Abstract: To provide a projectile for bird strike tests, comprising a gel-like or jelly-like material, which makes reproducible and representative results in bird strike tests possible, it is proposed that the projectile comprise a stabilizing device arranged in the projectile for stabilizing the gel-like or jelly-like material.

Abstract: To provide a projectile for bird strike tests, comprising a gel-like or jelly-like material, which makes reproducible and representative results in bird strike tests possible, it is proposed that the projectile comprise a stabilizing device arranged in the projectile for stabilizing the gel-like or jelly-like material.

Abstract: Device for the detection of electromagnetic waves with a first plate that contains a membrane and a detector structure fixed at least partially to the membrane, a second plate attached to the first plate, at least one contact point for surface mount technology on the first and/or second plate, whereby in a connection line between the detector structure and the contact point is at least partially led through the first and/or the second plate and that this connection line is at least partially prepared by film deposition and/or plating.

Abstract: A method for determining accessibility of a tool to an object is provided. The method provides for selecting one or more sections on the object to be laser shock peened, selecting a region of interest on the one or more sections and determining a set of feasible solutions to access the selected region of interest on each of the one or more sections via use of an accessibility system. Systems and computer programs that afford functionality of the type defined by this method may be provided by the present technique.

Abstract: Device for the detection of electromagnetic waves with a first plate that contains a membrane and a detector structure fixed at least partially to the membrane, a second plate attached to the first plate, at least one contact point for surface mount technology on the first and/or second plate, whereby in a connection line between the detector structure and the contact point is at least partially led through the first and/or the second plate and that this connection line is at least partially prepared by film deposition and/or plating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the crystal structure of the serine protease kallikrein 7 and to the use of this crystal structure in drug discovery. The present invention also relates to compounds binding specifically to this active site of kallikrein 7.

Abstract: The present application describes macrocyclic compounds of formula (I) with NS3 protease inhibitory activity for treating hepatitis C virus infection.

Abstract: The present application describes organic compounds that are useful for the treatment, prevention and/or amelioration of human diseases.

Abstract: A method enables a blade assembly to be secured for manufacture. The blade assembly includes an airfoil, a dovetail, and a platform extending therebetween. The method includes providing a fixture including at least one platform support assembly and at least one dovetail clamp assembly coupled to the fixture, wherein the platform support assembly includes a support member, a lever arm, and a biasing mechanism, locating the blade assembly within the fixture using a locator, positioning the platform support assembly against the blade assembly platform, and retaining the blade assembly in alignment with respect to the fixture using the at least one dovetail clamp assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for inspecting a dovetail slot of a gas turbine engine disk, including: a first pin member fixed in a stationary position; a second pin member having the ability to move between a first position and a second position, wherein the second pin member is oriented substantially parallel to the first pin member; a member actuable between a first position and a second position, wherein the member functions to automatically position the first and second pin members in a predetermined position within the dovetail slot when in the second member position; a first probe for measuring a distance between the first and second pin members when in the predetermined dovetail slot position; and, at least one plate member forming a base to which the first pin member, the second pin member, the actuable member, and the first probe are assembled in a predetermined manner.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for inspecting a dovetail slot of a gas turbine engine disk, including: a first pin member fixed in a stationary position; a second pin member having the ability to move between a first position and a second position, wherein the second pin member is oriented substantially parallel to the first pin member; a member actuable between a first position and a second position, wherein the member functions to automatically position the first and second pin members in a predetermined position within the dovetail slot when in the second member position; a first probe for measuring a distance between the first and second pin members when in the predetermined dovetail slot position; and, at least one plate member forming a base to which the first pin member, the second pin member, the actuable member, and the first probe are assembled in a predetermined manner.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a method for the electrochemical preparation of metal colloids with particle sizes of less than 30 nm, characterized in that one or more metals of groups Ib, IIb, III, IV, V, VI, VIIb, VIII, lanthanoides, and/or actinoides of the periodic table are cathodically reduced in the presence of a stabilizer, optionally with a supporting electrolyte being added, in organic solvents or in solvent mixtures of organic solvents and/or water within a temperature range of between -78.degree. C. and +120.degree. C. to form metal colloidal solutions or redispersible metal colloid powders, optionally in the presence of inert substrates and/or soluble metal salts of the respective metals.The invention further relates to soluble or redispersible colloids as well as application on substrates and immobilization thereof, in particular for the preparation of catalysts.