Abstract: The invention relates to a method (100) for controlling film production, in which at least one film is produced according to at least one formula information (R), the following steps being carried out: initiation of execution (210) of a film production process such that a film is produced on the basis of a specific formulation information (R); determination of monitoring information (I) during the execution (210) of the process; determination of at least one fingerprint (F) on the basis of the specific formula information (R) and on the basis of the monitoring information (I) such that the execution (210) of the process is characterised on the basis of the fingerprint (F); and comparison of the fingerprint (F) with a control matrix (M) such that at least one comparative result is determined in order to control the film production on the basis of the control matrix (M) as an evaluation basis.

Abstract: A control system for a power generation system includes a generator coupled to a turbine via a shaft. The control system includes a memory storing instructions. The control system also includes a processor coupled to the memory and configured to execute the instructions. When the instructions are executed it causes the processor to receive a direct current (DC)-link voltage from an automatic voltage regulator (AVR), wherein the AVR is configured to control voltage characteristics of the generator, and to determine a speed of the generator based on the DC-link voltage.

Abstract: A management method for a cutting tool of a machine tool is provided. A user host imports a graphical data of a workpiece and a cutting tool database into CAM, and a user may select cutting tools to establish a complete machining process. T codes are replaced with electronic tags. Before executing a machine code comprising the electronic tags, the machine tool re-scans the cutting tools assembled at a tool turret and updates cutting tool arrangement information to ensure that the tool turret is equipped with the cutting tools used in the machining process. When the machine tool stores the electronic tags, a ready message is displayed for reminding an operator. When the electronic tags are not stored, the current storage location of a cutting tool lacked in the machining process or a warning message is displayed at the operation interface for reminding the operator.

Abstract: To provide a control system of a machine tool that enables a changed parameter to be reflected to a machine side in an arbitrary timing according to a worker's intention. A control system of a machine tool automated by reflecting a parameter by computerized numerical control, includes a storage unit that, when the parameter is changed, stores the parameter thus changed as a changed parameter, a changed parameter reflection condition setting unit that sets a condition for reflecting the changed parameter, and a changed parameter reflection unit that, when the condition is detected, reflects the changed parameter not yet reflected.

Abstract: Real-time intervention of an industrial process can include searching for a batch of candidate configurations for use by the industrial process, the batch of candidate configurations searched for by performing a batch Bayesian optimization (BBO). The batch of candidate configurations is transmitted to the industrial process to use in running the industrial process. A result of the run is received from the industrial process. Using the result in the BBO, a next batch of candidate configurations is searched. Whether a stopping criterion is met is determined, based on the next batch of candidate configurations and by applying a function to a BBO acquisition score. Responsive to determining that the stopping criterion is met, searching for the next batch of candidates is terminated.

Abstract: A method and system for adapting a CNC machine tool path from a nominal workpiece shape to an actual workpiece shape. The method includes defining a grid of feature points on a nominal workpiece shape, where the feature points encompass an area around the machine tool path but do not necessarily include points on the machine tool path. A probe is used to detect locations of the feature points on an actual workpiece. A space mapping function is computed as a transformation from the nominal feature points to the actual feature points, and the function is applied to the nominal tool path to compute a new tool path. The new tool path is used by the CNC machine to operate on the actual workpiece. The feature points are used to characterize the three dimensional shape of the working surface of the actual workpiece, not just a curve or outline.

Abstract: A numerical control system according to the present invention controls machine drive systems included in a machine tool that performs machining using a tool, according to a numerical control program, and includes a coordinate transformation unit that acquires a disturbance force or a disturbance torque applied to each machine drive system, and coordinate-transforms the disturbance force or the disturbance torque into a tool reference coordinate system for output, and an identification unit that calculates cutting process parameters that determine characteristics of a cutting process model and dynamic characteristic parameters that determine characteristics of a dynamics model of the machine tool, using the disturbance force or the disturbance torque output from the coordinate transformation unit, states of the machine drive systems, predetermined equation models, and cutting conditions.

Abstract: An actuator system may include a first actuator for being operated by a user, a second actuator for performing a movement of the user, and a transmission channel between the first actuator and the second actuator for transmitting the velocity and the force of the first actuator to the second actuator and vice versa. The actuator system may also include a controller, wherein the controller is configured such that, with the aid of the controller, the energy of the first actuator is adapted to be measured as a desired energy, wherein the transmission channel is configured for transmitting the desired energy to the second actuator and the controller is configured for controlling the damping of the second actuator as a function of the desired energy.

Abstract: A plurality of hierarchy information management devices include a first hierarchy information management unit managing first hierarchy information in which information on instruments is represented in a hierarchy structure, and each hierarchy information management device manages the first hierarchy information of a different one of the instruments.

