Abstract: Mask carriers and mask alignment in vacuum deposition processes, mask handling modules, and methods for aligning a mask. A mask handling module can include a substrate carrier for carrying at least one substrate; a mask carrier for carrying at least two masks. The mask carrier can include at least two mask carrier sections each being adapted to carry a mask and a mask carrier positioning device for moving the mask carrier relative to the substrate carrier. The mask carrier sections are arranged so that the masks carried on the mask carrier sections can be positioned on the mask carrier in respective planes forming an angle with respect to each other so that only one of the at least two masks can be aligned to one of the at least one substrates.

Abstract: An automation machine with a plurality of electric energy loads and a method for operating an automation machine is disclosed. The automation machine is operated by controlling, with a machining program, a machining operation carried out with the automation machine on at least one item and having at least one machining step, determining the active electric power consumed by the plurality of energy loads, and determining from the determined active electric power consumed by the plurality of energy loads the electric energy consumed by the machine or by the plurality of energy loads for at least one of a machined item, a machining step and a pass through the machining program. The lowest electric energy consumption can be determined by comparing different machining operations, with a future machining operation to be controlled with the machining program having the lowest electric energy consumption, enabling energy-efficient operation of an automation machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning method in which from a vacuum coating chamber (3) of a coating installation (1) for the coating of substrates (2) with alkali- or alkaline earth-metals, residues of alkali- or alkaline earth-metals are removed. For this purpose into the chamber (3) a gas from the group of N2, O2 or air is introduced, which reacts with the alkali- or alkaline earth-metals to form the corresponding solid compounds. Water can additionally be introduced into the vacuum coating chamber (3). After the alkali- or alkaline earth-metals have reacted with the gas, the corresponding solid compound is removed from the vacuum coating chamber.

Abstract: A magnetic handling assembly for thin-film processing of a substrate, a system and method for assembling and disassembling a shadow mask to cover a top of a workpiece for exposure to a processing condition. The assembly may include a magnetic handling carrier and a shadow mask disposed over, and magnetically coupled to, the magnetic handling carrier to cover a top of a workpiece that is to be disposed between the shadow mask and the magnetic handling carrier when exposed to a processing condition. A system includes a first chamber with a first support to hold the shadow mask, a second support to hold a handling carrier, and an alignment system to align the shadow mask a workpiece to be disposed between the carrier and shadow mask. The first and second supports are moveable relative to each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel lubricant additives for improving the tribological properties, novel lubricants containing these additives, processes for the preparation thereof and the use thereof.

Abstract: Methods for calibrating an accelerometer without needing to use external assistance signals, such as GNSS signals. The invention is applicable to accelerometers generally—in both GPS navigation devices and other devices. A method of calibrating an accelerometer, the accelerometer having a bias, comprises: rotating the accelerometer, wherein the orientation of the axis of the accelerometer changes with respect to the local gravity vector; collecting accelerometer measurements as the accelerometer is moving; and calculating the bias and/or scale factor; wherein the accelerometer measurements are primarily due to local gravity. Furthermore, some embodiments of the present invention include a self-calibration process—a process that does not engage the user's attention. For example, in a self-calibration process for an accelerometer in a cell phone the moving step may be the movement of the phone out of a user's pocket to hold it up to view the screen.

Abstract: A placement device (3) for placing decorative elements (5) on a textile or non-textile sheet material is connected to a sewing machine. The decorative elements (5) are stored in an ordered way in magazines (7) and are fed in a controlled way by the control of the sewing machine to the appropriate set positions on the sheet material (39) and are connected to this material.

Abstract: An embroidery hoop (1) for a sewing machine or embroidery machine having two hoop parts, namely the lower hoop part (3) and the upper hoop part (5). The two hoop parts (3, 5) are connected to each other by a hinge that can be released without the use of tools. The embroidery material is clamped between the inner hinge element (9) on the lower hoop part (3) and the outer hinge element (15) on the upper hoop part (5). Through this measure, an embroidery material can be embroidered at any position.

Abstract: An evaporator for applying vapor to a substrate at a coating rate is described. The evaporator includes an evaporator tube having a distribution pipe with at least one nozzle outlet, wherein the evaporator tube includes a pressure measurement device, the pressure measurement device comprising an optical diaphragm gauge.

Abstract: Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for providing an autoresponder that allows subscribers to opt-in to one or more autoresponder campaigns using their spoken voice. Voice input is received from a subscriber and converted to text. The subscriber is added to at least one campaign. A contact communication identifier is stored in a subscriber contact record from the text that was converted from the voice input. One or more messages are sent to the subscriber using the contact communication identifier, and according to a schedule specified in the campaign. A virtual seminar playback system is described that simulates a live virtual seminar and allows subscribers to access a playback of a media recording over a communication connection at a specified time. An autoresponder system is described that delivers messages to subscribers in multiple available formats, based upon selections received by the subscribers.

