Abstract: An electronically-controlled method is provided for manufacturing a ceramic matrix composite structure with a desired shape. The electronically-controlled method comprises processing at a first location a plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies to form a stack of the plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies. The electronically-controlled method also comprises transporting the stack of plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies from the first location to a second location which is remote from the first location. The electronically-controlled method further comprises processing at the second location the stack of plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies to provide the ceramic matrix composite structure with the desired shape.

Abstract: A method for developing a path plan for rollout compaction of a composite ply during composite manufacturing includes receiving ply parametric data based on characteristics of a ceramic matrix composite ply for placement on a layup tool and subsequent compaction using a compaction roller during the composite manufacturing and generating the path plan for automated manipulation of the compaction roller to compact the ceramic matrix composite ply on the layup tool based at least in part on the ply parametric data. A path planning development environment associated with the method includes at least one computing device with a processor and associated memory, a network interface, an application program storage device and a data storage device. Various examples of the method and the path planning development environment are disclosed.

Abstract: An electronically-controlled method is provided for manufacturing a ceramic matrix composite structure with a desired shape. The electronically-controlled method comprises picking a first ceramic matrix composite ply that is sandwiched between a first bottom backing film and a first top backing film, and peeling away the first bottom backing film from the first ceramic matrix composite ply. The electronically-controlled method also comprises placing the first ceramic matrix composite ply on a tool surface with the first top backing film facing away from the tool surface, and positioning a vacuum membrane against the first ceramic matrix composite ply that is on the tool surface to provide a vacuum-tight seal against the first ceramic matrix composite ply.

Abstract: A method includes steps of: (1) positioning an end effector relative to a ply of the ceramic composite material, wherein the end effector includes: a base; an arm that is coupled to and movable relative to the base; a base-gripper that is coupled to the base; and an arm-gripper that is coupled to the arm; (2) adhering the base-gripper to a first ply-portion of the ply; (3) adhering the arm-gripper to a second ply-portion of the ply; (4) moving the end effector relative to a forming-surface such that the first ply-portion of the ply is placed on a first surface-portion of the forming-surface; and (5) moving the arm relative to the base and to the forming-surface such that the second ply-portion is placed on a second surface-portion of the forming-surface, wherein the first surface-portion and the second surface-portion are non-coplanar.

Abstract: A method for operation of a layup cell during composite manufacturing includes running a compaction application program at a robot control system of the layup cell using a path plan data file defining a path plan for automated manipulation of a compaction roller for compacting a ceramic matrix composite ply on a layup tool, capturing image data of the ceramic matrix composite ply after compaction on the layup tool using a surface imaging device, at least temporarily storing the image data for the ceramic matrix composite ply after compaction in a ply image data file and processing the ply image data file to identify one or more areas of the ceramic matrix composite ply that require re-compaction. The layup cell includes the layup tool, the ceramic matrix composite ply, the robot control system, a robotic arm and at least one end effector.

Abstract: Methods for developing a path plan for rollout compaction of a composite ply during composite manufacturing include: selecting a working path plan data file from a working path plan repository, running a path adaptation application program to access compaction history data files in a compaction history repository relating to the working path plan data file and to identify an inconsistency in the compaction history data files that is not resolved in the working path plan data file and generating a path adaptation for the working path plan data file based on the inconsistency that is not resolved to form an adapted path plan data file defining an adapted path plan that includes the path adaptation. Additional methods include using path plans for compaction on the layup tool, capturing image data and processing the image data to build and/or add to the compaction history data file.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a ceramic matrix composite structure includes steps of: (1) picking up a ply of a ceramic matrix composite material at a staging location; (2) removing a bottom backing layer from the ply at a backing-removal location; (3) placing the ply on a forming surface at a forming location after removing the bottom backing layer; (4) compacting the ply on the forming surface; (5) removing a top backing layer from the ply after compacting the ply on the forming surface; and (6) inspecting the ply after compacting the ply on the forming surface.

Abstract: A mounting bracket configured to receive a device to mount the device can include a first portion extending in an axial direction and configured to mount to a first side of the device, a second portion extending in the axial direction and configured to mount to a second side of the device, and a crossbar structure connecting the first portion to the second portion. The crossbar structure can extend between the first portion and the second portion in a transverse direction to the axial direction. The crossbar structure can be configured to flex to allow the first portion and the second portion to move laterally apart to allow insertion of the device between the first portion and the second portion and snap fit of the device between the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: It may occur that various addressable ads are used to help fill an entire addressable break which have little or no monetary value for being played (often referred to as “evergreen or “filler” ads). Such ads and other types of candidate ads for replacement are replaced in real time with programmatically delivered Internet Protocol (IP) based ads (IP ads).

Abstract: It may occur that various addressable ads are used to help fill an entire addressable break which have little or no monetary value for being played (often referred to as “evergreen or “filler” ads). Such ads and other types of candidate ads for replacement are replaced in real time with programmatically delivered Internet Protocol (IP) based ads (IP ads).

