending in-formation by using a blending device (112), thereby generating at least one blend (120); ii. detecting at least one material property (124) of the blend (120) by using at least one detector (126); and iii.

Abstract: A composite vehicle driveshaft is provided with a composite tube and a welded joint system(s) at one or both ends of the composite tube for connecting the composite vehicle driveshaft to driveline components. Each welded joint system may include a sleeve that is bonded to an end of the composite tube and a joint assembly that is welded to the sleeve.

Abstract: A composite vehicle driveshaft is provided with a crash collapse system that allows for a controlled longitudinal collapse of the driveshaft by facilitating telescopic movement of various components with respect to each other during a crash event. The crash collapse system may include a collapsible joint with a sleeve that is concentrically bonded in an end of a composite tube and a stub end assembly that is spline-engaged and interference fit within the sleeve, such as by way of a press-fit and/or a thermal shrink-fit procedure. This relationship may rotationally lock and axially fix the stub end assembly to the sleeve unless, during a crash event, the composite vehicle driveshaft experiences a compression or push-type force that exceeds a minimum breakaway or collapse force value that longitudinally and telescopically collapses the composite vehicle driveshaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to the detection of the cofactor reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH). Provided is a sensor molecule for the resonance energy transfer (RET)-based detection of NADPH, the sensor comprising a segment A connected via a linker to a segment B, wherein each of segment A and segment B comprises a member of a RET pair comprising a donor moiety and an acceptor moiety, further characterized in that (i) segment A comprises a binding protein (BP) for NADPH, the BP being dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR; EC 1.5.1.3) or a functional homolog, fragment, derivative or variant thereof, showing the desired NADPH binding properties, and wherein the BP comprises a heterologous protein domain inserted at or replacing at least part of the region corresponding to positions (20) to (27) of E.