Abstract: The present invention teaches a process of measuring and grinding tools in can/cylindrical body production, allowing reduced production downtime, reduced cost and a predictive tool wear capability, which process allows more accurate stocking of tool inventory by means of tracking individual tools in use and providing advanced diagnostics to the tool room. This includes not just out-of-spec alarms from QA but also predictive alarms regarding cans produced by each tool, in-spec can weights and wall thicknesses, information on tool sizes being used in production, tools in inventory, pulled from inventory and other stock balancing information. The invention further teaches a system of equations for prioritizing grinding to maintain optimum tool inventory levels.

Abstract: Systems and methods to distribute power to individual power outlets are disclosed. A particular apparatus includes a memory having program code and a processor configured to access the memory and execute the program code to determine whether to allow power to be supplied to an individual power outlet. In one implementation, the determination is based on a current draw and a resistance reading associated with the power outlet.

Abstract: A numerical controller, which can handle information on a use tool, calculates the shape of a workpiece being machined, based on an input machining program, shape information of the use tool, shape information of a unmachined workpiece, and a tool trajectory, and sets, as a movable range of the tool, a range in which the tool never contacts the workpiece being machined, based on the calculated shape of the workpiece being machined, if manual operation is performed during machining.

Abstract: A system and method for designing and manufacturing of composite parts wherein the planner can design the part on a computer and analyze the entire work flow process from design to manufacture so as to determine the most efficient design and method of manufacture including resource costs including time, machines, material, labor and expenses.

Abstract: A method can include receiving a maximum depth of cut value of a bit that accounts for bit body formation engagement; receiving a total revolution rate value for the bit that is based at least in part on a differential pressure value of a mud motor; generating a rate of penetration value for the bit as operatively coupled to the mud motor by multiplying the maximum depth of cut value and the total revolution rate value; and operating a rigsite system according to the rate of penetration value for drilling a portion of a borehole using the bit as operatively coupled to the mud motor.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for economically optimal control of an electrical system. A two-stage controller includes an optimizer and a high speed controller to effectuate a change to one or more components of the electrical system. The high speed controller receives a set of control parameters for an upcoming extended time period. The control parameters include a plurality of bounds for an adjusted net power of the electrical system. The high speed controller sets an energy storage system command control variable (ESS command) based on a state of adjusted net power of the electrical system and the set of control parameters.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for determining neural network architectures. One of the methods includes generating, using a controller neural network, a batch of output sequences, each output sequence in the batch specifying a respective subset of a plurality of components of a large neural network that should be active during the processing of inputs by the large neural network; for each output sequence in the batch: determining a performance metric of the large neural network on the particular neural network task (i) in accordance with current values of the large network parameters and (ii) with only the subset of components specified by the output sequences active; and using the performance metrics for the output sequences in the batch to adjust the current values of the controller parameters of the controller neural network.

Abstract: A building management system includes building equipment configured to operate in accordance with an input to alter a variable state or condition of a building as a process function of the input while incurring a cost of operating the equipment as a cost function of the input. The building management system also includes a controller configured to calculate a value of a self-optimizing control variable as a function of a measured state of the building equipment and drive the value of the self-optimizing control variable towards a setpoint value by generating the input based on the self-optimizing control variable and providing the input to the building equipment. The function comprises multiplying the measured state by a matrix and adding an offset vector. Values of elements of the matrix and the offset vector are determined using a non-optimal reference.

Abstract: An automation control system wirelessly controls a safety function of a remote machine. The automation control system comprises a base station and a control receiver. The base station is configured to transmit a control signal for controlling the safety function using a first transmit signal of a first safety channel, and to transmit the control signal using a second transmit signal of a second safety channel. The control receiver comprises: a processor configured to extract a first received version of the control signal from the first received transmit signal, and to extract a second received version of the control signal from the second received transmit signal; and an electrical interface which is connectable with an electrical interface of the machine for controlling the safety function of the machine based on the first received version of the control signal and the second received version of the control signal.

Abstract: A method for using computed tomography for non-destructive evaluation of a part, comprising: providing a computed tomography system; loading predetermined computed tomography system setup information; customizing settings with predetermined algorithmic parameters and functions depending on part features; processing projection counts; processing prior knowledge data relevant to the part; creating masking data from the customized settings; pre-processing reconstruction results based on the customized settings; performing algorithmic adjustments based on prior knowledge data and part geometry; performing algorithm adjustments during iterations; and post-processing reconstruction results.

