Abstract: Systems, methods, and software to facilitate simulating machines used in industrial automation are disclosed herein. In at least one implementation, an API is utilized to establish at least a communication link between a simulation model created in a simulation application and an industrial controller system outside of the simulation model, wherein the simulation model comprises definitions for a virtual representation of at least a portion of a machine used in an industrial automation environment. Data is then exchanged between the industrial controller system and the simulation model over the communication link.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed towards generating a trajectory for use by a robot to perform an operation on a target object. A method includes a robot instructed to traverse a surface of the target object from the starting position and obtain sensor input from a sensor system of the robot using a first trajectory specified by a CAD file for the target object. Sensor input that includes a first height to the target object, a width of the seam, and a depth of the seam may be received. A second trajectory may be generated for traversing the surface of the target object and that modifies the first trajectory based on the sensor input. The robot may be instructed to move to the starting position and traverse the surface of the target object using the second trajectory and apply a sealant to the seam.

Abstract: In a CAD data-based automatic operation device of a machining center equipped with a CNC device, the CNC device is provided in a storage unit with a learned model generated by learning beforehand machining conditions including a tool used and cutting conditions, a manufacturing process including a tool trajectory, and a machining program that caused the manufacturing process to be performed in correspondence with one another with respect to each feature subjected to various cutting operations.

Abstract: A method for computer-supported simulation of operation of a machine working in an automated manner, the machine being controllable during real operation via software on a programmable logic controller, wherein simulated control of the machine via software on a simulation computer is performed based on a predefined execution pattern, where the temporal execution sequence of processes executed by the software code and starting time points of processes are defined based on a virtual time and the execution time point of each process is set to zero in the virtual time in the predefined execution pattern, and during the simulation, the next process, which follows an ended process according to the execution sequence, is not started until a process in the real time of the simulation computer has ended, and where the virtual time is set to the starting time point of this next process when the next process is started.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a 3D printing method and device. The 3D printing method of the disclosure includes: obtaining height groups of an object to be printed in multiple different postures relative to a support platform, where different height groups include a height of the object to be printed in at least one direction corresponding to the different postures; obtaining a first height having a minimum height from all of the height groups, and obtaining a second height and a third height orthogonal to the first height according to the first height, where the second height and the third height are minimum heights in their respective directions; and taking directions in which the first height, the second height, and the third height are located as three printing directions of the object to be printed respectively, and printing. The disclosure can achieve a fast printing speed.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and software for filtering components, such as hardware components, compatible with computer-modeled structures are presented. A compatible components system provides selection methods that present components compatible with computer-aided design (CAD) models designed in computer modeling software. The system executes methods designed to filter components made available to designers using attribute information of the features and attribute information of the components. Designers may interact with the compatibility methods numerous times, narrowing components through a series or number of filtering steps until a desired compatible component is easily selected. The computer modeling software may include graphical user interfaces for selecting component source locations, filtering types of components presented by the system, and adding components to CAD models.

Abstract: A method of producing a component part (202, 204) of an aircraft airframe (200), the method comprising: providing a first digital model, the first digital model being a digital model of the component part (202, 204); producing an initial physical part using the first digital model; measuring a surface of the initial physical part; creating a second digital model using the measurements of the surface of the initial physical part, the second digital model being a digital model of the initial physical part; specifying one or more fastener holes (606) in the second digital model; and drilling one or more fastener holes (606) in the initial physical part using the second digital model with the one or more fastener holes specified therein, thereby producing the component part (202, 204) of an aircraft airframe (200).

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to methods for forming 3D-printed articles and associated systems. In some embodiments, a method may comprise depositing a first liquid comprising first molecules having first functional groups onto a portion of a second liquid comprising second molecules having second functional groups such that the first functional groups react with the second functional groups to form a solid material or layer. The portion of the second liquid onto which the first liquid is deposited is positioned over a platform that is at least partially submerged within the second liquid. In some embodiments, a system may comprise a nozzle configured to expel a first liquid, a vessel configured to contain a second liquid, and a platform configured to be translated through at least a portion of the depth of the vessel when the vessel comprises the second liquid.

