Abstract: Textile compositions comprising at least one filamentous fungus are disclosed, as are methods for making and using such textile compositions. Embodiments of the textile compositions generally include at least one of a plasticizer, a polymer, and a crosslinker, in addition to the filamentous fungus. The disclosed textile compositions are particularly useful as analogs or substitutes for conventional textile compositions, including but not limited to leather.

Abstract: A broad good, comprising a plurality of fibers looped randomly throughout the broad good, a binder material binding the plurality of fibers together, the plurality of bound fibers forming a dimensionally stable nonwoven veil, a first metal coating covering a surface of the plurality of bound fibers of the veil, and a second metal coating covering the surface of the first metal coating, wherein the first and second metal coatings form a highly conductive metal screen that follows the shape of the dimensionally stable nonwoven veil.

Abstract: Textile compositions comprising at least one filamentous fungus are disclosed, as are methods for making and using such textile compositions. Embodiments of the textile compositions generally include at least one of a plasticizer, a polymer, and a crosslinker, in addition to the filamentous fungus. The disclosed textile compositions are particularly useful as analogs or substitutes for conventional textile compositions, including but not limited to leather.

Abstract: A polarization-multiplexed self-homodyne analog coherent (PM-SH-ACD) architecture for optical communication links has a receiver section that polarization un-rotates a signal from a fiber optic cable into first and second polarized optical signals; recovers a polarization of the first and second optical signals based on a received polarization recovery signal that is based on a pilot signal measurement signal; demodulates the first optical signal into optical QPSK data and pilot tone signals; demodulates the second optical signal into an optical modulating laser light; splits the first and second optical signals into optical QPSK quadrature signals; converts the optical QPSK quadrature signals into electrical QPSK quadrature signals; detects a polarization of the pilot tone signal and outputs the pilot signal measurement signal polarization recovery signal based on the detected polarization.

Abstract: A device for producing an elongate ingot of clear ice comprises a housing comprising at least one flume surface wall that defines at least one elongate trough; at least one fluid intake disposed to provide a flow of liquid into the at least one elongate trough; at least one drain disposed to drain liquid from at least one elongate trough; wherein the at least a portion of the at least one flume surface wall is in thermal communication with a cooling source; and wherein the at least one fluid intake and the at least one drain are adapted to provide a constant flow of fluid to the at least one elongate trough during a freezing operation of the device. The cooling source can be an internal cooling cavity.

Abstract: A polarization-multiplexed self-homodyne analog coherent (PM-SH-ACD) architecture for optical communication links has a receiver section that polarization un-rotates a signal from a fiber optic cable into first and second polarized optical signals; recovers a polarization of the first and second optical signals based on a received polarization recovery signal that is based on a pilot signal measurement signal; demodulates the first optical signal into optical QPSK data and pilot tone signals; demodulates the second optical signal into an optical modulating laser light; splits the first and second optical signals into optical QPSK quadrature signals; converts the optical QPSK quadrature signals into electrical QPSK quadrature signals; detects a polarization of the pilot tone signal and outputs the pilot signal measurement signal polarization recovery signal based on the detected polarization.

Abstract: A polarization-multiplexed self-homodyne analog coherent (PM-SH-ACD) architecture for optical communication links has a receiver section that polarization un-rotates a signal from a fiber optic cable into first and second polarized optical signals; recovers a polarization of the first and second optical signals based on a received polarization recovery signal that is based on a pilot signal measurement signal; demodulates the first optical signal into optical QPSK data and pilot tone signals; demodulates the second optical signal into an optical modulating laser light; splits the first and second optical signals into optical QPSK quadrature signals; converts the optical QPSK quadrature signals into electrical QPSK quadrature signals; detects a polarization of the pilot tone signal and outputs the pilot signal measurement signal polarization recovery signal based on the detected polarization.

Abstract: A heated composite tool, useful for forming, debulking, and/or curing prepreg materials, including a composite build structure having a shape of a composite part that is to be produced, configured to receive and support prepreg materials during lay-up, and including a heating structure physically coupled to the composite build structure, and comprising at least one heating element, including a carbon nanotube structured layer defining a current path having first and second ends and first and second electrical terminals electrically coupled to the first and second ends and a first isolation ply disposed between the composite build structure and the at least one heating element, the first isolation ply forming an electrical insulating gap between the at least one heating element and the composite build structure, wherein the carbon nanotube structured layer is responsive to an electromotive force applied across the first and second electrical terminals to heat the tool.

Abstract: Systems for reducing reduce downtime include industrial machines, sensor(s) associated therewith, edge agent(s), central controller(s), and display(s). The sensor(s) detect operational parameters (e.g., error condition) of the industrial machines associated therewith. The edge agent(s) receive information (e.g., logging messages) from the industrial machines and/or information from the sensors. The central controller(s). The central controllers receive and transform the information into standardized logging messages that are formatted identically, analyze the standardized logging messages to determine occurrence(s) of a current or anticipated error condition for any of the industrial machines, and transmit an alert and/or notification to the display(s) so users can take corrective action to ensure proper operation of the industrial machines. Such a system can be used in performing a corresponding method for reducing downtime associated with current or anticipated error conditions of such industrial machines.

Abstract: A device for producing an elongate ingot of clear ice comprises a housing comprising at least one flume surface wall that defines at least one elongate trough; at least one fluid intake disposed to provide a flow of liquid into the at least one elongate trough; at least one drain disposed to drain liquid from at least one elongate trough; wherein the at least a portion of the at least one flume surface wall is in thermal communication with a cooling source; and wherein the at least one fluid intake and the at least one drain are adapted to provide a substantially constant flow of fluid to the at least one elongate trough during a freezing operation of the device. The cooling source can be an internal cooling cavity.