Abstract: A frame for an opto-mechanical support structure includes an interconnected lattice of frame composite rods defined about an interior space with interstices defined between the frame composite rods. A method of making an opto-mechanical frame includes forming a frame of interconnected lattice of frame composite rods using one or more Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) around a mandrel. The method includes removing the mandrel from an interior space of the frame after forming the frame.

Abstract: Metrology supported tomography systems and methods of use are presented. A metrology supported tomography system comprises an imaging system comprising a radiation source and a radiation detector; an independent tracking system comprising a first tracking target connected to the radiation source and a second tracking target connected to the radiation detector; and a tomography computation program configured to create a three-dimensional reconstruction utilizing data from the imaging system in combination with locations of the first tracking target and the second tracking target determined by the independent tracking system.

Abstract: A mounting bracket configured to receive a device to mount the device can include a first portion extending in an axial direction and configured to mount to a first side of the device, a second portion extending in the axial direction and configured to mount to a second side of the device, and a crossbar structure connecting the first portion to the second portion. The crossbar structure can extend between the first portion and the second portion in a transverse direction to the axial direction. The crossbar structure can be configured to flex to allow the first portion and the second portion to move laterally apart to allow insertion of the device between the first portion and the second portion and snap fit of the device between the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: Methods and systems for image segmentation and analysis are described. A predictive model may be trained to identify and/or extract a rich set of image features with extensive prognostic value. For example, the predictive model may be trained to identify and/or extract features that that may be visualized to identify areas of interest (e.g., high-risk regions, etc.) within or adjacent to an object of interest, such a tumor. The predictive model may be trained to identify and/or extract features that that may predict a health related outcome, such as cancer patient survival/death, and modify therapeutic outcomes, such as diagnosis and treatment.

Abstract: A firearm with a real-time cartridge counter display function, comprising a firearm body, a cartridge clip, a scope, and ammunition cartridge or cartridges loaded within the cartridge clip.

Abstract: A joint for a composite frame includes a first composite rod, a first shell abutting the first composite rod, a second shell abutting the first composite rod and disposed opposite the first shell relative to the first composite rod. The first and second shells are joined together such that composite rod is fixed therebetween. A method of forming joints of composite frame includes forming a composite frame by interconnecting a plurality of composite rods formed by an Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) manufacturing method around a mandrel, applying a first shell to the plurality of composite rods at a first location where composite rods are interconnected, applying a second shell at the first location opposite the first shell relative to the composite rods, and joining the first and second shells together with the composite rods at the first location disposed between the first and second shells.

Abstract: A joint for a composite frame includes a first composite rod, a first shell abutting the first composite rod, a second shell abutting the first composite rod and disposed opposite the first shell relative to the first composite rod. The first and second shells are joined together such that composite rod is fixed therebetween. A method of forming joints of composite frame includes forming a composite frame by interconnecting a plurality of composite rods formed by an Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) manufacturing method around a mandrel, applying a first shell to the plurality of composite rods at a first location where composite rods are interconnected, applying a second shell at the first location opposite the first shell relative to the composite rods, and joining the first and second shells together with the composite rods at the first location disposed between the first and second shells.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to monitoring devices at enterprise locations using machine-learning models to protect enterprise-managed information and resources. In some embodiments, a computing platform may receive, from one or more data source computer systems, passive monitoring data. Based on applying a machine-learning classification model to the passive monitoring data received from the one or more data source computer systems, the computing platform may determine to trigger a data capture process at an enterprise center. In response to determining to trigger the data capture process, the computing platform may initiate an active monitoring process to capture event data at the enterprise center. Thereafter, the computing platform may generate one or more alert messages based on the event data captured at the enterprise center. Then, the computing platform may send the one or more alert messages to one or more enterprise computer systems.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to monitoring devices at enterprise locations using machine-learning models to protect enterprise-managed information and resources. In some embodiments, a computing platform may receive, from one or more data source computer systems, passive monitoring data. Based on applying a machine-learning classification model to the passive monitoring data received from the one or more data source computer systems, the computing platform may determine to trigger a data capture process at an enterprise center. In response to determining to trigger the data capture process, the computing platform may initiate an active monitoring process to capture event data at the enterprise center. Thereafter, the computing platform may generate one or more alert messages based on the event data captured at the enterprise center. Then, the computing platform may send the one or more alert messages to one or more enterprise computer systems.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to monitoring devices at enterprise locations using machine-learning models to protect enterprise-managed information and resources. In some embodiments, a computing platform may receive, from one or more data source computer systems, passive monitoring data. Based on applying a machine-learning classification model to the passive monitoring data received from the one or more data source computer systems, the computing platform may determine to trigger a data capture process at an enterprise center. In response to determining to trigger the data capture process, the computing platform may initiate an active monitoring process to capture event data at the enterprise center. Thereafter, the computing platform may generate one or more alert messages based on the event data captured at the enterprise center. Then, the computing platform may send the one or more alert messages to one or more enterprise computer systems.