Abstract: A tilt and continuous rotation stage including: a central shaft defining a main axis of rotation for the stage; a bearing hub rotatable about the central shaft; a top plate; a pair of ball bearings, mounted to the bearing hub, defining a tilt axis for the top plate; a preload element configured to cause the top plate to press against the pair of ball bearings; a pair of ball transfer units mounted on the bottom surface of the top plate; a rotatable wedge ring mounted concentrically to the bearing hub, the wedge ring having a top surface inclined at an angle relative to the top plate and providing a running surface for the pair of ball transfer units; a first actuator configured to rotate the bearing hub about the main axis; and a second actuator configured to rotate the wedge ring about the main axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacturing of farinaceous pasta products by admixing 5 to 40% wheat grist with a waxy hybrid maize grist having a starch fraction containing at least 90% of amylopectin, kneading, shaping, cooking and/or drying the pasta product.