Abstract: Computer implemented method, systems, and computer program products include program code executing on a processor(s) generating a data corpus based on discovering data sources accessible to the processor(s), in the ecosystem. Program code analyzes data comprising the data corpus to identify key parameters defining maturity and performance of a pre-defined level of efficiency. Program code generates a model to evaluate the open innovation maturity and the performance of the systems and the processes utilized by the entity. Program code continuously expands a data footprint of the ecosystem based on accessing additional data sources, wherein expanding the ecosystem provides a portion of data in the additional data sources to the corpus. Program code updates the model to a most current version of the model, based on the expanding. Program code generates a visualization of the open innovation maturity and the performance based on applying the model.

Abstract: A new and improved method for calibrating workpiece clamping mechanisms such that once a particular clamping mechanism is calibrated with respect to a particular workpiece to be clamped upon a support surface, the clamping mechanism will always clamp the workpiece with a predetermined, precisely repeatable clamping force. In addition, the method of the present invention may be utilized in conjunction with the calibration of a plurality of clamping mechanisms so as to enable the plurality of clamping mechanisms to always generate the same precise clamping force whereby the multiple clamping mechanisms, utilized to clamp a single workpiece upon a support surface, can in fact clamp different regions of the single workpiece with precisely the same predetermined clamping force such that all regions of the single workpiece are in fact securely clamped.

Abstract: A new and improved single tool or jig which is universally useable in connection with the fabrication or trimming of left and right side edge portions of stair tread components, left and right end portions of stair tread side edge plank components, and stair riser components, so as to permit all of such components to be properly mated together in order to impart to the exposed or open stair members a seamless finished appearance.