Abstract: A pressure generating device includes a tank, a deformable membrane, a driving device, and an actuating arm. The tank defines a chamber therein, and includes an opening and a communication port each of which is in fluid communication with the chamber. The deformable membrane is disposed to seal the opening, and is deformable between a flat state and a deformed state. The actuating arm is coupled to be driven by the driving device to move between a first position, where the deformable membrane is in the flat state, and a second position, where the deformable membrane is forced to be in the deformed state, such that a predetermined negative pressure is generated through the communication port when the actuating arm is driven from one of the first and second positions to the other one of the first and second positions.

Abstract: A microfluidic particle sorter includes a chip body and at least one sorting unit provided inside the chip body and including a microfluidic channel and at least one first DLD array. The microfluidic channel extends along a length direction, has an inlet and an outlet, and has a first side and a second side. The at least one first DLD array includes first DLD columns arranged along the length direction. The first DLD columns, from the inlet toward the outlet, are gradually shifted toward the second side such that two adjacent ones of the first DLD columns are offset from each other by a predetermined distance. Each of the first DLD columns has first split pillars. Each of the first split pillars has a first upstream side and a first downstream side, and includes two first parts that are spaced apart from each other to define a first micro-gap.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical tweezers apparatus, including: a first electrode; a second electrode; a phototransistor array located between the first electrode and the second electrode, where the phototransistor array includes phototransistors distributed in an array, each phototransistor is physically isolated from each other by an insulating layer and an insulating barrier, and each phototransistor includes a collector region, a base region, and an emitter region on a substrate; and a microfluidic channel formed between the first electrode and the phototransistor array. The present invention further provides a microfluidic device including the optical tweezers apparatus.

Abstract: This disclosure provides, among other things, a device for splitting and pooling a biological sample. In some embodiments, the device is capable of being switched back and forth between: (i) a pooling state in which some of the sample is pooled in one or more compartments; and (ii) a split state in which each pooled sample of (i) is split into multiple compartments. Various implementations of the device as well as a method of use are also provided. A device for collecting a sample from multi-well plate is also provided.

Abstract: A device includes at least one well to receive a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) mixture and including a bottom. The bottom includes an electrically resistive sheet which has a relative magnetic permeability no greater than about 1.01, wherein the resistive sheet is to receive a signal from a signal source to cause the resistive sheet to generate heat to form a pulse-controlled amplification, thermal cycling zone in close thermal proximity to the bottom.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for containing and dispensing reagent into a microfluidic cartridge for use in sample-to-answer or point-of-care instruments. The apparatus contains a reagent dispensing unit, such as a reagent blister. The blister can contain one or more vessels for containment of reagents and a rupturable seal that blocks the flow of reagent from the reagent blister through an interface and into the microfluidic cartridge.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for reagent storage. System may include one or more substrates comprising a partition. The partition may be configured to retain a first reagent separate from a second reagent. The partition may include a seal disposed between the first and second reagent. The seal may be configured to maintain the first reagent separate from the second reagent. The first and second reagent may be disposed in a first layer and a second layer, respectively, of frozen material. The first layer and second layer of frozen material may maintain the first reagent separate from the second reagent.

Abstract: There is described an outlet valve for a container, for example, a bioreactor container. The outlet valve comprises a membrane and the outlet valve is attachable to a wall of the container such that the membrane is arranged to face an internal volume of the container. The outlet valve further comprises an actuator operable to move membrane from: a first position in which the membrane is substantially in a plane of the wall of the container, to a second position in which a part of the membrane is displaced from the plane of the wall of the container such that the membrane is frustum-shaped.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thawing devices for thawing a substrate (1), in particular blood plasma, which is in a frozen aggregate state, wherein the substrate (1) is contained in a container (2), in particular a bag. Compared to the prior art, the thawing devices proposed by the invention enable a shorter thawing time as well as a gentle thawing process at the same time. Also, the present invention proposes methods for thawing a substrate (1) in a frozen aggregate state.

Abstract: Example methods and systems for performing quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) are provided. One example system may include a first lighting subsystem and a second lighting subsystem. The first lighting subsystem includes a first light source configured to illuminate a qPCR testing solution including a sample, a fluorescence dye and a nanoparticle in a tube with a first light to increase a temperature of the qPCR testing solution. The second lighting subsystem includes a light detector configured to detect an amount of fluorescence emitted by the fluorescence dye in a first thermal cycle of the qPCR. The first lighting subsystem is configured to turn off the first light source for a period of time in any thermal cycle of the qPCR after the first thermal cycle based on one or more heat transmission parameters which are determined based on the amount of fluorescence.

