Abstract: A computing system may include a model access engine configured to access a CAD model comprised of multiple CAD parts. The computing system may also include a model explosion engine configured to construct a blocking data structure for the CAD model that stores a blocking state for each pair of CAD parts of the CAD model (210) as well as an explosion graph for the CAD model. Iterative generation of the explosion graph by the model explosion engine may include querying the blocking data structure to determine unblocked CAD parts for which to insert a node into the explosion graph. The model explosion engine may also be configured to generate an exploded view representation of the CAD model using the constructed explosion graph.

Abstract: A computing system may include an assembly access engine configured to access a computer-aided design (CAD) assembly that digitally represents a product component that includes multiple parts. The computing system may also include a part determination engine configured to determine a recommended part for the CAD assembly, including by providing the CAD assembly as an input to a machine-learning (ML) model trained with assembly structure data of CAD assemblies of a common product type as the CAD assembly, generating a candidate part set through the ML model, filtering the candidate part set based on physical and cost characteristics of the different candidate parts of the candidate part set, and identifying the recommended part from the filtered candidate part set. The part recommendation engine may also be configured to insert the recommended part into the CAD assembly and provide the CAD assembly in support of physical manufacture.

Abstract: A computing system may include an assembly access engine configured to access a computer-aided design (CAD) assembly that digitally represents a product component that includes multiple parts. The computing system may also include a part determination engine configured to determine a recommended part for the CAD assembly, including by providing the CAD assembly as an input to a machine-learning (ML) model trained with assembly structure data of CAD assemblies of a common product type as the CAD assembly, generating a candidate part set through the ML model, filtering the candidate part set based on physical and cost characteristics of the different candidate parts of the candidate part set, and identifying the recommended part from the filtered candidate part set. The part recommendation engine may also be configured to insert the recommended part into the CAD assembly and provide the CAD assembly in support of physical manufacture.

Abstract: A system for managing and monitoring a small or large collection of sealed containers, such as wine bottles, barrels, medicine containers, or bags, as well as individual grapes, batches of must, and other liquids, whose contents may be volatile and difficult to access without destroying the seal and the contents or risking contamination of the liquid. The system performs automated monitoring tasks by communicating with specially manufactured bottles or traditional bottles that have had a sensor installed. Sensor installation can be accomplished with unmodified commercialy available equipment.

Abstract: A 3D printer system and related methods. The 3D printer system includes a processor and an accessible memory. The accessible memory includes a CAD kernel and a product file that defines a CAD solid model. The 3D printer system is particularly configured to execute the CAD kernel using the processor, process the product file using the CAD kernel to produce the CAD solid model, and produce a solid physical object corresponding to the CAD solid model.

Abstract: A system for managing and monitoring a small or large collection of sealed containers, such as wine bottles, barrels, medicine containers, or bags, as well as individual grapes, batches of must, and other liquids, whose contents may be volatile and difficult to access without destroying the seal and the contents or risking contamination of the liquid. The system performs automated monitoring tasks by communicating with specially manufactured bottles or traditional bottles that have had a sensor installed. Sensor installation can be accomplished with unmodified commercial available equipment.

Abstract: A cold-shed may be deployed in areas with little or no electrical infrastructure in order to provide a cold storage area for perishable goods including agricultural, dairy products, medicines, vaccines, etc. A wireless communication device may be installed in the cold-shed to allow remote management, access control, and monitoring of the cold-shed devices, including cooling units, solar power cells, batteries, power conditioners, and a variety of sensors to determine internal and external temperatures, door positions, and other information. A mobile device configured to communicate with the wireless communication device may receive information and updates via cellular networks or text messaging. The mobile device may also be used to change temperature settings, lock and unlock doors, conduct inventory management and auditing, and make other changes. The corresponding application allows an owner to manage and monitor many cold-sheds from a single mobile device.

