Abstract: A distributed control system includes a plurality of control units that controls respective units of a plurality of devices, and a communication network that includes a communication line that connects the control units. A control unit of each of the devices is configured to determine a state target value, according to consensus control of a multi-agent system, by using a current state index value of a self-device, and a difference between a latest state index value of an adjacent device received from a control unit of the adjacent device, and a latest state index value of the self-device received from the control unit of the adjacent device.

Abstract: A method of fabrication for a component to be installed in a facility, the facility being represented by an electronic design model, the method including extracting, at a computing device and from the model, details of the component and controlling a plurality of stations with the computing device to fabricate and track the component.

Abstract: An apparatus for additively manufacturing three-dimensional objects may include a first detection device configured to detect a first process parameter during operation of the apparatus, and to generate a first data set comprising information relating to the first process parameter, a second detection device configured to detect a second process parameter during operation of the apparatus, and to generate a second data set comprising information relating to the second process parameter; and a data processing device configured to determine a mutual dependency between the first process parameter and the second process parameter based at least in part on the first data set and the second data set. The mutual dependency may include a possible influence or a real influence of the first process parameter on the second process parameter. The first process parameter may include a chemical parameter and/or a physical parameter of an atmosphere within a process chamber of the apparatus.

Abstract: A special detection area in which detection in accordance with an activation detection algorithm for detecting a person or an object and detection in accordance with a protection detection algorithm having a higher detection sensitivity for the person or the object than the activation detection algorithm are performed is provided. Results of the detections in accordance with the activation detection algorithm and the protection detection algorithm are individually output to an automatic door device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing factory scheduling, layout or both which represent active factory elements (human and machine) as computational objects and simulate factory operation to optimize a solution. This enables the efficient assembly of customized products, accommodates variable demand, and mitigates unplanned events (floor blockages, machines/IMRs/workcell/workers downtime, variable quantity, location, and destination of supply parts).

Abstract: A system for part location and long-range scanning of large additively manufactured structures and method for using the same. In some embodiments, the method for locating and scanning a three-dimensional (3D) object comprises scanning a first portion of the 3D object from a first position via a long-range scanner on a mobile platform, determining whether additional portions of the 3D object require scanning, moving the long-range scanner via the mobile platform to a second position based on said determination that additional portions of the 3D object require scanning, and aligning each portion of the scanned 3D object.

Abstract: An anomaly detection device includes: a machining state collection unit which collects machining execution information at a predetermined time interval; a machining execution information recording unit which records the collected machining execution information in a storage unit; a selection unit which selects, from a set of a plurality of pieces of machining execution information recorded by executing a machining command a plurality of times, a subset of the machining execution information in order to calculate an average pattern according to a machining step which is an analysis target; an average pattern calculation unit which calculates the average pattern corresponding to the machining step of the analysis target based on the subset; and an anomaly detection unit which compares the machining execution information in the machining step of the analysis target with the average pattern to detect whether or not an anomaly occurs in the machining step of the analysis target.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an energy management method for an energy system (1) in a building. The energy system (1) comprises a plurality of uncontrollable energy consumers (HH), at least one controllable energy consumer (WP), an energy storage device (BAT), a net connection point (NAP) through which energy can be drawn from the net and/or fed into the net, and a feedback-control or control device (EMS) which is designed to feedback-control or control the at least one controllable energy consumer (WP) and the energy storage device (BAT). The plurality of uncontrollable energy consumers (HH) is configured to draw energy from the net or from the energy storage device (BAT).

Abstract: A computer implemented method for generating a mold model for production predictive control and computer program products thereof. The method comprises receiving first parameters about molding machine sensors and second parameters about mold cavity; classifying each injection cycle of a plurality of injection cycles of a first injection molding machine considering the first and second parameters and quality or characteristics of injected given parts in the machine; processing the first and second parameters to remove undesired or irregular data values thereof; merging the first and second parameters providing a global group of processed parameters; executing a machine learning algorithm on the global group of processed parameters generating an extended mold model; and using said generated extended mold model for further monitoring and control of the mold in further injection processes in the first injection molding machine and/or for optimizing a production process of the mold in the first molding machine.