Abstract: An arrangement for dust blocking in a cone crusher, a cone crusher, and a method for the dust blocking and manufacturing the cone crusher, in which a crusher head is supported by a support cone. A linear actuator vertically moves the crusher head for setting adjustment and/or tramp iron release. A lower surface of the support cone, at least in part, defines a downwards opening annular cavity. The crusher head radially movably supports a seal ring. A lip is formed for the annular cavity by the seal ring. A slip ring extends into the annular cavity beyond the seal ring and forms a counter-surface for the seal ring. The slip ring at least in part defines a pressurised gas supply channel and an entry channelling interconnecting the pressurised gas supply channel to the annular cavity.

Abstract: A bucket for screening, and/or crushing and/or mixing and/or sorting, of an excavating or loading machine, includes a containment body for collecting and containing the material to be treated, and a plurality of working rotors through which the material to be treated passes, configured to rotate about their axis of symmetry, by means of power transmission means. The rotor includes a first and a second end portion mechanically integral with the body of which at least one is operatively connected to the power transmission means and further comprises a screening drum removably connected to the first and second end portions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a roller crusher having two generally parallel rollers arranged to rotate in opposite directions, towards each other, and separated by a gap, each roller having two ends, the roller crusher comprising: a flange attached to at least one of the ends of one of the rollers, the flange extending in a radial direction of the roller, the flange having a height above an outer surface of the roller, wherein the roller crusher further comprises at least one scraper arranged at an end of the roller with a flange for at least partially removing material accumulated on the flange and/or on the outer surface at the end of the roller. According to the invention, the at least one scraper comprises a scraping element having a scraping surface which scraping surface comprises a polycrystalline diamond (PCD).

Abstract: An air purifier device is disclosed. The device includes at least one first collector, an ionizing device configured to ionize fine particles in the air, an agglomeration chamber configured to aggregate the ionized fine particles, and a frame configured to enclose the ionizing device, agglomeration chamber, and first collector. The first collector includes a non-insulating material first surface of a size greater than 1 square meter, a non-insulating material first reference surface, and a first electric generator configured to apply to the first surface a potential relative to the reference surface between 5 kV and 500 kV. The at least one first collector is configured to collect at least some of the aggregates of the fine particles. The ionizing device includes multiple spikes, a grating, and an electric generator configured to apply to the spikes a predetermined potential relative to the grating of at least 100 kV/m.

Abstract: A dust collection sheet includes: a first electrode extending in a first direction from an upper stream of an air flow path toward a lower stream of the air flow path, the first electrode including a first electrode layer to which a first voltage is applied and a first dielectric layer covering the first electrode layer; a second electrode disposed in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, the second electrode including a second electrode layer to which a second voltage is applied and a second dielectric layer covering the second electrode layer, wherein the second voltage is different from the first voltage; and a third electrode disposed parallel to the second electrode in the first direction, the third electrode including a third electrode layer to which a third voltage is applied and a third dielectric layer covering the third electrode layer, wherein the third voltage is different from the second voltage, wherein the second electrode further includes a discharge portion, the discharge port

Abstract: Separation of materials for recycling of a used solar module, may be accomplished through the application of an electric field. The solar module may be processed utilizing one or more of grinding, shaking, drying, sieving, slicing, electrodynamic separation, glass removal cutting, shaving, shredding, application of fluid jet(s), blasting, application of ultrasound, application of radiation, and/or application of solvents. According to particular embodiments, it may be desirable to run electrostatic separation of materials without the presence of glass, in particular without the presence of small glass particles. For example, if around >90 wt % of original glass is removed, a separation process can proceed with higher effectiveness.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mist generating nozzle capable of generating a large amount of mist (liquid droplets) in which a large amount of microbubbles and a large amount of ultrafine bubbles are mixed and dissolved by ejecting a liquid into outside air. The present invention includes a nozzle main body (Y1). The nozzle main body (2) includes first and second ejection ports (4, 5), first and second inflow ports (6, 7), a first nozzle hole (8) connected to the first ejection port (4) and the first inflow port (6), and a second nozzle hole (9) connected to the second ejection port (5) and the second inflow port (7). The nozzle main body (Y1) ejects water from the first and second ejection ports (4, 5) into outside air at first and second acute angles (?1, ?2) to cause parts of the liquid ejected from the first and second ejection ports (4, 5) to collide with each other and turn the ejected water by the collision.

