Abstract: The invention relates to a computer-assisted method for generating a control data set for an additive layer manufacturing device. In a first step, a layer data set is accessed, wherein points are marked in the data model which correspond to an object cross-section and at which the bid-up material should be solidified. In a second step, the layer data set is modified in such a way that for at least a portion of the object cross-section, the number of beams required for solidifying the build-up material inside said portion is determined preferably automatically, according to quality specifications of the portion and/or a manufacturing time of the object. In a third step, the modified layer data set is provided as a control data set for the additive layer manufacturing device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the composition comprising a neonicotinoid insecticide selected from: imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam and a metabolic herbicide safener. The composition is of particular use in the treatment of plant propagation material (preferably seeds) and improves the growing characteristics of a plant and/or prevents from unwanted plant damage caused by herbicides.

Abstract: A combination, suitable for agricultural use comprising (I): a compound of formula (X) and (II): one or more agents selected, independently of each other, from any one of (A) to (G): (A) a certain fungicide; (B) a certain insecticide and/or nematicide; (C) a certain protein produced by the plant pathogenic bacterium, Erwinia amylovora; (D) a certain biological strain, (E) a certain Isoflavone; (F) a plant growth regulator; and (G) a plant activator, wherein compound of formula (X) is:

Abstract: A combination, suitable for agricultural use comprises (I) a compound of formula (X) and (II) one or more agents selected, independently of each other, from any one of (A) to (G): (A) a certain fungicide, (B) a certain insecticide or nematicide, (C) a certain protein produced by the plant pathogenic bacterium Erwinia amylovora, (D) a certain biological strain, (E) a certain Isoflavone, (F) a plant growth regulator, and (G) a plant activator, wherein compound of formula (X) is a mixture of

Abstract: A method of increasing functional protein activity in a plant comprising applying to the plant, part of the plant, the plant propagation material thereof and/or a surrounding area thereof an effective amount of one or more neonicotinoid compounds selected from thianicotinyl compounds and tetrahydrofuranyl compounds.

Abstract: A method of increasing plant hormone activity in a plant comprising applying to the plant, part of the plant, the plant propagation material thereof and/or a surrounding area thereof an effective amount of one or more neonicotinoid compounds selected from thianicotinyl compounds and tetrahydrofuranyl compounds.

Abstract: The apparatus according to the invention for controlling a probe which has a sheathing of an endoscopy device, serves for eliminating difficulties in regard to co-ordination between the doctor operating the endoscopy device and the assistant who is operating the probe. At its one end, the probe has a movable medical instrument (10) while at its other end it has an operating member (8). For the purposes of controlling the probe, the apparatus is provided with a receiving means (5) for the probe sheathing (6), an actuating element (9), a drive unit for controlling the probe function and foot switches (23a, 23b) for controlling the control function. For the specific situation of an injection probe the apparatus has a further functional unit with suitable drive and fixing means (34, 35 and 12 respectively) for pressing out a medical hypodermic syringe (11,12) which is connected to the injection probe.