@article{RichterBraunsteinStaeudleetal.2021, author = {Richter, Charlotte and Braunstein, Bjoern and St{\"a}udle, Benjamin and Attias, Julia and Suess, Alexander and Weber, Tobias and Mileva, Katja N. and Rittweger, Joern and Green, David A. and Albracht, Kirsten}, title = {Gastrocnemius medialis contractile behavior is preserved during 30\% body weight supported gait training}, series = {Frontiers in Sports and Active Living}, volume = {2021}, journal = {Frontiers in Sports and Active Living}, number = {2}, publisher = {Frontiers}, address = {Lausanne}, issn = {2624-9367}, doi = {10.3389/fspor.2020.614559}, pages = {Artikel 614559}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Rehabilitative body weight supported gait training aims at restoring walking function as a key element in activities of daily living. Studies demonstrated reductions in muscle and joint forces, while kinematic gait patterns appear to be preserved with up to 30\% weight support. However, the influence of body weight support on muscle architecture, with respect to fascicle and series elastic element behavior is unknown, despite this having potential clinical implications for gait retraining. Eight males (31.9 ± 4.7 years) walked at 75\% of the speed at which they typically transition to running, with 0\% and 30\% body weight support on a lower-body positive pressure treadmill. Gastrocnemius medialis fascicle lengths and pennation angles were measured via ultrasonography. Additionally, joint kinematics were analyzed to determine gastrocnemius medialis muscle-tendon unit lengths, consisting of the muscle's contractile and series elastic elements. Series elastic element length was assessed using a muscle-tendon unit model. Depending on whether data were normally distributed, a paired t-test or Wilcoxon signed rank test was performed to determine if body weight supported walking had any effects on joint kinematics and fascicle-series elastic element behavior. Walking with 30\% body weight support had no statistically significant effect on joint kinematics and peak series elastic element length. Furthermore, at the time when peak series elastic element length was achieved, and on average across the entire stance phase, muscle-tendon unit length, fascicle length, pennation angle, and fascicle velocity were unchanged with respect to body weight support. In accordance with unchanged gait kinematics, preservation of fascicle-series elastic element behavior was observed during walking with 30\% body weight support, which suggests transferability of gait patterns to subsequent unsupported walking.}, language = {en} } @article{KaramanidisAlbrachtBraunsteinetal.2011, author = {Karamanidis, Kiros and Albracht, Kirsten and Braunstein, Bjoern and Catala, Maria Moreno and Goldmann, Jan-Peter and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter}, title = {Lower leg musculoskeletal geometry and sprint performance}, series = {Gait and Posture}, volume = {34}, journal = {Gait and Posture}, number = {1}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0966-6362}, doi = {10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.03.009}, pages = {138 -- 141}, year = {2011}, abstract = {The purpose of this study was to investigate whether sprint performance is related to lower leg musculoskeletal geometry within a homogeneous group of highly trained 100-m sprinters. Using a cluster analysis, eighteen male sprinters were divided into two groups based on their personal best (fast: N = 11, 10.30 ± 0.07 s; slow: N = 7, 10.70 ± 0.08 s). Calf muscular fascicle arrangement and Achilles tendon moment arms (calculated by the gradient of tendon excursion versus ankle joint angle) were analyzed for each athlete using ultrasonography. Achilles tendon moment arm, foot and ankle skeletal geometry, fascicle arrangement as well as the ratio of fascicle length to Achilles tendon moment arm showed no significant (p > 0.05) correlation with sprint performance, nor were there any differences in the analyzed musculoskeletal parameters between the fast and slow sprinter group. Our findings provide evidence that differences in sprint ability in world-class athletes are not a result of differences in the geometrical design of the lower leg even when considering both skeletal and muscular components.}, language = {en} } @article{KetelhutKolditzGoelletal.2019, author = {Ketelhut, Maike and Kolditz, Melanie and G{\"o}ll, Fabian and Braunstein, Bjoern and Albracht, Kirsten and Abel, Dirk}, title = {Admittance control of an industrial robot during resistance training}, series = {IFAC-PapersOnLine}, volume = {52}, journal = {IFAC-PapersOnLine}, number = {19}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2405-8963}, doi = {10.1016/j.ifacol.2019.12.102}, pages = {223 -- 228}, year = {2019}, abstract = {Neuromuscular strength training of the leg extensor muscles plays an important role in the rehabilitation and prevention of age and wealth related diseases. In this paper, we focus on the design and implementation of a Cartesian admittance control scheme for isotonic training, i.e. leg extension and flexion against a predefined weight. For preliminary testing and validation of the designed algorithm an experimental research and development platform consisting of an industrial robot and a force plate mounted at its end-effector has been used. Linear, diagonal and arbitrary two-dimensional motion trajectories with different weights for the leg extension and flexion part are applied. The proposed algorithm is easily adaptable to trajectories consisting of arbitrary six-dimensional poses and allows the implementation of individualized trajectories.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DroszezSannoGoldmannetal.2016, author = {Droszez, Anna and Sanno, Maximilian and Goldmann, Jan-Peter and Albracht, Kirsten and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter and Braunstein, Bjoern}, title = {Differences between take-off behavior during vertical jumps and two artistic elements}, series = {34th International Conference of Biomechanics in Sport, Tsukuba, Japan, July 18-22, 2016}, booktitle = {34th International Conference of Biomechanics in Sport, Tsukuba, Japan, July 18-22, 2016}, issn = {1999-4168}, pages = {577 -- 580}, year = {2016}, language = {en} } @article{RichterBraunsteinWinnardetal.2017, author = {Richter, Charlotte and Braunstein, Bjoern and Winnard, Andrew and Nasser, Mona and Weber, T.}, title = {Human Biomechanical and Cardiopulmonary Responses to Partial Gravity - A Systematic Review}, series = {Frontiers in physiology}, journal = {Frontiers in physiology}, number = {8, article 583}, doi = {10.3389/fphys.2017.00583}, pages = {22 Seiten}, year = {2017}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MorenoDosevBratovetal.2006, author = {Moreno, Lia and Dosev, D. and Bratov, Andrey V. and Dominguez, C. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Kloock, Joachim P.}, title = {Effect of electrical properties of the surrounding medium on the response of an interdigitated electrode array with chalcogenide glass film}, series = {XX Eurosensors : 20th anniversary ; G{\"o}teborg, Sweden, 17 - 20 September 2006 ; [proceedings]. - Vol. 1}, booktitle = {XX Eurosensors : 20th anniversary ; G{\"o}teborg, Sweden, 17 - 20 September 2006 ; [proceedings]. - Vol. 1}, address = {G{\"o}teborg}, isbn = {978-91-631-9280-7}, pages = {384 -- 385}, year = {2006}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BitzKraffOrzadaetal.2010, author = {Bitz, Andreas and Kraff, O. and Orzada, S. and Maderwald, S. and Brote, Irina and Ladd, M.