Abstract: In one embodiment, a multicore processor includes cores that can independently execute instructions, each at an independent voltage and frequency. The processor may include a power controller having logic to provide for configurability of power management features of the processor. One such feature enables at least one core to operate at an independent performance state based on a state of a single power domain indicator present in a control register. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for mitigation of the damages in case of accidental collisions in a machine tool comprising a computer numerical control (CNC) and a plurality of axes, wherein the occurrence of collisions is monitored, comprises: identifying a first axis being an axis at which a collision is first detected, identifying a second axis being an axis parallel to said first axis, and determining if both or one or none of the axes are resting. If both are resting unlocking the first axis or both axes. If the first axis or second axis is not resting, then the moving axis is defined as the collider, and said moving axis is braked, and simultaneously the resting axis is unlocked or stepped away or held in position. If both axes are moving, defining a collider axis based on said identified first axis at which a collision has been first detected, braking said collider axis and simultaneously unlocking or stepping away the axis parallel to said collider axis.

Abstract: A method for predicting when consumption on a grid will exceed production capacity for buildings within the grid including time shifted version for each of the buildings, each version comprising consumption values along with time and temperature values, where the consumption values within each set are shifted by one of a plurality of lag values relative to the time and temperature values; performing a regression analysis on each set to yield corresponding regression model parameters and a corresponding residual; determining a least valued residual indicating a corresponding energy lag for each of the buildings; using temperatures, regression model parameters, and energy lags for all of the buildings to estimate a cumulative consumption, and to predict the time when consumption on the grid will exceed production capacity; and receiving the time, and preparing and commencing exceptional measures required to manage the consumption.

Abstract: A method for predicting when energy consumption will exceed normal production capacity for buildings including generating data sets for each of the buildings, where energy consumption values within each set are shifted by one of a plurality of lag values relative to time and temperature values, and where each lag value is different; performing a regression model analysis on each set to yield corresponding regression model parameters and a corresponding residual; determining a least valued residual indicating a corresponding energy lag for each of the buildings; using outside temperatures, regression model parameters, and energy lags for all of the buildings to estimate a cumulative energy consumption for the buildings, and to predict the time when energy consumption will exceed normal production capacity; and receiving the time when energy consumption will exceed normal production capacity, and preparing and commencing exceptional measures required to manage the energy consumption.

Abstract: An automated manufacturing process tooling setup assist system includes a controller configured to control movement and positioning of tools to provide a first tool spatial arrangement within a workspace. Responsive to an unsuccessful test process run using the tools in the first tool spatial arrangement, the controller may control movement of the tools so as to replace a tool in the first tool spatial arrangement with another tool configured to perform a function of the tool to be replaced. Responsive to a successful test process run using the tools in the first tool spatial arrangement, the controller may control movement of the tools so as to reposition one or more tools in the workspace to provide a second tool spatial arrangement within the workspace different from the first tool spatial arrangement.

Abstract: To efficiently utilize power generated by a renewable energy power source performing output suppression, Provided is a control device (10) including: a first calculation unit (181) that calculates a total excess output in a plurality of power generation devices based on power generation relevant information and an upper limit power generation output in each of the plurality of power generation devices; a second calculation unit (182) that calculates residual excess power information based on the total excess output and storage relevant information in a plurality of energy storage devices absorbing the total excess output; and a transmission unit (191) that transmits power generation suppression control information to each of the plurality of power generation devices based on the residual excess power information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for distributed controls via edge devices are provided. The system includes a coordinating device and a plurality of distributed controllers. The coordinating device is configured to determine a current state, assign tasks for performing control specified by a control application to the plurality of distributed controllers, and broadcast a plurality of parameters. The plurality of distributed controllers are configured to perform the control specified by the control application. Each distributed controller is configured to receive a respective task, perform a respective control operation, and control an edge device using a control signal generated from the control operation.

Abstract: A method monitors the energy cost for the production of a product lot using a manufacturing execution system (MES) that enables the operator of a production facility to optimize the production process in terms of energy costs. The method includes a) executing a production process being scheduled and controlled by the MES to produce the product lot; b) for each individual production step measuring the energy consumption over the course of the execution of the individual production step; c) creating a data model within the MES that correlates production specific data and the energy consumption data related to the product lot; d) defining commands to manage the production specific data and the energy consumption data wherein the commands are web APIs; and e) evaluating the production specific data and the energy consumption data and creating an energy consumption profile for the production process related to the product lot.

Abstract: In some examples, a data representation is received that includes voxels relating to a volumetric property and a functional property of portions of a three-dimensional (3D) object to be formed by a 3D printing system, and trajectory voxels containing information to guide operation of a machine that manipulates portions of the 3D object during 3D printing. Information of the voxels relating to the volumetric property and the functional property and the information of the trajectory voxels are combined to produce instructions that control the 3D printing system to build the 3D object.

