Abstract: Systems and methods for inventory placement and demand allocation of items in a retail fulfillment network are disclosed. In some embodiments, a disclosed method includes: receiving, from a computing device, a recommendation request regarding a plurality of nodes in a retail fulfillment network; obtaining feature data based on the recommendation request; computing, using at least one machine learning model, recommendation data based on the feature data, wherein the recommendation data indicates at least one recommendation regarding inventory placement and demand allocation among the nodes in the retail fulfillment network; and transmitting, in response to the recommendation request, the recommendation data to the computing device.

Abstract: A hazardous energy control system is presented. The system includes a back-end system and a personal electronic device communicatively connected to the back-end system. The personal electronic device provides a user interface for a user to select a set of equipment from the pieces equipment at the worksite for electrical isolation from hazardous energy sources via lockout/tagout (LOTO). The back-end system is configured to dynamically the back-end system is configured to dynamically determine a LOTO procedure for electrical isolation of the set of equipment from the hazardous energy sources based on the electrical node data set indicating pieces of equipment, energy isolation devices (EIDs), and electrical connections between the pieces of equipment and EIDs on a worksite.

Abstract: An example article according to the present disclosure includes, among other possible things, a metallic substrate, and a bond coat on the metallic substrate. The bond coat includes a matrix phase, gettering particles in the matrix phase, wherein the gettering particles are reactive with oxidants, and a dispersion of matrix modifier particles in the matrix phase. The example article also includes a diffusion barrier between the bond coat and the metallic substrate, wherein the diffusion barrier is configured to inhibit diffusion of components from the bond coat into the metallic substrate. An example composite material and method of applying a barrier to a substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: A service accesses an electronic file, which is associated with metadata. As a part of a repository transaction, the metadata is stored in a repository. The service triggers generation of an authentication hash on the electronic file and also triggers generation of a transaction hash on at least the repository transaction. The service then causes both the authentication hash and the transaction hash to be stored in a blockchain while refraining from causing the electronic file and the repository transaction from being stored in the blockchain.

Abstract: A hazardous energy control system is presented. The system includes a back-end system and a personal electronic device communicatively connected to the back-end system. The personal electronic device provides a user interface for a user to select a set of equipment from the pieces equipment at the worksite for electrical isolation from hazardous energy sources via lockout/tagout (LOTO). The back-end system is configured to dynamically the back-end system is configured to dynamically determine a LOTO procedure for electrical isolation of the set of equipment from the hazardous energy sources based on the electrical node data set indicating pieces of equipment, energy isolation devices (EIDs), and electrical connections between the pieces of equipment and EIDs on a worksite.

Abstract: A fluid distributor is provided for distributing a fluid in an up-flow reactor. The fluid distributor includes a supply pipe and a plurality of fluid distribution arms that extend from the supply pipe. Each of the fluid distribution arms has a plurality of holes for discharging the fluid. An elongated hood is spaced from and at least partially surrounds each of the fluid distribution arms to redirect the fluid when discharged from the plurality of holes in the fluid distribution arms. Each hood has a plurality of holes for allowing the passage of the fluid through the hood. Each of the hoods is formed from a plurality of hood segments that positioned end to end along a length of the fluid distribution arm and have deflectors to impede the fluid from flowing between adjacent ones of the hood segments.

Abstract: A palletizing system includes one or more palletizers. A database is configured to maintain a stacking pattern library containing multiple stacking patterns for the palletizers. A computer is operatively connected to the database. The computer is configured to automatically select a stacking pattern for a selected one of the palletizers. In other words, the computer is configured to change the stacking pattern of one of the palletizers without changing the other palletizers. The database is configured to maintain unique palletizer identifiers used for identifying individual palletizers to promote expandability.

Abstract: In an aspect, a method of event prediction using a predictive process is presented. The method includes receiving, at a computing device, a digital request from an order management system of an entity. The method includes obtaining, by the computing device, at least a property of the digital request, wherein the property includes a time to complete the digital request. The method includes inputting, by the computing device, the property into the predictive process. The predictive process utilizes an extreme gradient boosting function and is trained to input properties and output prediction events through at least an iteration of a training phase of the extreme gradient boosting function. The method includes generating, from the predictive process, a prediction event including a period of time. The prediction event is indicative of a time to complete the digital request.

Abstract: A reactor furnace for coating fiber tow includes an elongate reactor having a fiber tow inlet and a fiber tow outlet; a thermo-chemical reactor section positioned along the elongate reactor; a first microwave source for directing microwave energy along the reactor from a first end of the reactor toward a second end of the reactor; a second microwave source for directing microwave energy along the reactor from the second end of the reactor toward the first end of the reactor; a gas inlet upstream of the thermo-chemical reactor; and a gas outlet downstream of the thermo-chemical reactor.

Abstract: The Drive System consists of a Dual-Purpose Driver (100) and an Adapter 200, allowing a battery powered drill to drive either a Sidewind Dropleg Trailer Jack or a Strap Winch. The Dual-Purpose Driver (100) inserts into a Strap Winch or into the Adapter 200 which replaces the handle of a Sidewind Dropleg Trailer Jack. The hex rod (10) inserts into the battery powered drill. Spring loaded buttons (50) protruding from the hollow cylinder (20) of the Dual-Purpose Driver 100 engage the Strap Winch, while slots (40) slide over a pin 140 in the Adapter 200.