Abstract: A fuel supply unit (10) for a fuel cell system which is in particular suitable for use in an aircraft comprises a fuel tank (12) and a feed line (14), which connects the fuel tank (12) to an inlet (16) of a fuel cell (18). A tank isolation valve (28) is disposed in the feed line (14). A removal line (46) connects an outlet (20) of the fuel cell (18) to an unpressurised region of the aircraft and/or the outer atmosphere. The fuel supply unit (10) also comprises a sensor (44) for detecting an electrical voltage in the fuel cell (18) and an electronic control unit (45) which is adapted to receive signals output from the sensor (44) and which is adapted to detect a fault caused by an unintentional opening or a failure of the tank isolation valve (28) based on the sensor signals, when in a quiescent operational state of the fuel cell system electrical energy is generated by the fuel cell (18).

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to use a vehicle back-up camera as a cost-effective dead-reckoning sensor in satellite-based vehicle navigation systems. Since the back-up camera may already use a display of the navigation system for display, the data from the back-up camera may be easily obtained and integrated into the navigation system. The data from the camera is received by a navigation receiver wirelessly or through a wired connection. The image is processed to determine the speed, heading, turn-rate of the vehicle to aid the satellite-based navigation system if the satellite signals are inadequate. Thus, enhanced vehicle navigation- performance can be obtained without adding new sensors and/or connecting to a vehicle data bus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sizing composition that, when applied to paper substrate, creates a substrate, preferably suitable for inkjet printing, having increased print density, print sharpness, low HST, and/or image dry time, the substrate preferably having high brightness and reduced color-to-color bleed as well. In addition, the present invention relates to a method of reducing the HST of a paper substrate by applying the sizing composition to at least one surface thereof. Further, the application relates to methods of making and using the sizing composition, as well as methods of making and using the paper containing the sizing composition.

Abstract: A device for cutting textile and non-textile sheet materials with a sewing machine having a turning device (9) that can be mounted on the lower end of the needle bar (5). A cutting needle (23) is inserted from below into the turning device (9) instead of a sewing needle and can be brought into the desired cutting position, for example, by a fin (17) that projects from the turning device (9).

Abstract: A processing system for processing a substrate includes a process chamber for receiving the substrate, a patterning device installed within the process chamber, and a mechanism for transferring the substrate into the process chamber and for aligning the substrate relative to the patterning device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for coating a substrate (4) by means of a vapor distributor (3). This vapor distributor (3) is connected with a vaporizer crucible (7) via an inlet (5). At least one valve (13) is disposed between the crucible (7) and the inlet (5). The vaporizer crucible (7) is located in a chamber (12) which can be evacuated or flooded by means of a vacuum valve (11).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning method in which from a vacuum coating chamber (3) of a coating installation (1) for the coating of substrates (2) with alkali- or alkaline earth-metals, residues of alkali- or alkaline earth-metals are removed. For this purpose into the chamber (3) a gas from the group of N2, O2 or air is introduced, which reacts with the alkali- or alkaline earth-metals to form the corresponding solid compounds. Water can additionally be introduced into the vacuum coating chamber (3). After the alkali- or alkaline earth-metals have reacted with the gas, the corresponding solid compound is removed from the vacuum coating chamber.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for coating a substrate, a coating apparatus for carrying out the method and a handling module for coating apparatuses. The handling module comprises a moveable support for a substrate to be coated the support being movable between at least two positions. Further, a mask arranging device for at least one of attaching and detaching a mask to the substrate, and a mask alignment device for aligning the mask with respect to the substrate are provided for, wherein the mask alignment device is attached to the movable support so as to be movable together with the support. Alternatively, the handling module comprises a vacuum chamber, a moveable support for a substrate to be coated, the support being arranged in the vacuum chamber and being rotatable between at least two positions, wherein a mask arranging device for at least one of attaching and detaching a mask to the substrate is arranged within the vacuum chamber of the handling module.

Abstract: The invention relates to thin-film generating. A method is provided for coating a substrate with an evaporation material, the evaporation material comprising one or more metals chosen from the group consisting of light metals; noble metals; poor metals; alkaline earth metals; transition metals from the VI subgroup or VIII subgroup; and lanthanides, with the steps of providing the evaporation material, a portion of the evaporation material being oxidized; providing a reducing agent different from the evaporation material; heating the evaporation material and the reducing agent; wherein the evaporation material and the reducing agent are chosen such that due to the presence of the reducing agent the portion of the oxidized evaporation material is reduced and/or that the evaporation temperature of the oxide of the reducing agent is lower than or equal to the evaporation temperature of the evaporation material.

Abstract: The invention relates to an evaporation apparatus for depositing material on a vertically oriented substrate (10). The apparatus comprises at least one evaporation crucible (100) with the evaporation crucible (100) having an evaporation surface (120) for evaporating the material (300) wherein the evaporation surface is inclined at an inclination angle (?) in relation to the horizontal. The invention further provides a method for evaporating a substrate with the steps of providing a vertically oriented substrate (10); providing a crucible having an evaporation surface (120) for evaporating a material; evaporating the material on the evaporation surface (120) that is inclined at an inclination angle (?) in relation to the horizontal.