Abstract: A foam controlling system uses electromagnetic energy to cut foam on the surface of a solution or liquid in a processing tank into at least two portions prior to the foam propagating and reaching the perimeter of the tank such that currents within the solution or liquid dissipate at least one of the foam portions. A purging fluid is provided to a laser head unit of the foam controlling system to reduce the dew point therein and thereby reduce or substantially eliminate undesirable condensation that could otherwise cause adverse optics contamination. Advantageously, the versatility and simplicity of the foam controlling system as well as its adaptability to various manufacturing formats makes the system an economical full plant solution.

Abstract: Method and device for calibrating a component placement machine (1) which comprises a substrate holder (2) having at least one reference element (4) and a robot (3) having a gripper (5). A calibration component (7) is moved to an expected position of the reference element (4) relative to the robot (3) by means of the gripper (5). The calibration component (7) comprises a first part which (8) can be coupled to the gripper (5) in a removable way, and a second part (9) which is movable relative to said first part (8). The calibration component (7) is aligned relative to the reference element (4) by means of said second part (9), during which alignment said second part (9) moves relative to said first part (8). The actual relative position of the reference element (4) relative to the robot (3) is then determined on the basis of said movement.

Abstract: A releasable latch for a marine instrument is provided for a transom mounted sensor on a marine vessel which enables the sensor to be rotated about a pivot point when an object is struck by the vessel.

Abstract: A transducer assembly for mounting to an interior surface of a hull includes a base for securing the assembly to the interior surface of the hull. A mounting member for mounting to the base is rotatably positionable relative to the base about a rotational axis. A transducer element is secured to the mounting member for generating soundwaves that travel in an acute angular direction relative to the rotational axis. Rotation of the mounting member relative to the base about the rotational axis changes the direction of travel of the soundwaves. A retaining device locks the mounting member in place relative to the base.

Abstract: A composition for testing or treating microbial systems or infections, comprising an effective potentiating amount of a microbial dihydropteridine antagonist, which itself inhibits hydroxymethyldihydropteridine pyrophospokinase and has a sufficiently low toxicity, in combination with an effective amount of a competitor of para-aminobenzoic acid or an inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase or both, its method of preparation, and its use in the inhibition of the production of dihydrofolic acid by microorganisms under in vivo or in vitro conditions.