}, title = {Experimental and Numerical Assessment of RF Safety of Transmit Coils at 7 Tesla}, series = {ISMRM workshop on MR safety 2010 : RF heating of the human in MRI : workshop series. The Washington County Historic Courthouse, Stillwater, Minnesota, USA, 15 - 17 October 2010}, booktitle = {ISMRM workshop on MR safety 2010 : RF heating of the human in MRI : workshop series. The Washington County Historic Courthouse, Stillwater, Minnesota, USA, 15 - 17 October 2010}, isbn = {978-1-62276-088-6}, pages = {195}, year = {2010}, language = {en} } @article{BertzSchoeningMolinnusetal.2024, author = {Bertz, Morten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Molinnus, Denise and Homma, Takayuki}, title = {Influence of temperature, light, and H₂O₂ concentration on microbial spore inactivation: in-situ Raman spectroscopy combined with optical trapping}, series = {Physica status solidi (a) applications and materials science}, journal = {Physica status solidi (a) applications and materials science}, number = {Early View}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1862-6319 (Online)}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.202300866}, pages = {8 Seiten}, year = {2024}, abstract = {To gain insight on chemical sterilization processes, the influence of temperature (up to 70 °C), intense green light, and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) concentration (up to 30\% in aqueous solution) on microbial spore inactivation is evaluated by in-situ Raman spectroscopy with an optical trap. Bacillus atrophaeus is utilized as a model organism. Individual spores are isolated and their chemical makeup is monitored under dynamically changing conditions (temperature, light, and H₂O₂ concentration) to mimic industrially relevant process parameters for sterilization in the field of aseptic food processing. While isolated spores in water are highly stable, even at elevated temperatures of 70 °C, exposure to H₂O₂ leads to a loss of spore integrity characterized by the release of the key spore biomarker dipicolinic acid (DPA) in a concentration-dependent manner, which indicates damage to the inner membrane of the spore. Intensive light or heat, both of which accelerate the decomposition of H₂O₂ into reactive oxygen species (ROS), drastically shorten the spore lifetime, suggesting the formation of ROS as a rate-limiting step during sterilization. It is concluded that Raman spectroscopy can deliver mechanistic insight into the mode of action of H₂O₂-based sterilization and reveal the individual contributions of different sterilization methods acting in tandem.}, language = {en} } @article{NehrBausCinaretal.2024, author = {Nehr, Sascha and Baus, Lukas and {\c{C}}inar, Hasan and Elsen, Ingo and Frauenrath, Tobias}, title = {Indoor environmental quality assessment in passively ventilated classrooms in Germany and estimation of ventilation energy losses}, series = {Journal of Building Engineering}, volume = {97}, journal = {Journal of Building Engineering}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2352-7102}, pages = {20 Seiten}, year = {2024}, abstract = {In this field study we present an approach for the comprehensive and room-specific assessment of parameters with the overall aim to realize energy-efficient provision of hygienically harmless and thermally comfortable indoor environmental quality in naturally ventilated non-residential buildings. The approach is based on (i) conformity assessment of room design parameters, (ii) empirical determination of theoretically expected occupant-specific supply air flow rates and corresponding air exchange rates, (iii) experimental determination of real occupant-specific supply air flow rates and corresponding air exchange rates, (iv) measurement of indoor environmental exposure conditions of T, RH, cCO2 , cPM2.5 and cTVOC, and (v) determination of real energy demands for the prevailing ventilation scheme. Underlying assessment criteria comprise the indoor environmental parameters of category II of EN 16798-1: Temperature T = 20 ◦C-24 ◦C, and relative humidity RH = 25 \%-60 \% as well as the guide values of the German Federal Environment Agency for cCO2 cPM2.5 and cTVOC of 1000 ppm, 15 μg m⁻³, and 1 mg m ⁻³, respectively. Investigation objects are six naturally ventilated classrooms of a German secondary school. Major factors influencing indoor environmental quality in these classrooms are the specific room volume per occupant and the window opening area. It is concluded that the rigorous implementation of ventilation recommendations laid down by the German Federal Environment Agency is ineffective with respect to anticipated indoor environmental parameters and inefficient with respect to ventilation energy losses on the order of about 10 kWh m⁻² a ⁻¹ to 30 kWh m⁻² a ⁻¹.}, language = {en} } @article{MorenoiCodinachsKloockSchoeningetal.2008, author = {Moreno i Codinachs, Lia and Kloock, Joachim P. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Baldi, Antoni and Ipatov, Andrey and Bratov, Andrey V. and Jimenez-Jorquera, Cecilia}, title = {Electronic integrated multisensor tongue applied to grape juice and wine analysis}, series = {Analyst. 133 (2008)}, journal = {Analyst. 133 (2008)}, isbn = {1364-5528}, pages = {1440 -- 1448}, year = {2008}, language = {en} } @article{TixGotthardtBodeetal.2024, author = {Tix, Julian and Gotthardt, Leon and Bode, Joshua and Karabacak, Burak and Nordmann, Janne and Hengsbach, Jan-Niklas and Ulber, Roland and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils}, title = {Enhancement of succinic acid production by Actinobacillus succinogenes in an electro-bioreactor}, series = {Fermentation}, volume = {10}, journal = {Fermentation}, number = {10}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2311-5637}, doi = {10.3390/fermentation10100504}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This work examines the electrochemically enhanced production of succinic acid using the bacterium Actinobacillus succinogenes. The principal objective is to enhance the metabolic potential of glucose and CO2 utilization via the C4 pathway in order to synthesize succinic acid. We report on the development of an electro-bioreactor system to increase succinic acid production in a power-2-X approach. The use of activated carbon fibers as electrode surfaces and contact areas allows A. succinogenes to self-initiate biofilm formation. The integration of an electrical potential into the system shifts the redox balance from NAD+ to NADH, increasing the efficiency of metabolic processes. Mediators such as neutral red facilitate electron transfer within the system and optimize the redox reactions that are crucial for increased succinic acid production. Furthermore, the role of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in electron transfer was investigated. The electro-bioreactor system developed here was operated in batch mode for 48 h and showed improvements in succinic acid yield and concentration. In particular, a run with 100 µM neutral red and a voltage of -600 mV achieved a yield of 0.7 gsuccinate·gglucose-1. In the absence of neutral red, a higher yield of 0.72 gsuccinate·gglucose-1 was achieved, which represents an increase of 14\% compared to the control. When a potential of -600 mV was used in conjunction with 500 µg∙L-1 CNTs, a 21\% increase in succinate concentration was observed after 48 h. An increase of 33\% was achieved in the same batch by increasing the stirring speed. These results underscore the potential of the electro-bioreactor system to markedly enhance succinic acid production.