Abstract: A cold storage arrangement and related methods include an insulated end wall, a rear end wall, and a pair of lateral walls defining a chamber therein. An insulated partitioning wall extends through the chamber to partition the chamber into an insulated compartment and a utility room. First and second refrigeration cabinets configured to receive respective first and second refrigeration units are positioned within the utility room. A first inlet vent and a first outlet vent are configured to fluidly connect the first refrigeration cabinet to the atmospheric air for receiving atmospheric air into the first refrigeration cabinet and discharging a first exhaust air from the first refrigeration cabinet. A second inlet vent and a second outlet vent are configured to fluidly connect the second refrigeration cabinet to the atmospheric air for receiving atmospheric air into the second refrigeration cabinet and discharging a second exhaust air from the second refrigeration cabinet.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a solar powered thermally conditioned space, which, in an embodiment, may be used to provide a cold storage arrangement for preservation of perishable commodities over an extended time period. The cold storage arrangement (10) includes a refrigeration unit mounted within a non-insulated compartment for circulating refrigerated de-humidified air to an insulated compartment. A chamber (12) defines the insulated compartment and the non-insulated compartment. The cold storage arrangement (10) is operated by a powering system powered by solar energy from solar panels mounted over a roof of the chamber (12).

Abstract: A cold-shed may be deployed in areas with little or no electrical infrastructure in order to provide a cold storage area for perishable goods including agricultural, dairy products, medicines, vaccines, etc. A wireless communication device may be installed in the cold-shed to allow remote management, access control, and monitoring of the cold-shed devices, including cooling units, solar power cells, batteries, power conditioners, and a variety of sensors to determine internal and external temperatures, door positions, and other information. A mobile device configured to communicate with the wireless communication device may receive information and updates via cellular networks or text messaging. The mobile device may also be used to change temperature settings, lock and unlock doors, conduct inventory management and auditing, and make other changes. The corresponding application allows an owner to manage and monitor many cold-sheds from a single mobile device.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a solar powered thermally conditioned space, which, in an embodiment, may be used to provide a cold storage arrangement for preservation of perishable commodities over an extended time period. The cold storage arrangement (10) includes a refrigeration unit mounted within a non-insulated compartment for circulating refrigerated de-humidified air to an insulated compartment. A chamber (12) defines the insulated compartment and the non-insulated compartment. The cold storage arrangement (10) is operated by a powering system powered by solar energy from solar panels mounted over a roof of the chamber (12).

Abstract: A 3D printer system and related methods. The 3D printer system includes a processor and an accessible memory. The accessible memory includes a CAD kernel and a product file that defines a CAD solid model. The 3D printer system is particularly configured to execute the CAD kernel using the processor, process the product file using the CAD kernel to produce the CAD solid model, and produce a solid physical object corresponding to the CAD solid model.

Abstract: A method, data processing system, and machine-readable storage medium are provided for digital assistance agents in product lifecycle management. The method includes obtaining context information relating to a first user of a product lifecycle management (PLM) system from an interaction between the first user and a second user of the PLM system. The method also includes receiving input information from the first user and one or more other users of the PLM system. The method further includes receiving action information from or sending action information to the PLM system, where the action information is related to the input information and the context information. The method also includes sending output information to at least some of the first user and the one or more other users of the PLM system, where the output information relating to a result of receiving action information from or sending action information to the PLM system.

Abstract: A method, data processing system, and machine-readable storage medium are provided for digital assistance agents in product lifecycle management. The method includes obtaining context information relating to a first user of a product lifecycle management (PLM) system from an interaction between the first user and a second user of the PLM system. The method also includes receiving input information from the first user and one or more other users of the PLM system. The method further includes receiving action information from or sending action information to the PLM system, where the action information is related to the input information and the context information. The method also includes sending output information to at least some of the first user and the one or more other users of the PLM system, where the output information relating to a result of receiving action information from or sending action information to the PLM system.

Abstract: A method for sustainability analysis, and related data processing system and computer-readable medium. One method includes loading product assembly data, the product assembly data including a plurality of components. The method also includes loading sustainability data for the plurality of components, the sustainability data including, for each component, values for a plurality of criteria for each of a plurality of product lifecycle phases. The method also includes receiving a component selection and a phase selection. The method also includes displaying a sustainability output according to the component selection and phase selection.