Load Plan Generator (LPG) is a BIAPPS utility for generating ODI load plans based on desired subset of fact tables for loading BIAPPS Data Warehouse. The tool simplifies the configurations process by minimizing the manual steps and configurations and provides a guided list of configurations steps and checklists. The load plan components can include different sets of load plans that will be stitched together by the load plan generator to create one load plan for loading chosen fact groups in the warehouse sourcing from different transaction systems.

A centralizer can be produced from a process comprising forming a plurality of composite bow spring from a fiber and a resin, curing the composite bow springs in a desired shape to form a plurality of cured bow springs, disposing a first portion of a resin-wetted fiber about a cylindrical mandrel to form a plurality of collars, disposing the plurality of cured bow springs onto the mandrel with the bow spring ends in contact with the first portion of resin-wetted fiber, disposing a second portion of the resin-wetted fiber about the cylindrical mandrel, curing the collars to form a cured centralizer, and pressing the mandrel out of the cured centralizer.

Load Plan Generator (LPG) is a BIAPPS utility for generating ODI load plans based on desired subset of fact tables for loading BIAPPS Data Warehouse. The tool simplifies the configurations process by minimizing the manual steps and configurations and provides a guided list of configurations steps and checklists. The load plan components are basically different sets of load plans that will be stitched together by the load plan generator to create one load plan for loading chosen fact groups in the warehouse sourcing from different transaction systems.

A method for fused filament fabrication of a thermoplastic part includes: mixing an additive material that is electrically conductive with a thermoplastic material; forming a filament made of materials that include the thermoplastic material mixed with the additive material: passing the filament through an alternating magnetic field such that the additive material is heated by the alternating magnetic field and thus heats the thermoplastic material of the filament; and depositing the materials of the filament on a previously deposited layer of the part to form a newly deposited layer of the part. The thermoplastic material in the newly deposited layer is sufficiently heated such that the thermoplastic material of the newly deposited layer fuses with the thermoplastic material of the previously deposited layer. The method may include: extruding the materials of the filament through a nozzle; and continuing to deposit the materials of the filament until the part is manufactured.

Absorbable polyester fibers, braids, and surgical meshes with prolonged strength retention have been developed. These devices are preferably derived from biocompatible copolymers or homopolymers of 4-hydroxybutyrate. These devices provide a wider range of in vivo strength retention properties than are currently available, and could offer additional benefits such as anti-adhesion properties, reduced risks of infection or other post-operative problems resulting from absorption and eventual elimination of the device, and competitive cost. The devices may also be particularly suitable for use in pediatric populations where their absorption should not hinder growth, and provide in all patient populations wound healing with long-term mechanical stability. The devices may additionally be combined with autologous, allogenic and/or xenogenic tissues to provide implants with improved mechanical, biological and handling properties.

Absorbable polyester fibers, braids, and surgical meshes with prolonged strength retention have been developed. These devices are preferably derived from biocompatible copolymers or homopolymers of 4-hydroxybutyrate. These devices provide a wider range of in vivo strength retention properties than are currently available, and could offer additional benefits such as anti-adhesion properties, reduced risks of infection or other post-operative problems resulting from absorption and eventual elimination of the device, and competitive cost. The devices may also be particularly suitable for use in pediatric populations where their absorption should not hinder growth, and provide in all patient populations wound healing with long-term mechanical stability. The devices may additionally be combined with autologous, allogenic and/or xenogenic tissues to provide implants with improved mechanical, biological and handling properties.

Directionally oriented block copolymer films and zone annealing processes for producing directionally oriented block films are provided. The zone annealing processes include methods of inducing horizontally oriented block copolymers through a soft sheer process and methods of inducing vertically oriented block copolymers via sharp dynamic zone annealing. The zone annealing processes are capable of both small and large scale production of directionally oriented block films. The cold zone annealing processes are also capable of being combined with graphoepitaxy methods.

A centralizer comprises a first collar, a second collar, a plurality of bow springs coupling the first collar to the second collar, and a plurality of particulates disposed on an outer surface of at least one bow spring. One or more of the first collar, the second collar, and the bow springs comprises a composite material. In some embodiments, the centralizer comprises a third collar, wherein the plurality of bow springs comprise a first portion of bow springs and a second portion of bow springs, and wherein the first portion of the bow springs couple the first collar to the third collar and the second portion of the bow springs couple the second collar to the third collar.

A component includes an injection molded polymeric layer with a surface magnetically enriched with a magnetic graphene-based nanocomposite. Also, a method of manufacturing the component includes injecting a polymer-magnetic graphene composite into a mold cavity to form the component, the polymer-magnetic graphene composite including a polymer and the magnetic graphene-based nanocomposite, and applying a magnetic field to at least a portion of the mold cavity containing the polymer-magnetic graphene composite such that the magnetic graphene-based nanocomposite migrates to and enriches a surface of the component.

A ballistic shielding material element is provided formed of molecularly oriented layers of material, such a polyethylene or HDPE that is modified using the application of continuous mechanical tension in combination with alternating heating and cooling cycles. The molecularly oriented planar material may then be used in the creation of ballistic resistant material panels through bias lay-up of subsequent layers. Further, the final multilayer composite may be additionally cured to form a final shape, such as a sheet material for construction or three dimensional shapes such as helmets, shields or custom shapes as needed by the end user. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.