Abstract: An apparatus includes a substrate holder, a first actuator to rotate the substrate holder, a second actuator to move the substrate holder linearly, a first sensor to generate one or more first measurements or images of the substrate, a second sensor to generate one or more second measurements of target positions on the substrate, and a processing device. The processing device estimates a position of the substrate on the substrate holder and causes the first actuator to rotate the substrate holder about a first axis. The rotation causes an offset between a field of view of the second sensor and a target position on the substrate due to the substrate not being centered on the substrate holder. The processing device causes the second actuator to move the substrate holder linearly along a second axis to correct the offset. The processing device determines a profile across a surface of the substrate based on the one or more second measurements of the target positions.

Abstract: A method is presented for graphically displaying aviation emissions information. The method comprises receiving a global database comprising flight parameters for a plurality of flights over a time period, the flight parameters including at least aviation emissions information for each of the plurality of flights. Aspects of the aviation emissions information are graphically displayed on a display device based on a default model. One or more modeling strategies for reducing aviation emissions over time are presented on the display device via a graphic user interface (GUI). User input indicating input values for one or more strategic parameters of the one or more modeling strategies is received via the GUI. The strategic parameters are applied to the global database to generate modeled emissions information. The graphical display of aspects of the aviation emissions information is adjusted based on the modeled emissions information.

Abstract: An optical measurement device comprises a substrate holder to secure a substrate, a plurality of actuators to move the substrate holder relative to a plurality of axes, a first sensor to generate one or more first measurements or images of a first plurality of target positions on the substrate, and a second sensor to generate one or more second measurements of a second plurality of target positions on the substrate. The optical measurement device further comprises a plate, wherein the substrate holder, the plurality of actuators, the first sensor and the second sensor are each mounted to the plate, and wherein the plate provides vibration isolation from a factory interface to which the optical measurement device mounts. The optical measurement device further comprises a processing device that executes instructions to control the plurality of actuators and process the first measurements or images and the second measurements.

Abstract: A device determines an intensity of a corrosive ambient atmosphere in a protective housing. The device includes at least two internal sensors designed to detect changes over time in different ambient parameters inside the protective housing, and to generate sensor signals reflecting the changes over time in the different ambient parameters; an evaluation device designed to receive the sensor signals and to evaluate the sensor signals in correlation with one another in order to determine the intensity of the corrosive ambient atmosphere on basis of deviations of the sensor signals, or of a parameter correlated with the sensor signals, from a reference value or reference value range, taking into account a time duration and/or frequency of the deviations; and an output device designed to generate an output signal reflecting the determined intensity of the corrosive ambient atmosphere.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), processes for their production and their use as pharmaceuticals are described herein.

Abstract: A diagnostic system for a level-crossing safeguarding system. The safeguarding system has a relay circuit with electrical connection cables that are at least partly guided in a cable conduit. The cable conduit has a longitudinal access side with a detachable cover. The diagnostic system is simplified in that the cover is configured for receiving a plurality of current sensors of the diagnostic system and the plurality of current sensors are disposed, in particular fastened, next to one another in the cover in the longitudinal direction of the cover. There is also described a current sensor for such a diagnostic system and to a method for installing such a diagnostic system.

Abstract: A method for generating a panoramic layer image of an object to be imaged, by employing a 2D panoramic X-ray device, the object being imaged by projecting X-rays generated by an X-ray source through the object in a projection direction and recording the X-rays with an X-ray detector. Several 2D X-ray projection images are continuously recorded from various imaging directions while the X-ray source and the X-ray detector move around the object. At least one panoramic layer image is calculated from the recorded 2D X-ray projection images using a reconstruction method. The panoramic layer image is calculated by selecting and employing at least one partial area from at least two 2D X-ray projection images in relation to an active sensor area.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the adhesion of resin compositions to substrate materials, pre-treating substrate materials to improve the adhesion of resin compositions to the substrate materials, and/or controlling gel formation of resin compositions. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the adhesion of ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) compositions to substrate materials using adhesion promoters containing isocyanate groups in a resin composition. The invention also relates to methods for improving the adhesion of resin compositions to substrate materials by pre-treating substrate materials with adhesion promoters containing isocyanate groups. The invention further relates to a method of providing a gel-modified ROMP composition, in which a hydroperoxide is added to a ROMP polymerizable resin composition in order to control gel formation of the polymerizing resin.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for executing a first set of computer executable instructions by using a third memory portion (123) of a first computer device (100), the method comprising the steps of executing the first set of computer executable instructions and executing a third set of computer executable instructions. The first set of computer executable instructions comprises instructions which, when the first set of computer executable instructions is executed, cause the first computing device (100) to generate at least a first data item comprising first information.

