Abstract: A method for the replication of a textured surface of a master is disclosed, in which the textured surface of the master is comprised of micron-scale cones having nano- or micro-scale surface features. Alternatively, the master may be comprised of micron-scale structures, nano-scale structures, and micron scale structures having nano-scale surface features. Replication can be achieved through a molding or embossing technique. Using these technique, the textured surface of the master is faithfully replicated onto the surface of the replica. A number of representative materials and additional processing steps are also disclosed. The replicated texture exhibits many useful properties, including enhanced hydrophobicity and reduced light reflection properties, making the disclosed method a simple and attractive alternative to existing texturing techniques.

Abstract: A system and approaches for automatically deploying control code are provided where a notification of an update to an industrial asset is received and permission to update the asset is granted. A measure of a sensed environmental condition from the asset is received, and a determination is made whether to apply the update to the asset based on the measure of the sensed environmental condition.

Abstract: A method for the replication of a textured surface of a master is disclosed, in which the textured surface of the master is comprised of micron-scale cones having nano- or micro-scale surface features. Alternatively, the master may be comprised of micron-scale structures, nano-scale structures, and micron scale structures having nano-scale surface features. Replication can be achieved through a molding or embossing technique. Using these technique, the textured surface of the master is faithfully replicated onto the surface of the replica. A number of representative materials and additional processing steps are also disclosed. The replicated texture exhibits many useful properties, including enhanced hydrophobicity and reduced light reflection properties, making the disclosed method a simple and attractive alternative to existing texturing techniques.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a communication network free of bridge loops by providing a first message from one of two bridges and a second message in response to the first message from the other of the two bridges and establishing a communicative path if both the first and second messages were received.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for receiving commands and controlling allocation of ports of a communications switch to one or more virtual local area networks (VLANs).

Abstract: A wind turbine includes wireless system for receiving a control signal at a hub of the wind turbine.

Abstract: A wind turbine includes wireless system for receiving a control signal at a hub of the wind turbine.