Abstract: This disclosure concerns a cytometry system including a handling system that enables presentation of single cells to at least one laser source. The laser source is configured to deliver light to a cell within the cells in order to induce bond vibrations in the cellular DNA. The system further includes a detection facility that detects the signature of the bond vibrations, wherein the bond vibration signature is used to determine the folding or packing of the DNA.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for predicting a future position of road users in a predefined road section, including a storage unit in which at least historical sensor data relating to captured road users in the predefined road section are stored. A processor is provided and extracts the historical movement data relating to the respective road users from the historical sensor data and is further designed to learn a sufficiently accurate high-definition map of the predefined road section by means of a machine learning method based on the historical movement data. The processor is further designed to determine, based on an input of current movement data relating to a road user, a prediction of at least one future position of this road user in this road section, at least implicitly using the learned high-definition map.

Abstract: A sample changer for a thermoanalytical instrument is provided. The sample charger includes a camera and image processing capabilities which provide improved positional control when depositing a sample object on or picking up a sample object from a sample support. The sample charger includes a moveable member driven for movement between at least a receiving position to pick up the sample object at a releasing sample support and a releasing position to deposit the sample object at a receiving sample support. The camera is mounted to the moveable member for movement therewith. The camera includes a field of view and a depth of focus adapted to capture an at least partial image of the sample object, the releasing or receiving sample support.

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to a sample tray for holding a sample of a material ready for a calorimetric or a thermoanalytical investigation and to an apparatus for a calorimetric or a thermoanalytical investigation comprising a calorimetric or a thermoanalytical measuring apparatus and said sample tray associated therewith. The sample tray includes a receptacle adapted to enclose an inner tray space for accommodating the sample and a heat transport means for causing heat to flow between the inner tray space and an outer side of the receptacle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are platforms, systems, and methods including a cell culture system that includes a cell culture container comprising a cell culture, the cell culture receiving input cells, a cell imaging subsystem configured to acquire images of the cell culture, a computing subsystem configured to perform a cell culture process on the cell culture according to the images acquired by the cell imaging subsystem, and a cell editing subsystem configured to edit the cell culture to produce output cell products according to the cell culture process.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for processes related to cell culture and generation.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for processes related to cell culture and generation. A system for culturing cells comprises a cell culture container comprising a first surface, the first surface being configured for one or more cell colonies to adhere thereto; an image sensor configured to capture one or more time-series images of a first cell colony in the one or more cell colonies; a computing subsystem configured to iteratively manage a surface area of the first cell colony according to a method comprising: calculating the surface area of the first cell colony as the first cell colony proliferates, selecting a portion of the first cell colony to remove to reduce the surface area of the first cell colony when its surface area is above a predetermined threshold, and removing, using a cell removal tool, the selected portion of the first cell colony from the first surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for processes related to cell culture and generation. A system for culturing cells a cell culture container comprises a first surface, the first surface being configured for a plurality of cell colonies to continuously adhere thereto throughout a cell culture process; an image sensor configured to capture one or more time-series images of the plurality of cell colonies during the cell culture process; a cell removal tool configured to remove one or more cells from the first surface of the cell culture container during the cell culture process; and a computing subsystem configured to: track one or more characteristics of the plurality of cell colonies based on the one or more time-series images, and control the cell removal tool to remove cells based on the one or more characteristics.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are platforms, systems, and methods including a cell culture system that includes a cell culture container comprising a cell culture, the cell culture receiving input cells, a cell imaging subsystem configured to acquire images of the cell culture, a computing subsystem configured to perform a cell culture process on the cell culture according to the images acquired by the cell imaging subsystem, and a cell editing subsystem configured to edit the cell culture to produce output cell products according to the cell culture process.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for processes related to cell culture and generation. A system for culturing cells comprises a cell culture container comprises a closed cell culture chamber enclosing a fluid media and a first surface configured for a cell culture to adhere thereto; a cell removal tool configured to selectively remove one or more cells from the first surface of the cell culture container; and a controller configured to iteratively remove one or more cells using the cell removal tool and thereby maintain the cell culture below a threshold density throughout a cell culture process, wherein the cell culture chamber is configured to seal during the cell culture process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein E1 to E6 are independently Si or Ge; X1 to X4 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, SiH3, halogen and Si(Y)3; Y is independently selected from C1 to C20 alkyl and halogen; R1 to R12 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1 to C20 alkyl, C2 to C20 alkenyl, C2 to C20 alkynyl, C3 to C20 cycloalkyl, C6 to C20 aryl, C7 to C20 arylalkyl, C7 to C20 alkylaryl and Z; and Z is independently selected from the group consisting of H, halogen and C1 to C20 alkyl; a process for their preparation; and the use of the compound for preparing the Si- and Ge-containing solid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are platforms, systems, and methods including a cell culture system that includes a cell culture container comprising a cell culture, the cell culture receiving input cells, a cell imaging subsystem configured to acquire images of the cell culture, a computing subsystem configured to perform a cell culture process on the cell culture according to the images acquired by the cell imaging subsystem, and a cell editing subsystem configured to edit the cell culture to produce output cell products according to the cell culture process.