}, language = {en} } @article{ZiemonsAuffrayBarbieretal.2005, author = {Ziemons, Karl and Auffray, Etiennette and Barbier, R{\´e}mi and Brandenburg, G. and Bruyndonckx, Peter and Choi, Yong and Christ, Daniela and Costes, Nicolas and D{\´e}clais, Yves R. A. and Devroede, Olivier and Dujardin, Christophe and Fedorovd, A. and Heinrichs, U. and Korzhik, Mikhail V. and Krieguer, Magalie and Kuntner, Claudia and Largeron, G. and Lartizien, Carole and Larue, H. and Lecoq, Paul R. and Vieira, Jean Marc}, title = {The ClearPET™ project: Development of a 2nd generation high-performance small animal PET scanner}, series = {Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment}, volume = {537}, journal = {Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment}, number = {1-2}, issn = {0168-9002}, pages = {307 -- 311}, year = {2005}, abstract = {Second generation high-performance PET scanners, called ClearPET™1, have been developed by working groups of the Crystal Clear Collaboration (CCC). High sensitivity and high spatial resolution for the ClearPET camera is achieved by using a phoswich arrangement combining two different types of lutetium-based scintillator materials: LSO from CTI and LuYAP:Ce from the CCC (ISTC project). In a first ClearPET prototype, phoswich arrangements of 8×8 crystals of 2×2×10 mm3 are coupled to multi-channel photomultiplier tubes (Hamamatsu R7600). A unit of four PMTs arranged in-line represents one of 20 sectors of the ring design. The opening diameter of the ring is 120 mm, the axial detector length is 110 mm.The PMT pulses are digitized by free-running ADCs and digital data processing determines the gamma energy, the phoswich layer and even the exact pulse starting time, which is subsequently used for coincidence detection. The gantry allows rotation of the detector modules around the field of view. Preliminary data shows a correct identification of the crystal layer about (98±1)\%. Typically the energy resolution is (23.3±0.5)\% for the luyap layer and (15.4±0.4)\% for the lso layer. early studies showed the timing resolution of 2 ns FWHM and 4.8 ns FWTM. the intrinsic spatial resolution ranges from 1.37 mm to 1.61 mm full-width of half-maximum (FWHM) with a mean of 1.48 mm FWHM. further improvements in image and energy resolution are expected when the system geometry is fully modeled.}, language = {en} } @article{AuffrayBruyndonckxDevroedeetal.2004, author = {Auffray, Etiennette and Bruyndonckx, Peter and Devroede, Olivier and Fedorov, Andrei A. and Ziemons, Karl and Heinrichs, U. and Korjik, Mikhail V. and Krieguer, Magalie and Kuntner, Claudia and Lartizien, Carole and Lecoq, Paul R. and L{\´e}onard, Sophie M. A. and Morel, Christian and Mosset, Jean-Baptiste and P{\´e}drini, Christian and Petrosian, A. G. and Pietrzyk, Uwe K. and Rey, Martin and Saladino, S. and Sappey-Marinier, D. and Simon, Luc}, title = {The ClearPET project}, series = {Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment}, volume = {527}, journal = {Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment}, number = {1-2}, isbn = {0168-9002}, pages = {171 -- 174}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The Crystal Clear Collaboration has designed and is building a high-resolution small animal PET scanner. The design is based on the use of the Hamamatsu R7600-M64 multi-anode photomultiplier tube and a LSO/LuYAP phoswich matrix with one to one coupling between the crystals and the photo-detector. The complete system will have 80 PM tubes in four rings with an inner diameter of 137 mm and an axial field of view of 110 mm. The PM pulses are digitized by free-running ADCs and digital data processing determines the gamma energy, the phoswich layer and even the pulse arrival time. Single gamma interactions are recorded and coincidences are found by software. The gantry allows rotation of the detector modules around the field of view. Simulations, and measurements a 2×4 module test set-up predict a spatial resolution of 1.5 mm in the centre of the field of view and a sensitivity of 5.9\% for a point source in the centre of the field of view.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{UlmerBraunChengetal.2021, author = {Ulmer, Jessica and Braun, Sebastian and Cheng, Chi-Tsun and Dowey, Steve and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {Adapting augmented reality systems to the users' needs using gamification and error solving methods}, series = {Procedia CIRP - 54th CIRP CMS 2021 - Towards Digitalized Manufacturing 4.0}, volume = {104}, booktitle = {Procedia CIRP - 54th CIRP CMS 2021 - Towards Digitalized Manufacturing 4.0}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2212-8271}, doi = {10.1016/j.procir.2021.11.024}, pages = {140 -- 145}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Animations of virtual items in AR support systems are typically predefined and lack interactions with dynamic physical environments. AR applications rarely consider users' preferences and do not provide customized spontaneous support under unknown situations. This research focuses on developing adaptive, error-tolerant AR systems based on directed acyclic graphs and error resolving strategies. Using this approach, users will have more freedom of choice during AR supported work, which leads to more efficient workflows. Error correction methods based on CAD models and predefined process data create individual support possibilities. The framework is implemented in the Industry 4.0 model factory at FH Aachen.}, language = {en} } @article{ChwallekNawrathKrastinaetal.2024, author = {Chwallek, Constanze and Nawrath, Lara and Krastina, Anzelika and Bruksle, Ieva}, title = {Supportive research on sustainable entrepreneurship and business practices}, series = {SECA Sustainable Entrepreneurship for Climate Action}, journal = {SECA Sustainable Entrepreneurship for Climate Action}, number = {3}, publisher = {Lapland University of Applied Sciences Ltd}, address = {Rovaniemi}, isbn = {978-952-316-514-4 (pdf)}, issn = {2954-1654 (on-line publication)}, pages = {67 Seiten}, year = {2024}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchuermannKellerWollert2009, author = {Sch{\"u}rmann, Volker and Keller, Alex and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {Internet based middleware approach for building services}, series = {Proceedings / IMETI 2009, the 2nd International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation : July 10 - 13, 2009 Orlando, Florida, USA ; vol. 1}, booktitle = {Proceedings / IMETI 2009, the 2nd International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation : July 10 - 13, 2009 Orlando, Florida, USA ; vol. 1}, publisher = {IIIS}, address = {Winter Garden, Fla.}, organization = {International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation <2, 2009, Orlando, Fla.>}, isbn = {1-934272-68-X ; 978-1-934272-68-8}, pages = {30 -- 34}, year = {2009}, language = {en} } @article{BraunChengDoweyetal.2021, author = {Braun, Sebastian and Cheng, Chi-Tsun and Dowey, Steve and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {Performance evaluation of skill-based order-assignment in production environments with multi-agent systems}, series = {IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Industrial Electronics}, journal = {IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Industrial Electronics}, number = {Early Access}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, issn = {2687-9735}, doi = {10.1109/JESTIE.2021.3108524}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The fourth industrial revolution introduces disruptive technologies to production environments. One of these technologies are multi-agent systems (MASs), where agents virtualize machines. However, the agent's actual performances in production environments can hardly be estimated as most research has been focusing on isolated projects and specific scenarios. We address this gap by implementing a highly connected and configurable reference model with quantifiable key performance indicators (KPIs) for production scheduling and routing in single-piece workflows. Furthermore, we propose an algorithm to optimize the search of extrema in highly connected distributed systems. The benefits, limits, and drawbacks of MASs and their performances are evaluated extensively by event-based simulations against the introduced model, which acts as a benchmark. Even though the performance of the proposed MAS is, on average, slightly lower than the reference system, the increased flexibility allows it to find new solutions and deliver improved factory-planning outcomes. Our MAS shows an emerging behavior by using flexible production techniques to correct errors and compensate for bottlenecks. This increased flexibility offers substantial improvement potential. The general model in this paper allows the transfer of the results to estimate real systems or other models.