Abstract: A power semiconductor module includes: an electrically insulative frame having opposite first and second mounting sides, and a border that defines a periphery of the electrically insulative frame; a first substrate seated in the electrically insulative frame; a plurality of power semiconductor dies attached to the first substrate; a plurality of signal pins attached to the first substrate and electrically connected to the power semiconductor dies; a plurality of busbars attached to the first substrate and extending through the border of the electrically insulative frame; a plurality of fixing positions at the first mounting side of the electrically insulative frame; and a plurality of electrically insulative protrusions jutting out from the second mounting side of the electrically insulative frame, wherein the protrusions are vertically aligned with the fixing positions.

Abstract: Several methods are described for generating mycelial scaffolds for use several technologies. In one embodiment, a mycelial scaffold is generated using a perfusion bioreactor system for cell-based meat technologies. In another embodiment, a mycelial scaffold is prepared for biomedical applications. The mycelial scaffolds may be generated from a liquid medium or from a solid substrate.

Abstract: A power semiconductor module includes: an electrically insulative frame having opposite first and second mounting sides, and a border that defines a periphery of the electrically insulative frame; a first substrate seated in the electrically insulative frame; a plurality of power semiconductor dies attached to the first substrate; a plurality of signal pins attached to the first substrate and electrically connected to the power semiconductor dies; a plurality of busbars attached to the first substrate and extending through the border of the electrically insulative frame; a plurality of fixing positions at the first mounting side of the electrically insulative frame; and a plurality of electrically insulative protrusions jutting out from the second mounting side of the electrically insulative frame, wherein the protrusions are vertically aligned with the fixing positions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transgenic expression construct for plants, comprising an anti-apoptotic gene of the BAG family of plant genes and a promoter overexpressing said gene in a plant or part thereof. Respective transgenic plants exhibit at least one yield gain phenotype when compared to a non-transgenic plant. The present invention further relates to a method for producing a transgenic plant or part thereof, comprising introducing the transgenic expression construct of the invention into said plant or part thereof, and respective transgenic plants or parts thereof as produced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of cellular or foamed, cast concrete bodies that are reinforced with metallic reinforcements, and to a reinforcement support frame for use in the production of cellular or foamed, cast concrete bodies that are reinforced with metallic reinforcing bars.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of cellular or foamed, cast concrete bodies that are reinforced with metallic reinforcements, and to a reinforcement support frame for use in the production of cellular or foamed, cast concrete bodies that are reinforced with metallic reinforcing bars.

Abstract: A reinforcing unit for aerated concrete components. At least two spaced apart welded reinforcing mats are made up of longitudinally extending main bars and transversely extending crossbars, the crossbars being welded at their intersections with the main bars. The two mats are spaced apart from each other by connector bars which are bent into a C-shape from weldable steel bars, each connector bar having a pair of opposed legs and a spacer portion connecting those legs. The connector bars have openings to allow the passage of lifting rods. A device for forming the connector bars includes a straightening device, a device for adding small flags with holes therethrough, a bending device and a cutting device for cutting the bent connector bars and then a welding device for welding the connector bars to the mats.

Abstract: Preparation of dental workpieces is facilitated using a rubber elastic mold which is filled with a plastic material and placed in an appropriate location between the working model and counter bite model within an articulator. The working and the counter bite models are moved against each other by closing the articulator, so that a distance remains corresponding to the vertical wall thickness of the mold. The workpiece is formed by the solidifying material within the mold. Following solidification, the mold is removed, the working pattern and the counter bite pattern moved against each other to complete occlusion and the bite inspected. Post-molding operations may then be performed.

Abstract: A method of converting liquid micro-biological substrate is disclosed, as is an apparatus for carrying out the method. The liquid substrate is caused to flow along a duct having a cross-sectional area which alternately decreases and increases along the flow path to cause the pressure of the substrate to alternately decrease and increase. Preferably, gas is introduced into the substrate to promote the formation of bubbles of the gas in the substrate. The gas may be so introduced as to cause the substrate to flow through the duct and/or an impeller pump may be employed for this purpose.