An apparatus and process for processing outer surfaces of glass containers (50) for use in pharmaceutical, medical or cosmetic applications, said glass containers (50) having a cylindrical main body (52). The process comprises: providing (S1) a plurality of containers (50); separating individual containers from said plurality of containers (50); and sequentially conveying said individual containers (50) through a processing station (1; 61). In the processing station (1; 61), the individual containers (50) are rotated about a longitudinal axis thereof while outer surfaces of the cylindrical main bodies (52) are in contact with a scrubbing member (27; 30, 35), for reducing an adhesive surface behavior of the outer surfaces of the cylindrical main bodies (52) of the individual containers. In this manner the surface properties of glass containers may be enhanced significantly with a cost-efficient and simple processing to thereby prevent undesired ‘stickiness behavior’ of the glass containers.

An apparatus and process for processing outer surfaces of glass containers (50) for use in pharmaceutical, medical or cosmetic applications, said glass containers (50) having a cylindrical main body (52). The process comprises: providing (S1) a plurality of containers (50); separating individual containers from said plurality of containers (50); and sequentially conveying said individual containers (50) through a processing station (1; 61). In the processing station (1; 61), the individual containers (50) are rotated about a longitudinal axis thereof while outer surfaces of the cylindrical main bodies (52) are in contact with a scrubbing member (27; 30, 35), for reducing an adhesive surface behavior of the outer surfaces of the cylindrical main bodies (52) of the individual containers. In this manner the surface properties of glass containers may be enhanced significantly with a cost-efficient and simple processing to thereby prevent undesired ‘stickiness behavior’ of the glass containers.

A vertical transfer device for a conveying device, including a main rotor operable to rotate about a node point for a conveyed goods support about a main axis of rotation (HA) extending horizontally, the node point being at a first distance from the main axis of rotation (HA) and the vertical transfer device is operable to keep the conveyed goods support horizontal during the rotation about the main axis of rotation (HA). The conveyed goods support is coupled at the node point of the main rotor by a compensation rotor that is operable to rotate the conveyed goods support about a compensation axis of rotation (AA) extending in parallel to the main axis of rotation (HA) through the node point, and the conveyed goods support being at a second distance from the compensation axis of rotation (AA).

An embodiment mobility for delivering articles includes a frame defining a body of the mobility, a chain member coupled to a first side of the frame, wherein the chain member has a closed curve shape along an up-down direction, is movable relative to the frame, and includes a standby section provided at a fixed position with respect to the frame irrespective of a movement of the chain member, wherein the standby section includes a plurality of bent areas, a tray member having a first side coupled to the chain member, the tray member being movable in connection with a movement of the chain member, a wheel coupled to a lower portion of the frame, and a driver configured to provide a driving force to the chain member.

A feeding apparatus is provided. The feeding apparatus includes an apparatus body, a container, an elevatable platform, and a pulling mechanism. The container is disposed in the apparatus body, wherein the container has a carrier unit, and the carrier unit is detachably connected to the container. The elevatable platform is disposed on the apparatus body, wherein the elevatable platform is adapted to be moved between the first height and the second height. The pulling mechanism is disposed on the elevatable platform, wherein the pulling mechanism is adapted to be moved relative to the container.

A feeding apparatus is provided. The feeding apparatus includes an apparatus body, a container, an elevatable platform, and a pulling mechanism. The container is disposed in the apparatus body, wherein the container has a carrier unit, and the carrier unit is detachably connected to the container. The elevatable platform is disposed on the apparatus body, wherein the elevatable platform is adapted to be moved between the first height and the second height. The pulling mechanism is disposed on the elevatable platform, wherein the pulling mechanism is adapted to be moved relative to the container.

Yeast cells are genetically modified to disrupt a native metabolic pathway from dihydroxyacetone to glycerol. In certain aspects, the yeast cell is of the genera Kluyveromyces, Candida or Issatchenkia. In other aspects, the yeast cell is capable of producing at least one organic acid, such as lactate. The yeast cells produce significantly less glycerol than the wild-type strains, and usually produce greater yields of desired fermentation products. Yeast cells of the invention often grow well when cultivated, despite their curtailed glycerol production.

Yeast cells are genetically modified to disrupt a native metabolic pathway from dihydroxyacetone to glycerol. In certain aspects, the yeast cell is of the genera Kluyveromyces, Candida or Issatchenkia. In other aspects, the yeast cell is capable of producing at least one organic acid, such as lactate. The yeast cells produce significantly less glycerol than the wild-type strains, and usually produce greater yields of desired fermentation products. Yeast cells of the invention often grow well when cultivated, despite their curtailed glycerol production.

A system and method for material conveyor bucket wear monitoring. A material conveyor system elevator bucket comprising a back wall, opposed sidewalls, a bottom wall curving upward into a front wall spaced from the back wall, a lip, a volume of space, and at least one wear monitor affixed to the elevator bucket, wherein the wear monitor transmits information using electromagnetic fields.

A conveyor system for the local transport of workpieces having a track having rail sections extending next to one another, with portions, inclined differently from one another relative to a horizontal plane, along which load carriers for receiving the workpieces, are movable one behind the other. Each load carrier has a running gear with a first and a second bearing assembly spaced apart from each other relative to the extension of the track and by which the load carriers are guided on the track. In some sections, the relative height positions of two rails section running next to one another are different from one another. The load carriers, which are each guided via their first bearing assembly on one rail section and via their second bearing assembly on one further rail section, are, relative to the direction of travel, horizontally oriented the same at every point of the track.