Abstract: An aerial nozzle cap, configured to connect a spray tip to a nozzle body of an aerial spray applicator fluid distribution system, the aerial nozzle cap comprising: an aerodynamic hood extending downstream and away from the spray tip, the aerodynamic hood configured to shield the spray tip and spray jet fluid emitted from the fluid distribution system from airflow passing over the nozzle cap during a spray application; wherein the hood is configured to shape the airflow conditions around the spray tip and nozzle cap to form a zone of lower velocity and lower energy air during the spray application to prevent undesired droplet formation. The nozzle cap may include a substantially cylindrical continuous “bullet” geometry having a bullet cap connected to a bullet body.

Abstract: A nozzle of a fire suppression system includes a housing. Two or more orifices in the housing emit a fire suppression agent. Each of the two or more orifices emits the fire suppression agent in a rotational vortex.

Abstract: A first aspect of the present invention is related to a method for manufacturing an emitter for electrospray generators. The method comprising the steps of providing a substrate, presenting a plate and at least one protrusion, and then nanotexturizing the outer surface of the at least one protrusion. The present invention, according to a second aspect, also relates to the emitter resulting of the manufacturing method, the electrospray generator comprising the emitter according to the present invention and an electric space propulsion device comprising at least one electrospray generator thereof.

Abstract: Example structures, methods, and systems for additive manufacturing of a gas hub and delivery nozzle are disclosed. One example structure includes a unitary gas hub and distribution nozzle that includes a gas hub portion and a gas delivery nozzle portion. The gas hub portion includes multiple gas inlet paths and one or more plenum chambers. The multiple gas inlet paths and the one or more plenum chambers form fully recursive gas paths. Each of the one or more plenum chambers has one or more output holes. The gas delivery nozzle portion includes multiple gas flow paths, where each gas flow path is coupled to one of the one or more output holes in each of the one or more plenum chambers, and each gas flow path has a respective output at an outer surface of the gas delivery nozzle portion.

Abstract: A fluid spray gun include a pressure vessel, a valve disposed in the pressure vessel and configured to be actuated between an open position and a closed position, a trigger actuatable to actuate the valve between the open and closed positions; and a valve actuating mechanism assembly partially disposed in the pressure vessel and coupled to the trigger. The valve actuating mechanism assembly includes an axle, a valve contacting member disposed along the axle and configured to contact the valve, a first sealing element disposed in the pressure vessel and configured to create a first seal against the axle and a first seal against the pressure vessel, a second sealing element disposed in the pressure vessel and configured to create a second seal against the axle and a second seal against the pressure vessel, and a fastener including threads and a hole configured to receive a portion of the axle.

Abstract: A measuring apparatus for measuring a coating powder mass flow rate generable by compressed gas in a powder line includes a control and evaluation unit, which is configured and operable such that it can switch between an offset mode and an operating mode. In the offset mode, the control and evaluation unit ensures that a setting device applies compressed gas to the powder line and prevents the coating powder flow in the powder line, and that a pressure sensor then detects the pressure in the powder line. The control and evaluation unit interprets the detected pressure as an offset pressure value. In the operating mode, the control and evaluation unit ensures that the setting device enables the coating powder flow in the powder line, and then determines the coating powder mass flow rate flowing through the powder line on the basis of the pressure detected by the pressure sensor in the powder line, the offset pressure value and a correction value.

Abstract: A deterrent device including a front surface having plurality of openings, a cap unit including a spray nozzle inserted into at least one opening, a camera position at the center of the front surface, at least one speaker on the front surface, at least one microphone on the front surface, and a control unit that monitors the camera and provides an audible sound when motion is detected and sprays fluid from at least one nozzle if motion is detected after the audible tone is made.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system includes a liquid-storage portion including a housing configured to store a liquid aerosol-forming substrate. The aerosol-generating system also includes a heater configured to heat liquid aerosol-forming substrate, a vibratable element including a plurality of passages through which the heated liquid aerosol-forming substrate passes to form an aerosol, and an actuator arranged to vibrate the vibratable element to generate the aerosol.

