Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a system is described. The system includes a reader to 1) read an identifier from a three-dimensional (3D) System printed object that includes a storage element and 2) read a location of the 3D printed object within a build material bed. An extractor of the system extracts, based on the identifier, a post processing operation to execute on the 3D printed object. A controller of the system controls a post processing operation based on extracted post processing operation information and the location.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a system is described. The system includes a reader to read an identifier associated with a part. An extractor of the system extracts, based on the identifier, sensor output data for the part. A transmitter of the system transmits a re-order request for the part based on the sensor output data.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, an additive manufacturing system is described. The additive manufacturing system includes an additive manufacturing device to form a three-dimensional (3D) printed object. A placement device is to embed a storage element into the 3D printed object and a controller is to write data to the embedded storage element that relates to manufacturing conditions of the 3D printed object.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, an additive manufacturing system is described. The additive manufacturing system includes an additive manufacturing device to form a three-dimensional (3D) printed object. A placement device of the additive manufacturing system is to embed a sensing system into build material used to form the 3D printed object. The sensing system is to measure a manufacturing condition during formation of the 3D printed object. The additive manufacturing system also includes a controller to associate manufacturing condition with the 3D printed object.

Abstract: A method of depositing an extrudable substance onto a surface comprises (1) with a cartridge positioned inside a sleeve between an inner tubular sleeve wall and an outer tubular sleeve wall, circumscribing the inner tubular sleeve wall, and also positioned between a push-lock pressure cap, hermetically coupled with the cartridge, and a valve, communicatively coupled with the cartridge, linearly moving an annular plunger, received between an inner tubular cartridge wall and an outer tubular cartridge wall, circumscribing the inner tubular cartridge wall, toward the valve along a first axis to urge the extrudable substance from the cartridge, through the valve, and out of a nozzle that is communicatively coupled with the valve; and (2) controlling flow of the extrudable substance from the valve to the nozzle.

Abstract: A method of dispensing a brushable substance onto a surface comprises (1) with a cartridge positioned inside a sleeve between an inner tubular sleeve wall and an outer tubular sleeve wall, circumscribing the inner tubular sleeve wall, and also positioned between a push-lock pressure cap, hermetically coupled with the cartridge, and a valve, communicatively coupled with the cartridge, linearly moving an annular plunger, received between an inner tubular cartridge wall and an outer tubular cartridge wall, circumscribing the inner tubular cartridge wall, toward the valve along a first axis to urge the brushable substance from the cartridge, through the valve, and to a brush that is communicatively coupled to the valve; and (2) controlling flow of the brushable substance from the valve to the brush.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a system is described. The system includes at least one directional antenna to 1) emit energy waves towards a mass in which an object is disposed and 2) receive reflected signals from a resonator disposed on the object as the mass is moved relative to the directional antenna. The system also includes a controller to, based on received reflected signals, determine a pose of the object within the mass.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, an additive manufacturing system is described. The additive manufacturing system includes a build material distributor to deposit layers of powdered build material onto a bed to form a three-dimensional (3D) printed object. The additive manufacturing system also includes a controller to interrupt printing of the 3D printed object and to resume printing of the 3D printed object. The additive manufacturing system also includes a heat source to, during an interruption in printing, maintain a temperature of a top surface of the powdered build material between a solidification temperature and a melting temperature for the build material.

Abstract: A capacitor and methods of processing an anode metal foil are presented. The capacitor includes a housing, one or more anodes disposed within the housing, one or more cathodes disposed within the housing, one or more separators disposed between an adjacent anode and cathode, and an electrolyte disposed around the one or more anodes, one or more cathodes, and one or more separators within the housing. The one or more anodes each include a metal foil that includes a first plurality of tunnels through a thickness of the metal foil in a first ordered arrangement, the first ordered arrangement being a close packed hexagonal array arrangement, and having a first diameter, and a second plurality of tunnels through the thickness of the metal foil having a second ordered arrangement and a second diameter greater than the first diameter.

Abstract: In an example 3D printing method, an electrical conductivity value for a resistor is identified. Based upon the identified electrical conductivity value, a predetermined amount of a conductive agent is selectively applied to at least a portion of a build material layer in order to introduce a predetermined volume percentage of a conductive material to the resistor. Based upon the identified electrical conductivity value and the predetermined volume percent of the conductive material, a predetermined amount of a resistive agent is selectively applied to the at least a portion of the build material layer in order to introduce a predetermined volume percentage of a resistive material to the resistor. The build material layer is exposed to electromagnetic radiation, whereby the at least the portion coalesces to form a layer of the resistor.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a system is described. The system includes a movement device to move a mass with an object disposed therein. A receiver of the system receives accelerometer data from at least one accelerometer disposed within the mass in which the object is disposed. A controller of the system determines a pose of the object within the mass based on received accelerometer data.

