YAFFA (Yeast Analysis by Field Fraction) Analyse und online Motoring von Hefezellen durch Feldflussfraktionierung

Das Projekt Yaffa "Yeast Analysis by Field Flow Fractionation" ist ein Verbundprojekt der Hochschule Offenburg und der Hochschule Wiesbaden in Kooperation mit der Forschungsanstalt Geisenheim, der Université Limoges, mehreren Industriepartnern der Weinbaubranche sowie der Postnova Analytics GmbH. Ziel ist es, für die Weinherstellung ein praxistaugliches und wirtschafltiches Analyseverfahren mit Feldflussfraktionierung zu entwickeln. Das Analyseverfahren soll zur Qualitätsüberwachung des Weinfermetationsprozesses eingesetzt werden, wodurch z. B. Gärstörungen rechtzeitig erkannt und geeignete Gegenmaßnahmen eingeleitet werden können

Application of 3D Printing for the Rapid Tooling of Thermoforming Moulds

Today, thermoforming moulds are mostly produced using conventional mould-building technologies (e.g. milling and drilling) and are made of metal (e.g. aluminium or steel) or hardwood. The tools thus produced are very robust, but are only cost-effective in mass production. For the production of small batches of thermoformed parts, there is a need for moulds which can be produced quickly and economically. A new approach which significantly reduces the production time and cost is the 3D printing process (3DP). The use of this technology to produce thermoforming moulds offers many new options in the geometries which can be manufactured, and in manufacturing time and costs. In a case study of a thermoformed part (a scaled automotive model), the pre-processing of the CAD model of a mould is demonstrated. The mould can be printed within a few hours, and is sufficiently heat-resistant for moulding processes. The important advantages of moulds printed in 3D, in comparison to moulds built using conventional technologies, are the ability to create any shape of channels for the vacuum and the simplification in the production of tool mock-ups. This paper also discusses the economics of the technique, such as a comparison of material costs and manufacturing costs in relation to conventional production technologies and materials

The Sweaty 2018 RoboCup Humanoid Adult Size Team Description

This paper describes the Sweaty II humanoid adult size robot trying to qualify for the RoboCup 2018 adult size humanoid competition. Sweaty came 2nd in RoboCup 2017 adult size league. The main characteristics of Sweaty are described in the Team Description Paper 2017. The improvements that have been made or are planned to be implemented for RoboCup 2018 are described in this paper

The Sweaty 2017 RoboCup Humanoid Adult Size Team Description

This paper describes the Sweaty II humanoid adult size robot trying to qualify for the RoboCup 2017 adult size humanoid competition. Sweaty came 2nd in RoboCup 2016 adult size league. The paper describes the main characteristics of Sweaty that made this success possible, and improvements that have been made or are planned to be implemented for RoboCup 2017

The Sweaty 2014 RoboCup Humanoid Adult Size Team Description

This paper describes the new Sweaty humanoid adult size robot trying to qualify for the RoboCup 2014 adult size humanoid competition. The robot is built from scratch to eventually allow it to run. One characteristic is that to prevent the motors from overheating, water evaporation is used for cooling. The robot is literally sweating which has given it its name. Another characteristic is, that the motors are not directly connected to the frame but by means of beams. This allows a variable transmission ratio depending on the angle

The Sweaty 2016 RoboCup Humanoid Adult Size Team Description

This paper describes the new Sweaty II humanoid adult size robot trying to qualify for the RoboCup 2016 adult size humanoid competition. Based on experiences during RoboCup 2014, the Sweaty robot has been completely redesigned to a new robot Sweaty II. A major change is the use of linear actuators for the legs. Another characteristic is its indirect actuation by means of rods. This allows a variable transmission ratio depending on the angle of a joint