Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of distributing pharmaceuticals in a pharmaceutical dispensing system comprising two or more pharmaceutical dispensers configured to store, package and dispense pharmaceuticals in batches according to a schedule and/or immediately dispense non-scheduled pharmaceuticals in response to at least one non-scheduled demand, where some of the pharmaceutical dispensers comprise a limited pharmaceutical storage capacity. The method comprises distributing pharmaceuticals scheduled to be dispensed in batches to one pharmaceutical dispenser and distributing only a subset of non-scheduled pharmaceuticals to another pharmaceutical dispenser.

Abstract: A medication dispensing system, comprising one or more medication panels, each having a plurality of docking ports located at a vertical displacement one from another. The medication dispensing system comprises: a plurality of medication container assemblies for storing medication, coupled to the plurality of docking ports; one or more actuators; a gripping assembly, movable vertically by the one or more actuators to a proximate one or more of the medication container assemblies for picking a medication dosage out of the one or more of the medication container assemblies; and a receptacle carrier having a receptacle mount for holding one or more medication receptacles configured to receive the medication dosage.

Abstract: A fragile substance storage transportation and release device comprises a frame for inserting cartridges to hold the fragile substance; a propulsion unit for propelling the fragile substance out of successive cartridges, cartridge by cartridge; and an opening mechanism for opening each cartridge one by one in coordination with a propulsion mechanism. The device is useful for distribution of fragile insects such as mosquitoes and there is a mechanism for automatic collection of insects from pupae.

Abstract: A medication dispensing system, having a medication panel, a plurality of docking ports for accommodating medication containers, a gripper, and a receptacle carrier having a mount for holding the receptacle and movable by one or more actuators. In some embodiments, the system includes control circuitry, outputting positioning signals to move the receptacle carrier, and outputting dosage-manipulation signals to move the gripper to pick and manipulate a medication dosage out of the medication container, and the horizontal distance between the opening of the receptacle and the medication dosage is less than 20 cm at least prior to outputting the dosage-manipulation signals. The method includes extracting a medication out of the medication container, positioning a receptacle by a receptacle carrier in a horizontal distance of less than 20 cm between the medication and the opening of the receptacle, at least prior to the extracting, and dispensing the medication in the receptacle.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing system is disclosed. The system comprises at least one feeder configured to feed, continuously, at least two solid polymer strands, at least one heating element, configured to simultaneously heat at least a part of adjacent surfaces of the at least two solid polymer strands, an attachment unit configured to simultaneously attach the liquified surfaces to yield attached strands; and a pressing unit configured to press the at least two solid polymer strands against each other to ensure attachment.

Abstract: Systems and methods of additive manufacturing are provided, in which solid polymer material in form of strand(s) or particles is continuously received, and its surface is heated peripherally to liquefy the surface, using specified heating-related parameters which are selected to maintain a central volume of the continuously received solid polymer material in a solid state. The surface of a polymer substrate is also liquefied, and the peripherally heated surface of the continuously received solid polymer material is attached to the liquefied surface of the polymer substrate, followed by re-solidification of the liquefied surface to yield monolithic attachment of the material to the substrate. Liquefying only the surface of the material maintains some of its strength and prevents deformation upon solidification. The monolithic attachment provides uniform and controllable industrial products.

Abstract: A method of dispensing medication from a plurality of medication containers, using a dispensing system for collecting a medication dosage from a medication container including: receiving a medication selection; selecting a medication container, from the plurality of medication containers, based on the medication selection; matching a collection protocol to be applied to the medication container including one or more parameter for control of the dispensing system; and dispensing the medication selection from the medication container according to the collection protocol.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical dispensing machine comprising a plurality of modules, said plurality of modules comprise one or more sensors configured to monitor at least one pharmaceutical during a pharmaceutical dispensing process and alert when said at least one pharmaceutical is not detected by at least one of said one or more sensors.

Abstract: A method of dispensing medication from a plurality of medication containers, using a dispensing system for collecting a medication dosage from a medication container including: receiving a medication selection; selecting a medication container, from the plurality of medication containers, based on the medication selection; matching a collection protocol to be applied to the medication container including one or more parameter for control of the dispensing system; and dispensing the medication selection from the medication container according to the collection protocol.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for Orbital welding of pipes or pipe segments together to form a pipeline, i.e., Orbital welding. A scanner welding unit, a control unit and a welding unit are combined to travel along and above a seam, which is formed between two interfacing base/cylindrical surfaces of every two pipe or pipe segments, scan the pipes/pipe segments relative positioning, alignment and levelling, and their surface geometry and topography and overlay a welding material starting from the root layer at the bottom of the seam and up to its edge and sealing it with a capping layer. The welding unit lowers a welding tip into the seam that may rotate on its axis at different angels relative to the surface during welding. The scanner unit may alert on mismatches on the relative position of the pipes/pipe segments before or after welding and in some cases enable repositioning for a more hermetically sealed weld.

