Abstract: A method of manufacturing a catalyst material includes the steps of: providing a body having an open-porous foam structure and comprising at least a first metal or alloy; providing particles, each of which particles comprising at least a second metal or alloy; distributing the particles on the body; forming a structural connection between each of at least a subset of the particles and the body; and forming an oxide film on at least the subset of the particles and the body, wherein the oxide film has a catalytically active surface.

Abstract: A system and method for slowing a vehicle. Road conditions around the vehicle are monitored, and determined if those road conditions are hazardous. An engine control unit is informed of the hazardous road conditions and alters the operation of the engine control unit in response to the hazardous road conditions. When an operator of the vehicle desires to slow the vehicle down, an indication is received indicating the intent to slow the vehicle down. The vehicle is then slowed based upon the altered operation of the engine control unit by applying a vacuum to increase a manifold vacuum of the engine.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved production method for optical elements. In this case, it is desirable to achieve high contour accuracy and/or surface quality for optical elements or lenses or headlight lens. In addition, it is desirable to reduce the costs of a production process for objective lenses and/or headlights, microprojectors or vehicle headlights.

Abstract: A carder includes a machine frame, a controller, and a drum provided with a clothing on an outer surface thereof. Working elements are disposed relative to the outer surface of the drum. The drum includes two stub axles or a continuous axial along a longitudinal axis thereof, the continuous axle having a first end and an opposite second end and each of the stub axles having an outer end face. An acceleration sensor that measures structure-borne sound is mounted on the end face of at least one of the stub axles or on the first end of the continuous axle.

Abstract: As the number of software tools and standards have greatly expanded, it has become more difficult for programmers to learn and implement the various tools and standards they may encounter on a daily basis in an efficient and effective manner. Significant work-hours, training, and trial and error may be involved when adopting each new tool and/or standard. The present disclosure relates to a code generator that may receive a variety of inputs, such as user-generated code, software descriptions, software standards, software blueprints, and so on, and generate code based on the inputs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a recombinant microorganism which exhibits i) a conversion activity from D-ribulose-5-phosphate into D-arabinose-5-phosphate, increased in comparison with the same, non-modified microorganism; ii) a cleavage catalysis activity from D-arabinose-5-phosphate into D-glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate and glycolaldehyde, increased in comparison with the same, non-modified microorganism; iii) an oxidation activity from glycolaldehyde into glycolate, increased in comparison with the same, non-modified microorganism; and iv) an oxidation activity from glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate into 1,3-bisphosphoglycerate, decreased in comparison with the same, non-modified microorganism. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing glycolic acid from pentoses and/or hexoses, using such a recombinant microorganism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the biotechnological production of the blue-green fungus pigment xylindein from fungus biomass in a bioreactor, the reactor contents being inoculated with biomass that is uncoloured. The invention also relates to the use of uncoloured biomass of the fungus culture Chlorociboria sp. for inoculation in the biotechnological production of the blue-green fungus pigment xylindein.

Abstract: A carder has a drum formed as a hollow cylinder having a drum wall, a longitudinal axis, a circumference, an outer surface, a length, and a clothing provided on the outer surface. Working elements are arranged relative to the outer surface of the drum. Stub axles or a continuous axle is formed along the longitudinal axis of the drum and connected to the drum wall by spokes or disks. One or more acceleration sensors that measures structure-borne sound are mounted on one or more of: a side of the drum wall facing the longitudinal axis, the stub axles, the continuous axle, the spoked, or the disks within the length of the drum.

