Abstract: Various embodiments set forth systems and techniques for generating seams for a 3D model. The techniques include generating, based on the 3D model, one or more inputs for one or more trained machine learning models; providing the one or more inputs to the one or more trained machine learning models; receiving, from the one or more trained machine learning models, seam prediction data generated based on the one or more inputs; and placing one or more predicted seams on the 3D model based on the seam prediction data.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a graphene-based dispersion. Said dispersion is characterized by the presence of graphene at a concentration ranging from about 0.0001% (w/w) to about 20% (w/w). The present disclosure further provides a method of preparing the graphene-based dispersion comprising mixing components of the graphene-based dispersion in a high shear mixer. The graphene-based dispersion of the present disclosure is characterized by beneficial features such as but not limited to homogeneity and stability. Further provided in the present disclosure are applications of the graphene-based dispersion.

Abstract: Polymer fiber or corresponding fabric including graphene and/or its derivative(s), wherein the graphene including polymer fabric is characterized by feature selected from the group consisting of anti-microbial, antistatic, wicking, thermal cooling, anti-odour, and ultraviolet protection, or any combination thereof. The graphene including polymer fiber or fabric shows several further beneficial properties including but not limited to good/excellent washing fastness, rubbing fastness, perspiration fastness, sublimation fastness, and light fastness. A process by which the graphene and/or its derivative(s) is incorporated in a polymer during its synthesis. The polymer is subsequently drawn into a fiber or fabric, and is capable of being converted into commercial products. A method to improve the aforementioned properties in a polymer fiber or fabric.

Abstract: A door security apparatus includes a door-locking member and a sensor assembly. The door-locking member removably engages a plate. The door-locking member is a barricade that restricts movement of a door from a closed position to an open position while the door-locking member is engaged with the plate The sensor assembly is configured to detect engagement between the door-locking member and the plate.

Abstract: A 3D printing apparatus and method prints a partial part, and continues to print the part after the partially-printed part has been rotated. Each partial printing operation may include reinforcement via application of one or more layers of continuous fiber. The rotation and continued printing of the partially-printed part allows for fiber orientation in different orientations for the printed part.

Abstract: In some examples, a mount includes a mounting plate. In some examples, the mounting plate includes mounting holes disposed in a rectangular pattern on the mounting plate to mount a device to the mounting plate. In some examples, the mount includes an adjustment mechanism disposed within a depression of the mounting plate. In some examples, the mount includes a coupler to couple the mounting plate to a support.

Abstract: The present application describes providing an attestation level to a received communication. The attestation level may be used to communicate a level of security to a network or a called party that receives the communication. The attestation level associated with the communication may indicate to a destination network and/or recipient that the phone number associated with the communication is secure and/or the telephone number has not been spoofed.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes edge defect detection via image analytics. A method includes identifying an image of an edge of a susceptor pocket formed by a susceptor of a substrate processing system. The method further includes predicting, based on the image, whether property values of the edge of the susceptor meet threshold values. The method further includes, responsive to the property values of the edge meeting threshold values, causing performance of a corrective action associated with the susceptor.

Abstract: A 3D printing apparatus and method includes a piezo actuator that reciprocates a tappet. The reciprocation of the tappet generates pressure within a chamber filled with molten print material. The generated pressure causes the molten print material to be extruded through a nozzle coupled to the chamber. The piezo actuator is controlled to switchably provide continuous extrusion of print material or extrusion of discrete droplets of print material.

Abstract: Various embodiments set forth systems and techniques for generating seams for a 3D model. The techniques include generating, based on the 3D model, one or more inputs for one or more trained machine learning models; providing the one or more inputs to the one or more trained machine learning models; receiving, from the one or more trained machine learning models, seam prediction data generated based on the one or more inputs; and placing one or more predicted seams on the 3D model based on the seam prediction data.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a part formed of metal, a method of determining a ceramic support structure for the metal part, and an un-sintered metal part including the ceramic support. The method of manufacturing the part includes forming a metal part and forming a ceramic support by depositing a ceramic composite material in a pattern to form ceramic print layers. The ceramic support supports a supportable portion of the metal part. The method of determining the ceramic support structure for the metal part includes determining, (i) a composition of a ceramic filament used to produce the ceramic support or (ii) a geometry of an infill of the ceramic support such that the ceramic support has a strength sufficient to support the supportable portion prior to sintering and is deformable to allow the supportable portion to undergo geometric changes during sintering.

