Abstract: A method includes receiving a plurality of design files at a computer-based system, wherein each of the design files is indicative of a respective structural design, a structural value associated with the respective structural design, and a source identifier associated with a designer of the respective structural design; causing a graphical representation of at least a portion of the structural designs to be displayed to a user; receiving a user selection of a first structural design of the displayed structural designs; generating an additive manufacturing file indicative of the first structural design in a predefined format, wherein the predefined format enables the processing of the additive manufacturing file into a physical structure through an additive manufacturing process; transmitting the selected first structural design in the predefined format; and determining, by the computer based system, a royalty value associated with the selected first structural design based at least on the structural value, t

Abstract: A construction system is provided. The construction system includes at least one machine. The construction system also includes a gantry system having a beam member. The construction system further includes a reference member provided proximal to a predetermined path of the at least one machine. The construction system includes a sensing unit associated with the at least one machine. The sensing unit is configured to determine distance of a portion of the at least one machine from the reference member. The construction system also includes a control unit in communication with the at least one machine and the sensing unit. The control unit is configured to receive inputs indicative of distance of the portion of the at least one machine from the reference member. The control unit is also configured to move the at least one machine to move the gantry system along the reference member for a predetermined distance.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a plurality of design files at a computer-based system, wherein each of the design files is indicative of a respective structural design and a structural value associated with the respective structural design, causing a three-dimensional representation of at least a portion of the structural designs to be displayed to a user, causing a cost value to be displayed to the user for each of the displayed structural designs, receiving a user selection of a first structural design of the displayed structural designs, generating an additive manufacturing file indicative of the first structural design in a predefined format, wherein the predefined format enables the processing of the additive manufacturing file into a physical structure through an additive manufacturing process, and transmitting the selected first structural design in the predefined format.

Abstract: Machines and system for 3D printing are disclosed. One machine includes a machine frame having a plurality of ground engaging elements to facilitate movement of the machine frame, a telescoping boom pivotably coupled to the machine frame and configured to pivot along at least a horizontal plane, a material line coupled to the boom and configured to convey a material therethrough, a printhead coupled to the boom and in fluid communication with the material line to receive the material and to dispense the material, and a controller configured to receive 3D printing information and to convert the 3D printing information into positional coordinates of the printhead, wherein the controller is to cause movement of the boom to position the printhead based at least on the position coordinates.

Abstract: A construction system is provided. The construction system includes at least one machine. The construction system also includes a gantry system having a beam member. The construction system further includes a reference member provided proximal to a predetermined path of the at least one machine. The construction system includes a sensing unit associated with the at least one machine. The sensing unit is configured to determine distance of a portion of the at least one machine from the reference member. The construction system also includes a control unit in communication with the at least one machine and the sensing unit. The control unit is configured to receive inputs indicative of distance of the portion of the at least one machine from the reference member. The control unit is also configured to move the at least one machine to move the gantry system along the reference member for a predetermined distance.

Abstract: A construction system is provided. The construction system includes at least one machine having a linkage assembly, a work implement, and a roof. The construction system also includes a gantry system having a beam member. The beam member is supported at a first end by the linkage assembly of the at least one machine, the work implement of the at least one machine, or the roof of the at least one machine.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a design file in a first format at a computer-based system, wherein the design file is indicative of a structural design. The method includes categorizing the structural design into a first category based on at least a structure type associated with the structural design. The method includes analyzing the structural design, by the computer-based system, based on at least a structural criterion and assigning a structural value to the structural design based on at least the analyzing of the structural design. The method includes generating an additive manufacturing design based on at least the structural design, wherein the additive manufacturing design is generated in a second format and is configured to be processed by an additive manufacturing machine to construct at least a portion of a structure based on at least the structural design in a layer-by-layer manner.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a plurality of design files at a computer-based system, wherein each of the design files is indicative of a respective structural design, a structural value associated with the respective structural design, and a source identifier associated with a designer of the respective structural design; causing a graphical representation of at least a portion of the structural designs to be displayed to a user; receiving a user selection of a first structural design of the displayed structural designs; generating an additive manufacturing file indicative of the first structural design in a predefined format, wherein the predefined format enables the processing of the additive manufacturing file into a physical structure through an additive manufacturing process; transmitting the selected first structural design in the predefined format; and determining, by the computer based system, a royalty value associated with the selected first structural design based at least on the structural value, t

Abstract: A method includes receiving a plurality of design files at a computer-based system, wherein each of the design files is indicative of a respective structural design and a structural value associated with the respective structural design, causing a three-dimensional representation of at least a portion of the structural designs to be displayed to a user, causing a cost value to be displayed to the user for each of the displayed structural designs, receiving a user selection of a first structural design of the displayed structural designs, generating an additive manufacturing file indicative of the first structural design in a predefined format, wherein the predefined format enables the processing of the additive manufacturing file into a physical structure through an additive manufacturing process, and transmitting the selected first structural design in the predefined format.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a design file at a computer-based system, wherein the design file is indicative of a structural design, and analyzing the structural design based on a user profile to determine a design option. The method includes causing an interface to be rendered, the interface comprising a three-dimensional representation of the structural design and the design option. The method includes receiving a user selection of the design option and generating a build plan based on the user selection and the structural design, the build plan indicative of positioning information.