Abstract: A numerical control device according to an aspect of the present disclosure controls, in accordance with a machining program, a machine tool that includes a plurality of machining systems performing machining by each causing a tool to act on a workpiece, and can perform tool oscillation that causes a relative speed of the tool in relation to the workpiece to periodically change in at least one of the machining systems, the numerical control device including: a condition change unit which, upon newly starting machining by one of the machining systems, in a case of another of the machining systems performing machining for which a presence/absence of the tool oscillation differs from the newly starting machining, changes a condition of the newly starting machining or the machining for which the presence/absence of the tool oscillation differs, from a condition derived from the machining program.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an automated warehousing system, a display panel production line and a logistics delivery method. The automated warehousing system includes a plurality of zones, a server host, a controller, and at least one moving device. Each zone corresponds to one manufacturing process for an in-process product. The server host is configured to manage production information of the in-process product and send the production information to the controller. The controller is configured to, based on the received production information, after completion of one corresponding manufacturing process, control the moving device to move the in-process product to the zone that corresponds to the next manufacturing process to be performed at the in-process product.

Abstract: A lumber culling system may include a carriage with a distal wall and a proximal wall spaced apart from one another to form an interior of the carriage. An aperture may extend through the distal wall and the proximal wall. The aperture is sized and shaped to allow a board of wood to pass through the distal wall and the proximal wall. Further, the interior of the carriage is visible within the aperture. Imaging equipment may be disposed within the interior of the carriage and arranged to scan a portion of each side of the board of wood that is positioned within the aperture. The carriage may be moved along a length of the board of wood while the board of wood is at rest on static datum supports.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a building automation system. The building automation system includes at least one first appliance device having an actor and/or a sensor. The first appliance device includes a first function module and is configured to operate in accordance with the first function module in order to provide a first function. The building automation system also includes a peer-to-peer network with a peer-to-peer application and a peer-to-peer module assigned to the first appliance device and configured to communicate with the peer-to-peer application. The peer-to-peer application includes a controlling means configured to provide a second function module to the first appliance device by means of the peer-to-peer module assigned to the first appliance device, and the first appliance device is configured to operate in accordance with the second function module in order to provide at least one second function.

Abstract: An energy control and storage system includes an energy monitor, a power controller, an energy storage device, and a computing unit. The energy monitor monitors power provided between an electric distribution system and a load. The power controller exchanges power with the energy monitor and receives power from a power generation system. The energy storage device stores energy received through the power controller. The computing unit receives a load shape from outside the energy control and storage system. The computing unit controls power exchanged between the energy control and storage system and the electric distribution system based on power indicated by the load shape that changes in response to varying conditions affecting the electric distribution system.

Abstract: A data creation device including a component data storage section to link in advance and store lead component shape data and multiple types of holding tools; a holding tool data storage section to store holding tool data including moving directions of the multiple holding tools and clamping directions for holding the lead component; a mounting data acquisition section to acquire mounting data including the types and mounting positions on the board of previously-attached components and lead components; an installation order determination section to extract, for each lead component according to a determined mounting order of lead components on the board based on shape data and mounting data of lead components, a holding tool to mount lead components without interfering with previously-attached components, and determine the installation order of holding tools; and an allocation data creation section to create allocation data according to the determined installation order.

Abstract: A PLC collects a device value stored in any one of a plurality of devices and stores information relating to collecting time at which the device value is collected and the device value in association with each other in a first buffer. The PLC collects data input from a monitoring apparatus and stores information relating to acquiring time at which the data is acquired and the data in association with each other in a second buffer. A saving section saves, when a predetermined saving condition is satisfied, the device value and the information relating to the collecting time stored in the first buffer, and the data and the information relating to the acquiring time stored in the second buffer in correspondence with each other.

Abstract: A communication apparatus that can improve communication quality is provided. A communication apparatus including a face unit for achieving a configuration simulating right and left eyes by a mechanical movement or a display. The communication apparatus includes a detection unit configured to detect a distance to and a direction of a communication partner, and a control unit configured to control the mechanical movement or the display of the configurations in such a way that viewpoints of the right and left eyes are directed to the distance and the direction detected by the detection unit.

Abstract: Systems and methods for safety-enabled control.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus configured to perform a preset processing on a substrate includes a pipe through which a liquid flows; a liquid leakage collector configured to receive the liquid leaking from the pipe; a first detector provided within the liquid leakage collector, and configured to detect the liquid; a second detector provided at a position higher than the first detector within the liquid leakage collector, and configured to detect the liquid; an indicator configured to notify liquid leakage information indicating a liquid leakage; a power supply configured to perform a power feed to the substrate processing apparatus; and a controller configured to control the indicator to notify the liquid leakage information based on a detection result of the first detector, and control the power supply to stop the power feed to the substrate processing apparatus based on a detection result of the second detector.

Abstract: Provided is a process, including: receiving, via the network interface, from a remote user device, a command to change a state of the fluid-handling device to a target state; translating the received command into a translated command operative to cause a local controller of the fluid-handling device to drive the fluid-handling equipment to the target state, the local controller being responsive to the command and feedback from the fluid-handling device indicative of whether the fluid-handling device is in the target state; and sending the translated command to the local controller.