The Export Control Order 2008

Type Statutory-Instrument
Publication 2008-12-15
Last updated 2025-12-16
State In force
Department King's Printer of Acts of Parliament
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“airship” means a power-driven airborne vehicle that is kept buoyant by a body of gas (usually helium, formerly hydrogen) which is lighter than air; “airship” means a power-driven airborne vehicle that is kept buoyant by a body of gas (usually helium, formerly hydrogen) which is lighter than air; “airship” means a power-driven airborne vehicle that is kept buoyant by a body of gas (usually helium, formerly hydrogen) which is lighter than air; “airship” means a power-driven airborne vehicle that is kept buoyant by a body of gas (usually helium, formerly hydrogen) which is lighter than air; “airship” means a power-driven airborne vehicle that is kept buoyant by a body of gas (usually helium, formerly hydrogen) which is lighter than air; “airship” means a power-driven airborne vehicle that is kept buoyant by a body of gas (usually helium, formerly hydrogen) which is lighter than air;
“biocatalyst” means enzymes for specific chemical or biochemical reactions or other biological compounds which bind to and accelerate the degradation of chemical warfare (CW) agents; “biocatalyst” means enzymes for specific chemical or biochemical reactions or other biological compounds which bind to and accelerate the degradation of chemical warfare (CW) agents; “biocatalyst” means enzymes for specific chemical or biochemical reactions or other biological compounds which bind to and accelerate the degradation of chemical warfare (CW) agents; “biocatalyst” means enzymes for specific chemical or biochemical reactions or other biological compounds which bind to and accelerate the degradation of chemical warfare (CW) agents; “biocatalyst” means enzymes for specific chemical or biochemical reactions or other biological compounds which bind to and accelerate the degradation of chemical warfare (CW) agents; “biocatalyst” means enzymes for specific chemical or biochemical reactions or other biological compounds which bind to and accelerate the degradation of chemical warfare (CW) agents;
“biological agents” means pathogens or toxins, selected or modified (such as altering purity, shelf life, virulence, dissemination characteristics, or resistance to UV radiation) to produce casualties in humans or animals, degrade equipment or damage crops or the environment; “biological agents” means pathogens or toxins, selected or modified (such as altering purity, shelf life, virulence, dissemination characteristics, or resistance to UV radiation) to produce casualties in humans or animals, degrade equipment or damage crops or the environment; “biological agents” means pathogens or toxins, selected or modified (such as altering purity, shelf life, virulence, dissemination characteristics, or resistance to UV radiation) to produce casualties in humans or animals, degrade equipment or damage crops or the environment; “biological agents” means pathogens or toxins, selected or modified (such as altering purity, shelf life, virulence, dissemination characteristics, or resistance to UV radiation) to produce casualties in humans or animals, degrade equipment or damage crops or the environment; “biological agents” means pathogens or toxins, selected or modified (such as altering purity, shelf life, virulence, dissemination characteristics, or resistance to UV radiation) to produce casualties in humans or animals, degrade equipment or damage crops or the environment; “biological agents” means pathogens or toxins, selected or modified (such as altering purity, shelf life, virulence, dissemination characteristics, or resistance to UV radiation) to produce casualties in humans or animals, degrade equipment or damage crops or the environment;
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“cyber incident response” means the process of exchanging necessary information or “software” on a cybersecurity incident with individuals or organisations responsible for conducting or coordinating remediation to address the cybersecurity incident; “cyber incident response” means the process of exchanging necessary information or “software” on a cybersecurity incident with individuals or organisations responsible for conducting or coordinating remediation to address the cybersecurity incident; “cyber incident response” means the process of exchanging necessary information or “software” on a cybersecurity incident with individuals or organisations responsible for conducting or coordinating remediation to address the cybersecurity incident; “cyber incident response” means the process of exchanging necessary information or “software” on a cybersecurity incident with individuals or organisations responsible for conducting or coordinating remediation to address the cybersecurity incident; “cyber incident response” means the process of exchanging necessary information or “software” on a cybersecurity incident with individuals or organisations responsible for conducting or coordinating remediation to address the cybersecurity incident; “cyber incident response” means the process of exchanging necessary information or “software” on a cybersecurity incident with individuals or organisations responsible for conducting or coordinating remediation to address the cybersecurity incident;
‘Deactivation Regulation’ means Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2403 establishing common guidelines on deactivation standards and techniques for ensuring that deactivated firearms are rendered irreversibly inoperable; ‘Deactivation Regulation’ means Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2403 establishing common guidelines on deactivation standards and techniques for ensuring that deactivated firearms are rendered irreversibly inoperable; ‘Deactivation Regulation’ means Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2403 establishing common guidelines on deactivation standards and techniques for ensuring that deactivated firearms are rendered irreversibly inoperable; ‘Deactivation Regulation’ means Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2403 establishing common guidelines on deactivation standards and techniques for ensuring that deactivated firearms are rendered irreversibly inoperable; ‘Deactivation Regulation’ means Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2403 establishing common guidelines on deactivation standards and techniques for ensuring that deactivated firearms are rendered irreversibly inoperable; ‘Deactivation Regulation’ means Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2403 establishing common guidelines on deactivation standards and techniques for ensuring that deactivated firearms are rendered irreversibly inoperable;