Abstract: Machines and system for 3D printing are disclosed. One machine includes a machine frame having a plurality of ground engaging elements to facilitate movement of the machine frame, a telescoping boom pivotably coupled to the machine frame and configured to pivot along at least a horizontal plane, a material line coupled to the boom and configured to convey a material therethrough, a printhead coupled to the boom and in fluid communication with the material line to receive the material and to dispense the material, and a controller configured to receive 3D printing information and to convert the 3D printing information into positional coordinates of the printhead, wherein the controller is to cause movement of the boom to position the printhead based at least on the position coordinates.

Abstract: A method of configuring a work tool with a machine is provided. The method includes receiving at least one operational parameter of the work tool by an off board system. The method also includes matching the operational parameter of the work tool with a specification of the machine using a back office system. The method also includes configuring at least one control element of the machine to control at least one function of the work tool. The method includes identifying the work tool connected to the machine by the sensing module. The method also includes retrieving the operational parameters and a pre-defined instruction set stored in the control module corresponding to the identified work tool. The method further includes displaying at least one graphical representation on a display device for each function of the work tool. The method includes controlling the work tool using the at least one control element.

Abstract: An anti-theft mounting apparatus for solar panel is provided. The anti-theft mounting apparatus includes a base layer of cementitious composite disposed at a target location and a fastening member for fastening the base layer of cementitious composite to the target location. The anti-theft apparatus further includes a damping member disposed on the base layer of cementitious composite and along a periphery of the solar panel. The anti-theft further includes a top layer of cementitious composite disposed on the damping member and along the periphery of the solar panel. The top layer of cementitious composite binds with the base layer of cementitious composite to form an anti-theft coupling.

Abstract: A three dimensional printing system includes a cement source adapted to supply a material. A first extruder adapted to extrude material to form a first layer, and at least one second extruder adapted to extrude material to form at least one second layer over first layer. The first extruder and the at least one second extruder, being in fluid communication with the cement source, and adapted to receive material from the cement source. The first extruder and at least one second extruder placed in series configuration, and adapted to work in collaboration, such that the first extruder and at least one second extruder move simultaneously and at least one second layer is formed over first layer after a delay. The delay is proportional to a rate of motion of first extruder or at least one second extruder, rate of solidification of material, as-extruded surface tension, and inherent integrity of material.

Abstract: A slip joint seal for a slip joint that includes an outer pipe and an inner pipe. The slip joint seal includes a clamshell clamp with an upper portion and a lower portion mateable to one another to form a hollow cylindrical ring. The ring has a base portion, a protruding portion, an inner surface, and an outer surface. A band fits around the base portion for securing the upper and lower portions to one another around the slip joint. The slip joint seal has a ceramic fiber filament fiber with a first portion that fits within the base portion and surrounds a portion of the slip joint around a slidable interface. A second portion fits within the protruding portion and fills an annular channel of the slip joint. The clamshell clamp and the filament discourage leaking from the interface between the inner pipe while allowing relative movement between the inner pipe and the outer pipe.

Abstract: An exhaust manifold configured to be coupled to a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine includes a manifold section. The manifold section includes a manifold tube configured to receive exhaust gas from the cylinder head, and a water jacket tube at least partially defining a tube configured to receive cooling fluid. The manifold tube is received in the water jacket tube. The manifold section further includes a support in a gap between the manifold tube and the water jacket tube, and an adaptor tube coupled to the water jacket tube and configured to provide flow communication between the cylinder head and the manifold tube.

Abstract: An exhaust component for use with a combustion engine is disclosed. The exhaust component may have a housing at least partially defining an inlet and an outlet, and a treatment device supported by the housing in communication with exhaust passing from the inlet to the outlet. The exhaust component may also have a life indicator permanently associated with at least one of the housing and the treatment device.

Abstract: An exhaust component for use with a combustion engine is disclosed. The exhaust component may have a housing at least partially defining an inlet and an outlet, and a treatment device supported by the housing in communication with exhaust passing from the inlet to the outlet. The exhaust component may also have a life indicator permanently associated with at least one of the housing and the treatment device.