Abstract: An improved method for managing multi-cloud spot markets for executing a computing job is disclosed. Multiple clouds may be searched automatically for available spot instances by stepping through different available instance types based on job requirements. The results may be sorted and filtered, and one or more preferred instance types may be selected from the sorted and filtered results. The computing job may be automatically deployed to the selected instance types. If the selected spot instance is no longer available, an alternate instance may be suggested. Redundant deployment to different instance types on the same or different clouds may be enabled, and machine learning may be used to predict future availability of instance types.

Abstract: The invention describes a process for obtaining clay having improved characteristics that comprises incorporating an inorganic matrix onto an organic matrix at determined proportions. The industrial clay obtained is malleable and highly resistant to compression and strain, of great use in the industry of prototype elaboration.

Abstract: A two-stage, continuously variable transmission used to power a machine, incorporates self-adjusting features while ensuring a positive engagement. Power from an engine is transferred via a rotatable shaft of a first stage, which engages with a first stage differential gear. The first stage gear delivers power to each of (1) a low ratio and (2) a high ratio first stage output half shafts. A second stage includes each of (1) a low ratio and (2) a high ratio second stage input half shaft. The low ratio half shafts are engaged providing a first pathway. The high ratio half shafts are engaged providing a second pathway, both shafts in positive engagement. A second stage differential gear receives low and high gear ratio power simultaneously, over the first and second pathways and aggregates the power to be output at an automatically selected optimum gear ratio for the machine, determined by the kinetic status of the machine.