“development” means all stages prior to “production” (e.g. design, design research, design analyses, design concepts, assembly and testing of prototypes, pilot production schemes, design data, process of transforming design data into goods or “software”, configuration design, integration design, layouts); “development” means all stages prior to “production” (e.g. design, design research, design analyses, design concepts, assembly and testing of prototypes, pilot production schemes, design data, process of transforming design data into goods or “software”, configuration design, integration design, layouts); “development” means all stages prior to “production” (e.g. design, design research, design analyses, design concepts, assembly and testing of prototypes, pilot production schemes, design data, process of transforming design data into goods or “software”, configuration design, integration design, layouts); “development” means all stages prior to “production” (e.g. design, design research, design analyses, design concepts, assembly and testing of prototypes, pilot production schemes, design data, process of transforming design data into goods or “software”, configuration design, integration design, layouts); “development” means all stages prior to “production” (e.g. design, design research, design analyses, design concepts, assembly and testing of prototypes, pilot production schemes, design data, process of transforming design data into goods or “software”, configuration design, integration design, layouts); “development” means all stages prior to “production” (e.g. design, design research, design analyses, design concepts, assembly and testing of prototypes, pilot production schemes, design data, process of transforming design data into goods or “software”, configuration design, integration design, layouts);
“digital computer” means equipment which can, in the form of one or more discrete variables, perform all of the following: “digital computer” means equipment which can, in the form of one or more discrete variables, perform all of the following: “digital computer” means equipment which can, in the form of one or more discrete variables, perform all of the following: “digital computer” means equipment which can, in the form of one or more discrete variables, perform all of the following: “digital computer” means equipment which can, in the form of one or more discrete variables, perform all of the following: “digital computer” means equipment which can, in the form of one or more discrete variables, perform all of the following:
a. accept data,
b. store data or instructions in fixed or alterable (writable) storage,
c. process data by means of a stored sequence of instructions which is modifiable, and
d. provide output of data;
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Modifications of a stored sequence of instructions include replacement of fixed storage devices, but not a physical change in wiring or interconnections; Modifications of a stored sequence of instructions include replacement of fixed storage devices, but not a physical change in wiring or interconnections;
“end-effectors” means grippers, active tooling units (i.e. devices for applying motive power, process energy or sensing to the workpiece) and any other tooling that is attached to the baseplate on the end of a “robot” manipulator arm “end-effectors” means grippers, active tooling units (i.e. devices for applying motive power, process energy or sensing to the workpiece) and any other tooling that is attached to the baseplate on the end of a “robot” manipulator arm “end-effectors” means grippers, active tooling units (i.e. devices for applying motive power, process energy or sensing to the workpiece) and any other tooling that is attached to the baseplate on the end of a “robot” manipulator arm “end-effectors” means grippers, active tooling units (i.e. devices for applying motive power, process energy or sensing to the workpiece) and any other tooling that is attached to the baseplate on the end of a “robot” manipulator arm “end-effectors” means grippers, active tooling units (i.e. devices for applying motive power, process energy or sensing to the workpiece) and any other tooling that is attached to the baseplate on the end of a “robot” manipulator arm “end-effectors” means grippers, active tooling units (i.e. devices for applying motive power, process energy or sensing to the workpiece) and any other tooling that is attached to the baseplate on the end of a “robot” manipulator arm
“energetic materials” means substances or mixtures that react chemically to release energy required for their intended application; “explosives”, “pyrotechnics” and “propellants” are sub-classes of energetic materials; “energetic materials” means substances or mixtures that react chemically to release energy required for their intended application; “explosives”, “pyrotechnics” and “propellants” are sub-classes of energetic materials; “energetic materials” means substances or mixtures that react chemically to release energy required for their intended application; “explosives”, “pyrotechnics” and “propellants” are sub-classes of energetic materials; “energetic materials” means substances or mixtures that react chemically to release energy required for their intended application; “explosives”, “pyrotechnics” and “propellants” are sub-classes of energetic materials; “energetic materials” means substances or mixtures that react chemically to release energy required for their intended application; “explosives”, “pyrotechnics” and “propellants” are sub-classes of energetic materials; “energetic materials” means substances or mixtures that react chemically to release energy required for their intended application; “explosives”, “pyrotechnics” and “propellants” are sub-classes of energetic materials;
