Abstract: Tip shrouds or other shrouds with multi-slope geometries are generally implemented using segments, since performing the necessary cut for an alternative split-ring design is difficult given conventional cutting processes. However, a segmented design generally results in more leakage, relative to a split-ring design. Accordingly, a split-ring multi-slope design is disclosed that can be more easily manufactured. In particular, a continuous ring may be cut along a linear path to produce a split ring, and then the ends of the split ring may be machined to form complementary shiplap portions. The split ring may then be compressed for installation by overlapping the shiplap portions, to form a seal against leakage through the shroud.

Abstract: Tip shrouds or other shrouds with multi-slope geometries are generally implemented using segments, since performing the necessary cut for an alternative split-ring design is difficult given conventional cutting processes. However, a segmented design generally results in more leakage, relative to a split-ring design. Accordingly, a split-ring multi-slope design is disclosed that can be more easily manufactured. In particular, a continuous ring may be cut along a linear path to produce a split ring, and then the ends of the split ring may be machined to form complementary shiplap portions. The split ring may then be compressed for installation by overlapping the shiplap portions, to form a seal against leakage through the shroud.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a user-friendly interface enabling a non-technical user to automatically provision a robotic process automation (RPA) environment on a target computing system such as a cloud computing platform or an on-premises server. The provisioned environment may include all necessary components (e.g., virtual machines, robots, robot orchestrator, databases, network links) to execute a robotic task. The provisioned environment is terminated automatically after or at a time specified by the user. The described systems and methods are particularly useful at trade shows or other events, in order to simplify and speed up the demonstration of RPA software capabilities to different customers planning RPA software deployment in different contexts, including on different cloud platforms or hybrid contexts combining cloud with on-premises host platforms.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a user-friendly interface enabling a non-technical user to automatically provision a robotic process automation (RPA) environment on a target computing system such as a cloud computing platform or an on-premises server. The provisioned environment may include all necessary components (e.g., virtual machines, robots, robot orchestrator, databases, network links) to execute a robotic task. The provisioned environment is terminated automatically after or at a time specified by the user. The described systems and methods are particularly useful at trade shows or other events, in order to simplify and speed up the demonstration of RPA software capabilities to different customers planning RPA software deployment in different contexts, including on different cloud platforms or hybrid contexts combining cloud with on-premises host platforms.