Abstract: A system for additive manufacturing a component includes the component configured to be additively manufactured using powder bed fusion. The component includes a first geometry that is different than a second geometry, and the first geometry and the second geometry are configured to create a thermal gradient along the component. The system includes a thermal management structure defined proximate the component. The thermal management structure has a first structure geometry that is different than a second structure geometry. The first structure geometry is defined proximate the first geometry and the second structure geometry is defined proximate the second geometry. The thermal management structure is configured to be additively manufactured with the component substantially simultaneously to reduce the thermal gradient along the component.

Abstract: This technology relates to refractory coatings used in metal casting by the foundry industry. Refractory coatings are often used to coat foundry cores and molds for the purpose of improving the quality of castings formed in connection with the cores or molds, particularly at the surface of the casting. Whereas traditional coatings comprise water based solvents that require excessive drying times or HAPs that emit hazardous VOCs, preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise refractory coatings having VOC-exempt ester based solvents, such as a dimethyl carbonate (DMC). Other preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise methods for reduction of VOC content in a foundry article.

Abstract: This technology relates to refractory coatings used in metal casting by the foundry industry. Refractory coatings are often used to coat foundry cores and molds for the purpose of improving the quality of castings formed in connection with the cores or molds, particularly at the surface of the casting. Whereas traditional coatings comprise water based solvents that require excessive drying times or HAPs that emit hazardous VOCs, preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise refractory coatings having VOC-exempt ester based solvents, such as a dimethyl carbonate (DMC). Other preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise methods for reduction of VOC content in a foundry article.

Abstract: This technology relates to refractory coatings used in metal casting by the foundry industry. Refractory coatings are often used to coat foundry cores and molds for the purpose of improving the quality of castings formed in connection with the cores or molds, particularly at the surface of the casting. Whereas traditional coatings comprise water based solvents that require excessive drying times or HAPs that emit hazardous VOCs, preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise refractory coatings having VOC-exempt ester based solvents, such as DMC. Other preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise methods for reduction of VOC content in a foundry article.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method comprising receiving and parsing an electrical grid design file to define a plurality of grid objects comprising a power source and a plurality of power lines, generating a grid status data structure comprising a grid coordinate display and the pluralities of grid objects and power lines, assigning electrical properties to and defining location and connection coordinates for the grid objects, defining end coordinates for the power lines, defining electrical connections, associating sensors with the grid objects and power lines, identifying power sources for each grid object, receiving and updating sensor information, and generating and transmitting a display file responsive to the sensor information.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of generating a dynamic representation of an electrical grid comprising receiving and parsing an electrical grid design file to define a plurality of grid objects comprising a power source and a plurality of power lines, generating a grid status data structure comprising a grid coordinate display and the pluralities of grid objects and power lines, assigning electrical properties to and defining location and connection coordinates for the grid objects, defining end coordinates for the power lines, defining electrical connections, associating sensors with the grid objects and power lines, identifying power sources for each grid object, receiving and updating sensor information, and generating and transmitting a display file responsive to the sensor information.

Abstract: A bio-based binder system for use in preparing foundry molds. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes the use of a) a polyermizable hydroxyl-containing component comprising a saccharide, b) an isocyanate component, and c) a catalyst, and preferably amine catalyst, component adapted to catalyze the polymerization of a) and b), in the presence of a foundry aggregate such as sand. The system can be used in any suitable manner, including in either a cold box process or no bake process as described herein.

Abstract: A bio-based binder system for use in preparing foundry molds. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes the use of a) a polyermizable hydroxyl-containing component comprising a saccharide, b) an isocyanate component, and c) a catalyst, and preferably amine catalyst, component adapted to catalyze the polymerization of a) and b), in the presence of a foundry aggregate such as sand. The system can be used in any suitable manner, including in either a cold box process or no bake process as described herein.

Abstract: A bio-based binder system for use in preparing foundry molds. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes the use of a) a polyermizable hydroxyl-containing component comprising a saccharide, b) an isocyanate component, and c) a catalyst, and preferably amine catalyst, component adapted to catalyze the polymerization of a) and b), in the presence of a foundry aggregate such as sand. The system can be used in any suitable manner, including in either a cold box process or no bake process as described herein.