Abstract: A geological repository includes a subterranean spiral tunnel drilled or bored in a geological formation. The geological repository further includes spaced-apart storage compartments individually accessible from the spiral tunnel. The storage compartments are configured to receive storage canisters transported through the spiral tunnel. The plurality of storage compartments are formed in a body of rock.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for adjusting at least one drying process designated for producing at least one coating on at least one substrate are provided herein. The at least one drying process is applied to at least one preparation deposited on the at least one substrate, wherein the at least one drying process comprises at least two consecutive drying stages after which the at least one coating is produced Further disclosed are a related method and system for continuously producing the at least one coating on the at least one substrate.

Abstract: A container-transport machine that selectively ejects container includes a transporter that is movable relative to a base and grippers arranged at the transporter. Each gripper suspends a container that is to be transported. An actuator is arranged at the base so as to be stationary relative to the transporter. The actuator is disposed at an ejection position for participating in selectively ejecting an individual container. A selectively-actuatable air nozzle disposed on the base at the ejection position promotes ejection of a container when an opening lever of a gripper interacts with the actuator while the opening lever passes through an ejection position.

Abstract: An accommodative intraocular lens includes a first lens part, a haptic, and a flexible membrane. The flexible membrane is arranged adjacent to a distal optical body surface, delimits a cavity together with the distal optical body surface and is transparent to light. A second lens part has a hollow cylinder coupled releasably to the first lens part, as a result of which the intraocular lens can be brought into a coupling state in which the second lens part is arranged on a distal side of the first lens part and the hollow cylinder is configured to deform the membrane by a longitudinal displacement of the hollow cylinder parallel to the optical axis. The hollow cylinder has on its exterior an outer face and a bearing face arranged adjacent to a proximal end of the outer face and encloses, with the outer face, an angle of less than 180°.

Abstract: Methods and devices for additive manufacturing of workpieces are provided. For analysis during production, a test is carried out using a selected test method. The test results are compared with simulated test results derived during a simulation of the manufacturing and testing. The test may use one or more of a laser ultrasound test unit, an electronic laser speckle interferometry test unit, an infrared thermography test unit, or an x-ray test unit.

Abstract: An illumination module (101) for an optical apparatus comprises a light source unit (102), which is configured to selectively emit light along a multiplicity of beam paths (112) in each case. The illumination module (101) also comprises a multiplicity of optical elements (201-203) arranged with lateral offset from one another, wherein each optical element (201-203) of the multiplicity of optical elements (201-203) is configured to transform at least one corresponding beam path (112) of the multiplicity of beam paths.

Abstract: A container-transport machine that selectively ejects container includes a transporter that is movable relative to a base and grippers arranged at the transporter. Each gripper suspends a container that is to be transported. An actuator is arranged at the base so as to be stationary relative to the transporter. The actuator is disposed at an ejection position for participating in selectively ejecting an individual container. A selectively-actuatable air nozzle disposed on the base at the ejection position promotes ejection of a container when an opening lever of a gripper interacts with the actuator while the opening lever passes through an ejection position.

Abstract: Methods and devices for additive manufacturing of workpieces are provided. For analysis during production, a test is carried out using a selected test method. The test results are compared with simulated test results derived during a simulation of the manufacturing and testing. The test may use one or more of a laser ultrasound test unit, an electronic laser speckle interferometry test unit, an infrared thermography test unit, or an x-ray test unit.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems, components, and methods for transferring canisters containing radioactive material, for example, from a container assembly using a transfer assembly to a horizontal storage module (HSM). Systems in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure include, for example, a vertical to horizontal (VTH) transfer station for a canister and method of transfer, a horizontal to horizontal (HTH) transfer station for a canister and methods of transfer, a transport wagon system for transporting a canister to a horizontal storage module (HSM), and an HSM system for long-term storage of a canister.

Abstract: An illumination module (101) for an optical apparatus comprises a light source unit (102), which is configured to selectively emit light along a multiplicity of beam paths (112) in each case. The illumination module (101) also comprises a multiplicity of optical elements (201-203) arranged with lateral offset from one another, wherein each optical element (201-203) of the multiplicity of optical elements (201-203) is configured to transform at least one corresponding beam path (112) of the multiplicity of beam paths.

