Abstract: A device for transporting workpieces includes a manufacturing execution system (MES), a driverless transport vehicle controllable indirectly or directly by the MES, a workpiece holder for receiving a workpiece, and a docking station for receiving the workpiece holder. The docking station is reachable by the driverless transport vehicle. The device further includes a position sensor connected indirectly or directly to the MES. The position sensor is configured for detecting a position of the workpiece holder at the docking station.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a medical implant for occluding a left atrial appendage may include cutting an expandable scaffold in a first configuration, wherein the expandable scaffold includes a plurality of struts having ends joined together at intersection points and a plurality of anchor members extending from the plurality of struts such that each anchor member extends from a medial portion of a strut of the plurality of struts, forming the expandable scaffold into a second configuration, wherein forming the expandable scaffold into the second configuration includes bending each anchor member along its bending axis, the bending axis being oriented parallel to a longitudinal axis of its respective strut of the plurality of struts, and heat setting the expandable scaffold in the second configuration. The method may include securing an occlusive element to the expandable scaffold.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a thermoplastic heat exchanger for a battery module is provided. The method includes extruding a battery interface portion comprising a first thermoplastic composition and having a battery interface surface and a chamber surface opposite the battery interface surface; injection molding a base portion comprising a second thermoplastic composition having a channeled surface defining a plurality of channels and an outer surface opposite the channeled surface. The battery interface portion and the base portion are melt-bonded such that the chamber surface cooperates with the plurality of channels of the channeled surface to define a flow chamber for circulation of a thermal cooling fluid within the thermoplastic heat exchanger.

Abstract: A system for collecting debris produced during a cutting operation and having a shield to be placed against a surface so that the shield and surface cooperatively define an accumulation volume. The shield has an opening communicating from the accumulation volume to externally of the shield. First, second, and third different connectors are releasably operatively engageable with an adaptor, one in place of the others, whereby a communication path is defined from the accumulation volume through the at least one shield opening and into the selected one of the first, second, and third connectors that is releasably operatively engaged with the adaptor. The communication path is usable to direct debris produced from cutting from the collection volume to a location externally of the shield.

Abstract: A tool for cutting processing has a base member which has a rotation axis about which the tool rotates during operation, a seat which is formed on the base member for receiving a replaceable cutting insert, a securing screw for securing the cutting insert to the seat, and a cutting insert which is secured to the seat. The seat has a base face for supporting a lower side of the cutting insert, a first lateral abutment face which supports the cutting insert in a radially inward direction, and a second lateral abutment face which supports the cutting insert axially and in a radially outward direction and a hole for receiving the securing screw is formed in the base face. The hole has with spacing from the base face a threaded hole and closer in the direction of the base face a thread-free hole portion.

Abstract: A method for forming a urinary catheter tip on a tubular object is provided. Further methods of forming two tips positioned head-to-head are also provided. Methods for forming a urinary catheter is provided. A urinary catheter having a flex-tip and obtained by the methods is provided.

Abstract: In an aspect, a composite material system comprises: a structure having an architected three-dimensional geometry; wherein said three-dimensional geometry is monolithic and deterministic; and a matrix phase; wherein said matrix phase at least partially infiltrates said structure. In some embodiments, the three-dimensional geometry is a nano- or micro-architected three-dimensional geometry.

Abstract: A clamped project bracket assembly for securing a clamped project is provided. The assembly includes a clamp assembly having a structural member, a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion. The first and second clamp portions apply a force along a first direction to the clamped project. The assembly further includes a clamping caul assembly having a first side bracket and a second side bracket detachably coupled to the clamp assembly, and a top bracket coupled to the first and second side brackets. The top bracket includes a recess formed therethrough. The clamping caul assembly further includes at least one threaded member terminating in a clamp end. The threaded member is configured to extend through the recess and the clamp end is configured to apply a force along a second direction to the clamped project that is perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: A box spring assembly system includes a platform having first and second box spring receiving areas. The platform including a conveyor belt for moving a base unit and a wire grid from the first box spring receiving area to the second box spring receiving area The system including a carriage having a plurality of firing mechanisms. The box spring assembly system includes an electronic control unit configured to perform various functions, including but not limited to, determine a size of the base unit positioned within the first box spring receiving area, position the plurality of firing mechanisms based on the detected size of the base unit, instruct the firing mechanisms to secure the wire grid to the base unit, and instruct the conveyor belt to move the base unit and the wire grid from the first box spring receiving area to the second box spring receiving area.

Abstract: A method for repairing damage at a damage site on the surface of a nickel- or cobalt-based alloy. The method includes: machining at the damage site; and applying a high entropy alloy (HEA) repair material to the damage site via high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) spray, high velocity air-fuel (HVAF) spray, or cold spray.

