Results 81 to 90 of about 321,371 (284)

Identification of partially observable discrete event manufacturing systems

2013 IEEE 18th Conference on Emerging Technologies & Factory Automation (ETFA), 2013
This paper deals with black-box identification of discrete event manufacturing systems that are automated using a programmable logic controller (PLC). The behavior of the system is observed during its operation and is represented by a single long sequence w of observed input/output (I/O) signals vectors.
Estrada-Vargas, Ana-Paula, López-Mellado, Ernesto, Lesage, Jean-Jacques   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Exploiting Two‐Photon Lithography, Deposition, and Processing to Realize Complex 3D Magnetic Nanostructures

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Two‐photon lithography (TPL) enables 3D magnetic nanostructures with unmatched freedom in geometry and material choice. Advances in voxel control, deposition, and functionalization open pathways to artificial spin ices, racetracks, microrobots, and a number of additional technological applications.
Joseph Askey, Arjen van den Berg, Sandra Ruiz Gomez, Claire Donnelly, Dirk Grundler, Sam Ladak   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Generic approach for deriving reliability and maintenance requirements through consideration of in-context customer objectives [PDF]

, 2010
Not all implementations of reliability are equally effective at providing customer and user benefit. Random system failure with no prior warning or failure accommodation will have an immediate, usually adverse impact on operation.
J A Jones, L Warrington, Sobek D. K., Velle R., Ward A.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Programmable DNA‐Peptide Hybrid Nanostructures for Potent Neutralization of Multiple Influenza a Virus Subtypes

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A multivalent antiviral platform based on honeycomb‐shaped DNA nanostructures (HC–Urumin) is developed to enhance the potency and breadth of the host defense peptide Urumin. Through spatially patterned trimeric presentation, HC–Urumin disrupts influenza A virus entry, improves cell viability, and reduces disease severity in vivo‐offering a modular and ...
Saurabh Umrao, Abhisek Dwivedy, Payton L. Haak, Dhanush Gandavadi, Laurie A. Rund, Chi Chen, Vineetha Mareddy, Lifeng Zhou, Jinwei Duan, Ying Fang, Andrew J. Steelman, Xing Wang   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Coordinated Multi‐Component Gradient Engineering of Catalyst Layers for Advanced Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This work presents a continuous linear gradient catalyst layer design, a general strategy for improving membrane electrode assemblies across electrochemical devices. Fabricated via a dual‐nozzle spray coating method, the architecture controls the Pt/carbon ratio, ionomer content and ionomer type across the catalyst layer, enhancing proton conduction ...
Shangwei Zhou, Matt P. Tudball, Yiming Guo, Bia Brandt, Adam Zucconi, Wenjia Du, Junfu Bu, Daniel H. C. Wan, Jianuo Chen, Emanuele Magliocca, Feng Ryan Wang, Alexander J.E. Rettie, Patrick S. Grant, Paul R. Shearing, Rhodri Jervis, Thomas S. Miller   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Improving machine dynamics via geometry optimization

, 2011
The central thesis of this paper is that the dynamic performance of machinery can be improved dramatically in certain cases through a systematic and meticulous evolutionary algorithm search through the space of all structural geometries permitted by ...
Sobester, Andras, Stanescu, Cristina, Tudose, Lucian   +2 more
core   +1 more source

On the use of observation equivalence in synthesis abstraction [PDF]

, 2011
In a previous paper we introduced the notion of synthesis abstraction, which allows efficient compositional synthesis of maximally permissive supervisors for large-scale systems of composed finite-state automata.
Fabian, Martin, Malik, Robi, Mohajerani, Sahar, Ware, Simon   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

A Solvent‐Free, Dry‐Processed Li‐Ion Battery Enabled by Dual Binders and Nanostructured Aluminum Current Collectors

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A dual‐binder dry‐processed electrode (DB‐DPE) combining PTFE and PVDF with a nanostructured Al current collector (NSA) forms a mechanically interlocked interface that significantly improves adhesion and reduces interfacial resistance. With an active material content as high as 96 wt.%, the NSA‐based DB‐DPE enables high‐mass‐loading operation (12.5 mAh
Seok Yun Kim, Tae‐Kyung Liu, Hae Seong Kim, Dong Hwan Wang, Jong Hyeok Park   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Solvent‐Free Bonding Mechanisms and Microstructure Engineering in Dry Electrode Technology for Lithium‐Ion Batteries

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Dry electrode technology revolutionizes battery manufacturing by eliminating toxic solvents and energy‐intensive drying. This work details two promising techniques: dry spray deposition and polymer fibrillation. How their unique solvent‐free bonding mechanisms create uniform microstructures for thicker, denser electrodes, boosting energy density and ...
Yuhao Liang, Hao Long, Zimo Huang, Ting He, Xueming Chen, Meng Li, Hao Chen, Shanqing Zhang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Integrated Optimisation of Shop Scheduling and Machine Layout for Discrete Manufacturing Considering Uncertain Events Based on an Improved Immune Genetic Algorithm

IET Collaborative Intelligent Manufacturing
Shop scheduling and machine layout are two important aspects of discrete manufacturing. There are strong coupling relationships between them, but they were conducted separately in the past, which significantly limits the production performance ...
Zhaoxi Hong, Yixiong Feng, Amir M. Fathollahi‐Fard, Zhiwu Li, Bingtao Hu, Jianrong Tan   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source