Abstract: An electronic execution unit controls and regulates a pneumatic valve assembly for a pneumatic movement. An application for controlling and regulating a valve assembly is or can be loaded so that it can be carried out on the electronic execution unit to carry out the pneumatic movement on the pneumatic valve assembly. An electronic valve controller for the open-loop control and closed-loop control of a valve assembly has at least one pneumatic valve for a pneumatic movement task.

Abstract: A measuring apparatus comprises an industrial robot and a sensor fastened to a movable arm of the robot. A calibration body comprises a calibration element, a carrier, and an alignment element rigidly arranged relative to the carrier. The alignment element interacts with a counter piece provided on a carrying structure. Data specifying the pose of the calibration element relative to the alignment element are encoded in an encoding zone which may be embodied as a data matrix code. The calibration body is initially aligned on the carrying structure with the aid of the alignment element and the counter piece. The sensor then approaches the encoding zone to read the data encoded therein. Subsequently, the pose of the calibration element relative to the carrying structure is determined using the previously read data. Finally, the pose of the calibration element is measured by the sensor to calibrate the measuring apparatus.

Abstract: Methods of fabricating a field-effect transistor, where the methods include providing a substrate, forming a first well of a first doping polarity type in the substrate, and forming a gate on a portion of the first well, the gate comprising an oxide layer and an at least partially conductive layer on the oxide layer. A second well of a second doping polarity type is formed by implanting ions in the first well, the second well extending under a portion of the gate. A first one of a source and drain of the first doping polarity type in or on the second well is formed, thereby defining a channel of the transistor under the gate. A second one of the source and drain of the first doping polarity type in or on the first well is formed. The second well may be formed by means of a two-step implant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of 1,6-difunctionalized hexane derivatives from 1,3-diunsaturated hydrocarbons, preferably butadiene, wherein a hydroformylation with carbon monoxide and hydrogen is performed in the presence of an at least dihydric alkanol and during the hydroformylation the temperature is increased. The reaction yields the acetals of the 1,6-hexanedial derivatives which are isolated and further reacted to obtain the desired 1,6-difunctionalized hexane derivatives, in particular 1,6-hexanediamine, 1,6-hexanediol and adipic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the regioselective hydroformylation of polyunsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons, which are 1, 3 butadienes, which, in the 2 position, bear a saturated or monounsaturated or polyunsaturated acyclic hydrocarbon radical. The present invention also relates to the production of secondary products of these hydroformylation products, especially of ambrox.

Abstract: An electronic valve controller for an open-loop and closed-loop control of a valve island includes four or eight valve disks having pneumatic valves configured to perform a motion task. Applications for the open-loop and closed-loop control of the valve island can be loaded onto the electronic valve controller. The invention further relates to a valve assembly, which is controlled in an open-loop and closed-loop manner by an electronic valve controller, to a corresponding method, and to a system.

Abstract: A mechanical component for a vehicle, such as a ball stud, having a cylindrical measurement region with an outer surface. A force sensor is associated with the cylindrical measurement region for detecting at least one force to which the component is exposed. The forces detected by the nanotube sensor may include compressive and/or tensile stress forces. The force sensor includes a layer of carbon nanotubes applied to the outer surface of the cylindrical measurement region.

Abstract: A method forms a crowning on a sintered component made from a sintering powder, in particular on the teeth of a sintered component including a toothing. The sintered component is calibrated in that the sintered component is introduced into a calibration tool. The sintered component includes a forming chamber with at least one forming wall. In the forming wall a crowning is formed which is inverse to the crowning of the sintered component to be formed. After calibration the sintered component is removed again from the calibration tool. The size of the forming chamber of the calibration tool remains unchanged at least for the time period beginning with the insertion of the sintered component into the calibration tool and ending after the removal of the sintered molding from the calibration tool.

Abstract: Imidazoquinolines of formula I that contain substituted amine or amide functionality at 1-position and that are effective as Toll like Receptor 7 activators are disclosed. These compounds are useful as anticancer agents.

Abstract: A data processing system is provided with a data verification system that is configured to perform a validation check upon receipt of a request from a field device to transfer data to the data processing system. The data verification system is also configured to verify a permission of the field device to exchange data and to validate the data integrity. A data landing zone is provided for temporary storage of the data in the event that a validation check fails, so that data errors may be corrected.