“equivalent standards” means comparable national or international standards recognised by one or more Wassenaar Arrangement “participating states” and applicable to the relevant entry; “equivalent standards” means comparable national or international standards recognised by one or more Wassenaar Arrangement “participating states” and applicable to the relevant entry; “equivalent standards” means comparable national or international standards recognised by one or more Wassenaar Arrangement “participating states” and applicable to the relevant entry; “equivalent standards” means comparable national or international standards recognised by one or more Wassenaar Arrangement “participating states” and applicable to the relevant entry; “equivalent standards” means comparable national or international standards recognised by one or more Wassenaar Arrangement “participating states” and applicable to the relevant entry; “equivalent standards” means comparable national or international standards recognised by one or more Wassenaar Arrangement “participating states” and applicable to the relevant entry;
“explosives” means solid, liquid or gaseous substances or mixtures of substances which, in their application as primary, booster, or main charges in warheads, demolition and other applications, are required to detonate; “explosives” means solid, liquid or gaseous substances or mixtures of substances which, in their application as primary, booster, or main charges in warheads, demolition and other applications, are required to detonate; “explosives” means solid, liquid or gaseous substances or mixtures of substances which, in their application as primary, booster, or main charges in warheads, demolition and other applications, are required to detonate; “explosives” means solid, liquid or gaseous substances or mixtures of substances which, in their application as primary, booster, or main charges in warheads, demolition and other applications, are required to detonate; “explosives” means solid, liquid or gaseous substances or mixtures of substances which, in their application as primary, booster, or main charges in warheads, demolition and other applications, are required to detonate; “explosives” means solid, liquid or gaseous substances or mixtures of substances which, in their application as primary, booster, or main charges in warheads, demolition and other applications, are required to detonate;
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“first generation image intensifier tubes” means electrostatically focused tubes, employing input and output fibre optic or glass face plates, multi-alkali photocathodes (S-20 or S-25), but not microchannel plate amplifiers; “first generation image intensifier tubes” means electrostatically focused tubes, employing input and output fibre optic or glass face plates, multi-alkali photocathodes (S-20 or S-25), but not microchannel plate amplifiers; “first generation image intensifier tubes” means electrostatically focused tubes, employing input and output fibre optic or glass face plates, multi-alkali photocathodes (S-20 or S-25), but not microchannel plate amplifiers; “first generation image intensifier tubes” means electrostatically focused tubes, employing input and output fibre optic or glass face plates, multi-alkali photocathodes (S-20 or S-25), but not microchannel plate amplifiers; “first generation image intensifier tubes” means electrostatically focused tubes, employing input and output fibre optic or glass face plates, multi-alkali photocathodes (S-20 or S-25), but not microchannel plate amplifiers; “first generation image intensifier tubes” means electrostatically focused tubes, employing input and output fibre optic or glass face plates, multi-alkali photocathodes (S-20 or S-25), but not microchannel plate amplifiers;
“fuel cell” means an electrochemical device that converts chemical energy directly into Direct Current (DC) electricity by consuming fuel from an external source; “fuel cell” means an electrochemical device that converts chemical energy directly into Direct Current (DC) electricity by consuming fuel from an external source; “fuel cell” means an electrochemical device that converts chemical energy directly into Direct Current (DC) electricity by consuming fuel from an external source; “fuel cell” means an electrochemical device that converts chemical energy directly into Direct Current (DC) electricity by consuming fuel from an external source; “fuel cell” means an electrochemical device that converts chemical energy directly into Direct Current (DC) electricity by consuming fuel from an external source; “fuel cell” means an electrochemical device that converts chemical energy directly into Direct Current (DC) electricity by consuming fuel from an external source;
“improvised explosive devices” means devices fabricated or intended to be placed in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, “pyrotechnic” or incendiary chemicals designed to destroy, disfigure or harass; they may incorporate military stores, but are normally devised from non-military components; “improvised explosive devices” means devices fabricated or intended to be placed in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, “pyrotechnic” or incendiary chemicals designed to destroy, disfigure or harass; they may incorporate military stores, but are normally devised from non-military components; “improvised explosive devices” means devices fabricated or intended to be placed in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, “pyrotechnic” or incendiary chemicals designed to destroy, disfigure or harass; they may incorporate military stores, but are normally devised from non-military components; “improvised explosive devices” means devices fabricated or intended to be placed in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, “pyrotechnic” or incendiary chemicals designed to destroy, disfigure or harass; they may incorporate military stores, but are normally devised from non-military components; “improvised explosive devices” means devices fabricated or intended to be placed in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, “pyrotechnic” or incendiary chemicals designed to destroy, disfigure or harass; they may incorporate military stores, but are normally devised from non-military components; “improvised explosive devices” means devices fabricated or intended to be placed in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, “pyrotechnic” or incendiary chemicals designed to destroy, disfigure or harass; they may incorporate military stores, but are normally devised from non-military components;