Abstract: Provided are a failure classifying device, a failure classifying method, and a failure classifying program capable of specifying the causes of failures even when a controller does not generate an alarm. A failure classifying device includes: a failure unit acquiring unit that acquires a data set in which a failure unit of a machine is correlated with one or a plurality of constituent parts; a failure history acquiring unit that acquires a failure history including events of failures that occurred in the past and countermeasure parts; and a correlating unit that stores information on one or a plurality of events in correlation with the failure unit by matching the constituent part to the countermeasure part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a facility for supplying a working gas provided with an insulating chamber (3) and a door (3?) that is pivotable about a vertical axis in order to allow the opening and the closing of said chamber (3), including a device (9) for distributing a working gas having a monitoring and command unit (35, 35A) including means (45) for controlling the monitoring and command unit (35, 35A) which can be actuated by an operator of the distribution device (9, 9A), said controlling means (45) including a touchscreen (47) having command regions (60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68) associated with monitoring corresponding tasks, characterised in that said touchscreen is attached to a housing (47A) built into the door (3?), said housing (47A) being capable of and designed to pivot about a vertical axis (Y).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for performing quality control assessments of a three dimensional (3D) printing system. In particular, the present disclosure provides a phantom designs for use in 3D printing systems, as well as methods of quality control for a 3D printing system performed using a 3D printed phantom.

Abstract: Energy loads, sources or batteries exchange mathematical models with each other to form clusters of devices that together provide a service (self-reliance, frequency control, etc.) to a grid operator. Models are exchanged before or after forming clusters; a particular model is used to control its own device and is also used by another load/source to influence its control policy. Heuristics and an optimization technique (using models) are used to form a cluster of devices. Exchanging models obviates the need for a central entity to directly control loads/sources, and the need to exchange real-time data between loads/sources, providing resilience against communication failure. A service manager (demand-response aggregator) sends a service or technical constraints to loads/sources to form clusters on their own. Negotiation between manager and clusters occurs to form consensus on a response.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a system that supports dynamic bursts to facilitate frequency-agile communication between a memory controller and a memory device. During operation, the system monitors a reference clock signal received at an interface between the memory device and the memory controller. Upon detecting a frequency change in the reference clock signal from a fullrate to a subrate, the interface operates in a burst mode, wherein data is communicated through bursts separated by intervening low-power intervals during which portions of the interface are powered down.

Abstract: A method may include establishing a network connection between a sensor device and a drilling management network. The method may further include obtaining, from a control system in the drilling management network, a request for sensor data from a sensor device coupled to the drilling management network. The method may further include transmitting, using a communication protocol and over the drilling management network, the sensor data from the sensor device to the control system.

Abstract: The present invention provides an interactive demand response system for controlling and routing power to one or more irrigation systems. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a system is provided which includes a power station load control CPU and a terminal interface module to allow growers to sign up for and selectively override load control events via any web-connected computer, tablet, or smartphone. Further, the present invention preferably generates automated text and email alerts for upcoming load control events including the start and end times for each event. Further, the present invention may provide for displays of current system demand within groups of load control devices before, during, and after load control events.

Abstract: A method for outputting control instructions to at least one first wind power installation or at least one first wind farm using an evaluation device or for outputting an event message relating to an operating state of the at least one first wind power installation or the at least one first wind farm using the evaluation device is provided. Data is received by the evaluation device from at least one further wind power installation or from at least one further wind farm and the control instructions or the event messages are generated by evaluating the data and are output by the evaluation device. An evaluation device and a system having the evaluation device for carrying out the method are also provided.

Abstract: Techniques and systems for 3D printing using mirrors that are oriented at about 45 degrees from an X-axis and Y-axis are described. A technique includes receiving an object model; rotating the object model about 45 degrees around the Z-axis; generating cross-sectional images of the rotated object model; mapping pixels of the cross-sectional images to corresponding mirrors of a digital micromirror device of an additive manufacturing apparatus to form additive-manufacturing images, wherein edges of the mirrors are oriented about 45 degrees from the X-axis of the digital micromirror device and about 45 degrees from the Y-axis of the digital micromirror; and providing the additive manufacturing images to generate a build piece corresponding to the object model. Other implementations can include corresponding systems, apparatus, and computer program products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a pass-through machine (1), in particular a pass-through machine which is provided for use in the manufacture of furniture and components, and to a pass-through machine. In the method, a supplied workpiece (W) is first detected and/or identified using a workpiece detection device (20); handling information (HI) is then output using an information device (30) on the basis of the detected information of the workpiece detection device (20); whereupon an operator of the pass-through machine (1) carries out a handling process on or with the workpiece (W) according to the output handling information (HI); and the handled workpiece (W) is then supplied to a machining device (50) of the pass-through machine (1) using a supply device (80).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a system for optimizing the commissioning of at least one of a plurality of field devices in an automation technology system, which are used in different applications, wherein the system comprises at least: one database for saving application information and device types of the plurality of field devices and for saving parameter sets of the plurality of field devices; an electronic computation unit that accesses the remotely arranged database and classifies, assigns, compares, and/or processes the data saved there and has an algorithm for creating and proposing an optimal parameter set; software for supporting a user during commissioning of one of the plurality of field devices, wherein the electronic computation unit is operated by means of the software.