Abstract: A printer for printing plate-like media made of plastic and/or metal such as printing marker cards with markers for marking electrical appliances has various functional devices and an apparatus for handling the printable plate-like media. The marker cards are conveyed in the printer between the functional devices. The handling apparatus has several stations which are formed as receiving and fixing devices for a marker card to be printed. One or more of the stations is configured so as to be pivotable, such that it can be pivoted out of a first pivot position into a second pivot position against a resilient stop.

Abstract: A polymer composition capable of being additively manufactured includes a polymer matrix and a magnetically receptive additive. The polymer composition may be additively manufactured or extruded to form a tool which may be used to form a composite part.

Abstract: A device for connecting two tubular objects has a connection piece housing and a sleeve-like element. The connection piece housing having a sleeve portion with an insertion opening and with at least one radially continuous cut-out. The sleeve-like element being complementary to the insertion opening for insertion into the insertion opening. The sleeve portion having at least one first engagement element and the sleeve-like element having at least one second engagement element, which mutually correspond in order to lock the sleeve-like element in the sleeve portion and which can be moved from an open relative position into a locked relative position.

Abstract: A device for connecting two tubular objects has a connection piece housing and a securing element. The securing element is shaped in a complementary manner with respect to a receiving opening of the connection piece housing and is arranged rotatably in the receiving opening and has an insertion opening for receiving a connection piece. The securing element has securing tabs which are spaced apart from one another in the circumferential direction and each have a radially inwardly facing securing body for engaging in shaped features of a connection piece and can be moved from a first position into a second radial position lying radially on the outside. The connection piece housing has, for each securing tab, a ramp surface which is bevelled radially inwards and on which the securing tab rests.

Abstract: A polymer composition capable of being additively manufactured includes a polymer matrix and an NTE additive. The NTE additive enables tailoring of the CTE of the polymer composition and the additively manufactured structure made using the composition.

Abstract: A discharge connection, an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe and a drain channel are provided. On an outer end, the outlet pipe has an outwardly closing check valve with a valve body and a valve seat. The outlet pipe has a first coupling geometry at the outer end, which can be interlockingly connected to a conduit coupling. The check valve is designed to be moved from the valve seat into a open position, spaced apart from same, by a profile element projecting into the outer end.

Abstract: A fluid line connector provides remote securement detection capabilities and is hence equipped for initial assembly, subsequent quality inspection, and subsequent service techniques that can be automated, robotic, and/or autonomous. The fluid line connector, in an embodiment, includes a body, a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag, and an actuator member. The body has a passage for fluid-flow therethrough. The RFID tag can communicate with an RFID interrogator and has a circuit with a break in the circuit. A portion or more, such as a surface, of the actuator member is composed of an electrically-conductive material. The electrically-conductive portion bridges the break when the actuator member is actuated.

Abstract: A device for connecting two tubular objects has a connection piece housing and a sleeve-like element. The connection piece housing having a sleeve portion with an insertion opening and with at least one radially continuous cut-out. The sleeve-like element being complementary to the insertion opening for insertion into the insertion opening. The sleeve portion having at least one first engagement element and the sleeve-like element having at least one second engagement element, which mutually correspond in order to lock the sleeve-like element in the sleeve portion and which can be moved from an open relative position into a locked relative position.

Abstract: A fluid line connector and assembly provides remote securement detection capabilities and is hence equipped for initial assembly, subsequent quality inspection, and subsequent service techniques that are automated, robotic, and/or autonomous. The fluid line connector includes a body, a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag, one or more actuator members, and one or more switches. The body has a passage for fluid-flow therethrough. The RFID tag can communicate with an RFID interrogator. The actuator member(s) changes the state of the switch(es) when the actuator member(s) actuates. The switch(es) is electrically coupled with the RFID tag.

Abstract: A polymer composition capable of being additively manufactured includes a polymer matrix and a magnetically receptive additive. The polymer composition may be additively manufactured or extruded to form a tool which may be used to form a composite part.