Abstract: A processing method for automatically generating machining features is provided. A workpiece CAD file is obtained to perform a CAD numerical analysis on a blank body. With the workpiece CAD file being used as a target, a workpiece CAD appearance is compared with the blank body to obtain a feature identification result of a first to-be-processed blank body, which includes identifying data of a to-be-removed blank body and a feature of a first processing surface. A geometric analysis is performed on the first processing surface feature and a tool selection range is determined. A virtual cutting simulation is performed on the first processing surface to generate a processed area data and an unprocessed area data. A spatial coordinate mapping comparison between the unprocessed area data and a surface data of the workpiece CAD file is performed to obtain a feature identification result of a second to-be-processed blank body.

Abstract: Methods for replacing or obscuring objects detected in an image or video on the basis of image context are disclosed. Context of the image or video may be obtained via pattern recognition on audio associated with the image or video, by user-supplied context, and/or by context derived from image capture, such as the nature of an application used to capture the image. The image or video may be analyzed for object detection and recognition, and depending upon policy, the image or video context used to select objects related or unrelated to the context for replacement or obfuscation. The selected objects may then be replaced with generic objects rendered from 3D models, or blurred or otherwise obscured.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for installing an aircraft bulkhead connector with a bulkhead is disclosed where access to only one side of the bulkhead is required. The disclosure is also applicable to installation of bulkhead connectors in aircraft fuel tanks. An aircraft bulkhead connector and installation tool is also disclosed. The bulkhead connector includes a female end portion and the installation tool includes a male end portion. The male end portion of the installation tool is removably engaged with the female end portion of the bulkhead connector, such that the installation tool protrudes beyond the female end portion of the bulkhead connector. The installation tool may be inserted through an aperture in a bulkhead and used to both position and hold the bulkhead connector during the installation process.

Abstract: Systems for modeling a patient's teeth are provided. In some embodiments, a system includes a scanner operable to capture a scanned image of at least a portion of a surface of a first crown component of a first patient tooth, and to generate scanned image data representing a partial portion of the surface of the first crown component. The system can also include a processor configured to create a digital data set representing the scanned image data, select a digital tooth template that includes a second digital crown portion corresponding to the scanned image, create a morphed digital tooth crown model based on the selected digital tooth template, and merge the morphed digital tooth crown model with the digital data set representing the scanned image data of the first patient tooth to generate a complete digital patient tooth crown model.

Abstract: A virtual health-care electronic commerce community includes a network to communicate information relating to the community; one or more patients coupled to the network; one or more treating professionals coupled to the network; and a server coupled to the network, the server storing data for each patient and performing patient data visualization in response to a user request.

Abstract: A system may include an access engine and a foam part generation engine. The access engine may be configured to access a computer-aided design (CAD) seat surface that represents a seat surface of a seat design and access seat parameters for the seat design. The foam part generation engine may be configured to construct a CAD foam part for the seat design based on the CAD seat surface and the seat parameters.

Abstract: A method of producing at least part of a structural frame of a vehicle, the method comprising: providing a support structure (300), the support structure (300) comprising: a plurality of elongate members (301); and one or more retaining members (208) configured to retain the elongate members (301); mounting a plurality of first structural components (206) to the support structure (300) by coupling the first structural components (206) to the elongate members (301) such that each first structural component (206) occupies a different respective position along the elongate members (301); and attaching a plurality of second structural components (204) to the first structural components (206), thereby coupling together the first structural components (206) to form the at least part of the structural frame of a vehicle.

Abstract: A method and a corresponding system and computer program are provided. A model of an object to be manufactured via subtractive manufacturing is obtained. Geometric features to be machined as part of manufacturing the object are identified based on the model. The identified geometric features include a composite geometric feature including a plurality of geometric subfeatures. A database including strategies for machining different geometric features is accessed. The database includes a composite strategy for machining the composite geometric feature and separate strategies for machining the respective geometric subfeatures. Strategies for machining the respective geometric features are selected from the strategies included in the database. Instructions for causing one or more machine tools to manufacture the object in accordance with the selected strategies are provided.

