Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a turbomachine compressor blade, comprising the following steps:—installing primary pins (26) comprising a material other than a titanium-based alloy in primary bores (20) of a core, the primary bores forming at least one polygon, and installing a secondary pin made of titanium-based alloy in a secondary bore of the core; —producing a stack (2) of a suction-face sheet (4), a core (14) and a pressure-face sheet (6); —compacting the stack; —removing the primary pins (26) from the primary bores (20); —removing the secondary pin from the secondary bore; and—taking the core (14) away from the stack.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a turbomachine compressor blade, comprising the following steps:—installing primary pins (26) comprising a material other than a titanium-based alloy in primary bores (20) of a core, the primary bores forming at least one polygon, and installing a secondary pin made of titanium-based alloy in a secondary bore of the core;—producing a stack (2) of a suction-face sheet (4), a core (14) and a pressure-face sheet (6);—compacting the stack;—removing the primary pins (26) from the primary bores (20);—removing the secondary pin from the secondary bore; and—taking the core (14) away from the stack.

Abstract: An aircraft component and an associated method of manufacturing such aircraft component are disclosed. The aircraft component comprises a backing member, a porous sheet spaced apart from the backing member, and a cellular structure disposed between the backing member and the porous sheet. The cellular structure is attached to at least one of the backing member and the porous sheet by one or more non-adhesive connections.

Abstract: Provided is a method and a remote diagnostic system that can be used for signage applications that includes a plurality of LED-based signs, each having one or more corresponding LED signage drivers, one or more controllers for real-time monitoring and controlling the LEDs in the LED-based signs, a commissioning application (“app”) for commissioning, the one or more controllers, an information system or cloud network for storing information received from and sending commands to, the one or more controllers related to the LED-based signs, and at least one sensor.

Abstract: Provided is a method and a remote diagnostic system that can be used for signage applications that includes a plurality of LED-based signs, each having one or more corresponding LED signage drivers, one or more controllers for real-time monitoring and controlling the LEDs in the LED-based signs, a commissioning application (“app”) for commissioning, the one or more controllers, an information system or cloud network for storing information received from and sending commands to, the one or more controllers related to the LED-based signs, and at least one sensor.

Abstract: An aircraft component and an associated method of manufacturing such aircraft component are disclosed. The aircraft component comprises a backing member, a porous sheet spaced apart from the backing member, and a cellular structure disposed between the backing member and the porous sheet. The cellular structure is attached to at least one of the backing member and the porous sheet by one or more non-adhesive connections.

Abstract: Provided is a traffic communication network that includes a signaling system having a plurality of light signaling devices, a controller disposed at at least one traffic intersection, and configured to wirelessly control the plurality of light signaling devices. A remote control system is also provided to wirelessly transmit commands to the controller and directly to the plurality of light signaling devices.

Abstract: Provided is a traffic communication network that includes a signaling system including a plurality of light signaling devices, and a controller configured to wirelessly control the plurality of light signaling devices; and a remote control system in wireless communication with the controller and configured to control the controller.

Abstract: Provided is a method and a remote diagnostic system that can be used for signage applications that includes a plurality of LED-based signs, each having one or more corresponding LED signage drivers, one or more controllers for real-time monitoring and controlling the LEDs in the LED-based signs, a commissioning application (“app”) for commissioning, the one or more controllers, an information system or cloud network for storing information received from and sending commands to, the one or more controllers related to the LED-based signs, and at least one sensor.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a component with passages extending therethrough, including manufacturing a portion of the component using an additive manufacturing process, including creating the passages within the portion of the component, and adding material directly on the portion of the component using a material build-up process different from the first additive manufacturing process until a predetermined shape for the component is obtained. The component may be a wall of a housing of a rotary internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A system and method according to various embodiments combines three separate technologies to form a unique lighting system with enhanced antimicrobial properties and air cleaning capabilities. The combination of the three technologies also produces a lighting system that extends the required maintenance period for lighting fixtures. The first technology is based on anatase type TiO2. The second and third technologies are based on the use of micro-sized surface structures to generate light scattering effects and, at the same time, reduce bacterial colonization and inhibit bacterial migration even during the absence of light or in dark environments.

Abstract: Provided is a system enhancing control of bacterial growth by combining antimicrobial additives and surface micro-structure patterns on outer surfaces of a device, such as a lighting fixture. The system physically decreases bio-adhesion between microbes and substrates applied to the outer surfaces. The system combines a surface micro-structured component with an antimicrobial component to generate a single component.

Abstract: Provided is a traffic communication network that includes a signaling system having a plurality of light signaling devices, a controller disposed at at least one traffic intersection, and configured to wirelessly control the plurality of light signaling devices. A remote control system is also provided to wirelessly transmit commands to the controller and directly to the plurality of light signaling devices.

Abstract: Provided is a traffic communication network that includes a signaling system having a plurality of light signaling devices, a controller disposed at at least one traffic intersection, and configured to wirelessly control the plurality of light signaling devices, and a video camera configured to obtain status information of the plurality of light signaling devices. A remote control system is also provided to wirelessly transmit commands to the controller and the video camera, for controlling the plurality of light signaling devices.

Abstract: Provided is a traffic communication network that includes a signaling system including a plurality of light signaling devices, and a controller configured to wirelessly control the plurality of light signaling devices; and a remote control system in wireless communication with the controller and configured to control the controller

Abstract: Turbine engine components having heat-extracting features and methods for manufacturing such components using additive manufacturing are disclosed. An exemplary method comprises providing a base portion of the engine component manufactured by a first manufacturing process and adding one or more heat-extracting features to the engine component using a second manufacturing process different from the first manufacturing process where the second manufacturing process comprises an additive manufacturing process.

Abstract: A system and method according to various embodiments can include a lighting fixture comprising a light source. An antimicrobial additive is added to an outer light emitting surface of the lighting fixture exposed to air. A sealing substrate is positioned between the antimicrobial additive and the light source to provide clean room capabilities when the lighting fixture is installed to seal a plenum.

Abstract: Provided is a system enhancing control of bacterial growth by combining antimicrobial additives and surface micro-structure patterns on outer surfaces of a device, such as a lighting fixture. The system physically decreases bio-adhesion between microbes and substrates applied to the outer surfaces. The system combines a surface micro-structured component with an antimicrobial component to generate a single component.

Abstract: A system and method according to various embodiments combines three separate technologies to form a unique lighting system with enhanced antimicrobial properties and air cleaning capabilities. The combination of the three technologies also produces a lighting system that extends the required maintenance period for lighting fixtures. The first technology is based on anatase type TiO2. The second and third technologies are based on the use of micro-sized surface structures to generate light scattering effects and, at the same time, reduce bacterial colonization and inhibit bacterial migration even during the absence of light or in dark environments.

Abstract: The invention concerns methods and kits for evaluating the semen quality. The invention also concerns compounds and compositions for preserving a sperm sample, especially during cryopreservation. The invention is based on a correlation between sperm phosphodiesterase (PDE) activity and sperm fertility and on the use of selective phosphodiesterase inhibitors, more particularly PDE10 inhibitors.