Abstract: A measurement device includes a measurement head configured to capture dimensional measurement data of a measurement object. A guide structure is configured to move and guide at least one of the measurement head and the measurement object in a measurement volume of the measurement device. A measurement unit is configured to capture positional data of the guide structure based on which a pose of the measurement head can be calculated. Multiple temperature sensor units are configured to capture temperature data about the measurement volume. Each temperature sensor unit includes a carrier element, a temperature sensor connected to the carrier element, and a heating element connected to the carrier element. A control system is configured to process the dimensional measurement data and the positional data and, based on the temperature data, correct at least one of the dimensional measurement data and the positional data.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for obtaining a nucleic acid library of a sample comprising polynucleotides comprising the steps a. multiplying the polynucleotides by a polymerase b. fragmenting the multiplied polynucleotides by creating nicks c. coupling an oligonucleotide sequence to the nicks to create the target library wherein step a) is performed by providing A, T, G, C and U nucleotides wherein the molar ratio of T and U is between 200:1 and 5:1 and step b) is performed by excision of the U nucleotides. characterized in that after step b), the nicks are provided with a polymerase exhibiting 5? #3? exonuclease activity, thereby filling in the 3? recessing ends and removing the 5? overhangs of the nicks.

Abstract: A device for producing a container from a material comprising fibers and for treating the container, wherein the device comprises a mold, a first apparatus for performing at least one production step for producing the container from the material comprising fibers in the mold, and a second apparatus for performing at least one treatment step for treating the container, and wherein the second apparatus is configured to treat the container in the mold.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a fiber material for producing a container, wherein the fiber material comprises fiber structures for ensuring a predetermined stability of a container produced from the fiber material. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to a method for producing a container using the fiber material, and container comprising the fiber material.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a container comprising fibers, wherein the container further comprises a coating that is biodegradable. The disclosure further relates to a method for coating a container comprising fibers for producing the container.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for producing a container comprising a bottom, a sidewall, a neck and at least one profiled structure on the neck, wherein a material of the container comprises fibers, for example pulp, wherein the method comprises: producing a blank of the container from the material, wherein the blank comprises the bottom, the sidewall and the neck, and subsequently arranging the at least one profiled structure on the neck of the blank. The disclosure further relates to a device for carrying out the method comprising a molding device for producing the blank of the container from the material, wherein the blank comprises the bottom, the sidewall and the neck, and a arrangement device for arranging the at least one profiled structure on the neck of the blank.

Abstract: Aqueous electrolyte for deposition of a ruthenium alloy layer on metal surfaces, in particular base metal surfaces, its use and a corresponding electrolytic process, and a correspondingly produced layer sequence.

Abstract: A microfabricated droplet dispensing structure is described, which may include a MEMS microfluidic fluidic valve, configured to open and close a microfluidic channel. The opening and closing of the valve may separate a target biological particle containing genomic material, and a bead from a sample stream, and direct these two particle into a single droplet formed at the edge of the substrate. The droplet may then be encased in a sheath flow of an immiscible fluid, and provided to a downstream workflow.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for molding plastic preforms into plastic containers, with at least one blow molding arrangement, which includes at least a first mold carrier, a second mold carrier and a blow-molding device having at least two blow mold side parts and a base part, wherein the blow molding device can be releasably arranged on the mold carriers via a locking mechanism and forms a cavity inside which the plastic preforms can be molded into the plastic containers, wherein during the molding process, the mold carriers can be latched together by a latching device, and the apparatus includes a changeover robot which is suitable and intended for extracting the blow-molding device in an assembled state from the mold carriers.

Abstract: A microfabricated droplet dispensing structure is described, which may include a MEMS microfluidic fluidic valve, configured to open and close a microfluidic channel. The opening and closing of the valve may separate a target biological particle containing genomic material, and a bead from a sample stream, and direct these two particle into a single droplet formed at the edge of the substrate. The droplet may then be encased in a sheath flow of an immiscible fluid, and provided to a sequencing module. The sequencing module may sequence the genomic material and/or an identifying barcode attached to the bead.

Abstract: Mold filling machine for molding a plastic container from a preform in a hollow mold and for filling the plastic container with product in the hollow mold, and with a valve head comprising a filling member for filling a product into the plastic container in the hollow mold, characterized in that a reaction chamber is provided for an ignitable gas mixture in order to inject a molding fluid, in particular the product, via the valve head into the plastic container by igniting the gas mixture.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a novel method, use and kit to be employed for processing a water-in-oil emulsion, e.g. in the context of or subsequent to an emulsion polymerase chain reaction (emPCR).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the additive manufacture of three-dimensional metallic components (12), said components (12) being built layer-by-layer or section-by-section under vacuum conditions by fusing a metallic material with the component (12) at a machining point by means of a radiation source with a high energy density. In order to keep the energy applied to the machining point by the radiation itself relatively low, the metallic material is supplied in the form of a wire (28) which is preheated under vacuum conditions before reaching the machining point.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for molding plastic preforms into plastic containers, with at least one blow molding arrangement, which includes at least a first mold carrier, a second mold carrier and a blow-molding device having at least two blow mold side parts and a base part, wherein the blow molding device can be releasably arranged on the mold carriers via a locking mechanism and forms a cavity inside which the plastic preforms can be molded into the plastic containers, wherein during the molding process, the mold carriers can be latched together by a latching device, and the apparatus includes a changeover robot which is suitable and intended for extracting the blow-molding device in an assembled state from the mold carriers.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a buffer device and a method for buffering piece goods, in particular containers, bottles or packages, with a buffer area, a feed device for supplying piece goods to the buffer area, a discharge device for discharging piece goods from the buffer area. The device additionally comprises several circulating, independently drivable row pushers which can transport the piece goods in the direction of transport through the buffer area.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for enhanced production of immunoglobulin diversity. Specifically, the invention provides compositions and methods for making accessible a B cell receptor repertoire that has not been culled by developmental tolerance mechanisms. The invention also provides transgenic animals, cells, and antibodies resulting from these compositions and methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a buffer device and a method for buffering piece goods, in particular containers, bottles or packages, with a buffer area, a feed device for supplying piece goods to the buffer area, a discharge device for discharging piece goods from the buffer area. The device additionally comprises several circulating, independently drivable row pushers which can transport the piece goods in the direction of transport through the buffer area.

Abstract: A method for adapting motion profiles of a plurality of individually controllable transport elements for transporting containers in a container treatment system along a transport path, wherein the plurality of transport elements are movably arranged along the transport path, the method includes the following steps: determining a treatment state of at least one container carried along by a first transport element, and/or determining an operational state of at least one first container treatment unit which is arranged downstream with respect to a position of the first transport element along the transport path, wherein the first transport element is moved by an open- and/or closed-loop control unit of the container treatment system as part of a stream of transport elements, and wherein the motion profile of the first transport element is adapted by the open- and/or closed-loop control unit in response to the determined treatment state and/or the determined operational state.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a novel method, use and kit to be employed for processing a water-in-oil emulsion, e.g. in the context of or subsequent to an emulsion polymerase chain reaction (emPCR).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the additive manufacture of three-dimensional metallic components (12), said components (12) being built layer-by-layer or section-by-section under vacuum conditions by fusing a metallic material with the component (12) at a machining point by means of a radiation source with a high energy density. In order to keep the energy applied to the machining point by the radiation itself relatively low, the metallic material is supplied in the form of a wire (28) which is preheated under vacuum conditions before reaching the machining point.