Abstract: Work-saving improvements for food-process lines include mounting alternate machines of a food-process line on pivot hardware to speed up washing and maintenance operations. The improvements may include mounting the machines on rolling riding gear in order to speed up the activities of building and re-building food-process lines of a different series of machines. The improvements may include isolating the food-process line in its own tunnel and hence its own climate-controlled atmosphere to reduce conflicts with running two food-process lines side by side where one food process line is a source of air borne allergens.

Abstract: A technique for reducing erosion on the interior of a production component of a well system involves coating the interior of the production component with a series of ribs and grooves. The coating can be a non-metallic material in which the ribs and grooves are formed. The coating can also be applied as a series of ribs that are attached to the interior surface of the production component. The series of ribs can be made of alternating materials that have a different hardness causing the ribs to wear at different rates.

Abstract: A transfer conveyor for food process lines has an endless conveyor belt characterized by an upper, food-product carrying run and a lower, return run. The upper, food-product carrying run defines a transit plane. The upper, food-product carrying run also extends between an intake end and a discharge end. The upper, food-product carrying run furthermore has a first pleat below the transit plane proximate the intake end and a second spaced-away pleat below the transit plane proximate the discharge end. These spaced-away pleats partitioning the upper, food-product carrying run into an intake-end span and a discharge-end span cooperatively flanking a mid-span. Wherein the transfer conveyor additionally includes one scale servicing the intake-end span of the upper, food-product carrying run and another scale servicing the discharge-end span.

Abstract: A spoke reinforcing method includes straightening and cutting a drawn spoke; stamping one end of the spoke using a first stamping unit to form an initial head and an initial neck; clamping the initial head, the initial neck, and a main body of the spoke in a clamping die to forge a reinforced part; stamping the spoke while retained in the clamping die using a second stamping unit to form a final head, a final neck, and a final reinforced part; and hobbing an opposite end to form a threaded portion. In embodiments, the reinforced part has a polygonal cross-section, including a hexagonal or rectangular cross-section.

Abstract: A connector for use in an ultra-high vacuum system is disclosed herein. The connector has a metal conduit section with a first hardness, a metal fitting with a second hardness greater than the first hardness, and a metallic reaction-inhibiting barrier positioned between the conduit section and the fitting to sealingly attach the fitting to the conduit section. In some embodiments, application of a mechanical stressor such as stretching or treatment with a mechanical oxide disruptor removes oxide from and prevents oxide re-formation on the faying surface of the conduit section. In alternate embodiments, oxide is removed from the faying surface of the conduit section and oxide re-formation is subsequently prevented by applying an oxide inhibitor. The reaction-inhibiting barrier substantially inhibits metallic and chemical interaction between the conduit section and the fitting under ultra-high vacuum, temperature cycling, mechanical stress, and reactive chemical conditions, as are present during manufacturing.

Abstract: A fastener structure includes a rotating fastener body and a main body, the main body and the rotating fastener body are linked with each other by an anti-rotation portion. Through the structural design of the anti-rotation portion, the fastening stability can be greatly improved. Further, each component may also vary the structural configuration. A method of using the fastener structure is also introduced.

Abstract: A method of assembling a refuse vehicle includes coupling body sub-assemblies to one another on a chassis after the sub-assemblies are painted. The body sub-assemblies are assembled from refuse vehicle body components. Each body sub-assembly is painted independent of other body sub-assemblies. After the body sub-assemblies are painted, the painted body sub-assemblies are assembled to one another on the chassis to provide a painted body of the refuse vehicle.

Abstract: A controller for a lifting platform and a lifting platform are provided. The lifting platform includes a lateral beam and actuators, two actuators being provided and respectively disposed at two ends of the lateral beam. The controller includes a control box and a circuit board provided in the control box. The circuit board is connected with the actuators via wires, and a backside of the control box is connected to the lateral beam. Openings facilitating connection between the wire and the circuit board are arranged on the control box, and at least one of the openings is provided at a frontside of the control box.

Abstract: A cutting assembly includes a receiver, a mounting shaft, a tooth and a biasing spring. The components are configured such that the tooth may be removed and replaced by manual operation without the use of any tools. The mounting shaft carries a key that is received in a J-slot formed in the tooth. In an installed position the biasing spring holds the key in a blind passage of the J-slot to hold the tooth in place on the receiver. Manual manipulation of the mounting shaft allows the tooth to be released and removed.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for installing a cable tie about a bundle. The cable tie has a ratcheting head and a strap with a ratcheting pattern configured to engage the ratcheting head to encircle and secure a bundle. A finger engagement structure includes a ratcheting element configured to ratchetingly engage the cable tie, and a contact member configured to facilitate tightening of the cable tie and securement of the bundle to a substrate. The ratcheting element may comprise a second ratcheting head configured to engage the ratcheting pattern of the cable tie, and the contact member may comprise a selected one of a ring, a plate or a third ratcheting head. Alternatively, the ratcheting element may comprise a second strap having a second ratcheting pattern configured to engage a second ratcheting head of the cable tie, and the contact member may comprise a plate from which the second strap extends.