“laser” means an item that produces spatially and temporally coherent light through amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; “laser” means an item that produces spatially and temporally coherent light through amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; “laser” means an item that produces spatially and temporally coherent light through amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; “laser” means an item that produces spatially and temporally coherent light through amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; “laser” means an item that produces spatially and temporally coherent light through amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; “laser” means an item that produces spatially and temporally coherent light through amplification by stimulated emission of radiation;
“library” (parametric technical database) means a collection of technical information, reference to which may enhance the performance of relevant systems, equipment or components; “library” (parametric technical database) means a collection of technical information, reference to which may enhance the performance of relevant systems, equipment or components; “library” (parametric technical database) means a collection of technical information, reference to which may enhance the performance of relevant systems, equipment or components; “library” (parametric technical database) means a collection of technical information, reference to which may enhance the performance of relevant systems, equipment or components; “library” (parametric technical database) means a collection of technical information, reference to which may enhance the performance of relevant systems, equipment or components; “library” (parametric technical database) means a collection of technical information, reference to which may enhance the performance of relevant systems, equipment or components;
“lighter-than-air vehicles” means balloons and “airships” that rely on hot air or on lighter-than-air gases such as helium or hydrogen for their lift; “lighter-than-air vehicles” means balloons and “airships” that rely on hot air or on lighter-than-air gases such as helium or hydrogen for their lift; “lighter-than-air vehicles” means balloons and “airships” that rely on hot air or on lighter-than-air gases such as helium or hydrogen for their lift; “lighter-than-air vehicles” means balloons and “airships” that rely on hot air or on lighter-than-air gases such as helium or hydrogen for their lift; “lighter-than-air vehicles” means balloons and “airships” that rely on hot air or on lighter-than-air gases such as helium or hydrogen for their lift; “lighter-than-air vehicles” means balloons and “airships” that rely on hot air or on lighter-than-air gases such as helium or hydrogen for their lift;
“nuclear reactor” means the goods within or attached directly to the reactor vessel, the equipment which controls the level of power in the core, and the components which normally contain, come into direct contact with or control the primary coolant of the reactor core; “nuclear reactor” means the goods within or attached directly to the reactor vessel, the equipment which controls the level of power in the core, and the components which normally contain, come into direct contact with or control the primary coolant of the reactor core; “nuclear reactor” means the goods within or attached directly to the reactor vessel, the equipment which controls the level of power in the core, and the components which normally contain, come into direct contact with or control the primary coolant of the reactor core; “nuclear reactor” means the goods within or attached directly to the reactor vessel, the equipment which controls the level of power in the core, and the components which normally contain, come into direct contact with or control the primary coolant of the reactor core; “nuclear reactor” means the goods within or attached directly to the reactor vessel, the equipment which controls the level of power in the core, and the components which normally contain, come into direct contact with or control the primary coolant of the reactor core; “nuclear reactor” means the goods within or attached directly to the reactor vessel, the equipment which controls the level of power in the core, and the components which normally contain, come into direct contact with or control the primary coolant of the reactor core;
“participating state” means a state participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement (see www.wassenaar.org); “participating state” means a state participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement (see www.wassenaar.org); “participating state” means a state participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement (see www.wassenaar.org); “participating state” means a state participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement (see www.wassenaar.org); “participating state” means a state participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement (see www.wassenaar.org); “participating state” means a state participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement (see www.wassenaar.org);
“production” means all production stages (e.g. product engineering, manufacture, integration, assembly (mounting), inspection, testing, quality assurance); “production” means all production stages (e.g. product engineering, manufacture, integration, assembly (mounting), inspection, testing, quality assurance); “production” means all production stages (e.g. product engineering, manufacture, integration, assembly (mounting), inspection, testing, quality assurance); “production” means all production stages (e.g. product engineering, manufacture, integration, assembly (mounting), inspection, testing, quality assurance); “production” means all production stages (e.g. product engineering, manufacture, integration, assembly (mounting), inspection, testing, quality assurance); “production” means all production stages (e.g. product engineering, manufacture, integration, assembly (mounting), inspection, testing, quality assurance);
