A method for computer analysis of a quality of an as-programmed surface of a composite laminate. A first data set representing an as-programmed top surface is generated based on as-programmed ply definitions and a tool surface definition. Thereafter, a second data set representing coordinates of points of a first mesh on the as-programmed top surface is generated, which points form a first mesh. Then a third data set representing coordinates of points of a second mesh on a defined tool surface is generated. A respective angle of each mesh element of the first mesh relative to a corresponding mesh element of the second mesh is then calculated. Each angle is compared to a threshold of acceptable angle. In response to an acceptable number of angles exceeding a threshold of acceptable angle, a tow placement machine may be programmed to fabricate a composite structure using the as-programmed ply definitions.

A method of the present disclosure includes (a) retrieving from a memory a plurality of measured values of the factor variable, and a label indicating good or bad of the quality corresponding to each of the plurality of measured values, (b) dividing a factor variable space defined by the factor variable into a plurality of grids by equally dividing a range determined by a maximum value and a minimum value of the plurality of measured values for each factor variable, (c) setting a plurality of candidate areas each of which includes one grid or a plurality of adjacent grids, and deriving, for each of the plurality of candidate areas, a good density based on the label associated with the measured value that is within the candidate area, and (d) selecting one of the plurality of candidate areas as the factor variable area, based on the good density.

A method, apparatus, system, and computer program product for manufacturing an unconsolidated composite material. Sensor data is received from a sensor system for a composite material manufacturing system, wherein the sensor data is received during manufacturing of the unconsolidated composite material by the composite material manufacturing system. A set of predicted properties is determined for a number of portions of the unconsolidated composite material as completed from manufacturing by the composite material manufacturing system using the sensor data. A quality level for the number of portions of the unconsolidated composite material is identified based on the set of predicted properties for the number of portions of the unconsolidated composite material.

Disclosed herein are a communication system, a monitoring system for in-situ monitoring of a substance used in a gas scrubbing process, and related methods. The monitoring system can be used to monitor the at least one substance and provide treatment data for treating the at least one substance. The communication system includes a cloud server, a first server, a second server, and a third server. The first and second servers respectively include first and second communication interfaces configured to provide spectral information to the cloud server. The cloud server is configured to generate a calibration model including at least one parameter; apply the calibration model to the spectral information provided by the second server, whereby at least one value for the at least one parameter is extracted; and provide the at least one value for the at least one parameter to the first server via the first communication interface.

A manufacturing system is disclosed herein. The manufacturing system includes one or more stations, a monitoring platform, and a control module. Each station of the one or more stations is configured to perform at least one step in a multi-step manufacturing process for a component. The monitoring platform is configured to monitor progression of the component throughout the multi-step manufacturing process. The control module is configured to dynamically adjust processing parameters of each step of the multi-step manufacturing process to achieve a desired final quality metric for the component.

An improved method and device for to the automated production and/or qualification of devices and/or device components. The device generally comprises an improved manufacturing technology. The provided device substantially improves upon for automated manufacturing technology.

A recording system for the automated documentation of defects in semi-finished products, includes at least one measuring device configured to record at least one measured value of a semi-finished product that is processed in the manufacturing plant, and a data processing device, which is connected to the at least one measuring device and which receives the at least one measured value. The data processing device includes: a database in which database entries for documenting defects in the semi-finished product can be saved; a comparison device, which is configured to compare the at least one measured value with predefined range limits and to save the at least one measured value lying outside the range limits in a database entry; and a damage recording device configured to record data on the extent of the damage caused by the defect if the at least one measured value is outside the range limits.