Abstract: A connector for a fluid seal, having an annular housing with a first end and a second end and a rotating ring. The rotating ring is arranged at the second end and the rotating ring has at least one connecting element that is in engagement with at least one retaining geometry and with at least one guide geometry. The guide geometry allows the at least one connecting element to move in a radial direction when the rotating ring is rotated relative to the housing. The at least one connecting element is connected to the rotating ring by at least one radially elastic spring geometry.

Abstract: A fluid line connector provides remote securement detection capabilities and is hence equipped for initial assembly, subsequent quality inspection, and subsequent service techniques that can be automated, robotic, and/or autonomous. The fluid line connector, in an embodiment, includes a body, a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag, and an actuator member. The body has a passage for fluid-flow therethrough. The RFID tag can communicate with an RFID interrogator and has a circuit with a break in the circuit. A portion or more, such as a surface, of the actuator member is composed of an electrically-conductive material. The electrically-conductive portion bridges the break when the actuator member is actuated.

Abstract: A fluid line connector and assembly provides remote securement detection capabilities and is hence equipped for initial assembly, subsequent quality inspection, and subsequent service techniques that are automated, robotic, and/or autonomous. The fluid line connector, in an embodiment, includes a body, a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag, a retainer, an actuator member, and a switch. The body has a passage for fluid-flow therethrough and has an opening. The retainer can move through the body's opening. The RFID tag can communicate with an RFID interrogator. The switch is electrically coupled with the RFID tag.

Abstract: A fluid line connector and assembly provides remote securement detection and is hence equipped for initial assembly, subsequent quality inspection, and subsequent service techniques that are automated, robotic, and/or autonomous. The fluid line connector includes a body, a radio-frequency identification (RFID) chip, and a switch. The body has a passage for fluid-flow therethrough. The RFID chip has an antenna for transmitting and receiving radio frequency (RF) signals. The switch interacts with the antenna to enable the antenna to transmit and receive RF signals, and to alternatively disable the antenna from transmitting and receiving RF signals.

Abstract: A polymer composition capable of being additively manufactured includes a polymer matrix and an NTE additive. The NTE additive enables tailoring of the CTE of the polymer composition and the additively manufactured structure made using the composition.

Abstract: A connector (1) for a fluid seal, having an annular housing (2) with a first end (3) and a second end (4) and a rotating ring (15). The rotating ring (15) is arranged at the second end (4) and the rotating ring (15) has at least one connecting element (18) that is in engagement with at least one retaining geometry (6) and with at least one guide geometry (13). The guide geometry (13) allows the at least one connecting element (18) to move in a radial direction when the rotating ring (15) is rotated relative to the housing (2). The at least one connecting element (18) is connected to the rotating ring (15) by means of at least one radially elastic spring geometry (22).

Abstract: A fluid line connector and assembly provides remote securement detection capabilities and is hence equipped for initial assembly, subsequent quality inspection, and subsequent service techniques that are automated, robotic, and/or autonomous. The fluid line connector, in an embodiment, includes a body, a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag, a retainer, an actuator member, and a switch. The body has a passage for fluid-flow therethrough and has an opening. The retainer can move through the body's opening. The RFID tag can communicate with an RFID interrogator. The switch is electrically coupled with the RFID tag.

Abstract: A fluid line connector and assembly provides remote securement detection capabilities and is hence equipped for initial assembly, subsequent quality inspection, and subsequent service techniques that are automated, robotic, and/or autonomous. The fluid line connector includes a body, a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag, one or more actuator members, and one or more switches. The body has a passage for fluid-flow therethrough. The RFID tag can communicate with an RFID interrogator. The actuator member(s) changes the state of the switch(es) when the actuator member(s) actuates. The switch(es) is electrically coupled with the RFID tag.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a connector for a fluid line which includes a tubular housing. A receiver for a connecting piece is present in the tubular housing. The receiver is surrounded by an integral, continuous rotary ring. The rotary ring is pretensioned for locking the connector into a locked position and is rotatable for unlocking the connector into a released position. At least one guide channel is configured in an outer envelope surface of the tubular housing. This guide channel has an inlet on a first front face of the tubular housing. The rotary ring is received at least partially in the guide channel.