Abstract: An aspect of some embodiments of the invention relates to a method of scheduling maintenance for a pharmaceutical dispensing device, comprising: receiving a request to perform said maintenance; automatically generating at least one proposed maintenance time window matching production goals of said pharmaceutical dispensing device and mechanical capability of said pharmaceutical dispensing device and said maintenance and said request; and responding to said request with said at least one proposed maintenance time window.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical dispensing vehicles and/or mobile pharmaceutical dispensing machines, comprising: a vehicle and/or a frame comprising an inside and an outside; one or more pharmaceutical dispensing modules configured to perform parts of a pharmaceutical dispensing process, said one or more modules located inside said vehicle and/or frame; one or more delivery windows facing the outside of said vehicle and or frame, said one or more delivery windows are in communication with said one or more pharmaceutical dispensing modules and are configured to receive one or more pharmaceuticals ready to be dispensed; one or more user interfaces facing the outside of said vehicle and/or frame, said one or more user interfaces are in communication with said one or more pharmaceutical dispensing modules and are configured to receive one or more input related to a pharmaceutical dispensing request from at least one user.

Abstract: Devices and methods for RF heating of food, using techniques which allow uniformity and/or controlled non-uniformity.

Abstract: An aspect of some embodiments of the invention relates to a method of scheduling maintenance for a pharmaceutical dispensing device, comprising: receiving a request to perform said maintenance; automatically generating at least one proposed maintenance time window matching production goals of said pharmaceutical dispensing device and mechanical capability of said pharmaceutical dispensing device and said maintenance and said request; and responding to said request with said at least one proposed maintenance time window.

Abstract: According to an aspect of some embodiments of the present invention there is provided a system of pharmaceutical dispensing for at least one first facility, comprising: a data processing and management computer; a facility pharmacy management software; a communications network in communication with said facility pharmacy group management server; at least one pharmaceutical storage and electronic dispensing machine; said system further comprises at least one supplemental supplier of said plurality of pharmaceuticals in case said at least one pharmaceutical storage and electronic dispensing machine cannot dispense.

Abstract: A medication dispensing system, comprising one or more medication panels, each having a plurality of docking ports located at a vertical displacement one from another. The medication dispensing system comprises: a plurality of medication container assemblies for storing medication, coupled to the plurality of docking ports; one or more actuators; a gripping assembly, movable vertically by the one or more actuators to a proximate one or more of the medication container assemblies for picking a medication dosage out of the one or more of the medication container assemblies; and a receptacle carrier having a receptacle mount for holding one or more medication receptacles configured to receive the medication dosage.

Abstract: Devices and methods for RF heating of food, using techniques which allow uniformity and/or controlled non-uniformity.

Abstract: A medication dispensing system, having a medication panel, a plurality of docking ports for accommodating medication containers, a gripper, and a receptacle carrier having a mount for holding the receptacle and movable by one or more actuators. In some embodiments, the system includes control circuitry, outputting positioning signals to move the receptacle carrier, and outputting dosage-manipulation signals to move the gripper to pick and manipulate a medication dosage out of the medication container, and the horizontal distance between the opening of the receptacle and the medication dosage is less than 20 cm at least prior to outputting the dosage-manipulation signals. The method includes extracting a medication out of the medication container, positioning a receptacle by a receptacle carrier in a horizontal distance of less than 20 cm between the medication and the opening of the receptacle, at least prior to the extracting, and dispensing the medication in the receptacle.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a welding apparatus, particularly to a spot sa welding apparatus which utilizes a single welding electrode/torch to weld vertically adjacent metallic sheets or plates together. The apparatus comprises a MAG welding apparatus with a welding torch and shielding inert or semi-inert gases gas source configured to protect the welded working place, an apparatus for creating holes in at least one of the welded metallic sheets and at least one frame part for assembling the MAG welding apparatus and apparatus for creating holes.

Abstract: According to an aspect of some embodiments of the present invention there is provided a system of pharmaceutical dispensing for at least one first facility, comprising: a data processing and management computer; a facility pharmacy management software; a communications network in communication with said facility pharmacy group management server; at least one pharmaceutical storage and electronic dispensing machine; said system further comprises at least one supplemental supplier of said plurality of pharmaceuticals in case said at least one pharmaceutical storage and electronic dispensing machine cannot dispense.