Abstract: A system for connecting electronic assemblies and/or for manufacturing workpieces has a plurality of modules for connecting the electronic assemblies and/or for manufacturing the workpieces. At least one module is a loading station and one is an unloading station, or one module is a loading station and unloading station. At least one further module is a manufacturing station, and a manufacturing workpiece carrier is provided for accommodating the electronic assemblies and/or workpieces which is movable in automated manner by a conveying unit from the loading station via the manufacturing station to the unloading station. A multiple gripper is provided by which at least two electronic assemblies and/or workpieces are simultaneously placeable onto the manufacturing workpiece carrier. A foil/film transfer unit and a foil/film detachment unit and a manufacturing workpiece carrier with at least two workpieces is provided.

Abstract: A system for connecting electronic assemblies and/or for manufacturing workpieces has a plurality of modules for connecting the electronic assemblies and/or for manufacturing the workpieces. At least one module is a loading station and one is an unloading station, or one module is a loading station and unloading station. At least one further module is a manufacturing station, and a manufacturing workpiece carrier is provided for accommodating the electronic assemblies and/or workpieces which is movable in automated manner by a conveying unit from the loading station via the manufacturing station to the unloading station. A multiple gripper is provided by which at least two electronic assemblies and/or workpieces are simultaneously placeable onto the manufacturing workpiece carrier. A foil/film transfer unit and a foil/film detachment unit and a manufacturing workpiece carrier with at least two workpieces is provided.

Abstract: A method and system for connecting electronic assemblies and/or for manufacturing workpieces, having a plurality of modules for connecting the electronic assemblies, includes at least one module configured as a loading station and/or unloading station. At least one further module is configured as a manufacturing station. A manufacturing workpiece carrier is provided for accommodating the electronic assemblies and/or the workpieces, and is movable in automated manner by way of a conveying unit from the loading station via the manufacturing station to the unloading station. The system is configured in particular for assembly line production. In a secondary aspect, a foil/film transfer unit is proposed which provides automated application of foils/films as a process cover in the loading station.

Abstract: A method and system for connecting electronic assemblies and/or for manufacturing workpieces, having a plurality of modules for connecting the electronic assemblies, includes at least one module configured as a loading station and/or unloading station. At least one further module is configured as a manufacturing station. A manufacturing workpiece carrier is provided for accommodating the electronic assemblies and/or the workpieces, and is movable in automated manner by way of a conveying unit from the loading station via the manufacturing station to the unloading station. The system is configured in particular for assembly line production. In a secondary aspect, a foil/film transfer unit is proposed which provides automated application of foils/films as a process cover in the loading station.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preparing a composition comprising an isoprenol-alkoxylate having an isoprene-content of not more than 1000 ppm. The present invention also relates to compositions prepared or obtainable by such methods. The present invention further relates to the use of peroxides for decreasing the isoprene-content in a composition.

Abstract: A method of expanding expandable polymeric microspheres including contacting an aqueous slurry including unexpanded, expandable polymeric microspheres with steam in-situ during manufacture of a cementitious composition or article, wherein the aqueous slurry optionally further includes an admixture therefor. A method of manufacturing a cementitious composition or article includes: (i) contacting an aqueous slurry of unexpanded, expandable polymeric microspheres with steam proximate to and/or during said manufacturing of the cementitious composition to create expanded polymeric microspheres; (ii) pre-wetting the expanded polymeric microspheres; and (iii) mixing the pre-wetted, expanded polymeric microspheres with cement and water to form the cementitious composition, wherein the aqueous slurry optionally further comprises an admixture therefor.

Abstract: A method of expanding expandable polymeric microspheres including contacting an aqueous slurry including unexpanded, expandable polymeric microspheres with steam in-situ during manufacture of a cementitious composition or article, wherein the aqueous slurry optionally further includes an admixture therefor. A method of manufacturing a cementitious composition or article includes: (i) contacting an aqueous slurry of unexpanded, expandable polymeric microspheres with steam proximate to and/or during said manufacturing of the cementitious composition to create expanded polymeric microspheres; (ii) pre-wetting the expanded polymeric microspheres; and (iii) mixing the pre-wetted, expanded polymeric microspheres with cement and water to form the cementitious composition, wherein the aqueous slurry optionally further comprises an admixture therefor.

Abstract: An apparatus including: (a) a steam generator having a power output of less than or equal to about 6 boiler horsepower; (b) a steam conduit in fluid communication with the steam generator; (c) a fluid material conduit in fluid communication with a source of a fluid material, wherein the fluid material includes unexpanded, expandable polymeric microspheres; (d) a treatment zone in fluid communication with the steam generator via the steam conduit, and with the fluid material conduit, such that the fluid material is contacted by steam within the treatment zone; and (e) a back pressure generator in fluid communication with the treatment zone, capable of increasing pressure in the treatment zone, which results in expansion of the expandable polymeric microspheres when the fluid material exits the treatment zone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of polysulfones having a yellowness index according to DIN 6167 of less than 19 and polyether sulfones having a yellowness index according to DIN 6167 of less than 30, wherein the polymerization is carried out in basic, aprotic solvents with the use of a positively conveying stirrer passing close to the wall. The present invention also relates to the polyether sulfones and polysulfones obtainable for the first time by this process and to the use of such polymers for the production of moldings, films, membranes and foams.