Abstract: There is a need for more effective and efficient anomaly detection. This need can be addressed by, for example, solutions for performing/executing graph convolutional anomaly detection. In one example, a method includes identifying related graph database input data associated with a predictive entity; generating related graph feature data for the predictive entity; generating, based on the related graph feature data and using a graph convolutional neural network model, an anomaly detection score for the predictive entity, wherein at least a portion of the graph convolutional neural network model is trained using confirmation feedback data; performing an anomaly confirmation to generate the confirmation feedback data object for the predictive entity, and integrating the confirmation feedback data object for the predictive entity into the confirmation feedback data associated with the graph convolutional anomaly detection.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ultrasonic spray coating system wherein (1) the surface of the feed blade of the ultrasonic spray head has been modified to add a series shallow channels to redirect the ultrasonic surface wave system that exists on the surface; (2) the internal passageway of the liquid applicator has been modified to add a series of channels to uniformly feed the liquid from the liquid applicator to the spray-forming tip; (3) a positive displacement pump is utilized to deliver the liquid to the spray head at a precise flow rate independent of the associated resistances of the liquid delivery system components; and (4) the gas entrainment system has been improved so as to expand the ultrasonically produced spray uniformly and without pulsations.

Abstract: A capacitor and methods of processing an anode metal foil are presented. The capacitor includes a housing, one or more anodes disposed within the housing, one or more cathodes disposed within the housing, one or more separators disposed between an adjacent anode and cathode, and an electrolyte disposed around the one or more anodes, one or more cathodes, and one or more separators within the housing. The one or more anodes each include a metal foil that includes a first plurality of tunnels through a thickness of the metal foil in a first ordered arrangement, the first ordered arrangement being a close packed hexagonal array arrangement, and having a first diameter, and a second plurality of tunnels through the thickness of the metal foil having a second ordered arrangement and a second diameter greater than the first diameter.

Abstract: A packaging assembly for a drill bit. The packaging assembly includes a front clip with a front side, a rear side opposite the front side, and a drill bit holding region. The drill bit holding region defines a recess with a first channel to receive a portion of the drill bit. The front clip further includes a window extending between the front and rear side to view the drill bit. The window extends away from the drill bit holding region in a longitudinal direction of the front clip. The packaging assembly further includes a back clip that is separate from the front clip. The back clip includes a second channel. The back clip is secured to the front clip to hold the drill bit within the first and second channels.

Abstract: In an example, a method is described that includes building a first layer of a three-dimensional heterogeneous object in a first plurality of passes of an additive manufacturing system. An electronic component is inserted directly into the first layer. The electronic component is then fused to the first layer in a second plurality of passes of the additive manufacturing system.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) printing device may include a pulsed electromagnetic radiation source; a build platform to maintain a number of layers of build material thereon and receive pulsed electromagnetic radiation from the pulsed electromagnetic radiation source; a micromirror array to selectively direct the pulsed electromagnetic radiation from the pulsed electromagnetic radiation source to the build material on the build platform; and a coolant tank with coolant therein to cool the micromirror array.

Abstract: A bearing cover assembly can be assembled to a bearing housing in which a rolling element bearing is accommodated. The bearing housing assembly includes an annular adapter and an end cap that can be mated together. The annular adapter can have a tapered inner annular surface and can be inserted into the housing bore of the bearing housing. The end cap can have a corresponding outer tapered surface. When the end cap is inserted into the adapter hole defined by the annular adapter, the sliding contact between the tapered inner annular surface and the outer surface radially expands the annular adapter inside the housing bore creating a positive engagement retaining the bearing cover assembly to the bearing housing.

Abstract: In a three-dimensional printing method example, a metallic build material is applied. A positive masking agent is selectively applied on at least a portion of the metallic build material. The positive masking agent includes a radiation absorption amplifier that is compatible with the metallic build material. The metallic build material is exposed to radiation from a spatially broad, high energy light source to melt the portion of the metallic build material in contact with the positive masking agent to form a layer. The radiation absorption amplifier i) has an absorbance for the radiation that is higher than an absorbance for the radiation of the metallic build material, or ii) modifies a surface topography of the at least the portion of the metallic build material to reduce specular reflection of the radiation off of the at least the portion of the metallic build material, or both i) and ii).

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) printing device includes a first cylinder. The first cylinder may include a first plurality of holes defined therein. The 3D printing device may include a second cylinder interior and coaxial to the first cylinder that includes a second plurality of holes open to an interior of the first cylinder. The 3D printing device may also include a third cylinder interior to the first cylinder and exterior to the second cylinder, the third cylinder including a longitudinal cutout open to the first cylinder. The 3D printing device may include a supply tube open to the second cylinder, the supply tube to provide an amount of build material to an interior portion of the second cylinder.