Abstract: An eddy current non-destructive evaluation system for an electrode film material includes: at least one control module configured to generate a transmission signal; and a first pair of coils. The first pair of coils includes: a first coil disposed adjacent the electrode film material and configured to operate in a transmit mode, and, based on the transmission signal, to generate an electromagnetic field that passes through the electrode film material; and a second coil disposed adjacent and on an opposite side of the electrode film material as the first coil and configured to operate in a receive mode. The second coil is configured to generate a electromagnetic field voltage based on the electromagnetic field. The at least one control module is configured, based on the electromagnetic field voltage, to at least one of determine a thickness of the electrode film material and detect a defect of the electrode film material.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for monitoring properties of a web during a roll-to-roll manufacturing process. The methods may include moving the web past a first roller such that the web contacts the first roller, wherein the first roller includes a first contact strip formed of an electrically conductive material and extends circumferentially about the first roller, applying a voltage to the first contact strip while moving the web past the first roller, such that the voltage conducts through the web to a second contact strip, measuring the voltage received by the second contact strip, determining local resistance values relative to positions of the web based on the difference in the voltage applied to the first contact strip and the voltage received by the second contact strip, and determining at least one property of the web relative to the positions of the web based on the local resistance values.

Abstract: What is disclosed is providing a multi-tenant virtual private network (VPN) to a plurality of tenants, wherein tenant VPNs are associated with respective private networks; identifying a first subnet that makes up a portion of a first private network associated with a first tenant of the plurality of tenants; translating the first subnet into a first multi-tenant VPN address translation (MT-NAT) subnet that is used as part of a first tenant VPN to extend the first private network across a public network; identifying a second subnet that makes up a portion of the first private network, that is not contiguous with the first subnet, and that has not been translated into the first MT-NAT; and translating the second subnet and a proper subnet of the first subnet into a second MT-NAT subnet without impacting subnet fragmentation of the first private network. Also disclosed are systems and methods for this.

Abstract: A viscosity reduction system includes: a dispenser including: an inlet configured to receive a fluid; an outlet configured to dispense the fluid onto a surface; and a flow channel that fluidly connects the inlet with the outlet; and a vibrating device that directly contacts the dispenser at one or more locations and that is configured to vibrate the dispenser and the fluid when power is applied to the vibrating device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for monitoring properties of a web during a roll-to-roll manufacturing process. The methods may include moving the web past a first roller such that the web contacts the first roller, wherein the first roller includes a first contact strip formed of an electrically conductive material and extends circumferentially about the first roller, applying a voltage to the first contact strip while moving the web past the first roller, such that the voltage conducts through the web to a second contact strip, measuring the voltage received by the second contact strip, determining local resistance values relative to positions of the web based on the difference in the voltage applied to the first contact strip and the voltage received by the second contact strip, and determining at least one property of the web relative to the positions of the web based on the local resistance values.

Abstract: A leak detection system for a battery enclosure for one of a rechargeable energy storage system, a battery cell, a battery module, and/or a battery pack includes a gas delivery system configured to selectively provide a trace gas to the battery enclosure. A first optical gas imaging sensor is configured to generate images of a surface of the battery enclosure after the gas delivery system charges the battery enclosure with trace gas. The images are used to selectively detect a gas cloud adjacent to the surface of the of the battery enclosure. The gas cloud is used to determine a location of a gas leak on the surface of the battery enclosure.

Abstract: A one-step induction welding assembly configuration for a battery enclosure includes a tray constructed of a constructed of thermoplastic composite material. The tray is part of the battery enclosure. The one-step induction welding assembly configuration also includes a cooling component constructed of one of the following: thermoplastic composite material and metal, where the cooling component is joined to the tray at a joining interface, and the cooling component is part of the battery enclosure. The one-step induction welding assembly configuration also includes a plurality of induction coils that are energized to create an electromagnetic field that generates heat and joins the tray and the cooling component together at the joining interface, a layer of electrically insulating material disposed directly underneath the plurality of induction coils, and a die that exerts a clamping force against the tray of the battery enclosure.

Abstract: A system for transporting a non-Newtonian material. The system includes a storage container configured to store the non-Newtonian material and a dispensing system configured to dispense the non-Newtonian material. A conduit connects the storage container to the dispensing system. The conduit is configured to transport the non-Newtonian material from the storage container to the dispensing system. A pump is configured to pump the non-Newtonian material out of the storage container and through the conduit to the dispensing system. A hanger is configured to support the conduit from a support structure. An acoustic wave generator is along the conduit configured to impart acoustical shear agitation to the non-Newtonian material to reduce viscosity of the non-Newtonian material.

Abstract: A method for removing impurities from a bath including molten lithium includes melting bulk lithium in a bath to form molten lithium including an impurity layer; immersing one end of one of a metal foam and a metal mesh in the bath; moving the one of the metal foam and the metal mesh horizontally through the bath to remove the impurity layer; and removing the one of the metal foam and the metal mesh from the bath.