“propellants” means substances or mixtures that react chemically to produce large volumes of hot gases at controlled rates to perform mechanical work; “propellants” means substances or mixtures that react chemically to produce large volumes of hot gases at controlled rates to perform mechanical work; “propellants” means substances or mixtures that react chemically to produce large volumes of hot gases at controlled rates to perform mechanical work; “propellants” means substances or mixtures that react chemically to produce large volumes of hot gases at controlled rates to perform mechanical work; “propellants” means substances or mixtures that react chemically to produce large volumes of hot gases at controlled rates to perform mechanical work; “propellants” means substances or mixtures that react chemically to produce large volumes of hot gases at controlled rates to perform mechanical work;
“ pyrotechnics ” means mixtures of solid or liquid fuels and oxidisers which, when ignited, undergo an energetic chemical reaction at a controlled rate intended to produce specific time delays, or quantities of heat, noise, smoke, visible light or infrared radiation; pyrophorics are a subclass of “pyrotechnics”, which contain no oxidisers but ignite spontaneously on contact with air; “ pyrotechnics ” means mixtures of solid or liquid fuels and oxidisers which, when ignited, undergo an energetic chemical reaction at a controlled rate intended to produce specific time delays, or quantities of heat, noise, smoke, visible light or infrared radiation; pyrophorics are a subclass of “pyrotechnics”, which contain no oxidisers but ignite spontaneously on contact with air; “ pyrotechnics ” means mixtures of solid or liquid fuels and oxidisers which, when ignited, undergo an energetic chemical reaction at a controlled rate intended to produce specific time delays, or quantities of heat, noise, smoke, visible light or infrared radiation; pyrophorics are a subclass of “pyrotechnics”, which contain no oxidisers but ignite spontaneously on contact with air; “ pyrotechnics ” means mixtures of solid or liquid fuels and oxidisers which, when ignited, undergo an energetic chemical reaction at a controlled rate intended to produce specific time delays, or quantities of heat, noise, smoke, visible light or infrared radiation; pyrophorics are a subclass of “pyrotechnics”, which contain no oxidisers but ignite spontaneously on contact with air; “ pyrotechnics ” means mixtures of solid or liquid fuels and oxidisers which, when ignited, undergo an energetic chemical reaction at a controlled rate intended to produce specific time delays, or quantities of heat, noise, smoke, visible light or infrared radiation; pyrophorics are a subclass of “pyrotechnics”, which contain no oxidisers but ignite spontaneously on contact with air; “ pyrotechnics ” means mixtures of solid or liquid fuels and oxidisers which, when ignited, undergo an energetic chemical reaction at a controlled rate intended to produce specific time delays, or quantities of heat, noise, smoke, visible light or infrared radiation; pyrophorics are a subclass of “pyrotechnics”, which contain no oxidisers but ignite spontaneously on contact with air;
“required” as applied to “technology”, refers to only that portion of “technology” which is peculiarly responsible for achieving or exceeding the controlled performance levels, characteristics or functions. Such “required” “technology” may be shared by different goods ...; “required” as applied to “technology”, refers to only that portion of “technology” which is peculiarly responsible for achieving or exceeding the controlled performance levels, characteristics or functions. Such “required” “technology” may be shared by different goods ...; “required” as applied to “technology”, refers to only that portion of “technology” which is peculiarly responsible for achieving or exceeding the controlled performance levels, characteristics or functions. Such “required” “technology” may be shared by different goods ...; “required” as applied to “technology”, refers to only that portion of “technology” which is peculiarly responsible for achieving or exceeding the controlled performance levels, characteristics or functions. Such “required” “technology” may be shared by different goods ...; “required” as applied to “technology”, refers to only that portion of “technology” which is peculiarly responsible for achieving or exceeding the controlled performance levels, characteristics or functions. Such “required” “technology” may be shared by different goods ...; “required” as applied to “technology”, refers to only that portion of “technology” which is peculiarly responsible for achieving or exceeding the controlled performance levels, characteristics or functions. Such “required” “technology” may be shared by different goods ...;
“riot control agents” means substances which under the expected conditions of use for riot control purposes, produce rapidly in humans sensory irritation or disabling physical effects which disappear within a short time following termination of exposure; “riot control agents” means substances which under the expected conditions of use for riot control purposes, produce rapidly in humans sensory irritation or disabling physical effects which disappear within a short time following termination of exposure; “riot control agents” means substances which under the expected conditions of use for riot control purposes, produce rapidly in humans sensory irritation or disabling physical effects which disappear within a short time following termination of exposure; “riot control agents” means substances which under the expected conditions of use for riot control purposes, produce rapidly in humans sensory irritation or disabling physical effects which disappear within a short time following termination of exposure; “riot control agents” means substances which under the expected conditions of use for riot control purposes, produce rapidly in humans sensory irritation or disabling physical effects which disappear within a short time following termination of exposure; “riot control agents” means substances which under the expected conditions of use for riot control purposes, produce rapidly in humans sensory irritation or disabling physical effects which disappear within a short time following termination of exposure;
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Tear gases are a subset of “riot control agents”. Tear gases are a subset of “riot control agents”. Tear gases are a subset of “riot control agents”. Tear gases are a subset of “riot control agents”. Tear gases are a subset of “riot control agents”. Tear gases are a subset of “riot control agents”.