Abstract: A sensor device determines an alternating voltage between a conductor and a reference potential, particularly of a switch point drive. In order to reduce the installation cost and effort required to verify the absence of reaction, the sensor device has a sensor element, which is configured for capacitive coupling to the conductor, and a resistance element, which is provided for connection to the reference potential and is connected in series together with the sensor element. The sensor device further has a processing device, which is configured to determine a voltage drop via the resistance element.

Abstract: A diagnostic system for a level-crossing safeguarding system. The safeguarding system has a relay circuit with electrical connection cables that are at least partly guided in a cable conduit. The cable conduit has a longitudinal access side with a detachable cover. The diagnostic system is simplified in that the cover is configured for receiving a plurality of current sensors of the diagnostic system and the plurality of current sensors are disposed, in particular fastened, next to one another in the cover in the longitudinal direction of the cover. There is also described a current sensor for such a diagnostic system and to a method for installing such a diagnostic system.

Abstract: A writing, drawing, marking and/or cosmetic device, wherein the device includes at least one shaft and at least one inner body, wherein the at least one shaft is formed from concrete-containing material. The shaft at least partially surrounds the inner body. In the installation position the shaft is secured in an axial direction against axial displacement by a closing cover and a front part and a prestress is formed in the shaft in the axial direction via the closing cover and the front part.

Abstract: A filter element for cleaning an operating liquid of a machine tool is provided with a pressure-stable jacket permitting flow therethrough. A filter medium is arranged in the pressure-stable jacket. A first end disc and a second end disc are seal-tightly connected to opposite ends of the filter medium. The filter medium surrounds an inner raw-side cavity. The pressure-stable jacket surrounds the filter medium and is connected fixedly to the first and second end discs. The first end disc has an inlet opening for the operating liquid. The second end disc has a drainage opening provided with a releasable closure element that closes the drainage opening.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for executing a first set of computer executable instructions by using a third memory portion (123) of a first computer device (100), the method comprising the steps of executing the first set of computer executable instructions and executing a third set of computer executable instructions. The first set of computer executable instructions comprises instructions which, when the first set of computer executable instructions is executed, cause the first computing device (100) to generate at least a first data item comprising first information. The first computing device (100) also executes a second set of computer executable instructions by using at least a first memory portion (121) of the first computing device (100), the first memory portion (121) consisting of a second memory portion (122), the third memory portion (123) and a fourth memory portion (124).

Abstract: A sensor device determines an alternating voltage between a conductor and a reference potential, particularly of a switch point drive. In order to reduce the installation cost and effort required to verify the absence of reaction, the sensor device has a sensor element, which is configured for capacitive coupling to the conductor, and a resistance element, which is provided for connection to the reference potential and is connected in series together with the sensor element. The sensor device further has a processing device, which is configured to determine a voltage drop via the resistance element.

Abstract: A modular coco coir grow bag system for cannabis plant includes a starter block comprising a growth medium, wherein the growth medium is adapted to receive a peat based plug with a seedling or cutting of the plant. The system further includes a grow bag comprising a growth medium, wherein the growth medium is adapted to receive at least a portion of the starter block. The growth media of the starter block and the grow bag comprises coconut materials, wherein the starter block and grow bag are provided in a compressed format which expands upon hydration. The grow bag further comprises apertures for water drainage and a mesh insert adapted to hinder exit of coarse particulate matter during water drainage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a welding assembly (2, 8), in particular a housing of an electrical machine (1). A first, cold-formed joining partner (2), which is formed from a cold-formable first aluminium alloy having a low silicon content, and a second joining partner (8) formed from a second aluminium alloy having an increased silicon content as compared to the first aluminium alloy are provided. Said joining partners are joined by means of laser beam welding. The silicon content of the second aluminium alloy is increased relative to the first aluminium alloy in such a way that a silicon content of at least approximately 3% is provided in a welding zone (74) between the first and the second joining partner (2, 8).

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata plant named ‘Bailpantwo’ that is characterized by its compact plant habit (reaching 1.2 to 1.5 m in height and spread), its mid to late blooming season in Minnesota, its panicles that open creamy white in color and age to a dark pinkish red in color, its dense branching, and its floriferous blooming habit.