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BuschkuehleSchuermannWollert2009, author = {Buschk{\"u}hle, Peter and Sch{\"u}rmann, Volker and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {Abstraction of wireless communication by a convergence middleware in conjunction with a XML-configuration}, series = {Information technology and electrical engineering : devices and systems, materials and technologies for the future ; Ilmenau 07 - 10 September 2009 ; 54. IWK Internationales Wissenschaftliches Kolloquium}, booktitle = {Information technology and electrical engineering : devices and systems, materials and technologies for the future ; Ilmenau 07 - 10 September 2009 ; 54. IWK Internationales Wissenschaftliches Kolloquium}, publisher = {Techn. Univ.}, address = {Ilmenau}, isbn = {978-3-938843-44-4}, pages = {95 -- 96}, year = {2009}, language = {en} } @article{UlmerBraunChengetal.2022, author = {Ulmer, Jessica and Braun, Sebastian and Cheng, Chi-Tsun and Dowey, Steve and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {Gamification of virtual reality assembly training: Effects of a combined point and level system on motivation and training results}, series = {International Journal of Human-Computer Studies}, volume = {165}, journal = {International Journal of Human-Computer Studies}, number = {Art. No. 102854}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1071-5819}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijhcs.2022.102854}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Virtual Reality (VR) offers novel possibilities for remote training regardless of the availability of the actual equipment, the presence of specialists, and the training locations. Research shows that training environments that adapt to users' preferences and performance can promote more effective learning. However, the observed results can hardly be traced back to specific adaptive measures but the whole new training approach. This study analyzes the effects of a combined point and leveling VR-based gamification system on assembly training targeting specific training outcomes and users' motivations. The Gamified-VR-Group with 26 subjects received the gamified training, and the Non-Gamified-VR-Group with 27 subjects received the alternative without gamified elements. Both groups conducted their VR training at least three times before assembling the actual structure. The study found that a level system that gradually increases the difficulty and error probability in VR can significantly lower real-world error rates, self-corrections, and support usages. According to our study, a high error occurrence at the highest training level reduced the Gamified-VR-Group's feeling of competence compared to the Non-Gamified-VR-Group, but at the same time also led to lower error probabilities in real-life. It is concluded that a level system with a variable task difficulty should be combined with carefully balanced positive and negative feedback messages. This way, better learning results, and an improved self-evaluation can be achieved while not causing significant impacts on the participants' feeling of competence.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ChavezBermudezWollert2022, author = {Chavez Bermudez, Victor Francisco and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {10BASE-T1L industry 4.0 smart switch for field devices based on IO-Link}, series = {2022 IEEE 18th International Conference on Factory Communication Systems (WFCS)}, booktitle = {2022 IEEE 18th International Conference on Factory Communication Systems (WFCS)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York, NY}, isbn = {978-1-6654-1086-1}, doi = {10.1109/WFCS53837.2022.9779176}, pages = {4 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {The recent amendment to the Ethernet physical layer known as the IEEE 802.3cg specification, allows to connect devices up to a distance of one kilometer and delivers a maximum of 60 watts of power over a twisted pair of wires. This new standard, also known as 10BASE-TIL, promises to overcome the limits of current physical layers used for field devices and bring them a step closer to Ethernet-based applications. The main advantage of 10BASE- TIL is that it can deliver power and data over the same line over a long distance, where traditional solutions (e.g., CAN, IO-Link, HART) fall short and cannot match its 10 Mbps bandwidth. Due to its recentness, IOBASE- TIL is still not integrated into field devices and it has been less than two years since silicon manufacturers released the first Ethernet-PHY chips. In this paper, we present a design proposal on how field devices could be integrated into a IOBASE-TIL smart switch that allows plug-and-play connectivity for sensors and actuators and is compliant with the Industry 4.0 vision. Instead of presenting a new field-level protocol for this work, we have decided to adopt the IO-Link specification which already includes a plug-and-play approach with features such as diagnosis and device configuration. The main objective of this work is to explore how field devices could be integrated into 10BASE-TIL Ethernet, its adaption with a well-known protocol, and its integration with Industry 4.0 technologies.}, language = {en} } @article{UlmerBraunChengetal.2023, author = {Ulmer, Jessica and Braun, Sebastian and Cheng, Chi-Tsun and Dowey, Steve and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {A human factors-aware assistance system in manufacturing based on gamification and hardware modularisation}, series = {International Journal of Production Research}, journal = {International Journal of Production Research}, publisher = {Taylor \& Francis}, issn = {0020-7543 (Print)}, doi = {10.1080/00207543.2023.2166140}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Assistance systems have been widely adopted in the manufacturing sector to facilitate various processes and tasks in production environments. However, existing systems are mostly equipped with rigid functional logic and do not provide individual user experiences or adapt to their capabilities. This work integrates human factors in assistance systems by adjusting the hardware and instruction presented to the workers' cognitive and physical demands. A modular system architecture is designed accordingly, which allows a flexible component exchange according to the user and the work task. Gamification, the use of game elements in non-gaming contexts, has been further adopted in this work to provide level-based instructions and personalised feedback. The developed framework is validated by applying it to a manual workstation for industrial assembly routines.}, language = {en} } @incollection{BudaSchuermannWollert2010, author = {Buda, Aurel and Sch{\"u}rmann, Volker and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {Wireless technologies in factory automation}, series = {Factory automation / ed. by Javier Silvestre-Blanes}, booktitle = {Factory automation / ed. by Javier Silvestre-Blanes}, publisher = {Intech}, address = {London}, isbn = {978-953-7619-42-8}, pages = {29 -- 50}, year = {2010}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ChavezBermudezCruzCastanonRuchayetal.2022, author = {Chavez Bermudez, Victor Francisco and Cruz Castanon, Victor Fernando and Ruchay, Marco and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {Rapid prototyping framework for automation applications based on IO-Link}, series = {Tagungsband AALE 2022: Wissenstransfer im Spannungsfeld von Autonomisierung und Fachkr{\"a}ftemangel}, booktitle = {Tagungsband AALE 2022: Wissenstransfer im Spannungsfeld von Autonomisierung und Fachkr{\"a}ftemangel}, editor = {Leipzig, Hochschule f{\"u}r Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur}, address = {Leipzig}, isbn = {978-3-910103-00-9}, doi = {10.33968/2022.28}, pages = {8 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {The development of protype applications with sensors and actuators in the automation industry requires tools