“robot” means a manipulation mechanism, which may be of the continuous path or of the point-to-point variety, may use sensors, and which: “robot” means a manipulation mechanism, which may be of the continuous path or of the point-to-point variety, may use sensors, and which: “robot” means a manipulation mechanism, which may be of the continuous path or of the point-to-point variety, may use sensors, and which: “robot” means a manipulation mechanism, which may be of the continuous path or of the point-to-point variety, may use sensors, and which: “robot” means a manipulation mechanism, which may be of the continuous path or of the point-to-point variety, may use sensors, and which: “robot” means a manipulation mechanism, which may be of the continuous path or of the point-to-point variety, may use sensors, and which:
a. a. is multifunctional; is multifunctional;
b. b. is capable of positioning or orienting material, parts, tools or special devices through variable movements in three dimensional space; is capable of positioning or orienting material, parts, tools or special devices through variable movements in three dimensional space;
c. c. incorporates three or more closed or open loop servo-devices which may include stepping motors; and incorporates three or more closed or open loop servo-devices which may include stepping motors; and
d. d. has “user-accessible programmability” by means of the teach/playback method or by means of an electronic computer which may be a programmable logic controller, i.e. without mechanical intervention; has “user-accessible programmability” by means of the teach/playback method or by means of an electronic computer which may be a programmable logic controller, i.e. without mechanical intervention;
Note:This definition does not include: Note:This definition does not include: Note:This definition does not include: Note:This definition does not include: Note:This definition does not include: Note:This definition does not include:
a. a. a. manipulation mechanisms which are only manually/teleoperator controllable; manipulation mechanisms which are only manually/teleoperator controllable;
b. b. b. fixed sequence manipulation mechanisms, which are automated moving devices, operating according to “programmes” where the motions are limited by fixed stops, such as pins or cams and the sequence of motions and the selection of paths or angles are not variable or changeable by mechanical, electronic or electrical means; fixed sequence manipulation mechanisms, which are automated moving devices, operating according to “programmes” where the motions are limited by fixed stops, such as pins or cams and the sequence of motions and the selection of paths or angles are not variable or changeable by mechanical, electronic or electrical means;
c. c. c. mechanically controlled variable sequence manipulation mechanisms, which are automated moving devices, operating according to “programmes” where the motions are limited by fixed, but adjustable stops, such as pins or cams and the sequence of motions and the selection of paths or angles are variable within the fixed programme pattern; variations or modifications of the programme pattern (such as changes of pins or exchanges of cams) in one or more motion axes are accomplished only through mechanical operations; mechanically controlled variable sequence manipulation mechanisms, which are automated moving devices, operating according to “programmes” where the motions are limited by fixed, but adjustable stops, such as pins or cams and the sequence of motions and the selection of paths or angles are variable within the fixed programme pattern; variations or modifications of the programme pattern (such as changes of pins or exchanges of cams) in one or more motion axes are accomplished only through mechanical operations;
d. d. d. non-servo-controlled variable sequence manipulation mechanisms, which are automated moving devices, operating according to mechanically fixed programmed motions; the “programme” is variable but the sequence proceeds only by the binary signal from mechanically fixed electrical binary devices or adjustable stops; non-servo-controlled variable sequence manipulation mechanisms, which are automated moving devices, operating according to mechanically fixed programmed motions; the “programme” is variable but the sequence proceeds only by the binary signal from mechanically fixed electrical binary devices or adjustable stops;
e. e. e. stacker cranes defined as Cartesian coordinate manipulator systems manufactured as an integral part of a vertical array of storage bins and designed to access the contents of those bins for storage or retrieval. stacker cranes defined as Cartesian coordinate manipulator systems manufactured as an integral part of a vertical array of storage bins and designed to access the contents of those bins for storage or retrieval.
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“satellite navigation system” means a system consisting of ground stations, a constellation of satellites, and receivers, that enables receiver locations to be calculated on the basis of signals received from the satellites. It includes global navigation satellite systems and regional navigation satellite systems; “satellite navigation system” means a system consisting of ground stations, a constellation of satellites, and receivers, that enables receiver locations to be calculated on the basis of signals received from the satellites. It includes global navigation satellite systems and regional navigation satellite systems; “satellite navigation system” means a system consisting of ground stations, a constellation of satellites, and receivers, that enables receiver locations to be calculated on the basis of signals received from the satellites. It includes global navigation satellite systems and regional navigation satellite systems; “satellite navigation system” means a system consisting of ground stations, a constellation of satellites, and receivers, that enables receiver locations to be calculated on the basis of signals received from the satellites. It includes global navigation satellite systems and regional navigation satellite systems; “satellite navigation system” means a system consisting of ground stations, a constellation of satellites, and receivers, that enables receiver locations to be calculated on the basis of signals received from the satellites. It includes global navigation satellite systems and regional navigation satellite systems; “satellite navigation system” means a system consisting of ground stations, a constellation of satellites, and receivers, that enables receiver locations to be calculated on the basis of signals received from the satellites. It includes global navigation satellite systems and regional navigation satellite systems;
Spacecraft” means a craft designed to operate in, persist in or transit through space in the form of a “satellite”, “space probe”, or “space vehicle”. Spacecraft” means a craft designed to operate in, persist in or transit through space in the form of a “satellite”, “space probe”, or “space vehicle”. Spacecraft” means a craft designed to operate in, persist in or transit through space in the form of a “satellite”, “space probe”, or “space vehicle”. Spacecraft” means a craft designed to operate in, persist in or transit through space in the form of a “satellite”, “space probe”, or “space vehicle”. Spacecraft” means a craft designed to operate in, persist in or transit through space in the form of a “satellite”, “space probe”, or “space vehicle”. Spacecraft” means a craft designed to operate in, persist in or transit through space in the form of a “satellite”, “space probe”, or “space vehicle”.