Abstract: A defect detection system includes: sensors of different types configured to scan battery electrode material and generate output signals including respective image data; a feature extractor module receives the output signals and performs feature extraction to fuse the image data of the output signals to generate feature maps for respective portions of the battery electrode material; a coarse detector, based on the feature maps, determines whether there are defects in the portions of the battery electrode material, and generates binary information for each of the portions indicating whether the portions include one or more defects; and a fine detector, based on the binary information and at least one of the feature maps and image data, classifies the defects. A control module performs one or more operations based on the detected and classified defects.

Abstract: A method for forming an electrode, the method including: applying an active layer on a transfer device configured to move the active layer onto a current collector, the active layer including at least one binder, at least one active material, and at least one solvent; heating the active layer to evaporate the at least one solvent and draw the at least one binder to an outer surface of the active layer; and after heating the active layer, applying the active layer to the current collector with the outer surface in contact with the current collector.

Abstract: A fixture assembly for testing or measuring a portion of a battery electrode includes a top plate, a baseplate, a connector and a support member. The top plate includes holes for creating a low-pressure region along a top surface of the top plate to hold the portion of the battery electrode to the top plate. The baseplate includes a bottom plate and side walls. The side walls extend upward from the bottom plate and define a vacuum chamber with the top plate. The connector is attached to the baseplate and configured to be connected to a vacuum hose for drawing air from the vacuum chamber to pull the portion of the battery electrode to the top plate. The support member is attached to the baseplate and configured to hold the fixture assembly in place relative to a measuring device that measures a physical characteristic of the battery electrode.

Abstract: A mixing device includes a source of pressurized gas and a mixing chamber. A gas blade nozzle is disposed within the mixing chamber and connected to the source of pressurized gas.

Abstract: What is disclosed is tagging a first flow of a multi-tenant virtual private network (VPN) with a first tag. Continuously tracking, based on the first tag, the first flow of the multi-tenant VPN. Capturing one or more characteristics of the first flow of the multi-tenant VPN. Categorizing the first flow of the multi-tenant VPN based on the one or more characteristics of the first flow. Providing the categorization of the first flow to a first tenant of the multi-tenant VPN. Receiving, based on input from the first tenant and the categorization of the first flow, a first policy. Enforcing the first policy on the first flow based on the first tag of the first flow and the continuous tracking of the first flow.

Abstract: An eddy current non-destructive evaluation system for an electrode film material includes: at least one control module configured to generate a transmission signal; and a first pair of coils. The first pair of coils includes: a first coil disposed adjacent the electrode film material and configured to operate in a transmit mode, and, based on the transmission signal, to generate an electromagnetic field that passes through the electrode film material; and a second coil disposed adjacent and on an opposite side of the electrode film material as the first coil and configured to operate in a receive mode. The second coil is configured to generate a electromagnetic field voltage based on the electromagnetic field. The at least one control module is configured, based on the electromagnetic field voltage, to at least one of determine a thickness of the electrode film material and detect a defect of the electrode film material.

Abstract: A system for measuring effects of vibration on rheometric properties of a fluid sample. The system includes a receptacle configured to hold the fluid sample and receive a probe extending from a rheometric measuring device. A vibration generator is configured to vibrate the fluid sample within the receptacle while the rheometric measuring device measures the rheometric properties of the fluid sample. A vibration control module is configured to control frequency at which the vibration generator vibrates.

Abstract: Employing methodologies and systems to detect damage initiation and growth inside a composite material (matrix cracking, delamination, fiber break, fiber pullout, etc.) wherein damage produces high-frequency acoustic emission (AE) waves that are transported to recording sensors along with relatively lower frequency waves representing the flexural deformation of the impacted composite structure.

Abstract: What is disclosed is tagging a first flow of a multi-tenant virtual private network (VPN) with a first tag. Continuously tracking, based on the first tag, the first flow of the multi-tenant VPN. Capturing one or more characteristics of the first flow of the multi-tenant VPN. Categorizing the first flow of the multi-tenant VPN based on the one or more characteristics of the first flow. Providing the categorization of the first flow to a first tenant of the multi-tenant VPN. Receiving, based on input from the first tenant and the categorization of the first flow, a first policy. Enforcing the first policy on the first flow based on the first tag of the first flow and the continuous tracking of the first flow.

Abstract: A leak detection system for a battery enclosure for one of a rechargeable energy storage system, a battery cell, a battery module, and/or a battery pack includes a gas delivery system configured to selectively provide a trace gas to the battery enclosure. A first optical gas imaging sensor is configured to generate images of a surface of the battery enclosure after the gas delivery system charges the battery enclosure with trace gas. The images are used to selectively detect a gas cloud adjacent to the surface of the of the battery enclosure. The gas cloud is used to determine a location of a gas leak on the surface of the battery enclosure.

Abstract: A method may include receiving a domain name system (DNS) query at a network device, where the DNS query may be associated with a traffic flow identified for rerouting through an alternative path utilizing an alternative network device instead of a default path. The method may also include rewriting the DNS query such that the DNS query is routed through the alternative network device along the alternative path and to a DNS server associated with the alternative path. The method may additionally include receiving a DNS response from the DNS server, where a resource identified in the DNS response may be based on the DNS query coming through the alternative network device.