that are independent of manufacturer, and are flexible enough to be modified or extended for any specific requirements. Currently, developing prototypes with industrial sensors and actuators is not straightforward. First of all, the exchange of information depends on the industrial protocol that these devices have. Second, a specific configuration and installation is done based on the hardware that is used, such as automation controllers or industrial gateways. This means that the development for a specific industrial protocol, highly depends on the hardware and the software that vendors provide. In this work we propose a rapid-prototyping framework based on Arduino to solve this problem. For this project we have focused to work with the IO-Link protocol. The framework consists of an Arduino shield that acts as the physical layer, and a software that implements the IO-Link Master protocol. The main advantage of such framework is that an application with industrial devices can be rapid-prototyped with ease as its vendor independent, open-source and can be ported easily to other Arduino compatible boards. In comparison, a typical approach requires proprietary hardware, is not easy to port to another system and is closed-source.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BraunChengDoweyetal.2020, author = {Braun, Sebastian and Cheng, Chi-Tsun and Dowey, Steve and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {Survey on Security Concepts to Adapt Flexible Manufacturing and Operations Management based upon Multi-Agent Systems}, series = {2020 IEEE 29th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE), Proceedings}, booktitle = {2020 IEEE 29th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE), Proceedings}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York, NY}, doi = {10.1109/ISIE45063.2020.9152210}, pages = {5 Seiten}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The increasing digitalization brings new opportunities but also puts new challenges to modern industrial systems. Software agents are one of the key technologies towards self-optimizing factories and are currently used to address the needs of cyber-physical production systems (CPPS). However their interplay in industrial settings needs to be understood better.This paper focusses on securing a cloud infrastructure for multi-agent systems for industrial sites. An industrial site contains multiple production processes that need to communicate with each other and each physical resource is abstracted with a software agent. This volatile architecture needs to be managed and protected from manipulation. The proposed infrastructure presents a security concept for TCP/IP communication between agents, machines, and external networks. It is based on open-source software and tested on a three-node edge cloud controlling a model-plant.}, language = {en} } @incollection{SchuermannBudaJonkeretal.2010, author = {Sch{\"u}rmann, Volker and Buda, Aurel and Jonker, Stefan and Palmhof, Norman and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {Wireless in future automotive applications}, series = {Mobile and wireless communications network layer and circuit level design / ed. by Salma Ait Fares ...}, booktitle = {Mobile and wireless communications network layer and circuit level design / ed. by Salma Ait Fares ...}, publisher = {Intech}, address = {London}, isbn = {978-953-307-042-1}, pages = {71 -- 92}, year = {2010}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Wollert2012, author = {Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {The performance of UWB-communication in an industrial environment}, series = {IEEE 1st International Symposium on Wireless Systems : (IDAACS-SWS) : Offenburg, 20-21 Sept. 2012}, booktitle = {IEEE 1st International Symposium on Wireless Systems : (IDAACS-SWS) : Offenburg, 20-21 Sept. 2012}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway, NJ}, organization = {International Symposium on Wireless Systems <1, 2012, Offenburg>}, isbn = {978-1-4673-4678-8}, doi = {10.1109/IDAACS-SWS.2012.6377639}, pages = {85 -- 90}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{UlmerBraunChengetal.2022, author = {Ulmer, Jessica and Braun, Sebastian and Cheng, Chi-Tsun and Dowey, Steve and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {Usage of digital twins for gamification applications in manufacturing}, series = {Procedia CIRP Leading manufacturing systems transformation - Proceedings of the 55th CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems 2022}, volume = {107}, booktitle = {Procedia CIRP Leading manufacturing systems transformation - Proceedings of the 55th CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems 2022}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2212-8271}, doi = {10.1016/j.procir.2022.05.044}, pages = {675 -- 680}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Gamification applications are on the rise in the manufacturing sector to customize working scenarios, offer user-specific feedback, and provide personalized learning offerings. Commonly, different sensors are integrated into work environments to track workers' actions. Game elements are selected according to the work task and users' preferences. However, implementing gamified workplaces remains challenging as different data sources must be established, evaluated, and connected. Developers often require information from several areas of the companies to offer meaningful gamification strategies for their employees. Moreover, work environments and the associated support systems are usually not flexible enough to adapt to personal needs. Digital twins are one primary possibility to create a uniform data approach that can provide semantic information to gamification applications. Frequently, several digital twins have to interact with each other to provide information about the workplace, the manufacturing process, and the knowledge of the employees. This research aims to create an overview of existing digital twin approaches for digital support systems and presents a concept to use digital twins for gamified support and training systems. The concept is based upon the Reference Architecture Industry 4.0 (RAMI 4.0) and includes information about the whole life cycle of the assets. It is applied to an existing gamified training system and evaluated in the Industry 4.0 model factory by an example of a handle mounting.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{UlmerMostafaWollert2022, author = {Ulmer, Jessica and Mostafa, Youssef and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {Digital Twin Academy: From Zero to Hero through individual learning experiences}, series = {Tagungsband AALE 2022: Wissenstransfer im Spannungsfeld von Autonomisierung und Fachkr{\"a}ftemangel}, booktitle = {Tagungsband AALE 2022: Wissenstransfer im Spannungsfeld von Autonomisierung und Fachkr{\"a}ftemangel}, isbn = {978-3-910103-00-9}, doi = {10.33968/2022.33}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:l189-qucosa2-776097}, pages = {1 -- 9}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Digital twins are seen as one of the key technologies of Industry 4.0. Although many research groups focus on digital twins and create meaningful outputs, the technology has not yet reached a broad application in the industry. The main reasons for this imbalance are the complexity of the topic, the lack of specialists, and the unawareness of the twin opportunities. The project "Digital Twin Academy" aims to overcome these barriers by focusing on three actions: Building a digital twin community for discussion and exchange, offering multi-stage training for various knowledge levels, and implementing realworld use cases for deeper insights and guidance. In this work, we focus on creating a flexible learning platform that allows the user to select a training path adjusted to personal knowledge and needs. Therefore, a mix of basic and advanced modules is created and expanded by individual feedback options. The usage of personas supports the selection of the appropriate modules.