Abstract: A flexible 3D printing feedstock material is disclosed. The flexible 3D printing feedstock material includes 45-80 vol % of a powder having at least one of a metal powder and a ceramic powder, 0-5 vol % of a compatibilizer, 10-35 vol % of a soluble flexibilizer, and 5-35 vol % of a non-soluble binder component. Methods of forming the flexible 3D printing feedstock material by melt mixing the components are disclosed. Methods of producing a 3D printed part by operating a fused deposition modeling 3D printer loaded with a filament formed of the 3D printing feedstock material are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides an engineered carboxylic acid reductase (CAR) enzyme, a nucleic acid encoding the CAR enzyme, and a non-naturally occurring microbial organism comprising an exogenous nucleic acid encoding the CAR, an engineered transaminase (TA) enzyme, and/or a hexamethylenediamine (HMD) transaminase (TA2) enzyme. The invention provides a non-naturally occurring microbial organism that has a 1,6-hexanediol (HDO) pathway with a HDO pathway enzyme expressed in sufficient amounts to produce 6 aminocaproate semi aldehyde, HDO, or both. The invention further provides a non-naturally occurring microbial organism that has an HMD pathway with a HMD pathway enzyme expressed in sufficient amounts to produce 6-aminocaproate semialdehyde, HMD, or both. The invention additionally provides bioderived HMD, 6-aminocaproate semialdehyde, and/or HDO and methods for producing bioderived HMD, 6-aminocaproate semialdehyde, and/or HDO.

Abstract: The present application describes providing an attestation level to a received communication. The attestation level may be used to communicate a level of security to a network or a called party that receives the communication. The attestation level associated with the communication may indicate to a destination network and/or recipient that the phone number associated with the communication is secure and/or the telephone number has not been spoofed.

Abstract: A material for producing a three-dimensionally printed part including a metal material and at least one sintering aid in an amount effective to give the three-dimensionally printed part a density of between about 90% and about 100% after sintering is disclosed. A method of printing a three-dimensional part including selecting a metal material, incorporating at least one sintering aid into the metal material to form a print material, and printing the three-dimensional part is also disclosed. A method of producing a sintered metal part including providing a metal material for the sintered metal part incorporating boron as a first sintering aid, incorporating phosphorus as a second sintering aid, forming the metal part in a predetermined form the metal material, and heating the formed metal part to a sintering temperature is also disclosed. Three-dimensionally printed parts are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-natural cannabinoid synthase comprising at least one amino acid variation as compared to a wild type cannabinoid synthase ?9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid synthase (THCAS), comprising three alpha helices (?A, ?B and ?C) where a disulfide bond is not formed between alpha helix ?A and alpha helix ?C, wherein the non-natural cannabinoid synthase catalyzes the oxidative cyclization of cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) into a cannabinoid. The invention further relates to a non-natural ?9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid synthase (THCAS), a non-natural cannabidiolic acid synthase (CBDAS), and a non-natural cannabichromenic acid synthase (CBCAS) comprising at least one amino acid variation as compared to a wild type THCAS, CBDAS, or CBCAS, respectively, comprising three alpha helices (?A, ?B and ?C) and wherein a disulfide bond is not formed between alpha helix ?A and alpha helix ?C.

Abstract: A 3D printing apparatus and method corrects for skew in the motion components of the apparatus without the use of an independent reference object. A calibration object having features therein or thereon is printed. A user rotates the calibration object by a certain angle after it is printed. The features in/on the calibration object are measured, and an amount of skew is determined based on the measurements. In addition, a 3D printing operation is compensated based on the effects of a coefficient of thermal expansion and/or moisture absorption on dimensional changes.

Abstract: The present application describes providing an attestation level to a received communication. The attestation level may be used to communicate a level of security to a network or a called party that receives the communication. The attestation level associated with the communication may indicate to a destination network and/or recipient that the phone number associated with the communication is secure and/or the telephone number has not been spoofed.

Abstract: The present application describes providing an attestation level to a received communication. The attestation level may be used to communicate a level of security to a network or a called party that receives the communication. The attestation level associated with the communication may indicate to a destination network and/or recipient that the phone number associated with the communication is secure and/or the telephone number has not been spoofed.