Abstract: Commercial supersonic aircraft and associated systems and methods. A representative commercial supersonic aircraft includes a fuselage configured to carry a crew and between 20 and 60 passengers, a delta wing mounted to the fuselage, and a propulsion system carried by at least one of the wing and the fuselage, the propulsion system including a plurality of engines, at least one variable-geometry inlet, and at least one variable-geometry nozzle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for nozzles that can provide cryogenic shielding during wire-based additive manufacturing are described. Cryogenic fluid supplied by the cryogenic nozzles can provide ample coverage, great shielding, and efficient cooling during additive manufacturing processes.

Abstract: Provided is a ball-type flow stopper, a ball valve assembly, and a method. The ball-type flow stopper, in one aspect, includes a spherical contoured body, the spherical contoured body having a closed face, the closed face including a spherical seal area configured to engage with a valve seat of a ball valve assembly. The ball-type flow stopper, according to this aspect, further includes a flow port extending entirely through the spherical contoured body orthogonal with the closed face, and a slot extending into the closed face of the spherical contoured body to form a pressure activated cantilever feature, the slot beginning at a point inside of the spherical seal area. The ball-type flow stopper, according to this aspect, additionally includes a rotation support member extending from the spherical contoured body and aligned orthogonally to the flow port and the spherical seal area.

Abstract: A linear escapement mechanism is provided for actuating a downhole tool in a controlled and predictable manner, such as in response to a certain number of pressure cycles. In an example, the actuator includes an escapement sleeve moveable with respect to an actuator housing. The escapement sleeve has a plurality of escapement teeth. A rocker secured within the actuator housing has opposing first and second pallets. An operating sleeve is reciprocable to rock the rocker back and forth to alternately move the opposing first and second pallets into engagement with the escapement sleeve as the escapement sleeve advances in an actuating direction.

Abstract: A system includes a vehicle having a plurality of sensors, an onboard electronic control unit communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors, and a server device communicatively coupled to the electronic control unit. One or more processors are configured to generate vehicle operation data, generate vehicle environment data, generate a plurality of leasing options based on the one or more driving behaviors or vehicle conditions, the plurality of environment conditions, and a current market data for a specified vehicle. When the user has a current lease, the processor determines a plurality of changed lease terms corresponding to the analyzed driving behavior, the plurality of vehicle conditions, and the current market data. When the user does not have a current lease, the processor determines a plurality of new lease terms based on the analyzed driving behavior, the plurality of vehicle conditions, and the current market data for the specified vehicle.

Abstract: A system for recommendations with respect to a vehicle includes network interface hardware communicatively coupled to one or more processors, and one or more memory modules to store machine-readable instructions communicatively coupled to the processors. The system receives vehicle data related to one or more of vehicle performance data, vehicle occupant data, or vehicle owner data. At least a portion of the vehicle data is generated by one or more vehicle sensors mounted to the vehicle. The one or more processors generates a first listing of a plurality of recommendations. The system determines current accessories or services on the vehicle and the first listing of the plurality of recommendations is modified to provide a tailored listing based on the determination. The system generates a communication including one or more recommendations from the tailored listing and sends the communication to a user interface device associated with the vehicle.

Abstract: A plasma arc torch assembly is capable of additively manufacturing articles. A device may additively manufacture at least a portion of an article using the plasma arc torch assembly. A device may deactivate at least one plasma arc associated with the plasma arc torch assembly. A device may perform plasma arc surface smoothing of the article using the plasma arc torch assembly.

Abstract: A linear escapement mechanism is provided for actuating a downhole tool in a controlled and predictable manner, such as in response to a certain number of pressure cycles. In an example, the actuator includes an escapement sleeve moveable with respect to an actuator housing. The escapement sleeve has a plurality of escapement teeth. A rocker secured within the actuator housing has opposing first and second pallets. An operating sleeve is reciprocable to rock the rocker back and forth to alternately move the opposing first and second pallets into engagement with the escapement sleeve as the escapement sleeve advances in an actuating direction.

Abstract: Wire buffer systems that can buffer one or more wires are described. The wire buffer system can include a buffer tube. The buffer tube can include entry passages, exit passages, an outer cylinder, and an inner cylinder. The inner cylinder can be fixed in a position coaxial with the outer cylinder. Flexible wire guides can be coupled to the entry passage. The flexible wire guide can extend in a spiral around the inner cylinder and exit the buffer tube through the exit passage. The wire buffer systems can further include measurement systems. The measurement systems can include time-of-flight (TOF) sensors, linear rails, and carriages.