Abstract: A safety controller module for providing safety control comprises a non-volatile memory configured for storing a safety control program and one or more processing units configured to execute safety control functions associated with the safety control program to provide independent safety control. The safety controller module further comprises a connector configured to communicatively couple the safety controller module with a non-safety controller. The safety controller module is configured to communicate an input and/or an output signal of the safety controller module via the connector to the non-safety controller.

Abstract: Techniques for controlling a distributed generation management system may be provided. Real-time power generation information may be collected from sensors of energy generation systems that make up a grid of controlled systems. An aggregate real-time power generation requirement may be determined for the grid based on the real-time power generation information. Using the aggregate requirements, a power profile may be calculated for the grid that indicates a level of power generation for the grid. In some examples, a control signal to control power generation may be generated and provided to the controlled systems.

Abstract: A method of removing features from a cast workpiece includes generating a nominal toolpath for machining the cast workpiece. The cast workpiece is mounted onto a platform of a computer numeric control machine. The cast workpiece is inspected with a probe to generate probe data. Features to be removed are identified based upon the probe data generated during the inspection. Any expected features of the cast workpiece that are missing from the cast workpiece are identified. A transformation matrix is applied to the nominal toolpath with a controller of the computer numeric control machine, wherein the transformation matrix is based upon the probe data. Alignment of the cast workpiece is adjusted relative to the computer numeric control machine based on the transformation matrix with the computer numeric control machine. Features are removed from the cast workpiece that were identified during inspection.

Abstract: A micro grid system comprises a secondary energy source and a power controller. The secondary energy source is associated with the micro grid, and the secondary energy source is configured to generate first DC power signal. The power controller is in communication with the secondary energy source and an electric grid, and configured to receive first AC power signal from the electric grid and the first DC power signal from the secondary energy source and to output a second AC power signal to loads in communication with the power controller. The power controller comprises a frequency converter configured to change frequency of the second AC power signal, a processor, and a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to control the frequency converter to change the frequency of the second AC power signal.

Abstract: To provide a data collection system, a data collection method, and a controller capable of transmitting measured data with appropriate timing while reducing load on a controller and a network. A controller comprises: a data acquisition unit that acquires measured data about a machine in chronological order; a timing control unit that buffers the measured data and controls timing of transmitting the measured data to a server based on a transmission condition; a data transmission unit, in response to instruction by the timing control unit, the data transmission unit transmitting the measured data to the server having been buffered until the instruction is given; and a transmission condition acquisition unit that receives the transmission condition decided by the server in response to a degree of state abnormality occurring during control determined based on the transmitted measured data.

Abstract: A method of suppressing frequency deviations in a power grid relative to a desired frequency behaviour, in particular at hour crossings, wherein an energy storage is connected to the grid, includes: monitoring frequency in the grid relative to the desired frequency behaviour, to determine detected frequency deviations; comparing detected frequency deviations with a threshold; if detected frequency deviations exceed the threshold, deploying the storage to charge therein energy from the grid or to discharge energy therefrom into the grid; and setting a variable threshold. A corresponding system includes: a connection to a power grid; an energy storage selectively connectable to the connection; a frequency monitor connected to the connection; and a control to configured to selectively deploy the energy storage in accordance with the method.

Abstract: To transfer data symbols to a device (10), the humidity in the vicinity of the device (10) is controllably altered. The humidity is set at a first level so as to represent a first symbol and the humidity is set at a second level so as to represent a second symbol which is different from the first symbol. The device (10) is able to measure the humidity in the vicinity of the device (10) to determine the level of humidity and thereby whether the first symbol or the second symbol is being transferred.

Abstract: To provide a data conversion device capable of generating data necessary for shaping a target object using an inkjet method from three-dimensional data in accordance with an impact diameter. Grid data generation section of data conversion device generates grid data obtained by defining layer data by each grid region indicating a position to which a droplet is ejected by the inkjet method. Ejection position change section changes the position (ejection region) to which the droplet is ejected on grid data, based on impact diameter when the droplet is ejected and length of grid regions.

Abstract: A method and system for embedding a database in a 3D object uses a 3D dimensional printing device and a computer-readable memory that stores a build sequence comprising instructions that, when executed by a processor, will cause the 3D printing device to form a three-dimensional object by depositing layers of build material and by including, in one or more of the layers, physical representations that represent a data set that includes a record of information for production of the 3D object.

Abstract: A method can include receiving a maximum depth of cut value of a bit that accounts for bit body formation engagement; receiving a total revolution rate value for the bit that is based at least in part on a differential pressure value of a mud motor; generating a rate of penetration value for the bit as operatively coupled to the mud motor by multiplying the maximum depth of cut value and the total revolution rate value; and operating a rigsite system according to the rate of penetration value for drilling a portion of a borehole using the bit as operatively coupled to the mud motor.