Abstract: A coating system for coating a substrate, comprising: a dosing unit for pre-weighing and dosing a solid material to be conveyed; a conveying unit for conveying the weighed solid material to the substrate to be coated by a conveying gas flow; a receiving unit for receiving the substrate and located downstream of the conveying unit along a flowing direction of the conveying gas flow; and a control unit for controlling the operation of the dosing unit, the conveying unit and the receiving unit.

Abstract: Proposed is an apparatus for inspecting and repairing a dispensed viscous fluid, the apparatus including a dispenser module dispensing a viscous fluid on a workpiece, a vision module generating original images by photographing the viscous fluid dispensed on the workpiece, a robot module moving the dispenser module and the vision module through predetermined paths, respectively, and a control module determining whether a defective part exists in the dispensed viscous fluid by analyzing the original images and controlling the dispenser module and the robot module to dispense a viscous fluid to a defective part when the defective part exists. Accordingly, a defect occurring in the viscous fluid dispensed on the workpiece can be repaired, and furthermore, the shape of the viscous fluid in the repaired part can be formed by using a correction module, thereby improving application quality.

Abstract: The present application relates to a substrate processing apparatus and a substrate processing method for suppressing cracking and chipping of a laminated substrate manufactured by bonding substrates, and more particularly to a technique of applying a filler to a gap formed between edge portions of the substrates constituting the laminated substrate. The method includes: applying the filler to a gap between an edge portion of the first substrate and an edge portion of the second substrate; curing the applied filler; generating, by an infrared imaging device, an image of an edge portion of the laminated substrate to which the filler is applied; and determining a filling state of the filler applied to the gap between the edge portion of the first substrate and the edge portion of the second substrate based on the image.

Abstract: Stable, carbene-functionalized composite materials and methods and uses thereof are provided. The carbene-functionalized composite materials comprise a material having a metal surface and a carbene layer that is uniform, contaminant-free (metal oxide, etc), and more stable than thiol-functionalized monolayers. Studies are described that demonstrate carbene as a coating on steel, as well as other metals. Studies are described that demonstrate carbene as a primer for a topcoat on steel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a micropattern surface with a reentrant structure with hydrophobicity and oleophobicity through a simple process using capillary force. The method of the present invention includes a step of forming a resin layer by applying an ultraviolet rays (UV) curable resin on a first substrate; a step of forming a pillar-shaped fine pattern on a second substrate; a step of bringing the resin layer and the fine pattern into contact with each other by moving the first substrate or the second substrate so that the resin layer and the fine pattern face each other; and a step of curing the resin by radiating ultraviolet rays while the resin located around a pillar of the fine pattern moves a certain distance along the pillar in the longitudinal direction of the pillar of the fine pattern by capillary force.

Abstract: Provided is a bilayer composition for surface treatment of a steel plate and a surface-treated steel plate using same. The bilayer composition for surface treatment of a steel plate, comprising an undercoat coating composition including 1 to 12 wt % of a phenoxy resin, 0.001 to 1.0 wt % of colloidal silica, 0.001 to 1.0 wt % of a silane coupling agent, 0.1 to 1.0 wt % of a corrosion inhibitor, 0.001 to 1.0 wt % of a phosphoric acid compound as a long-term corrosion resistance improving agent, and a balance of water; and a topcoat coating composition including 0.1 to 5.0 wt % of an acrylic acid resin, 30 to 50 wt % of colloidal silica, 40 to 60 wt % of alkoxy silane, 5 to 15 wt % of an acrylate-based monomer, 0.01 to 1.00 wt % of an acidity control agent, and a balance of an organic solvent.

Abstract: A coating composition is provided that is preferably substantially free of bisphenol A. The coating composition is useful in coating metal substrates such as, for example, interior and/or exterior surfaces of food or beverage cans. In some embodiments, the coating composition is formulated using an acrylic polymer that is formed form ingredients that do not include styrene.