Abstract: Systems and methods of optimizing digitally-represented space is disclosed. A request to optimize a digitally-represented space is received. The request includes a data structure storing the digitally-represented space and at least one optimization parameter. A set of elements for insertion into the digitally-represented space is obtained. Each element in the set of elements includes at least one independent variable. A predicted function for the digitally-represented space is generated that represents a relationship between the at least one optimization parameter and the at least one independent variable. The predicted function is generated by a scaled neural multiplicative model (SNMM) prediction model. An optimal allocation of a subset of the set of elements in the digitally-represented space is generated that maximizes the at least one optimization parameter. The data structure storing the digitally-represented space is updated to include the optimal allocation of the subset of the set of elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for manufacturing a plurality of integrated circuits, IC, mounted on a common support, the system comprising: an input station configured (adapted, arranged) to receive at least one common support; an output station configured (adapted, arranged) to receive at least one common support having a plurality of integrated circuits formed thereon; a plurality of processing modules each module being operable (configured, arranged, adapted) to perform at least one of the processing steps (e.g. deposition, patterning, etching) for forming an integrated circuit on the common support; a transfer means operable (configured, arranged, adapted) to transfer the at least one common support from the input station to the output station and to one or more of the processing modules therebetween; control means (e.g.

Abstract: Aspects relate to provision of a control message, such as an extension data section, that includes an indication of the repeat of highest priority data sections. The control message may be generated in a distributed unit (DU) and conveyed to a radio unit (RU) via a fronthaul link. The control message may include either a flag or bits in a field of an extension data section allowing a RU to determine repeat of the highest priority data section based on reception of the flag or processing of the bit value in the field. Additionally, the indication of repetition of the highest priority section may be based on a section identifier transmitted by a DU, wherein an RU receiving the section identifier may determine repeat of the highest priority data section by tracking the received section identifier.

Abstract: A vertical hydroponic system with environmental control for horticultural production including a plurality of production structures with levels for separation of the production seedlings and short species. Each level contains a stainless-steel tray and a high-density polyethylene plastic liner. Each stainless steel tray and high density polyethylene plastic liner contain an insert through hole and a draining-filling system with a plurality of fill-drain lines connected to each of the plurality of stainless steel trays and high-density polyethylene liner through the insertion through holes, a central pumping-filtering-disinfection system; a hydraulic pump; a ring filter; and a UV lamp for disinfection of the nutrient solution and elimination of microorganisms that are pathogenic for plants; an automated LED lighting system having a plurality of modules each with at least two tubular LED lamps.

Abstract: A reactor furnace for coating fiber tow includes an elongate reactor having a fiber tow inlet and a fiber tow outlet; a thermo-chemical reactor section positioned along the elongate reactor; a first microwave source for directing microwave energy along the reactor from a first end of the reactor toward a second end of the reactor; a second microwave source for directing microwave energy along the reactor from the second end of the reactor toward the first end of the reactor; a gas inlet upstream of the thermo-chemical reactor; and a gas outlet downstream of the thermo-chemical reactor.

Abstract: Measurement apparatus, for generating a first output signal indicative of a measurand, comprises: a first oscillator circuit and a second oscillator circuit, each oscillator circuit being arranged to generate a respective oscillating output signal and comprising at least a respective first component having a property determining a respective output frequency of the respective oscillating output signal; a sensor for sensing said measurand, the sensor comprising said first component of the first oscillator circuit, said property of said first component of the first oscillator circuit being dependent upon said measurand; and circuitry arranged to receive said oscillating output signals and generate said first output signal, said first output signal being indicative of a number of cycles of one of the first and second oscillating output signals in a time period determined by a period of the other of said first and second oscillating output signals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for manufacturing a plurality of integrated circuits, IC, mounted on a common support, the system comprising: an input station configured (adapted, arranged) to receive at least one common support; an output station configured (adapted, arranged) to receive at least one common support having a plurality of integrated circuits formed thereon; a plurality of processing modules each module being operable (configured, arranged, adapted) to perform at least one of the processing steps (e.g. deposition, patterning, etching) for forming an integrated circuit on the common support; a transfer means operable (configured, arranged, adapted) to transfer the at least one common support from the input station to the output station and to one or more of the processing modules therebetween; control means (e.g.

Abstract: A hazardous energy control system is presented. The system includes a back-end system and a personal electronic device communicatively connected to the back-end system. The personal electronic device provides a user interface for a user to select a set of equipment from the pieces equipment at the worksite for electrical isolation from hazardous energy sources via lockout/tagout (LOTO). The back-end system is configured to dynamically the back-end system is configured to dynamically determine a LOTO procedure for electrical isolation of the set of equipment from the hazardous energy sources based on the electrical node data set indicating pieces of equipment, energy isolation devices (EIDs), and electrical connections between the pieces of equipment and EIDs on a worksite.

Abstract: A system and a method for traffic management on a network. The method including: determining a desired intent for a network operator's traffic; determining a set of classes for a traffic flow through a link; determining a minimum and target bandwidth for each class in the set of class based on the desired intent; measure user score and bandwidth use for each class; allocate a bandwidth per class based on the minimum and target bandwidth and measured user score; and shape the traffic flow to the allocated bandwidth.