Abstract: To provide a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional shaped object in which a three-dimensional shaped object is manufactured by discharging a shaping material from a discharge unit. The method for manufacturing a three-dimensional shaped object includes: (A) a step of generating first shaping data including information on a first discharge path for forming an outer shell shape of the three-dimensional shaped object, and information for specifying a line width of the first discharge path; (B) a step of generating second shaping data including information on a second discharge path for filling an infill area that is an inner side portion of the outer shell shape, and information for specifying a line width of the second discharge path; and (C) a step of shaping the three-dimensional shaped object according to the first shaping data and the second shaping data.

Abstract: A method of mapping an object to a location in a virtual space includes acquiring objects which are to be mapped to respective locations in a virtual space and assigning each respective location in the virtual space a prominence value representing the prominence of an object at the location when the virtual space is viewed by a user. The prominence value is assigned according to a distance of each location from a reference location in the virtual space and at least one physiological characteristic of a user. The method also includes mapping each object to a respective location in the virtual space according to a priority level associated with at least some of the objects and the prominence value assigned to each respective location in the virtual space.

Abstract: A system may support augmented reality (AR)-based layup of plies to form a composite laminate. The system may include an AR headset configured to drive an AR view that digitally visualizes ply placement data on a composite part layup tool physically visible through the AR headset. The system may also include an AR ply layup engine AR ply layup engine configured to analyze a view of the AR headset to identify the composite part layup tool, obtain ply placement data, and provide ply placement data to the AR headset to digitally overlay on the composite part layup tool physically visible through the AR headset.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to acquire three-dimensional shape data of a product or a part constituting the product and attribute information given to each of a face and an end portion constituting the three-dimensional shape data, recognize a type of a three-dimensional note regarding the three-dimensional shape data from the attribute information, recognize an orientation and a position where the three-dimensional note is arranged from the three-dimensional shape data, and arrange the three-dimensional note in the three-dimensional shape data in accordance with the type of the three-dimensional note and the orientation and the position where the three-dimensional note is arranged.

Abstract: A self-contained computerized system includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions for causing the self-contained computerized system to perform the process of morphing a finite element mesh of a legacy design to the finite element mesh of a component design and applying measurement variations from the legacy design to the finite element mesh of the component design.

Abstract: The step for performing machine learning includes acquiring shape data; acquiring geometric information for each of a plurality of machining faces; acquiring a tool path pattern selected for the machining faces from among a plurality of tool path patterns; and performing machine learning by using the geometric data for known workpieces and the tool path patterns wherein the input is the geometric information for the machining faces and the output is the tool path pattern for the machining faces. The step for generating a new tool path includes: acquiring shape data for the workpiece; acquiring geometric information for each of the plurality of machining faces of the workpiece to be machined; and generating a tool path pattern for each of the plurality of machining faces on the workpiece on the basis of the results of the machine learning using the geometric information of the workpiece to be machined.

Abstract: A data collection setting device of an industrial machine includes: a display unit that displays augmented reality; an industrial machine identifying unit that identifies the industrial machine in the real world displayed on the display unit; a data display control unit that displays, on the display unit, a virtual object relating to the data which are collectable in the identified industrial machine; a data collecting device display control unit that displays, on the display unit, an object indicating the data collecting device; an operation determining unit that determines operation of an operator with respect to the virtual object relating to the data and the object indicating the data collecting device displayed on the display unit, and identifies the data and the data collecting device; and a data collection setting generating unit that generates a setting for collecting the identified data of the industrial machine (10) in the identified data collecting device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for optimizing the manufacture of wooden furniture. The system is configured to receive a user selection of a furniture product; receive a user input associated with the one or more variables for each of the one or more components of the furniture product; generate a furniture plan for the one or more components associated with the at least one of the one or more furniture products; and transmit control signals based on the furniture plan to cause a manufacturing equipment to implement the furniture plan, wherein implementing the furniture plan further comprises manufacturing the one or more components.