Abstract: A horizontal storage module (HSM) includes a body defining a plurality of compartments configured for receiving canisters, wherein the compartments are arranged in a first row at a first elevation and a second row at a second elevation higher than the first elevation, and wherein at least a portion of one compartment in the first row is in the same horizontal axis location as at least a portion of one compartment in the second row. A method of manufacturing the HSM includes positioning adjacent segments. A carriage assembly for the HSM includes a frame and an actuation means for lifting a cask containing a canister. A method of lifting includes receiving a cask and lifting a cask for delivery of the canister to the HSM.

Abstract: A movement system for moving a dry shielded canister includes a stabilization portion, and a canister support portion engaged with the stabilization portion, the canister support portion including a roller interface for supporting and moving a canister. A method of moving a dry shielded canister includes moving a roller interface from a retracted position to an extended position to engage with the canister; and moving the canister.

Abstract: A container filling plant for handling different containers, and a method of operating a container filling plant for handling different containers. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: An image-capturing device for a digital microscope is provided. The image-capturing device includes a camera sensor, an optical unit for imaging a sample in an image plane on the camera sensor The optical unit includes at least one lens group which is mounted so as to be movable perpendicularly with respect to an optical axis, and a moving device with a first drive for the relative movement of at least one part of the movably mounted lens group and thus of the imaging of the sample on the camera sensor parallel to the image plane. The first drive is coupled to the movably mounted part of the lens group via a first flexure bearing formed in the moving device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems, components, and methods for transferring canisters containing radioactive material, for example, from a container assembly using a transfer assembly to a horizontal storage module (HSM). Systems in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure include, for example, a vertical to horizontal (VTH) transfer station for a canister and method of transfer, a horizontal to horizontal (HTH) transfer station for a canister and methods of transfer, a transport wagon system for transporting a canister to a horizontal storage module (HSM), and an HSM system for long-term storage of a canister.

Abstract: The invention is directed to method for positioning and aligning a preferably biological sample in the detection area of the objective of a microscope arrangement. According to the invention, the method mentioned above has the following method steps: a sample is introduced into a transparent medium, preferably agarose gel, which is initially liquid; the medium is changed from the liquid state to the solid state, wherein the sample is fixated within the medium, but the transparency of the medium is retained; the solidified medium is positioned in the microscope arrangement in such a way that the sample enclosed therein is situated in the detection area of the objective. Further, a device is proposed for positioning and aligning a preferably biological sample in the detection area of the objective of a microscope arrangement.

Abstract: An inner cask roller assembly for lining the inner surface of a cask configured for receiving a canister includes: a first section of first rollers protruding inwardly from the inner surface at a first distance measured radially from the inner surface of the cask; a second section of second rollers adjacent the first section and protruding inwardly from the inner surface at a second distance measured radially from the inner surface of the cask, wherein the second distance is greater than the first distance; and a third section of second rollers adjacent the first section and protruding inwardly from the inner surface from the assembly at the first distance measured from the inner surface of the cask. A cask assembly includes the inner cask roller assembly. A method of using an inner cask roller assembly includes transferring a canister to or from the cask using the assembly.

Abstract: A movement system for moving a dry shielded canister includes a stabilization portion, and a canister support portion engaged with the stabilization portion, the canister support portion including a roller interface for supporting and moving a canister. A method of moving a dry shielded canister includes moving a roller interface from a retracted position to an extended position to engage with the canister; and moving the canister.

Abstract: A horizontal storage module (HSM) includes a body defining a plurality of compartments configured for receiving canisters, wherein the compartments are arranged in a first row at a first elevation and a second row at a second elevation higher than the first elevation, and wherein at least a portion of one compartment in the first row is in the same horizontal axis location as at least a portion of one compartment in the second row. A method of manufacturing the HSM includes positioning adjacent segments. A carriage assembly for the HSM includes a frame and an actuation means for lifting a cask containing a canister. A method of lifting includes receiving a cask and lifting a cask for delivery of the canister to the HSM.

Abstract: The invention concerns a rear body module, comprising: a floor panel (1) with at least one mounting (3) for a rear seat and also an upwardly extending rear termination (13), depressions (9) and elevations (11) being formed in the floor panel (1) for strengthening, and a left-hand and a right-hand support (19, 21), which in each case form a C pillar of the vehicle body and fork at their upper end into at least two rails (25, 27), the rails (25, 27) being respectively connected to a rear roof rail (23), and the roof rails (23) being connected to one another by a cross member (29), a reinforcing strut (31) respectively emerging from the cross member (29) and being coupled to the roof rail (23).