Abstract: Communication between machines in an event-based manufacturing system. In an event-based manufacturing system, material-specific data obtained for a material produced during a first manufacturing operation is used to govern a second manufacturing operation to decrease the likelihood of at least a delay event, a waste event, or poor quality of the product.

Abstract: Providing quality management and intelligent manufacturing with labels and smart tags in event-based product manufacturing. Some of the disclosed embodiments include a system, method, and computer-readable media for storing, during a process, data associated with a material. Also disclosed are a method of collecting, storing, and reporting machine productivity, waste, and delay information on an event basis in a manufacturing system, a method of capturing and storing material history, a method of automating tracking of positions of components used in a process and correlating portions of a component with production problems, an improved inventory management system, and a method of tracking and recording actions of specific operators of a process performed by a machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric igniter of the type comprising two electrically conductive bodies separated by an insulating body. The conductive bodies and said insulating body define a very smooth common surface having a thin connective member electrically connecting the conductive bodies. A pyrotechnic charge is in contact with said thin connective member for ignition when said member is heated by a flow of electric current therethrough. The connective member comprises one or more thin metal layers which are bonded to said smooth surface. In order to give the igniter a somewhat "slower" electrical response as well as increasing the mechanical strength of the connective member. The connective member also comprises an additional thin layer of inert material, preferably a glass- or SiO.sub.2 -layer, applied directly on the upper metal layer.

Abstract: An electric igniter is disclosed which comprises two elements made of electrically conducting material, a body separating the elements and made of electrically insulating material, such as glass or material containing glass, at least one further electrically conducting element arranged on a surface common to the two elements and the body for connecting the two elements electrically, and also a pyrotechnical composition in contact with the surface and the further element. Burning of the composition can be initiated by means of heat developed in the further, initiating element.