Abstract: Techniques for printing living tissues and organs are provided. An example apparatus includes a printing platform, bioink printing module with at least one nozzle designed for bioink dosing, a gel-forming composition printing module containing a UV-module, and a nozzle for dosing gel-forming composition that starts polymerizing via UV radiation. A module is provided for relatively displacing the nozzles and/or the platform, in which the bioink printing module is separated from the gel-forming-composition printing module to prevent UV radiation from reaching the bioink printing module. The radiation is directed predominantly parallel to the printing platform to prevent UV radiation from reaching the biological tissues and/or organs being printed.

Abstract: A control information generation device generates control information for controlling an additive manufacturing apparatus that manufactures a layer shape using a bead that is a manufactured object formed by adding a molten processing material to a target surface while moving a processing position along a manufacturing path, and manufactures a three-dimensional shape in which the layer shapes are stacked. The device includes: a bead width correction unit that obtains a corrected width on the basis of the manufacturing path and a reference width of a cross section of the bead, the corrected width being a width of the cross section for allowing the beads to be adjacent to each other without overlapping; a path correction unit that obtains a corrected path on the basis of the manufacturing path and the corrected width; and a control information output unit that outputs control information indicating the corrected path and the corrected width.

Abstract: A system that renders computer-aided design (CAD) models of a part, an assembly, or both includes identifying a deficient CAD model missing expected Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI) objects, based upon features not being associated with the missing expected PMI objects. The system also includes querying a database of existing CAD models to identify existing PMI objects, including a PMI reference indicating a particular type of PMI data and PMI annotation to use for the missing expected PMI objects, of a reference CAD model. The system also includes attributing a subset of the existing PMI objects to features of the deficient CAD model, by identifying features that the subset of the existing PMI objects are associated to and identifying corresponding features in features of the deficient CAD model, and assigning the subset of the existing PMI objects to the corresponding features in the of the deficient CAD model.

Abstract: A three-dimensional printing apparatus (1) allowing a linear filament (F) in which a fiber bundle (C) is impregnated with resin (P) to be continuously ejected includes twisting means (6) for allowing a total amount of twisting of the filament (F) or an amount of twisting of the fiber bundle (C) to be changed.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a generative design application generates and evaluates automotive designs. In operation, the generative design application computes a first set of metric values based on a set of metrics associated with design goal(s) and a first set of parameter values for a parameterized automobile model. The generative design application then performs optimization operation(s) on the first set of parameter values based on the first set of metric values to generate a second set of parameter values. Subsequently, the generative design application generates at least one design based on the second set of parameter values that is more convergent with respect to at least one of the design goals than a previously generated design. Advantageously, less time and effort are required to generate and evaluate multiple designs and then optimize those designs relative to more manual prior art approaches.

Abstract: A system is provided. The system includes a processor for implementing a computer-aided technology (CAx) system, the CAx system including a graphical-user-interface (GUI) configured to present a first computer-aided design (CAD) model, the first CAD model including a first part. The system includes memory storing instructions configured to cause the processor to present the GUI and to display, via the GUI, a first product manufacturing information (PMI), wherein the first PMI is linked to a first feature of the first part included in the first CAD model. The instructions further cause the processor to iterate through a second CAD model to identify a second feature related to the first feature and to copy the PMI to the second feature of the second CAD model.

Abstract: A method is provided for the creation of an addendum for use in the design and production of sheet metal formed components, which method uses a sectionless approach. In a preferred approach, elevation curve (EC) lines are established relating to the component (ECc) and binder (ECb), and it is these lines which are used to design the addendum. Additional EC lines (EC1, EC2, EC3, etc.) can be added to modify or optimize the addendum design. The spaces between the EC lines are filled using various parameterized filling techniques so as to provide the addendum design. Optimization of the addendum can be achieved by modification of the various EC lines, so as to modify or control the various design parameters, in accordance with various quality or design criteria. A more rapid, and less complicated approach to addendum design is provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating and displaying a 3D representation of a portion an intraoral scene is provided. The method includes determining 3D point cloud data representing a part of an intraoral scene in a point cloud coordinate space. A colour image of the same part of the intraoral scene is acquired in camera coordinate space. The colour image elements are labelled that are within a region of the image representing a surface of said intraoral scene, which should preferably not be included in said 3D representation. A labelled and applicably transformed colour image is then mapped onto the 3D point cloud data, whereby the 3D point cloud data points that map onto labelled colour image elements are removed or filtered out. A 3D representation is generated from said filtered 3D point cloud data, which does not include any of the surfaces represented by the labelled colour image elements.

