Abstract: The invention relates to a machine tool system (1) comprising a machine tool (2) comprising a spindle (3) that can be rotatably driven for machining workpieces, with a plurality of tools each clamped in chucks (5), in the form of so-called tool heads (4), that can be coupled to the spindle (3), and a balancing device (8) for balancing the tool heads (4), the machine tool system (1) comprising a data memory (11) in which the balancing protocol associated with each system-associated tool head (4) is stored, and a controller (12) that reads balancing data from the balancing protocol, for a tool head (4) coupled to the spindle (3), and compares it with at least one parameter of the machining for which said tool head (4) is provided, or with at least one general balancing parameter, the machine tool system (1) preferably being designed such that it rejects a tool head (4) when there is no available balancing data for said tool head (4).

Abstract: An apparatus for producing an object by additive manufacturing layer by layer in a layer sequence. The apparatus includes a process chamber for receiving a bath of powdered material, a support for positioning the object in relation to a surface level of the bath of powdered material, a solidifying device for solidifying a selective layer-part of the powdered material, and a control unit for adjusting for individual layers in the layer sequence, a setting of at least one process parameter, during the manufacture of the object. A method, performed by the apparatus, including the step of adjusting, by the control unit, for individual layers in the layer sequence, the setting of at least one process parameter, during the manufacture of the object.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a user indication to create an online collaborative team within an online chat environment. The method further includes receiving a user selection of members for the online collaborative team. The online collaborative team enables the selected members of the online collaborative team to communicate with one another. The online chat environment maintains communication of the members and activities of the members of the online collaborative team. The online chat environment makes the activities and the communication available to the members when the members are within the online chat environment. The method further includes accessing attributes associated with the members of the online collaborative team. The method, responsive to the accessing the attributes associated with the members, determines a privacy setting of the online collaborative team.

Abstract: A method of additively manufacturing three-dimensional objects, and/or a method of controlling one or more irradiation parameters of the energy beam system, may include determining an irradiation setting using an irradiation control model and outputting an irradiation control command to an energy beam system based at least in part on the irradiation setting. The irradiation control model may be configured to determine the irradiation setting based at least in part on a power density factor and/or an irradiation vector factor. The irradiation control command may be configured to change one or more irradiation parameters for additively manufacturing a three-dimensional object. An additive manufacturing system may include an energy beam system and a control system that includes an irradiation controller. The irradiation controller may include a control module configured to perform such a method.

Abstract: A system and method for generating a limited use login credential associated with an account maintained by an institution, where the credential facilitates secure access to the account.

Abstract: A memory controller component of a memory system stores memory access requests within a transaction queue until serviced so that, over time, the transaction queue alternates between occupied and empty states. The memory controller transitions the memory system to a low power mode in response to detecting the transaction queue is has remained in the empty state for a predetermined time. In the transition to the low power mode, the memory controller disables oscillation of one or more timing signals required to time data signaling operations within synchronous communication circuits of one or more attached memory devices and also disables one or more power consuming circuits within the synchronous communication circuits of the one or more memory devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cutting device for fitting on an unmanned aerial vehicle for the high-level pruning of vegetation in areas close to power distribution lines, which includes at least one system for attachment to the aerial vehicle having a central beam, at least four arms having connection points to connect to rods of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the rods are oriented toward motors of the aerial vehicle for attachment to the aerial vehicle and a system for releasing at least one cutting tool whilst in use, and at least one cutting tool, made up of a plurality of saws each driven by a motor, a cutting rod for attaching the plurality of saws and an automatic leveling system for the cutting rod, which maintains the rod in a horizontal position during the cutting process.

Abstract: A telescoping steering column having a lower jacket extending along a central axis between a lower jacket lower end and a lower jacket upper end and an upper jacket extending along the central axis between an upper jacket lower end and an upper jacket upper end, with an actuator configured to impart a pressure between the lower jacket and the upper jacket to move the upper jacket from an extended operating position to a retracted stowed position.

Abstract: An assessment query may be received and analyzed to identify relevant assessment attributes and select a set of associated assessment resources. Assessment information may be extracted from the set of associated assessment resources. The extracted information may be used to identify additional relevant assessment attributes that may be utilized to extract additional assessment information. The extracted information may be used to generate a comprehensive threat assessment report. The threat assessment report, and the threat assessment, may be updated based on user feedback.

Abstract: A method for maintaining security in a distributed augmented-reality (AR) system is provided. The method may include generating a database that includes a list of objects associated with sensitive information. The method may include receiving requests from a plurality of user devices to participate in an AR session, and determining an authorization level to associate with each of the plurality of user devices. The method may include receiving, from a first one of the plurality of user devices, an image that was scanned in via a camera of the first user device. The method may include processing the image to determine if the image includes one of the objects. When the image includes one of the objects, the method may include masking the object in the image.

Abstract: A key management is provided that enables security activation before handing over a user equipment from a source 5G wireless communication system, i.e., a Next Generation System (NGS), to a target 4G wireless communication system, i.e., a Evolved Packet System (EPS)/Long Term Evolution (LTE). The key management achieves backward security, i.e., prevents the target 4G wireless communication system from getting knowledge of 5G security information used in the source 5G wireless communication system.

Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a telescope drive bracket. The steering column assembly also includes a first jacket operatively coupled to the telescope drive bracket. The steering column assembly further includes a second jacket, wherein the first jacket is telescopingly moveable relative to the second jacket. The steering column yet further includes a collapse limiting feature having a cam portion and a blocking portion, wherein the blocking portion defines a first range of travel of the first jacket in a first position, wherein contact between the telescope drive bracket and the cam portion biases the blocking portion out of a first jacket path to allow a second, greater range of travel for the first jacket.