Abstract: A control console for a powered surgical tool. The console includes a transformer that supplies the drive signal to the surgical tool. A linear amplifier with active resistors selectively ties the ends of the transformer primary winding between ground and the open circuit state. Feedback voltages from the transformer windings regulate the resistances of the active resistors.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a haptics system with a resonant actuator that has a non-perceptible resonance frequency and is capable of vibrating with a perceptible beat frequency to create a tactile sensation without a large driving force. Within the disclosed haptics system, the resonant actuator is configured to receive a mixed driving signal that includes a first mixed driving signal portion and a second mixed driving signal portion. The first mixed driving signal portion has a first mixed frequency about the resonance frequency of the resonant actuator, and the second mixed driving signal portion has a second mixed frequency that is between 0 Hz and 500 Hz. The first mixed frequency is at least several times greater than the second mixed frequency.

Abstract: A spatial ultrasound modulator includes a signal line, an ultrasonic array, a pixel coder and an ultrasonic driver. The signal line includes a plurality of first conductive lines and a plurality of second conductive lines. The plurality of first conductive lines are arranged to be spaced apart from each other on a substrate. The plurality of second conductive lines are arranged to intersect the first conductive lines above the plurality of first conductive lines and to be spaced apart from each other. The ultrasonic array includes a plurality of ultrasonic generators. Each of the plurality of ultrasonic generators includes at least one capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (CMUT) device. Each of the plurality of ultrasonic generators is superimposed on one of a plurality of pixels, which are intersection points of the plurality first conductive lines and the plurality of second conductive lines. Each of the plurality of ultrasonic generators generates a unit-ultrasonic wave.

Abstract: A row-column addressing array ultrasound transduction device including a metallized plate of active material comprising a plate of active material having a first main surface and a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, a first metallic main surface layer on the first main surface, and a second metallic main surface layer on the second main surface.

Abstract: Devices and methods for improved separation of small particles from other stock. The device includes a sifting tray assembly and means for vibrating the screen of the sifting tray assembly for separating components and a cryogenic fluid source and injection system for freezing the small parts to the point where they are solid enough to pass through the screen without adhering to the screen. The method entails use of the system to separate small particles in sifting trays while spraying the stock with a cryogen such as liquid nitrogen.

Abstract: A deck (10) for a screening machine comprising: a plurality of screen mats (14a, 14b, . . . 14n) arranged to define a screen channel (12) for screening a material; a support framework comprising a plurality of transverse members (18a, 18b), each transverse member (18a, 18b) comprising an edge retention channel (22) within which an edge portion (24, 26) of at least one screen mat is received; a rigid retention member (28) which is received within the edge retention channel (22) so as to clamp the edge portion (24, 26) in place, wherein the retention member (28) is attached to the transverse member (18a. 18b) by at least one attachment.

Abstract: A printing system cleaning fabric (13), having a first layer (131) with a first cleaning surface (131?), and a second layer (132) with a second cleaning surface (1321) facing away therefrom. The first and second layers (131, 132) extend parallel to each other and have a respective inner surface (131?, 132?) attached to the other along an extension of the cleaning fabric (13). The first and second layers (131, 132) have different permeability characteristics.

Abstract: A control unit supplies a discharge liquid used in a second half of washing process by a washing process unit to a washing process unit, and supplies the discharge liquid used in a second half of the washing process by the washing process unit to the washing process unit. Since the discharge liquid used in the washing process unit is reused in the washing process unit and the discharge liquid used in the washing process unit is reused in the washing process unit, a supply amount of pure water from a supply pipe to the washing process unit and the washing process unit can be reduced. Therefore, by recycling the pure water, a consumption amount of the pure water in the washing process can be reduced.

Abstract: A cleaning mechanism for a smart air ionizer is provided. The cleaning mechanism includes an electrode configured with a plurality of carbon bristles exposed to an airflow and configured to ionize air in the airflow via the plurality of carbon bristles, a vibration mechanism, and a controller circuit coupled to the vibration mechanism, the controller circuit including a controller configured to operate the vibration mechanism to clean the plurality of carbon bristles.

Abstract: A vibration device includes a light transmitter, a vibrator to support the light transmitter, a piezoelectric body located on or in the vibrator to vibrate the vibrator, and a first metal structure located, in a compressed state, between the light transmitter and a support that supports the light transmitter, and having a smaller Young's modulus than the light transmitter and the support that supports the light transmitter.