Abstract: A device for producing an elongate ingot of clear ice comprises a housing comprising at least one flume surface wall that defines at least one elongate trough; at least one fluid intake disposed to provide a flow of liquid into the at least one elongate trough; at least one drain disposed to drain liquid from at least one elongate trough; wherein the at least a portion of the at least one flume surface wall is in thermal communication with a cooling source; and wherein the at least one fluid intake and the at least one drain are adapted to provide a substantially constant flow of fluid to the at least one elongate trough during a freezing operation of the device. The cooling source can be an internal cooling cavity.

Abstract: A carbon nanotube (CNT) sheet containing CNTs, arranged is a randomly oriented, uniformly distributed pattern, and having a basis weight of at least 1 gsm and a relative density of less than 1.5. The CNT sheet is manufactured by applying a CNT suspension in a continuous pool over a filter material to a depth sufficient to prevent puddling of the CNT suspension upon the surface of the filter material, and drawing the dispersing liquid through the filter material to provide a uniform CNT dispersion and form the CNT sheet. The CNT sheet is useful in making CNT composite laminates and structures having utility for electro-thermal heating, electromagnetic wave absorption, lightning strike dissipation, EMI shielding, thermal interface pads, energy storage, and heat dissipation.

Abstract: Described herein is a color calibration system and method including a display device including a non-volatile memory, a display screen, and a target sensor. The system and method further can include a computing system in communication with the display device and including a processor, a persistent memory, a temporary memory, and a reference sensor. A calibration matrix can be derived using the reference and target data captured by the target and reference sensors. The calibration matrix can be used to calibrate the target sensor using the calibration matrix.

Abstract: A light-weight, highly-conductive material useful for repairing a lightning protection system in an aircraft. The material includes a nonwoven carbon fiber veil and a metal coating covering the veil. The veil includes a plurality of carbon fibers looped randomly throughout the veil and a binder material that binds the plurality of fibers together. The metal coating covers a portion of a surface of the plurality of bound fibers of the veil, and preferably the entire surface of both the plurality of bound fibers and the binder material, forming a highly-conductive network that follows the shape of the plurality of fibers in the veil. The areal weight is in a range from at least 5 grams per square meter (gsm), up to 12 gsm, and the sheet resistance is in a range from at least 0.5 ohms per square (?/?), up to 2?/?.

Abstract: A wearable illumination device, including a main body to be disposed on a body of a user, a plurality of lights disposed on and within at least a portion of the main body to illuminate a surrounding area, the plurality of lights including a plurality of flashing portions disposed on and within at least a portion of the main body to illuminate the surrounding area, such that the plurality of flashing portions flash, and a power source disposed on at least a portion of the main body to provide power to the plurality of lights.

Abstract: A process is provided for the manufacture of an effect yarn, such as heathered helix yarns, for use in carpets, floorcoverings, and textile articles. The effect yarns contain patterned alternating sections of twisted multiple singles yarns and sections of entangled multiple singles yarns. More particularly, these effect yarns may comprise a plurality of S-direction twist sections, a plurality of Z-direction twist sections, and a plurality of non-twisted entangled sections interspersed between the S-direction twist sections and the Z-direction twist sections.

Abstract: Processes are provided for the manufacture of color effect face yarns for use in tufted goods. These color effect yarns may exhibit unique color effects and contain a lower overall denier, thereby allowing the production of tufted goods with a greater than normal tuft density per unit area. Consequently, this can result in finer color effects and/or sharper definition of color effects in the tufted goods and expands the design possibilities for such products.

Abstract: Described herein is a color calibration system and method including a display device including a non-volatile memory, a display screen, and a target sensor. The system and method further can include a computing system in communication with the display device and including a processor, a persistent memory, a temporary memory, and a reference sensor. A calibration matrix can be derived using the reference and target data captured by the target and reference sensors. The calibration matrix can be used to calibrate the target sensor using the calibration matrix.

Abstract: A carbon nanotube (CNT) sheet containing CNTs having a median length of at least 0.05 mm and an aspect ratio of at least 2,500; L arranged b a randomly oriented, uniformly distributed pattern, and having a basis weight of at least 1 gsm and a relative density of less than 1.0. The CNT sheet is manufactured by applying a CNT suspension in a continuous pool over a filter material to a depth sufficient to prevent puddling of the CNT suspension upon the surface of the •filter material, and drawing the dispersing liquid through the filter material to provide a uniform CNT dispersion and form the CNT sheet. The CNT sheet is useful in making CNT composite laminates and structures having utility for electromagnetic wave absorption, lightning strike dissipation. EMI shielding, thermal interface pads, energy storage, and heat dissipation.

Abstract: A carbon nanotube (CNT) sheet containing CNTs, arranged is a randomly oriented, uniformly distributed pattern, and having a basis weight of at least 1 gsm and a relative density of less than 1.5. The CNT sheet is manufactured by applying a CNT suspension in a continuous pool over a filter material to a depth sufficient to prevent puddling of the CNT suspension upon the surface of the filter material, and drawing the dispersing liquid through the filter material to provide a uniform CNT dispersion and form the CNT sheet. The CNT sheet is useful in making CNT composite laminates and structures having utility for electro-thermal heating, electromagnetic wave absorption, lightning strike dissipation, EMI shielding, thermal interface pads, energy storage, and heat dissipation.