Abstract: According to some aspects, a system for identifying a printed object is provided. The system may include an imaging device configured to image a three-dimensional (3D) printed object and a processor coupled to the imaging device. The processor may be configured to receive information generated as a result of imaging the 3D printed object with the imaging device, identify a set of features for the 3D printed object using the received information, compare the set of features with multiple reference sets of features, each of the multiple reference sets of features being associated with a respective 3D object in a plurality of 3D objects, and identify, based at least in part on results of the comparison, a 3D object from the plurality of 3D objects that matches the 3D printed object.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a metering apparatus for free-flowing material and to a method for operating such a metering apparatus. The metering apparatus has a metering duct having a closed cross section and further has a rotary drive (M). The metering duct is wound in the form of a screw with a vertical longitudinal axis. The free-flowing material is fed to the metering duct. The metering duct is set via the rotary drive (M) in an oscillating rotary motion about its longitudinal axis with individual rotary strokes, wherein, with each rotary stroke, a partial quantity of the free-flowing material falls out of a lower discharge opening of the metering duct.

Abstract: A contact system comprises a ground cylinder, a shielding cylinder press-fit with the ground cylinder, and a contact ring disposed between the ground cylinder and the shielding cylinder. The contact ring includes a strip of electrically conductive material defining a plurality of projections on at least one longitudinal side. The projections electrically contact the ground cylinder and the shielding cylinder for establishing an electrically conductive connection therebetween.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a polyester by reacting a H-functional starter substance with a lactone in the presence of a catalyst, wherein the H-functional compound has one or more free carboxyl groups, wherein the lactone is a four-membered ring lactone, and wherein the catalyst is a Brönsted acid or a double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst. The invention also relates to the polyester that can be obtained by the present invention.

Abstract: A spectrophotometric apparatus for determining optical parameters in a scattering medium based on the measurement of attenuation of light propagating through said medium by diffusion. To eliminate the detrimental effect of light being guided in an intermediate optical layer between a surface of the medium and a contact surface of the apparatus, either a multitude of optical barriers may be formed in the contact surface or the angular range over which light is emitted or received by the apparatus may be limited by appropriate means. With both of these alternative approaches, light propagation in the intermediate layer can be suppressed, leading to increased measurement accuracy. This is particularly beneficial for building an oximeter with improved precision. Further aspects include features for improving the applicability of the apparatus on curved surfaces such as the strongly curved skulls of neonates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring the concentration of an analyte in the blood or tissue of a an animal or a human, particularly a premature infant, wherein for measuring said concentration the device comprises a means (30) comprising at least a first and a second permeability with respect to said analyte, wherein the first permeability for said analyte differs from the second permeability for the analyte. Further, the invention relates to a corresponding method.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the manufacture of nickel alloys having optimized strip weldability (TIG without filler) from an alloy of the following composition (in wt %): C max. 0.05%, Co max. 2.5%, Ni the rest, especially >35-75.5%, Mn max. 1.0%, Si max. 0.5%, Mo >2 to 23%, P max. 0.2%, S max. 0.05%, N up to 0.2%, Cu ?1.0%, Fe >0 to ?7.0%, Ti >0 to <2.5%, Al >0 to 0.5%, Cr >14 to <25%, V max. 0.5%, W up to 3.5%, Mg up to 0.2%, Ca up to 0.02%, in that the alloy is smelted openly and cast as ingots, the ingots are subjected if necessary to at least one heat treatment, the ingots are then remelted at least one time by electroslag refining, the remelted ingot obtained in this way is subjected if necessary to at least one heat treatment, the ingot is subjected to at least one cold and/or hot deformation cycle, until strip material of predeterminable material thickness exists, the strip material is subdivided into strip sections of defined lengths/widths.

Abstract: A welding filler material includes (in wt.-%): C 0.01-0.05%; N 0.05-0.10%; Cr 20.0-23.0%; Mn 0.25-0.50%; Si 0.04-0.10%; Mo 8.0-10.5%; Ti 0.75-1.0%; Nb 3.0-5.0%; Fe max. 1.5%; Al 0.03-0.50%; W 4.0-5.0%.; Ta max. 0.5 %; Co max. 1.0%; Zr 0.10-0.70% Ni remainder; and impurities resulting from the smelting process.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns an applicator for applying a coating agent (e.g. thick matter) to a component (e.g. motor vehicle body part) with a nozzle with a nozzle opening with a certain nozzle geometry, in particular for applying a thick matter bead to a component surface. The disclosure provides that the nozzle geometry of the nozzle opening can be adjusted without replacing the nozzle, in particular by a relative movement of two nozzle parts. Furthermore, the disclosure comprises an exchange part for such an applicator and an operating method therefor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented polypropylene film (BOPP) comprising layers (A) to (D), wherein layers (B) to (D) contain biaxially oriented polypropylene and layer (A) contains polyurethane and nanoparticles and has a layer thickness of 25 to 300 nm, layer (B) contains polymers with functional groups that are capable of forming covalent bonds with polyurethane and is directly connected to layer (A), layer (C) has at least a layer thickness of 50% of the total thickness of the film, and layer (D) represents an outer layer of the film containing an anti-blocking agent. The invention also relates to a method for producing films of this type.