Note: Note: Note: Note: Note: Spacecraft” does not include landers, rovers, or other craft, limited by design to operate on or beneath the surface of, or in the atmosphere of an extra-terrestrial celestial body, or “sub-orbital craft”.
sub-orbital craft” means a craft having an enclosure designed for the transport of people or cargo which is designed to:a. operate above the stratosphere;b. perform a non-orbital trajectory; andc. land back on Earth with the people or cargo intact; sub-orbital craft” means a craft having an enclosure designed for the transport of people or cargo which is designed to:a. operate above the stratosphere;b. perform a non-orbital trajectory; andc. land back on Earth with the people or cargo intact; sub-orbital craft” means a craft having an enclosure designed for the transport of people or cargo which is designed to:a. operate above the stratosphere;b. perform a non-orbital trajectory; andc. land back on Earth with the people or cargo intact; sub-orbital craft” means a craft having an enclosure designed for the transport of people or cargo which is designed to:a. operate above the stratosphere;b. perform a non-orbital trajectory; andc. land back on Earth with the people or cargo intact; sub-orbital craft” means a craft having an enclosure designed for the transport of people or cargo which is designed to:a. operate above the stratosphere;b. perform a non-orbital trajectory; andc. land back on Earth with the people or cargo intact; sub-orbital craft” means a craft having an enclosure designed for the transport of people or cargo which is designed to:a. operate above the stratosphere;b. perform a non-orbital trajectory; andc. land back on Earth with the people or cargo intact;
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“superconductive” in relation to materials (e.g. metals, alloys or compounds) means those which can lose all electrical resistance (i.e. which can attain infinite electrical conductivity and carry very large electrical currents without Joule heating); the superconductive state of a material is individually characterised by a ‘critical temperature’, a critical magnetic field, which is a function of temperature, and a critical current density which is a function of both magnetic field and temperature; “superconductive” in relation to materials (e.g. metals, alloys or compounds) means those which can lose all electrical resistance (i.e. which can attain infinite electrical conductivity and carry very large electrical currents without Joule heating); the superconductive state of a material is individually characterised by a ‘critical temperature’, a critical magnetic field, which is a function of temperature, and a critical current density which is a function of both magnetic field and temperature; “superconductive” in relation to materials (e.g. metals, alloys or compounds) means those which can lose all electrical resistance (i.e. which can attain infinite electrical conductivity and carry very large electrical currents without Joule heating); the superconductive state of a material is individually characterised by a ‘critical temperature’, a critical magnetic field, which is a function of temperature, and a critical current density which is a function of both magnetic field and temperature; “superconductive” in relation to materials (e.g. metals, alloys or compounds) means those which can lose all electrical resistance (i.e. which can attain infinite electrical conductivity and carry very large electrical currents without Joule heating); the superconductive state of a material is individually characterised by a ‘critical temperature’, a critical magnetic field, which is a function of temperature, and a critical current density which is a function of both magnetic field and temperature; “superconductive” in relation to materials (e.g. metals, alloys or compounds) means those which can lose all electrical resistance (i.e. which can attain infinite electrical conductivity and carry very large electrical currents without Joule heating); the superconductive state of a material is individually characterised by a ‘critical temperature’, a critical magnetic field, which is a function of temperature, and a critical current density which is a function of both magnetic field and temperature; “superconductive” in relation to materials (e.g. metals, alloys or compounds) means those which can lose all electrical resistance (i.e. which can attain infinite electrical conductivity and carry very large electrical currents without Joule heating); the superconductive state of a material is individually characterised by a ‘critical temperature’, a critical magnetic field, which is a function of temperature, and a critical current density which is a function of both magnetic field and temperature;
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‘Critical temperature’ (also known as the transition temperature) of a specific “superconductive” material means the temperature at which the specific material loses all resistance to the flow of direct electrical current. ‘Critical temperature’ (also known as the transition temperature) of a specific “superconductive” material means the temperature at which the specific material loses all resistance to the flow of direct electrical current. ‘Critical temperature’ (also known as the transition temperature) of a specific “superconductive” material means the temperature at which the specific material loses all resistance to the flow of direct electrical current. ‘Critical temperature’ (also known as the transition temperature) of a specific “superconductive” material means the temperature at which the specific material loses all resistance to the flow of direct electrical current. ‘Critical temperature’ (also known as the transition temperature) of a specific “superconductive” material means the temperature at which the specific material loses all resistance to the flow of direct electrical current. ‘Critical temperature’ (also known as the transition temperature) of a specific “superconductive” material means the temperature at which the specific material loses all resistance to the flow of direct electrical current.