Abstract: A process can be used for the preparation of tris(trichlorosilyl)dichlorogallylgermane, which is a chlorinated, uncharged substance.

Abstract: A method of operating a pipelined analog-to-digital converter (ADC) having a plurality of output stages includes: performing a first calibration process for the pipelined ADC to update a parameter vector of the pipelined ADC, where components of the parameter vector are used for correcting nonlinearity of the pipelined ADC, where performing the first calibration process includes: providing an input signal to the pipelined ADC; converting, by the pipelined ADC, the input signal into a first digital output; providing a scaled version of the input signal to the pipelined ADC, where the scaled version of the input signal is generated by scaling the input signal by a scale factor; converting, by the pipelined ADC, the scaled version of the input signal into a second digital output; and calibrating the pipelined ADC using the first digital output and the second digital output.

Abstract: A novel process provides for the preparation of the chlorinated, uncharged substance tetrakis(trichlorosilyl)germane, and for the use thereof.

Abstract: A trichlorogermanide of formula (I): [R4N]/[R4P]Cl[GeCl3] (I), where R is Me, Et, iPr, nBu, or Ph, tris(trichlorosilyl)germanide of formula (II): [R4N]/[R4P][Ge(SiCl3)3] (II), where R is Me, Et, iPr, nBu, or Ph, a tris(trichlorosilyl)germanide adduct of GaCl3 of formula (III): [Ph4P][Ge(SiCl3)3*GaCl3], and a tris(trichlorosilyl)germanide adduct of BBr3 of formula (IV): [Ph4P][Ge(SiCl3)3*BBr3]. Also, methods for preparing the trichlorogermanides of formula (I), the tris(trichlorosilyl)germanide of formula (II), the tris(trichlorosilyl)germanide adduct of BBr3 of formula (IV).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are platforms, systems, and methods including a cell culture system that includes a cell culture container comprising a cell culture, the cell culture receiving input cells, a cell imaging subsystem configured to acquire images of the cell culture, a computing subsystem configured to perform a cell culture process on the cell culture according to the images acquired by the cell imaging subsystem, and a cell editing subsystem configured to edit the cell culture to produce output cell products according to the cell culture process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are platforms, systems, and methods including a cell culture system that includes a cell culture container comprising a cell culture, the cell culture receiving input cells, a cell imaging subsystem configured to acquire images of the cell culture, a computing subsystem configured to perform a cell culture process on the cell culture according to the images acquired by the cell imaging subsystem, and a cell editing subsystem configured to edit the cell culture to produce output cell products according to the cell culture process.

Abstract: An analyzer of a component in a sample fluid includes an optical source and an optical detector defining a beam path of a beam, wherein the optical source emits the beam and the optical detector measures the beam after partial absorption by the sample fluid, a fluid flow cell disposed on the beam path defining an interrogation region in the fluid flow cell in which the optical beam interacts with the sample fluid and a reference fluid; and wherein the sample fluid and the reference fluid are in laminar flow, and a scanning system that scans the beam relative to the laminar flow within the fluid flow cell, wherein the scanning system scans the beam relative to both the sample fluid and the reference fluid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hermetically closed battery degas venting unit for venting a battery enclosure/pack/housing having rechargeable vehicle batteries. The unit having a housing base equipped with a non-porous rupturable venting film closing over and sealing off the pressure venting opening. The non-porous venting film configured to deflect towards a spike in response to overpressure and to tear or rupture to release overpressure in the battery enclosure/pack/housing.