Abstract: A portable electronic device is disclosed comprising: data processing means; data repository containing data records representative of locations relevant to or within a digital map; and display means. The device further comprises means for monitoring a free text search string as it is input by a user of the device; querying the data repository for matching records and generating suggestions selectable by a user to adjust the search, based on the search string as it is input; displaying at least some of any matching records and suggestions on the display; and, in response to receipt of user input indicating a selection of a matching suggestion, adjusting the search accordingly.

Abstract: A clutch which reacts to torque overload has a ribbed disc which is produced by plastics injection moulding and which is, along its inner or outer periphery, encapsulated in encircling fashion and on both axial side surfaces by an encompassing ring. Said encompassing ring, owing to shrinkage as a result of cooling, enters into static friction engagement with the ribbed disc, and furthermore engages, by means of bevelled flanks, with ribs running radially on at least one of the side surfaces of the ribbed disc.

Abstract: Energy supply system includes at least one local energy supply unit, at least one local energy consumption unit at least one local energy store, and a control unit which controls the energy consumption, by the at least one local energy consumption unit of the energy supply system, of the volume of energy generated by the at least one local energy generation unit, and the volume of energy stored in the at least one energy storage unit. After detecting at least one predictable future event which will influence the volume of energy generable by the energy consumption units and/or the volume of energy which can be drawn from the energy supply network and/or the volume of energy consumed by the energy consumption units, the control unit dynamically adapts an energy reserve, stored in the at least one local energy store, as a function of the detected events.

Abstract: A magnetoresistive random-access memory (MRAM) is disclosed. The MRAM bit cell consists of a magnetic tunnel junction stack having a significantly improved performance of the magnetic storage layer. The MRAM device utilizes a polarizer layer with a magnetic vector that can switch between a stabilizing magnetic direction and a programming magnetic direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an alloy having the composition (in mass %) of: Cr 20.0 to 23.0%, Mo 18.5 to 21.05%, Fe?1.5%, Mn?0.5%, Si?0.1%, Co?0.3%, W?0.3%, Cu?0.5%, Al?0.4%, C?0.01%, P?0.015%, S?0.01%, N 0.02 to 0.15%, if necessary V?0.3%, Nb?0.2%, Ti?0.02%, the rest Ni and further smelting-related impurities as cladding material in the field of thermal reprocessing systems and substitute-material combustion systems.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for non-invasively determining the blood oxygen saturation within a subject's tissue by near-infrared spectroscopy is disclosed. Embodiments of the apparatus and method use the multi-distance method and take into account the attenuation of the light signal due to light absorbers other than hemoglobin and deoxyhemoglobin and the scattering properties of a subject's tissue.

Abstract: A portable electronic device is disclosed comprising: data processing means; data repository containing data representative of a digital map; and display means. The device further comprises means for, in relation to data representative of a plurality locations relevant to the digital map, providing, on a representation of the digital map displayed on the display, for each of the locations, one of a plurality of different graphical user interface (GUI) elements characterised by different prominence levels to indicate the locations, wherein the prominence level of the GUI element used for each location is dependent on the level of detail at which the digital map is displayed and a deemed relevance of that location to a user query.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the manufacture of nickel alloys having optimized strip weldability (TIG without filler) from an alloy of the following composition (in wt%): C max. 0.05%, Co max. 2.5%, Ni the rest, especially >35 - 75.5%, Mn max. 1.0%, Si max. 0.5%, Mo >2 to 23%, P max. 0.2%, S max. 0.05%, N up to 0.2%, Cu 1.0%, Fe >0 to <7.0%, Ti >0 to <2.5%, Al >0 to 0.5%, Cr >14 to <25%, V max. 0.5%, W up to 3.5%, Mg up to 0.2%, Ca up to 0.02%, in that the alloy is smelted openly and cast as ingots, the ingots are subjected if necessary to at least one heat treatment, the ingots are then remelted at least one time by electroslag refining, the remelted ingot obtained in this way is subjected if necessary to at least one heat treatment, the ingot is subjected to at least one cold and/or hot deformation cycle, until strip material of predeterminable material thickness exists, the strip material is subdivided into strip sections of defined lengths/widths.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns an applicator for applying a coating agent (e.g. thick matter) to a component (e.g. motor vehicle body part) with a nozzle with a nozzle opening with a certain nozzle geometry, in particular for applying a thick matter bead to a component surface. The disclosure provides that the nozzle geometry of the nozzle opening can be adjusted without replacing the nozzle, in particular by a relative movement of two nozzle parts. Furthermore, the disclosure comprises an exchange part for such an applicator and an operating method therefor.

Abstract: A portable electronic device is disclosed comprising: data processing means; data repository containing data representative of a digital map; and display means. The device further comprises means for, in relation to data representative of a plurality locations relevant to the digital map, providing, on a representation of the digital map displayed on the display, for each of the locations, one of a plurality of different graphical user interface (GUI) elements characterized by different prominence levels to indicate the locations, wherein the prominence level of the GUI element used for each location is dependent on the level of detail at which the digital map is displayed and a deemed relevance of that location to a user query.