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{EvansBraunUlmeretal.2022, author = {Evans, Benjamin and Braun, Sebastian and Ulmer, Jessica and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {AAS implementations - current problems and solutions}, series = {20th International Conference on Mechatronics - Mechatronika (ME)}, booktitle = {20th International Conference on Mechatronics - Mechatronika (ME)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York, NY}, isbn = {978-1-6654-1040-3}, doi = {10.1109/ME54704.2022.9982933}, pages = {6 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {The fourth industrial revolution presents a multitude of challenges for industries, one of which being the increased flexibility required of manufacturing lines as a result of increased consumer demand for individualised products. One solution to tackle this challenge is the digital twin, more specifically the standardised model of a digital twin also known as the asset administration shell. The standardisation of an industry wide communications tool is a critical step in enabling inter-company operations. This paper discusses the current state of asset administration shells, the frameworks used to host them and their problems that need to be addressed. To tackle these issues, we propose an event-based server capable of drastically reducing response times between assets and asset administration shells and a multi-agent system used for the orchestration and deployment of the shells in the field.}, language = {en} } @article{UlmerBraunChengetal.2020, author = {Ulmer, Jessica and Braun, Sebastian and Cheng, Chi-Tsun and Dowey, Steve and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {Human-Centered Gamification Framework for Manufacturing Systems}, series = {Procedia CIRP}, volume = {93}, journal = {Procedia CIRP}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2212-8271}, doi = {10.1016/j.procir.2020.04.076}, pages = {670 -- 675}, year = {2020}, abstract = {While bringing new opportunities, the Industry 4.0 movement also imposes new challenges to the manufacturing industry and all its stakeholders. In this competitive environment, a skilled and engaged workforce is a key to success. Gamification can generate valuable feedbacks for improving employees' engagement and performance. Currently, Gamification in workspaces focuses on computer-based assignments and training, while tasks that require manual labor are rarely considered. This research provides an overview of Enterprise Gamification approaches and evaluates the challenges. Based on that, a skill-based Gamification framework for manual tasks is proposed, and a case study in the Industry 4.0 model factory is shown.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BraunChengLaietal.2019, author = {Braun, Sebastian and Cheng, Chi-Tsun and Lai, Chow Yin and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {Microservice Architecture for Automation - Realization by the example of a model-factory's manufacturing execution system}, series = {Proceedings of the 23rd World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics: WMSCI 2019}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 23rd World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics: WMSCI 2019}, pages = {33 -- 37}, year = {2019}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ChavezBermudezWollert2024, author = {Ch{\´a}vez Berm{\´u}dez, Victor Francisco and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {An industry 4.0 ontology-based architecture for interoperability at the field level}, series = {Automation, Robotics \& Communications for Industry 4.0/5.0}, booktitle = {Automation, Robotics \& Communications for Industry 4.0/5.0}, publisher = {IFSA}, address = {Barcelona}, isbn = {978-84-09-58219-8}, issn = {2938-4796}, doi = {10.13140/RG.2.2.20923.18722}, pages = {319 -- 321}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Industrial field devices exchange information through standardized communication interfaces and data models, encompassing process data, communication properties, and vendor details. Despite enhancing interoperability within a specific protocol, integrating these devices with diverse systems poses challenges due to data model fragmentation and custom interfaces. The absence of a universal semantic model for categorizing field device process data independently of standards necessitates engineers to repetitively devise custom exchange data models for different sensors and actuators, relying on standards like OPC-UA. In response, this work proposes an ontology-based architecture to tackle information data model fragmentation, aiming for seamless data interoperability across a universal interface. By focusing on two open-access field device standards, IO-Link and CANOpen, we compare their information data models, identify existing limitations, and put forth a semantic information model. The objective is to offer an interoperable interface for Industry 4.0 applications, showcasing the potential of an ontology-based approach in streamlining data exchange and reducing heterogeneity among field devices.}, language = {en} } @article{ZiemonsBruyndonckxPerezetal.2008, author = {Ziemons, Karl and Bruyndonckx, Peter and Perez, Jose M. and Pietrzyk, Uwe and Rato, P. and Tavernier, Stefaan}, title = {Beyond ClearPET: Next Aims}, series = {5th IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: From Nano to Macro Symposium Proceedings ISBI 2008}, journal = {5th IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: From Nano to Macro Symposium Proceedings ISBI 2008}, isbn = {978-1-4244-2003-2}, pages = {1421 -- 1424}, year = {2008}, abstract = {The CRYSTAL CLEAR collaboration, in short CCC, is a consortium of 12 academic institutions, mainly from Europe, joining efforts in the area of developing instrumentation for nuclear medicine and medical imaging. In the framework of the CCC a high performance small animal PET system, called ClearPET, was developed by using new technologies in electronics and crystals in a phoswich arrangement combining two types of lutetium- based scintillator materials: LSO:Ce and LuYAP:Ce. Our next aim will be the development of hybrid image systems. Hybrid MR-PET imaging has many unique advantages for brain research. This has sparked a new research line within CCC for the development of novel MR-PET compatible technologies. MRI is not as sensitive as PET but PET has poorer spatial resolution than MRI. Two major advantages of PET are sensitivity and its ability to acquire metabolic information. To assess these innovations, the development of a 9.4T hybrid animal MR-PET scanner is proposed based on an existing 9.4T MR scanner that will be adapted to enable simultaneous acquisition of MR and PET data using cutting- edge technology for both MR and PET.}, language = {en} } @article{WedrowskiBruyndonckxTavernieretal.2009, author = {Wedrowski, Mateusz and Bruyndonckx, Peter and Tavernier, Stefaan and Zhi, Li and Dang, Jun and Mendes, Pedro Rato and Perez, Jose Manuel and Ziemons, Karl}, title = {Robustness of neural networks algorithm for gamma detection in monolithic block detector, positron emission tomography}, series = {2009 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record (NSS/MIC)}, journal = {2009 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record (NSS/MIC)}, isbn = {1082-3654}, pages = {2625 -- 2628}, year = {2009}, abstract = {The monolithic scintillator block approach for gamma detection in the Positron Emission Tomography (PET) avoids estimating Depth of Interaction (DOI), reduces dead zones in detector and diminishes costs of detector production. Neural Networks (NN) are very efficient to determine the entrance point of a gamma incident on a scintillator block. This paper presents results on the robustness of the spatial resolution as a function of the random fraction in the data, temperature and HV fluctuations. This is important when implementing the method in a real scanner. Measurements were done with two Hamamatsu S8550 APD arrays, glued on a 20 {\~A}— 20 {\~A}— 10 mm3 monolithic LSO crystal block.