Abstract: A system and method include a simulation control unit configured to receive structural data regarding a structure to be formed. The simulation control unit performs a virtual forming simulation to determine a feasibility of forming the structure based on the structural data. In response to the simulation control unit determining that the structure can be feasibly formed based on the structural data, the simulation control unit outputs a forming plan for forming the structure based on the structural data.

Abstract: Technologies for performing sensor fusion include a compute device. The compute device includes circuitry configured to obtain detection data indicative of objects detected by each of multiple sensors of a host system. The detection data includes camera detection data indicative of a two or three dimensional image of detected objects and lidar detection data indicative of depths of detected objects. The circuitry is also configured to merge the detection data from the multiple sensors to define final bounding shapes for the objects.

Abstract: An assembly method comprising: providing a digital model of an aircraft airframe (200), the digital model comprising digital models of component parts (202, 204) of the airframe (200); providing the component parts (202, 204), each comprising one or more predrilled fastener holes; fixing a first component part (202a) to a support structure (1102); fixing a second component part (204a) to an end effector (1112) of a robot arm (1110); using the airframe digital model, controlling the robot arm (1110) to move the second component part (204a) relative to the first component (202a) as specified in the airframe digital model to cause one or more predrilled holes in the second component (204a) part to align with one or more predrilled holes in the first component part (202a); and attaching the second component part (204a) to the first component part (202a) using fasteners through the aligned predrilled holes.

Abstract: A method includes providing a three-dimensional representation of a doubly curved surface as a smooth function or triangulated mesh. The three-dimensional surface is cut into one or more panels representing each panel by a triangulated mesh. A two-dimensional approximation of the set of panels is created by representing the two-dimensional pattern as a triangulated mesh that is topologically equivalent to the three-dimensional meshes representing the panels.

Abstract: A controller of a robot includes a first coupling section coupled to an object detecting device configured to detect an object. The controller is configured to control the robot in one of a first mode in which displacement speed of the robot does not exceed first speed and a second mode in which the displacement speed is second speed higher than the first speed, when the object detecting device is coupled to the first coupling section, switch the first mode and the second mode based on an output from the object detecting device, and control the robot in the first mode when the object detecting device is not coupled to the first coupling section.

Abstract: Manufacturing of a shoe is enhanced by creating 3-D models of shoe parts. For example, a laser beam may be projected onto a shoe-part surface, such that a projected laser line appears on the shoe part. An image of the projected laser line may be analyzed to determine coordinate information, which may be converted into geometric coordinate values usable to create a 3-D model of the shoe part. Once a 3-D model is known and is converted to a coordinate system recognized by shoe-manufacturing tools, certain manufacturing steps may be automated.

Abstract: Obtaining control conditions through trial and error is inefficient. Provided is a learning processor including a control condition acquiring section that acquires control condition data indicating a control condition of a film deposition apparatus; a film characteristic acquiring section that acquires film characteristic data indicating a characteristic of a film deposited by the film deposition apparatus that has been caused to operate according to the control condition indicated by the control condition data; and a learning processing section that performs learning processing of a model that outputs recommended control condition data indicating the control condition of the film deposition apparatus that is recommended in response to input of target film characteristic data indicating a target film characteristic, using learning data that includes the acquired control condition data and film characteristic data.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a thin-walled part having curved surfaces, in particular a turbine blade by a machine tool comprising roughing process and semi-finishing process. At least one of the roughing process and the semi-finishing process is accomplished by flank milling.

Abstract: A surgical implant planning computer is connectable to a fluoroscopy imager, a marker tracking camera, and a robot having a robot base coupled to a robot arm that is movable by motors relative to the robot base. Operations include performing a registration setup mode that determines occurrence of a first condition indicating the marker tracking camera can observe to track reflective markers that are on a fluoroscopy registration fixture of the fluoroscopy imager, and determines occurrence of a second condition indicating the marker tracking camera can observe to track dynamic reference base markers attached to the robot arm and/or an end-effector connected to the robot arm. While both of the first and second conditions occur, operations are allowed to be performed to obtain a first intra-operative fluoroscopic image of a patient along a first plane and to obtain a second intra-operative fluoroscopic image of the patient along a second plane that is orthogonal to the first plane.