Abstract: An object is to provide a numerical control system of a machine tool which can check a parameter that needs to be adjusted for each of a spindle and a motor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for at least one industrial automated process (110), in particular a weighing and/or packing and/or arranging and/or packing process, comprising: at least one sensor (30) for determining at least one process data value which is relevant to the entire process by detecting at least one partial process parameter of the device (10), which parameter is relevant to the entire process, a processing device (40), which is electrically connected to the sensor (30) for processing the process data value, an interface device (50) for data connection and for forwarding the process data value to at least one individual machine (2a, 2b, 2c) located upstream and/or downstream in the process (110), wherein the total process (110) can be evaluated with reference to the process data value by comparison with a pre-defined process instruction (130).

Abstract: A virtual model of an intraoral cavity is provided, wherein this process is initialized by a dental clinic, and the design and manufacture of a suitable dental prosthesis for the intraoral cavity is shared between a dental lab and a service center.

Abstract: A setpoint adjustment apparatus for a displacement meter (10) includes a determiner (343) to determine whether a measurement value acquired by an acquirer (341) in measurement of a reference workpiece using an applying setpoint, to be used in measurement of the reference workpiece, is within the range of a desired measurement value (352), and a changer (345) to change the applying setpoint. When the measurement value is within the range of the desired measurement value (352), the applying setpoint used in acquisition of the measurement value is employed as an applying setpoint for inspection of a measurement target (1). When the measurement value is out of this range, the applying setpoint used in acquisition of the measurement value is changed to a different applying setpoint, and whether the measurement value from the reference workpiece using this applying setpoint is within the range of the desired measurement value (352) is determined.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to an aligner breakage solution that tests damage to an aligner using machine learning. A method includes processing data from a digital design for an orthodontic aligner by a trained machine learning model and outputting, by the trained machine learning model, a probability that the orthodontic aligner associated with the digital design will be damaged during manufacturing of the orthodontic aligner. The method further includes making a comparison of the probability that the orthodontic aligner associated with the digital design will be damaged during manufacturing of the orthodontic aligner to a probability threshold and determining whether the orthodontic aligner is a high risk orthodontic aligner based on a result of the comparison. Responsive to determining that the orthodontic aligner is a high risk orthodontic aligner, the method includes performing at least one of a) a corrective action or b) selecting a manufacturing flow for high risk orthodontic aligners.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for regulating fluid flow are disclosed. The apparatus includes a flow rate sensor and a valve. The flow rate sensor uses images to estimate flow through a drip chamber and then controls the valve based on the estimated flow rate. The valve comprises a rigid housing disposed around the tube in which fluid flow is being controlled. Increasing the pressure in the housing controls the size of the lumen within the tube by deforming the tube, therefore controlling flow through the tube.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a controller configured to control an output of one or more boilers to reduce temperature overshoot of the boiler system. The controller can receive temperature data, a threshold temperature value, and a maximum temperature value, and determine whether the temperature of the water in the boiler system is greater than or equal to a threshold temperature. The controller can also determine a number of operating boilers that were operating when the threshold temperature was reached and determine a temperature increment value based on the threshold temperature, the maximum temperature, and the number of operating boilers. The controller can output a control signal to a boiler to reduce an output of the boiler based on the temperature increment value and the temperature data to reduce overshoot of the boiler system.

Abstract: A combination of electronic hardware, a microprocessor (embodied, e.g., in a personal-style computer (“PC”)), and control software blended together with unique systems integration techniques. When stationed at a machine tool, the result is an grated, interactive and intuitive machine tool or workstation capable of computer aided design (CAD), optional reverse engineering parts via coordinate measurement machining (CMM), toolpath generation computer aided manufacturing (CAM), and direct machine tool control (Direct CNC) by one person at one work station with a common human machine interface (HMI) and common file formats.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling a color masterbatch feed rate in production of a manufactured part to match a color of the manufactured part to a target color by adjusting a concentration of masterbatch that is mixed with a raw material and fed into a processing machine for producing the manufactured part. Control of the color masterbatch feed rate is based on optical spectral properties of an in-line manufactured part, a known reference part having the target color, and an algorithm for calculating and adjusting the color masterbatch feed rate.

Abstract: A system and method for making made-to-order architectural millwork of custom dimensions; including the design of wood joints and a system for deploying them within the overall structural design of individual architectural millwork units, as well as methods for online design and ordering, automated writing of machine code, robotic part preparation, and simplified on-site installation. With the automation and generation of digital code for manufacturing custom architectural components, this method makes the formation of distributed manufacturing centers possible. Through this method and with minimum re-tooling and/or training, these centers are able to produce custom millwork more efficiently and effectively than traditional custom millwork woodshops.

Abstract: A mounting state informing apparatus includes a database, an acquisition unit, a first specifying unit, a comparison unit and an output unit. The database stores information upon a mounting position and a direction of each of multiple components belonging to a processing apparatus. The acquisition unit acquires first appearance data, which is obtained by a 3D scanner, indicating a state of an appearance of the processing apparatus. The first specifying unit identifies the multiple components based on the first appearance data and specifies a mounting position and a direction of each of the identified components. The comparison unit compares the specified mounting position and the specified direction of each of the identified components with the information upon the mounting position and the direction stored in the database. The output unit is configured to output a comparison result obtained by the comparison unit.