“technology” means specific ‘information’ necessary for the “development”; “production” or “use” of goods or “software”; “technology” means specific ‘information’ necessary for the “development”; “production” or “use” of goods or “software”; “technology” means specific ‘information’ necessary for the “development”; “production” or “use” of goods or “software”; “technology” means specific ‘information’ necessary for the “development”; “production” or “use” of goods or “software”; “technology” means specific ‘information’ necessary for the “development”; “production” or “use” of goods or “software”; “technology” means specific ‘information’ necessary for the “development”; “production” or “use” of goods or “software”;
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‘Information’ may take forms including, not limited to: blueprints, plans, diagrams, models, formulae, algorithms, tables, ‘source code’, engineering designs and specifications, manuals and instructions written or recorded on other media or devices (e.g. disk, tape, read-only memories); ‘Information’ may take forms including, not limited to: blueprints, plans, diagrams, models, formulae, algorithms, tables, ‘source code’, engineering designs and specifications, manuals and instructions written or recorded on other media or devices (e.g. disk, tape, read-only memories); ‘Information’ may take forms including, not limited to: blueprints, plans, diagrams, models, formulae, algorithms, tables, ‘source code’, engineering designs and specifications, manuals and instructions written or recorded on other media or devices (e.g. disk, tape, read-only memories); ‘Information’ may take forms including, not limited to: blueprints, plans, diagrams, models, formulae, algorithms, tables, ‘source code’, engineering designs and specifications, manuals and instructions written or recorded on other media or devices (e.g. disk, tape, read-only memories); ‘Information’ may take forms including, not limited to: blueprints, plans, diagrams, models, formulae, algorithms, tables, ‘source code’, engineering designs and specifications, manuals and instructions written or recorded on other media or devices (e.g. disk, tape, read-only memories); ‘Information’ may take forms including, not limited to: blueprints, plans, diagrams, models, formulae, algorithms, tables, ‘source code’, engineering designs and specifications, manuals and instructions written or recorded on other media or devices (e.g. disk, tape, read-only memories);
‘source code’ (or source language) is a convenient expression of one or more processes which may be turned by a programming system into equipment executable form. ‘source code’ (or source language) is a convenient expression of one or more processes which may be turned by a programming system into equipment executable form. ‘source code’ (or source language) is a convenient expression of one or more processes which may be turned by a programming system into equipment executable form. ‘source code’ (or source language) is a convenient expression of one or more processes which may be turned by a programming system into equipment executable form. ‘source code’ (or source language) is a convenient expression of one or more processes which may be turned by a programming system into equipment executable form. ‘source code’ (or source language) is a convenient expression of one or more processes which may be turned by a programming system into equipment executable form.
“Unmanned Aerial Vehicle” (“UAV”) means any “aircraft” capable of initiating flight and sustaining controlled flight and navigation without any human presence on board; “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle” (“UAV”) means any “aircraft” capable of initiating flight and sustaining controlled flight and navigation without any human presence on board; “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle” (“UAV”) means any “aircraft” capable of initiating flight and sustaining controlled flight and navigation without any human presence on board; “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle” (“UAV”) means any “aircraft” capable of initiating flight and sustaining controlled flight and navigation without any human presence on board; “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle” (“UAV”) means any “aircraft” capable of initiating flight and sustaining controlled flight and navigation without any human presence on board; “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle” (“UAV”) means any “aircraft” capable of initiating flight and sustaining controlled flight and navigation without any human presence on board;
“use” means operation, installation (e.g. on-site installation), maintenance, checking, repair, overhaul and refurbishing; “use” means operation, installation (e.g. on-site installation), maintenance, checking, repair, overhaul and refurbishing; “use” means operation, installation (e.g. on-site installation), maintenance, checking, repair, overhaul and refurbishing; “use” means operation, installation (e.g. on-site installation), maintenance, checking, repair, overhaul and refurbishing; “use” means operation, installation (e.g. on-site installation), maintenance, checking, repair, overhaul and refurbishing; “use” means operation, installation (e.g. on-site installation), maintenance, checking, repair, overhaul and refurbishing;
“user-accessible programmability” means the facility allowing a user to insert, modify or replace “programmes” by means other than: “user-accessible programmability” means the facility allowing a user to insert, modify or replace “programmes” by means other than: “user-accessible programmability” means the facility allowing a user to insert, modify or replace “programmes” by means other than: “user-accessible programmability” means the facility allowing a user to insert, modify or replace “programmes” by means other than: “user-accessible programmability” means the facility allowing a user to insert, modify or replace “programmes” by means other than: “user-accessible programmability” means the facility allowing a user to insert, modify or replace “programmes” by means other than:
a. A physical change in writing or interconnections; or
b. The setting of function controls including entry of parameters;
“vulnerability disclosure” means the process of identifying, reporting, or communicating a vulnerability to, or analysing a vulnerability with, individuals or organisations responsible for conducting or coordinating remediation for the purpose of resolving the vulnerability. “vulnerability disclosure” means the process of identifying, reporting, or communicating a vulnerability to, or analysing a vulnerability with, individuals or organisations responsible for conducting or coordinating remediation for the purpose of resolving the vulnerability. “vulnerability disclosure” means the process of identifying, reporting, or communicating a vulnerability to, or analysing a vulnerability with, individuals or organisations responsible for conducting or coordinating remediation for the purpose of resolving the vulnerability. “vulnerability disclosure” means the process of identifying, reporting, or communicating a vulnerability to, or analysing a vulnerability with, individuals or organisations responsible for conducting or coordinating remediation for the purpose of resolving the vulnerability. “vulnerability disclosure” means the process of identifying, reporting, or communicating a vulnerability to, or analysing a vulnerability with, individuals or organisations responsible for conducting or coordinating remediation for the purpose of resolving the vulnerability. “vulnerability disclosure” means the process of identifying, reporting, or communicating a vulnerability to, or analysing a vulnerability with, individuals or organisations responsible for conducting or coordinating remediation for the purpose of resolving the vulnerability.

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