Abstract: A 3D printer comprising a pump, stepper motor adapted to drive the pump and a printing arm connected to a curing source and nozzle.

Abstract: A system and method is provided that facilitates optimizing tool paths based on thermal/structural simulations of a part produced via a 3D-printer. A processor may carry out a first simulation of the part being additively produced according to a first set of tool paths that correspond to instructions usable to drive the 3D-printer to produce the part. The first simulation may include: determining a hexahedral mesh of the part that includes a plurality of hexahedron elements; determining an order of the elements of the mesh to deposit for additively producing the part based on the first set of tool paths; and simulating an incremental deposit of each of the elements of the mesh in the order that the elements are determined to be deposited.

Abstract: Provided are a computer system, and a method and a program for operation verification that easily know the operation of a machine tool more exactly. The computer system acquires operating data while a machine tool operates for a predetermined time, generates computer graphics virtually showing that the machine tool operates for the predetermined time from the acquired data, acquires an image of the machine tool that has taken for the predetermined time, and compares the image with the computer graphics for the predetermined time. The computer system also notifies the abnormality if an abnormality has been detected as the result of the comparison.

Abstract: A method for real-time assessment of image information employing a computer that includes one or more processors includes obtaining, via a scanner, a magnetic resonance (MR) image of a region-of-interest, and providing data corresponding to at least a portion of the MR image to a deep learning model, where the deep learning model is previously trained based on one or more sets of training data. The method further includes assessing the data using the deep learning model and data obtained from an image quality database to obtain an assessed image quality value, and formulating an image quality classification in response to the assessed image quality value. The method additionally includes outputting the image quality classification within a predetermined time period from an initial scan of the region-of-interest.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for three-dimensional printing of composite materials of continuous fibre, in which a feed head for feeding a compound material of continuous fibre is moved so as to print a three-dimensional object; a means for relative movement between the feed head and the three-dimensional object exerts a drawing force on the compound material of continuous fibre, so as to bring about the feeding of the material; this material is realized at a station arranged upstream of the feed head.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including a method of multi-material stereolithographic three dimensional printing comprising, depositing a first material through a first material dispenser of a stereolithographic three dimensional printer onto an optical exposure window to form a first material layer; curing the first material layer to form a first material structure on a build head of the stereolithographic three dimensional printer; depositing a second material through the first material dispenser or a second material dispenser onto the optical exposure window to form a second material layer; and curing the second material layer to form a second material structure on the build head.

Abstract: A method for selecting optimum operation performance criteria for a metal working process. The method includes the step of developing a process model relating process parameters for the operation with performance variables for said operation, wherein the process parameters and performance variables are retrievable via integrated multiple data sources, and selecting at least one optimization technique to define a function, said function including process parameters. Moreover, the method includes generating the function for optimization by using acceptable tolerances of a product to be machined as a basis to define ranges for performance variables along with ranges for process parameters, and applying the at least one optimization technique to said function, whereby optimum operation performance criteria are calculated for the process model including process parameters and performance variables to obtain a set of requirements to be used for controlling the metal working process.

Abstract: A turbine blade for a gas turbine engine having an airfoil to platform fillet, wherein the fillet is contoured in accordance with the coordinates of Table 1.

Abstract: An assembly of a central aircraft fuselage section includes a longitudinal master wall for fixing of two aircraft air foil boxes. The method includes providing a trolley that can be moved on the ground, including a supporting structure in a station, supplying the station with the master wall, installing and mechanically immobilizing the master wall at a reference position on the supporting structure of the trolley, supplying the station with a transverse wall, installing and mechanically immobilizing this transverse wall at a reference position situated at a rectilinear edge upstream or downstream of the master wall, fixing the transverse wall to the master wall, and moving the trolley to another station.