Abstract: In some examples, a system receives measurement data obtained based on a non-destructive imaging of an identifiable structure within a three-dimensional (3D) object formed using an additive manufacturing machine, the identifiable structure formed based on control of a characteristic of a build material of a first internal object portion relative to a characteristic of the build material in a second internal object portion, the first and second internal object portions being within the 3D object. The system determines, based on the measurement data, a deviation of a physical property of the identifiable structure from a target physical property, and outputs information indicating the deviation.

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 1) a three-dimensional (3D) printed object and a container structure to form part of the 3D printed object. The container structure expels a payload when a predetermined condition is met. The additive manufacturing system also includes a payload distributor to place the payload in the container structure. A controller of the additive manufacturing system controls formation of the 3D printed object and the container structure.

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. The additive manufacturing system also includes a placement device to embed at least a portion of a container structure into the 3D printed object. The container structure expels a payload when a predetermined condition is met. A controller of the additive manufacturing system controls additive manufacturing and placement of the portion of the container structure.

Abstract: Among various embodiments of the present disclosure, managing substantially solid materials in fluid waste can be performed by collecting the fluid waste in an accumulator. In various embodiments, the accumulator can be configured by positioning a number of input orifices for the fluid waste in a top region of a vertically oriented cavity in the accumulator, and positioning a number of output orifices in a bottom region of the vertically oriented cavity in the accumulator. As such, a flow of the fluid waste can contribute to transport of substantially solid material in the fluid waste from the top region into the bottom region and from the bottom region into at least one output orifice.

Abstract: Bioactive agents are dosed by a jet dispenser using inkjet technology, such as that used in printing devices. A controller may control delivery of one or more drugs, timing of drug administration, or change drug regimens in response to a changing medical condition of a patient or information received from other nodes in a healthcare system. In a healthcare system, smart devices coupled to healthcare nodes can be in communication with the controller for controlling the administration of bioactive compositions from the jet dispenser.

Abstract: Among various embodiments of the present disclosure, managing substantially solid materials in fluid waste can be performed by collecting the fluid waste in an accumulator. In various embodiments, the accumulator can be configured by positioning a number of input orifices for the fluid waste in a top region of a vertically oriented cavity in the accumulator, and positioning a number of output orifices in a bottom region of the vertically oriented cavity in the accumulator. As such, a flow of the fluid waste can contribute to transport of substantially solid material in the fluid waste from the top region into the bottom region and from the bottom region into at least one output orifice.

Abstract: A fluid ejection device includes an actuator, moveable to actuate a fluid pump, an optical sensor, a flag, affixed to the actuator and positioned to block the optical sensor with motion of the actuator, and a controller, coupled to the actuator and the optical sensor. The controller is configured to determine a volume of fluid pumped by the pump by detecting a change in a degree of blockage of the sensor by the flag.

Abstract: Representative embodiments provide for a fuel activation device including a fuel storage chamber configured to store a plurality of fuel pellets arranged as a stack. A fuel dispensing device is configured to transport a fuel pellet to a fuel activation chamber. A spring is configured to advance the fuel pellets toward the fuel dispensing device as one or more fuel pellets are removed from the stack. A fuel initiator is configured to activate a release of hydrogen gas from the transported fuel pellet. The fuel activation device is configured to provide the hydrogen gas to a fuel cell through a gas vent. A method is provided including providing a plurality of fuel pellets arranged as a spring-loaded stack, transporting a fuel pellet from the stack, activating a release of hydrogen gas from the transported fuel pellet, and providing the hydrogen gas to a fuel cell.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical supply method is provided which includes receiving a request to charge a delivery appliance with a requested pharmaceutical, producing a first electronic pharmaceutical identifier which identifies the requested pharmaceutical, reading an identification tag associated with an actual pharmaceutical to produce a second electronic pharmaceutical identifier which identifies the actual pharmaceutical, and comparing the first electronic pharmaceutical identifier with the second electronic pharmaceutical identifier. Where the first electronic pharmaceutical identifier matches the second electronic pharmaceutical identifier, the delivery appliance may be charged with the actual pharmaceutical.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical dispenser system comprising a container configured to store discrete doses of pharmaceuticals and instructional indicia configured to align with each discrete dose of pharmaceutical indicating a time such discrete dose is to be administrated in accordance with a patient-specific therapy regimen.

Abstract: A method of providing a pharmaceutical label having an identifying image printed thereon is provided. The method includes receiving a request to fill a patient prescription for a pharmaceutical, accessing an identification database including identifying images, retrieving a prescription-specific identifying image from the identification database, and printing a label including the prescription-specific identifying image.

Abstract: An inkjet printhead with an integrated sealing and wiping function is disclosed. A printhead body is provided with at least one nozzle opening. A shutter member movably engages the printhead, and an actuator moves the shutter member between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the shutter member exposes the nozzle opening, allowing the printhead to deposit ink onto a printing medium such as paper. When the printhead is not printing or is in a maintenance mode, the actuator moves the shutter member to the closed position. During the movement, the shutter member performs a wiping function on the nozzle opening. Once the shutter member has been moved to the closed position, it acts to cap, or seal, the nozzle opening from the outside environment.