Abstract: An adjustable camshaft for an internal combustion engine may have a support shaft that extends along a rotational axis; a cam pack having a cam element that is received on the support shaft such that the cam pack can be displaced along the rotational axis, wherein the cam pack can be latched on the support shaft in at least two axial latching positions; a latching element that is prestressed by way of a spring element; and a latching element receptacle disposed on the support shaft. The latching element can latch into the latching element receptacle in the latching positions. The spring element and the latching element may be received in the cam pack.

Abstract: A semiconductor product comprising: a semiconductor substrate and a test structure, the test structure comprising: a thermopile and at least one temperature sensitive element, the at least one temperature sensitive element being located in the substrate, or between the substrate and the thermopile.

Abstract: A measuring apparatus comprises an industrial robot and a sensor fastened to a movable arm of the robot. A calibration body comprises a calibration element, a carrier, and an alignment element rigidly arranged relative to the carrier. The alignment element interacts with a counter piece provided on a carrying structure. Data specifying the pose of the calibration element relative to the alignment element are encoded in an encoding zone which may be embodied as a data matrix code. The calibration body is initially aligned on the carrying structure with the aid of the alignment element and the counter piece. The sensor then approaches the encoding zone to read the data encoded therein. Subsequently, the pose of the calibration element relative to the carrying structure is determined using the previously read data. Finally, the pose of the calibration element is measured by the sensor to calibrate the measuring apparatus.

Abstract: A component of a machine. The component has a measuring fixture for measuring forces and at least one metallic, magnetic portion. The measuring fixture includes at least one field-generating member for producing an electromagnetic alternating field and at least one detection member for detecting changes of the magnetic field produced. The field-generating member and the detection members are arranged on the metallic, magnetic portion and are designed to interact with the metallic, magnetic portion in such manner that by way of the measuring fixture, as a function of measurement signals from the detection member, forces acting on and/or deformations of the component can be detected.

Abstract: A mechanical component for a vehicle, having a measurement region with a surface, and a force sensor is associated with the measurement region for detecting a force to which the component is exposed. The force sensor includes a layer of carbon nanotubes applied to the surface of the measurement region.

Abstract: A loudspeaker cover (1) has a carrier frame (2) and a sound-permeable loudspeaker covering panel (3) attached to the carrier frame (2). A light exit opening (7) is formed between the loudspeaker covering panel (3) and the carrier frame (2). A lighting device (4) having at least one lightguide (40) and at least one lighting unit are arranged so that, during operation, light can be input into the lightguide (40). The lightguide (40) is arranged between the carrier frame (2) and the loudspeaker covering panel (3) and extends in the circumferential direction of the carrier frame (2). As a result, at least a portion of the light exiting a lateral surface of the lightguide (40) can propagate into the surroundings through the light exit opening (7). The carrier frame (2) is connected at least in certain sections in a materially joined fashion to the loudspeaker covering panel (3).

Abstract: A data transmission system includes a first subscriber, a second subscriber, and an automation system including an automation network. The second subscriber is arranged in the automation network. A communication interface is provided to bidirectionally transmit data between the first subscriber and the second subscriber, with the communication interface being configured as an agent gateway.

Abstract: Imidazoquinolines of formula I that contain substituted amine or amide functionality at 1-position and that are effective as Toll like Receptor 7 activators are disclosed. These compounds are useful as anticancer agents.

Abstract: A method for separating arsenic and heavy metals in an acidic washing solution which contains both arsenic and heavy metal, more particularly in a washing solution which is formed in copper smelting and contains sulphuric acid, comprises a separation process section, in which arsenic and at least one primary heavy metal are separated from one another. The separation process section comprises a processing step, in which hydrogen peroxide H2O2 is added to the washing solution, and the separation process section comprises a precipitation stage, in which the washing solution is admixed with a sulphide precipitation reagent, causing the at least one primary heavy metal to precipitate in the form of a metal sulphide. The processing step in this system is carried out before the precipitation stage.

Abstract: A holder (1) for a shock-absorber element, in particular for a suspension strut of a motor vehicle. The holder has a supporting mounting (7) for the shock-absorber element. The holder (1) and the supporting mounting (7) are made integrally with one another as an organic sheet component (1a).