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ChavezBermudezWollert2020, author = {Chavez Bermudez, Victor Francisco and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {Arduino based Framework for Rapid Application Development of a Generic IO-Link interface}, series = {Kommunikation und Bildverarbeitung in der Automation. Ausgew{\"a}hlte Beitr{\"a}ge der Jahreskolloquien KommA und BVAu 2018}, booktitle = {Kommunikation und Bildverarbeitung in der Automation. Ausgew{\"a}hlte Beitr{\"a}ge der Jahreskolloquien KommA und BVAu 2018}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-662-59895-5}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-59895-5_2}, pages = {21 -- 33}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The implementation of IO-Link in the automation industry has increased over the years. Its main advantage is it offers a digital point-to-point plugand-play interface for any type of device or application. This simplifies the communication between devices and increases productivity with its different features like self-parametrization and maintenance. However, its complete potential is not always used. The aim of this paper is to create an Arduino based framework for the development of generic IO-Link devices and increase its implementation for rapid prototyping. By generating the IO device description file (IODD) from a graphical user interface, and further customizable options for the device application, the end-user can intuitively develop generic IO-Link devices. The peculiarity of this framework relies on its simplicity and abstraction which allows to implement any sensor functionality and virtually connect any type of device to an IO-Link master. This work consists of the general overview of the framework, the technical background of its development and a proof of concept which demonstrates the workflow for its implementation.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GoettscheHoffschmidtSchmitzetal.2008, author = {G{\"o}ttsche, Joachim and Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and Schmitz, Stefan and Sauerborn, Markus and Rebholz, Christian and Iffland, David and Badst{\"u}bner, Karin and Buck, Reiner and Teufel, Edgar}, title = {Test of a mini-mirror array for solar concentrating systems}, series = {EuroSun 2008 : 1st International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings ; 7th - 10th October 2008, Lisbon, Portugal : key lectures / ISES, International Solar Energy Society. Vol. 1}, booktitle = {EuroSun 2008 : 1st International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings ; 7th - 10th October 2008, Lisbon, Portugal : key lectures / ISES, International Solar Energy Society. Vol. 1}, publisher = {Sociedade Portuguesa De Energia Solar (SPES)}, address = {Lissabon}, isbn = {978-1-61782-228-5}, pages = {1242 -- 1250}, year = {2008}, language = {en} } @article{HoffschmidtBuckFendetal.2001, author = {Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and Buck, Reiner and Fend, Thomas and Pitz-Paal, Robert and Rietbrock, P.}, title = {Porous materials as volumetric solar receivers : experimental approach towards a detailed characterisation of instability problems / R. Buck ; T. Fend ; B. Hoffschmidt ...}, series = {Forschungsbericht : DLR FB. 10 (2001)}, journal = {Forschungsbericht : DLR FB. 10 (2001)}, isbn = {0939-2963}, pages = {71 -- 72}, year = {2001}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BudaJozenfiniWollert2007, author = {Buda, Aurel and Jozenfini, B. and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {Mobile ad-hoc Network for home automation based on ZigBee application framework}, series = {1st European ZigBee Developer's Conference : June 18 - 20, 2007, Munich, Germany}, booktitle = {1st European ZigBee Developer's Conference : June 18 - 20, 2007, Munich, Germany}, publisher = {Design \& Elektronik}, address = {Poing}, organization = {European ZigBee Developer's Conference <1, 2007, M{\"u}nchen>}, pages = {1 -- 5}, year = {2007}, language = {en} } @article{LeidingerNoistenWollert2012, author = {Leidinger, Rafael and Noisten, Thomas and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {Realtime automation networks in moVing industrial environments}, series = {Journal of systemics, cybernetics and informatics}, volume = {10}, journal = {Journal of systemics, cybernetics and informatics}, number = {2}, publisher = {IIIC}, address = {Orlando}, issn = {1690-4532}, pages = {52 -- 56}, year = {2012}, abstract = {The radio-based wireless data communication has made the realization of new technical solutions possible in many fields of the automation technology (AT). For about ten years, a constant disproportionate growth of wireless technologies can be observed in the automation technology. However, it shows that especially for the AT, conventional technologies of office automation are unsuitable and/or not manageable. The employment of mobile services in the industrial automation technology has the potential of significant cost and time savings. This leads to an increased productivity in various fields of the AT, for example in the factory and process automation or in production logistics. In this paper technologies and solutions for an automation-suited supply of mobile wireless services will be introduced under the criteria of real time suitability, IT-security and service orientation. Emphasis will be put on the investigation and development of wireless convergence layers for different radio technologies, on the central provision of support services for an easy-to-use, central, backup enabled management of combined wired / wireless networks and on the study on integrability in a Profinet real-time Ethernet network.}, language = {en} } @article{HeineHerrmannSelmeretal.2014, author = {Heine, Andreas and Herrmann, Gloria and Selmer, Thorsten and Terwesten, Felix and Buckel, Wolfgang and Reuter, Klaus}, title = {High resolution crystal structure of clostridium propionicum β-Alanyl-CoA:Ammonia Lyase, a new member of the "Hot Dog Fold" protein superfamily}, series = {Proteins}, volume = {82}, journal = {Proteins}, number = {9}, publisher = {Wiley-Liss}, address = {New York}, issn = {1097-0134 (E-Journal); 0887-3585 (Print)}, doi = {10.1002/prot.24557}, pages = {2041 -- 2053}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Clostridium propionicum is the only organism known to ferment β-alanine, a constituent of coenzyme A (CoA) and the phosphopantetheinyl prosthetic group of holo-acyl carrier protein. The first step in the fermentation is a CoA-transfer to β-alanine. Subsequently, the resulting β-alanyl-CoA is deaminated by the enzyme β-alanyl-CoA:ammonia lyase (Acl) to reversibly form ammonia and acrylyl-CoA. We have determined the crystal structure of Acl in its apo-form at a resolution of 0.97 {\AA} as well as in complex with CoA at a resolution of 1.59 {\AA}. The structures reveal that the enyzme belongs to a superfamily of proteins exhibiting a so called "hot dog fold" which is characterized by a five-stranded antiparallel β-sheet with a long α-helix packed against it. The functional unit of all "hot dog fold" proteins is a homodimer containing two equivalent substrate binding sites which are established by the dimer interface. In the case of Acl, three functional dimers combine to a homohexamer strongly resembling the homohexamer formed by YciA-like acyl-CoA thioesterases. Here, we propose an enzymatic mechanism based on the crystal structure of the Acl·CoA complex and molecular docking. Proteins 2014; 82:2041-2053. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.}, language = {en} } @article{ChengWollertChenetal.2023, author = {Cheng, Chi-Tsun and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F. and Chen, Xi and Fapojuwo, Abraham O.