Abstract: A carder includes a machine frame, a controller, and a drum provided with a clothing on an outer surface thereof. Working elements are disposed relative to the outer surface of the drum. The drum includes two stub axles or a continuous axial along a longitudinal axis thereof, the continuous axle having a first end and an opposite second end and each of the stub axles having an outer end face. An acceleration sensor that measures structure-borne sound is mounted on the end face of at least one of the stub axles or on the first end of the continuous axle.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of 2,4-dihydroxybutyric acid from homoserine includes a first step of conversion of the primary amino group of homoserine to a carbonyl group to obtain 2-oxo-4-hydroxybutyrate, and a second step of reduction of the obtained 2-oxo-4-hydroxybutyrate (OHB) to 2,4-dihydroxybutyrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved production method for optical elements. In this case, it is desirable to achieve high contour accuracy and/or surface quality for optical elements or lenses or headlight lens. In addition, it is desirable to reduce the costs of a production process for objective lenses and/or headlights, microprojectors or vehicle headlights.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a suitable method for producing a headlight lens for a vehicle headlight, for example for a motor-vehicle headlight, wherein the headlight lens comprises an integral body made of glass, wherein the integral body comprises at least one light tunnel and one light-passage section having at least one optically active light exit surface, wherein the light tunnel comprises at least one light entry surface and, with a bend, transitions into the light-passage section in order to image the bend as a bright-dark-boundary by means of light directed into the light entry surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the biotechnological production of the blue-green fungus pigment xylindein from fungus biomass in a bioreactor, the reactor contents being inoculated with biomass that is uncoloured. The invention also relates to the use of uncoloured biomass of the fungus culture Chlorociboria sp. for inoculation in the biotechnological production of the blue-green fungus pigment xylindein.

Abstract: A peptide comprises an amino acid sequence of SEQUENCE ID NO. 1, in which the sequence has 1, 2 or 3 amino acid changes. The peptide has utility in treatment of cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a recombinant microorganism which exhibits i) a conversion activity from D-ribulose-5-phosphate into D-arabinose-5-phosphate, increased in comparison with the same, non-modified microorganism; ii) a cleavage catalysis activity from D-arabinose-5-phosphate into D-glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate and glycolaldehyde, increased in comparison with the same, non-modified microorganism; iii) an oxidation activity from glycolaldehyde into glycolate, increased in comparison with the same, non-modified microorganism; and iv) an oxidation activity from glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate into 1,3-bisphosphoglycerate, decreased in comparison with the same, non-modified microorganism. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing glycolic acid from pentoses and/or hexoses, using such a recombinant microorganism.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing at least one metabolite of interest by conversion of a pentose in a microorganism. The process includes at least: (i) an operation of culturing a recombinant microorganism expressing a synthetic pathway for pentose assimilation which includes at least the following steps: a) phosphorylation in position 1 of a pentose chosen from (D)-xylulose and/or (L)-ribulose, b) cleavage of the pentose-1-phosphate obtained at the end of step a), in order to obtain glycolaldehyde and dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP), and (ii) an operation of recovering the at least one metabolite of interest obtained at the end of the culturing operation (i). Also disclosed is an associated microorganism.

Abstract: A bi-directional cannula for perfusing blood in two directions. The cannula has a distal opening in fluid communication with a cannula first lumen. The cannula has a secondary opening proximal of the distal opening, and may include a movable tubular extension selectively extendable from the cannula via the secondary opening. The tubular extension may be in fluid connection with the cannula first lumen and/or a cannula second lumen. The tubular extension may have distal and/or side openings, with the openings providing antegrade fluid perfusion. The cannula second lumen may be separate from the first lumen, so that perfusion can be selectively provided to just the cannula distal opening, just the secondary opening/tubular extension, or simultaneously to both the distal opening and secondary opening/tubular extension.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for producing an optical element from glass, wherein a glass blank is placed on an annular contact surface of a support body with a hollow cross-section, and heated on the support body, in particular in such a way that a temperature gradient is created in the blank in such a way that the blank is cooler on the inside than in the outer region thereof, wherein the contact surface is cooled by means of a coolant flowing through the support body, wherein, after heating, the glass blank is blank-pressed, in particular on both sides, to form the optical element, wherein the contact surface spans a base area that is not circular.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of 2,4-dihydroxybutyric acid from homoserine includes a first step of conversion of the primary amino group of homoserine to a carbonyl group to obtain 2-oxo-4-hydroxybutyrate, and a second step of reduction of the obtained 2-oxo-4-hydroxybutyrate (OHB) to 2,4-dihydroxybutyrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing at least one metabolite of interest by conversion of a pentose in a microorganism. The process includes at least: (i) an operation of culturing a recombinant microorganism expressing a synthetic pathway for pentose assimilation which includes at least the following steps: a) phosphorylation in position 1 of a pentose chosen from (D)-xylulose and/or (L)-ribulose, b) cleavage of the pentose-1-phosphate obtained at the end of step a), in order to obtain glycolaldehyde and dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP), and (ii) an operation of recovering the at least one metabolite of interest obtained at the end of the culturing operation (i). Also disclosed is an associated microorganism.