Abstract: Systems and methods for a machine learning query handling platform are described, whereby each computing node in a computer network is configured to implement a respective local prediction model that calculates an output based on input attributes passed through trained parameters of the local prediction model, whereby at least two of the computing nodes calculate different predicted outputs to the same input attributes. In an embodiment, the trained parameters of each local prediction model include a first set of parameters received from a remote server, a second set of parameters received from another interconnected computing node, and a third set of parameters based on data in a local memory. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a machine learning query handling platform are described, whereby each computing node in a computer network is configured to implement a respective local prediction model that calculates an output based on input attributes passed through trained parameters of the local prediction model, whereby at least two of the computing nodes calculate different predicted outputs to the same input attributes. In an embodiment, the trained parameters of each local prediction model include a first set of parameters received from a remote server, a second set of parameters received from another interconnected computing node, and a third set of parameters based on data in a local memory. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: A sample manipulator includes a drive system, a pair of flexure plates, and piezoelectric actuators. The drive system preferably includes a pair of drive pulleys on opposite sides of a driven pulley and coupled to the driven pulley by a drive belt. The sample rotates around a rotational axis with the driven pulley. The driven pulley is preferably driven by a pair of drive belts, one being located above the sample, and the other being located below the sample. Fluid bearings provide improved rotation of the driven pulley. The flexure plates are preferably monolithic with a high number of machined flex veins with the side of a tapered threaded screw being used to create the high force required to bend many flexures at the same time for sample motion and to provide fine, precise sub-micron motion control. The piezoelectric actuators provide high-precision control of the load on the sample.

Abstract: A sample manipulator includes a drive system, a pair of flexure plates, and piezoelectric actuators. The drive system preferably includes a pair of drive pulleys on opposite sides of a driven pulley and coupled to the driven pulley by a drive belt. The sample rotates around a rotational axis with the driven pulley. The driven pulley is preferably driven by a pair of drive belts, one being located above the sample, and the other being located below the sample. Fluid bearings provide improved rotation of the driven pulley. The flexure plates are preferably monolithic with a high number of machined flex veins with the side of a tapered threaded screw being used to create the high force required to bend many flexures at the same time for sample motion and to provide fine, precise sub-micron motion control. The piezoelectric actuators provide high-precision control of the load on the sample.

Abstract: The present invention provides a microtesting rig for measuring mechanical properties of small specimens. The rig includes a microsized specimen positioned on a mounting block, an interchangeable contact tip connected with an actuator and configured for contact with the microsized specimen, and a magnifying imaging system for imaging the microsized specimen. The contact tip may be a fiber platen for compression testing or a fiber grip for tension testing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a microtesting rig for measuring mechanical properties of small specimens. The rig includes a microsized specimen positioned on a mounting block, an interchangeable contact tip connected with an actuator and configured for contact with the microsized specimen, and a magnifying imaging system for imaging the microsized specimen. The contact tip may be a fiber platen for compression testing or a fiber grip for tension testing.