Abstract: Cryogenic sources can be used for shielding in wire-based additive manufacturing. Cryogenic shielding can provide better shielding during print, as well as more efficient cooling compared to using regular room temperature shielding gas. Cryogenic shielding can extend the nozzle run time by preventing spatter build up in nozzles. Cryogenic sources also can be used for active part cooling and/or active weld puddle cooling.

Abstract: A device may position a torch assembly relative to a workpiece. A device may initiate a pilot arc between a plasma electrode and a grounded portion of a torch assembly, the grounded portion of the torch assembly grounded using a component with a variable resistance. A device may initiate a wire arc between a first wire element and the workpiece. A device may add material to the workpiece while the torch assembly traverses the workpiece.

Abstract: A linear escapement mechanism is provided for actuating a downhole tool in a controlled and predictable manner, such as in response to a certain number of pressure cycles. In an example, the actuator includes an escapement sleeve axially moveable with respect to an actuator housing. The escapement sleeve has a plurality of axially-arranged escapement teeth. A rocker secured within the actuator housing has opposing first and second pallets. An operating sleeve is reciprocable to rock the rocker back and forth to alternately move the opposing first and second pallets into engagement with the escapement sleeve as the escapement sleeve advances axially in an actuating direction.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for ingesting and enriching data regarding a plurality of entities are provided. A first data set comprising company data and a second data set comprising customer data are ingested. The first data set is processed to generate a processed data set. The first data set may be processed by applying an entity matching technique, wherein one or more data elements are generated based on whether an entity of the first data set and an entity of the second data set are commonly associated. The first data set may additionally or alternatively be processed by applying a statistical matching technique, wherein one or more predicted data elements are generated based on similarity between an entity of the first data set and one or more entities of the second data set.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for ingesting and enriching data regarding a plurality of entities are provided. A first data set comprising company data and a second data set comprising customer data are ingested. The first data set is processed to generate a processed data set. The first data set may be processed by applying an entity matching technique, wherein one or more data elements are generated based on whether an entity of the first data set and an entity of the second data set are commonly associated. The first data set may additionally or alternatively be processed by applying a statistical matching technique, wherein one or more predicted data elements are generated based on similarity between an entity of the first data set and one or more entities of the second data set.

Abstract: Systems and methods for localized work return path of additive manufacturing systems are described. Localized grounding connects the printed surface directly to the work return, and shortens the length of grounding and/or the return cables compared to substrate-based grounding.

Abstract: A method of removing phosphates from water in a continuous process, the method comprising the steps of: (a) passing the water through a first zone in which the pH is adjusted; and (b) passing the water through a second zone in which the water is contacted with magnesium ions; wherein the water is contacted with ammonia in the first zone and/or in the second zone.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for ingesting and enriching data regarding a plurality of entities are provided. A first data set comprising company data and a second data set comprising customer data are ingested. The first data set is processed to generate a processed data set. The first data set may be processed by applying an entity matching technique, wherein one or more data elements are generated based on whether an entity of the first data set and an entity of the second data set are commonly associated. The first data set may additionally or alternatively be processed by applying a statistical matching technique, wherein one or more predicted data elements are generated based on similarity between an entity of the first data set and one or more entities of the second data set.

Abstract: Commercial supersonic aircraft and associated systems and methods. A representative commercial supersonic aircraft includes a fuselage configured to carry a crew and between 20 and 60 passengers, a delta wing mounted to the fuselage, and a propulsion system carried by at least one of the wing and the fuselage, the propulsion system including a plurality of engines, at least one variable-geometry inlet, and at least one variable-geometry nozzle.

Abstract: Commercial supersonic aircraft and associated systems and methods. A representative commercial supersonic aircraft includes a fuselage configured to carry a crew and between 20 and 60 passengers, a delta wing mounted to the fuselage, and a propulsion system carried by at least one of the wing and the fuselage, the propulsion system including a plurality of engines, at least one variable-geometry inlet, and at least one variable-geometry nozzle.

Abstract: Commercial supersonic aircraft and associated systems and methods. A representative commercial supersonic aircraft includes a fuselage configured to carry a crew and between 20 and 60 passengers, a delta wing mounted to the fuselage, and a propulsion system carried by at least one of the wing and the fuselage, the propulsion system including a plurality of engines, at least one variable-geometry inlet, and at least one variable-geometry nozzle.