}, title = {Guest Editorial : Circuits and Systems for Industry X.0 Applications}, series = {IEEE Journal on Emerging and Selected Topics in Circuits and Systems}, volume = {13}, journal = {IEEE Journal on Emerging and Selected Topics in Circuits and Systems}, edition = {2}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, issn = {2156-3357 (Print)}, doi = {10.1109/JETCAS.2023.3278843}, pages = {457 -- 460}, year = {2023}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{WollertPlessmann1993, author = {Wollert, J{\"o}rg F. and Plessmann, K. W.}, title = {Controlling processes by operating-point based hybride observers}, series = {EUFIT '93 : September 7 - 10, 1993, Eurogress Aachen, Germany, proceedings / First European Congress on Fuzzy and Intelligent Technologies}, booktitle = {EUFIT '93 : September 7 - 10, 1993, Eurogress Aachen, Germany, proceedings / First European Congress on Fuzzy and Intelligent Technologies}, publisher = {Verl. d. Augustinus Buchh.}, address = {Aachen}, organization = {EUFIT <1, 1993, Aachen>}, isbn = {3-86073-176-9}, pages = {1151 -- 1155}, year = {1993}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BuckWurmhoeringerLehleetal.2010, author = {Buck, Reiner and Wurmh{\"o}ringer, Klaus and Lehle, Robert and Pfahl, Andreas and G{\"o}ttsche, Joachim and Meyr, T.}, title = {Development of a 30m2 heliostat with hydraulic drive}, series = {SolarPACES 2010 : the CSP Conference: electricity, fuels and clean water from concentrated solar energy ; 21 to 24 September 2010, Perpignan, France}, booktitle = {SolarPACES 2010 : the CSP Conference: electricity, fuels and clean water from concentrated solar energy ; 21 to 24 September 2010, Perpignan, France}, publisher = {Soc. OSC}, address = {Saint Maur}, pages = {74 -- 75}, year = {2010}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{VedralWollertBudaetal.2006, author = {Vedral, Andreas and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F. and Buda, Aurel and Altrock, Robin}, title = {The capability of bluetooth for real-time transmission in automation}, series = {Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Networks and Communication Systems 2006 : March 29 - 31, 2006, Chiang Mai, Thailand}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Networks and Communication Systems 2006 : March 29 - 31, 2006, Chiang Mai, Thailand}, publisher = {Acta Pr.}, address = {Anaheim, Calif.}, organization = {International Association of Science and Technology for Development}, pages = {168 -- 175}, year = {2006}, language = {en} } @article{ValeroFelderKrameretal.2024, author = {Valero, Daniel and Felder, Stefan and Kramer, Matthias and Wang, Hang and Carrillo, Jos{\´e} M. and Pfister, Michael and Bung, Daniel Bernhard}, title = {Air-water flows}, series = {Journal of Hydraulic Research}, volume = {62}, journal = {Journal of Hydraulic Research}, number = {4}, publisher = {Taylor \& Francis}, issn = {0022-1686 (Print)}, doi = {10.1080/00221686.2024.2379482}, pages = {319 -- 339}, year = {2024}, abstract = {High Froude-number open-channel flows can entrain significant volumes of air, a phenomenon that occurs continuously in spillways, in free-falling jets and in hydraulic jumps, or as localized events, notably at the toe of hydraulic jumps or in plunging jets. Within these flows, turbulence generates millions of bubbles and droplets as well as highly distorted wavy air-water interfaces. This phenomenon is crucial from a design perspective, as it influences the behaviour of high-velocity flows, potentially impairing the safety of dam operations. This review examines recent scientific and engineering progress, highlighting foundational studies and emerging developments. Notable advances have been achieved in the past decades through improved sampling of flows and the development of physics-based models. Current challenges are also identified for instrumentation, numerical modelling and (up)scaling that hinder the formulation of fundamental theories, which are instrumental for improving predictive models, able to offer robust support for the design of large hydraulic structures at prototype scale.}, language = {en} } @article{GerigkBujnickiGanpoNkwenkwaetal.2002, author = {Gerigk, M. and Bujnicki, Robert and Ganpo-Nkwenkwa, E. and Bongaerts, Johannes and Sprenger, Georg A. and Takors, Ralf}, title = {Process control for enhanced L-phenylalanine production using different recombinant Escherichia coli strains}, series = {Biotechnology and bioengineering}, volume = {Vol. 80}, journal = {Biotechnology and bioengineering}, number = {Iss. 7}, issn = {1097-0290 (E-Journal); 0006-3592 (Print)}, pages = {746 -- 754}, year = {2002}, language = {en} } @article{SlabuRoethEngelmannetal.2019, author = {Slabu, Ioana and Roeth, Anjali A. and Engelmann, Ulrich M. and Wiekhorst, Frank and Buhl, Eva Miriam and Neumann, Ulf P. and Schmitz-Rode, Thomas}, title = {Modeling of magnetoliposome uptake in human pancreatic tumor cells in vitro}, series = {Nanotechnology}, volume = {30}, journal = {Nanotechnology}, number = {18}, issn = {1361-6528}, doi = {10.1088/1361-6528/ab033e}, pages = {184004}, year = {2019}, language = {en} } @article{ArtmannKelemenPorstetal.1998, author = {Artmann, Gerhard and Kelemen, Christina and Porst, Dariusz and B{\"u}ldt, Georg and Chien, Shu}, title = {Temperature transitions of protein properties in human red blood cells. Artmann, Gerhard Michael, Kelemen, Christina; Porst, D.; B{\"u}ldt, G.; Chien, S.}, series = {Biophysical Journal. 75 (1998), H. 6}, journal = {Biophysical Journal. 75 (1998), H. 6}, isbn = {1542-0086}, pages = {3179 -- 3183}, year = {1998}, language = {en} } @article{BuniatyanAbouzarMartirosyanetal.2010, author = {Buniatyan, Vahe Vazgen and Abouzar, Maryam H. and Martirosyan, Norayr W. and Schubert, J{\"u}rgen and Gevorgian, Spartak and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Poghossian, Arshak}, title = {pH-sensitive properties of barium strontium titanate (BST) thin films prepared by pulsed laser deposition technique}, series = {Physica Status Solidi (A)}, volume = {207}, journal = {Physica Status Solidi (A)}, number = {4}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1862-6300}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.200983310}, pages = {824 -- 830}, year = {2010}, abstract = {pH-sensitive properties of barium strontium titanate (BST) high-k thin films as alternative gate material for field-effect capacitive (bio-)chemical sensors based on an electrolyte-insulator-semiconductor system have been investigated. The BST films of different compositions (Ba0.31Sr0.69TiO3, Ba0.25Sr0.75TiO3 and Mg-doped Ba0.8Sr0.2Mg0.1Ti0.9O3) were deposited by pulsed laser deposition technique from targets fabricated by self-propagating high-temperature synthesis. The realised sensors have been electrochemically characterised by means of impedance-spectroscopy, capacitance-voltage and constant-capacitance method. The sensors possess a Nernstian-like pH sensitivity in the concentration range between pH 3 and 11 with a response time of 5-10 s. An equivalent circuit model for the BST-based capacitive field-effect sensor is discussed.}, language = {en} } @article{BuniatyanMatirosyanAbouzaretal.2009, author = {Buniatyan, Vahe Vazgen and Matirosyan, N. and Abouzar, Maryam H. and Schubert, J. and Zander, W. and Gevorgian, S. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Poghossian, Arshak}, title = {Capacitive field-effect pH sensor based on an electrolyte-ferroelectric-insulator-semiconductor structure}, series = {SENSOR 2009 : : 14th International Conference on Sensors, Technologies, Electronics and Applications; N{\"u}rnberg, Germany, 26 - 28 May 2009; proceedings; [part of] Sensor + Test Conference 2009 / AMA, Fachverband f{\"u}r Sensorik e.V}, journal = {SENSOR 2009 : : 14th International Conference on Sensors, Technologies, Electronics and Applications; N{\"u}rnberg, Germany, 26 - 28 May 2009; proceedings; [part of] Sensor + Test Conference 2009 / AMA, Fachverband f{\"u}r Sensorik e.V}, publisher = {AMA Service}, address = {Wunstorf}, isbn = {9783981099355}, pages = {317 -- 322}, year = {2009}, language = {en} }