Abstract: A vibration device includes a light transmitter, a vibrator to vibrate the light transmitter, a driver to drive the vibrator, and a controller configured or programmed to control the driver and determine a high-frequency-band resonant frequency of the vibrator according to a state of the driver obtained by changing a drive frequency of the driver within a high frequency band higher than or equal to about 100 kHz, and estimate a temperature of the light transmitter from the determined high-frequency-band resonant frequency.

Abstract: A substrate cleaning apparatus that brings a cleaning tool into sliding contact with a substrate surface while rotating the substrate to perform scrub-cleaning includes a cleaning liquid supply unit that ejects cleaning liquid onto the surface of the substrate to perform a rinsing process of the substrate after scrub-cleaning, in which a temperature of the cleaning liquid in the rinsing process is set to 0° C. to 20° C. The cleaning liquid supply unit includes a first cleaning liquid supply unit that supplies the cleaning liquid toward the vicinity of the center of the substrate and a second cleaning liquid supply unit that supplies the cleaning liquid in a spray form toward a region between the center and an edge of the substrate, and a first ejection angle by the first cleaning liquid supply unit is smaller than a second ejection angle by the second cleaning liquid supply unit.

Abstract: A method of establishing a baseline strength of a chemical mixture flowing through a cleanable circuit of a beverage dispenser by allowing incoming water to flow through said cleanable circuit while measuring a total flow rate Qtot; providing a pump connected to said cleanable circuit that can pump a chemical into said incoming flowing water of said cleanable circuit; calculating a required chemical flow rate Qchem value to achieve a desired value of dilution ratio (DR) by utilizing said desired value of DR and said measured value of said total flow rate Qtot in a predefined equation; determining from said required chemical flow rate Qchem value a required pump excitation voltage by performing at least one step selected from the group consisting of an Equation-Based Pump Voltage Determination Step, and a Calibration-Based Pump Voltage Determination Step; and performing an EC Baselining Step on said cleanable circuit, whereby an ECbaseline value is obtained for use as a baseline strength for comparing cleaning

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposal splash guard for drain clog remover wherein the disposal splash guard is a clear, bendable guard that can be placed over the drain during the clog removal process. It is designed to prevent splashes of dirty water and debris from escaping the train and potentially causing unsanitary conditions. The material is both durable and easy to clean, and is able to withstand exposure to water, household chemicals, cleaning agents, and other substances commonly found in stinks and drains. In an embodiment of the present invention, the disposal splash guard has a spiral-storage system attached to the side of the device designed to hold the drain clog remover when it is not in use, keeping it within reach for the next time it is needed ensuring that the drain clog remover is always available and easy to find when it is needed. The spiral storage system also has small brushes, that can be used to clean the clogging instrument as it gets inserted and pulled out of it.

Abstract: A waste processing apparatus is disclosed, comprising a waste processing vessel for holding waste and treatment fluid during processing; and a blade arrangement provided in the waste processing vessel, for shredding the waste; the waste processing vessel comprising a waste processing zone, in which fluid can be retained, such that waste provided to the waste processing vessel can be shredded by the blade arrangement and immersed in treatment fluid in the waste processing zone. A related method of waste treatment is also disclosed, as is a use of a solution comprising a disinfectant and a diluent in the treatment of biohazardous waste, wherein the disinfectant comprises peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: Disclosed within are various embodiments that provide for an automated rod coil cutting station for both ferrous and non-ferrous wire rod mills.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shape checking device for a bending material including: a material fixing unit including a support member in which a first surface of a material including a first surface and a second surface, bent from the first surface is seated, and a pressing member configured to press the first surface of the material; and a distance measuring unit, and measuring a distance to the second surface, wherein the distance measuring unit includes a first distance measuring device for measuring a distance to the second surface, and a second distance measuring device for measuring a distance to a second surface, which is the same as the second surface on which a distance thereof is measured by the first distance measuring device, in a position, spaced apart from the first distance measuring device in a first direction, different from a bending forming direction of a material.

Abstract: A straightening machine (1) for straightening profiles includes a plurality of straightening rollers (3) arranged opposite each other on both sides of a straightening line and forming a straightening path, at least some of the straightening rollers being arranged on vertically extending straightening shafts (4) such that they can be horizontally and/or axially adjusted with respect to a profile that is moved in the straightening path. At least some of the straightening shafts (4) can be hydraulically horizontally and/or axially adjusted.