Advanced Materials Intelligent Processing Center (AMIPC): Manufacturing for Multi-Functionality

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jr. Gillespie ◽  
Advani John W. ◽  
Suresh G.
Keyword(s):  
Advanced Materials ◽  
Intelligent Processing

Intelligent Processing of Materials

MRS Bulletin ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-20
Author(s):  
H. Thomas Yolken
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Processing System ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Process Variable ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Advanced Materials ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Intelligent Processing ◽  
Quality Control Laboratory ◽  
And Performance

Advanced materials can provide specialized properties, or combinations of properties, that cannot be obtained in conventional materials. However, advanced materials generally require unusual processing operations in order to achieve their unique microstructures and the resulting greatly improved properties. These materials also tend to be expensive because of the high value added by unusual processing operations that may be labor intensive. Because the relationships among the processing parameters, microstructure, and resulting material properties and performance are not fully understood, and because the microstructure is difficult to control, reproducibility in these materials is often unsatisfactory. A very promising direction toward overcoming these difficulties involves intelligent processing of materials, a computer-based approach to automatically controlling the evolution of microstructure during processing.In a conventional automated materials processing system, automation involves utilizing sensors to monitor process variables such as temperature and pressure. Data from these sensors are compared with preset values automatically in order to maintain these values with control devices. Nevertheless, the microstructure and properties often experience significant variations. The variations are detected after the fact either by destructive analysis in a quality control laboratory or by nondestructive evaluation (NDE) at the end of the manufacturing process.In contrast, an intelligent processing system utilizes a new class of NDE sensors to characterize the microstructure of the material in real time. Moreover, the real-time data plus data from conventional process variable sensors are transmitted to a computerized decision maker.

Biomimetic materials: An introduction

1992 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 1020-1021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sarikaya ◽  
J. T. Staley ◽  
I. A. Aksay
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Structural Control ◽  
Hierarchical Structures ◽  
Ceramic Composites ◽  
Advanced Materials ◽  
Length Scale ◽  
Spider Webs ◽  
Biomimetic Materials ◽  
Synthetic Materials ◽  
All Ceramic

Biomimetics is an area of research in which the analysis of structures and functions of natural materials provide a source of inspiration for design and processing concepts for novel synthetic materials. Through biomimetics, it may be possible to establish structural control on a continuous length scale, resulting in superior structures able to withstand the requirements placed upon advanced materials. It is well recognized that biological systems efficiently produce complex and hierarchical structures on the molecular, micrometer, and macro scales with unique properties, and with greater structural control than is possible with synthetic materials. The dynamism of these systems allows the collection and transport of constituents; the nucleation, configuration, and growth of new structures by self-assembly; and the repair and replacement of old and damaged components. These materials include all-organic components such as spider webs and insect cuticles (Fig. 1); inorganic-organic composites, such as seashells (Fig. 2) and bones; all-ceramic composites, such as sea urchin teeth, spines, and other skeletal units (Fig. 3); and inorganic ultrafine magnetic and semiconducting particles produced by bacteria and algae, respectively (Fig. 4).

Intelligent processing of paper based on a laser ultrasonic method

2002 ◽  
Vol 90 ◽  
pp. 43-47
Author(s):  
I. Goujon ◽  
J. C. Baboux ◽  
D. Soysouvanh
Keyword(s):  
Ultrasonic Method ◽  
Laser Ultrasonic ◽  
Intelligent Processing ◽  
Laser Ultrasonic Method

Marking Up is Not Enough

1993 ◽  
Vol 32 (04) ◽  
pp. 272-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. L. Rector
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Intelligent Processing ◽  
Structured Documents ◽  
Electronic Health ◽  
Health Care Records

Response to: Essin DJ. Intelligent processing of loosely structured documents as a strategy for organizing electronic health care records. Meth Inform Med 1993; 32: 265.

Intelligent Processing of Loosely Structured Documents as a Strategy for Organizing Electronic Health Care Records

1993 ◽  
Vol 32 (04) ◽  
pp. 265-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. Essin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Organization ◽  
Database Systems ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Care Organization ◽  
Intelligent Processing ◽  
Data Interchange ◽  
Structured Documents ◽  
Health Care Records

AbstractLoosely structured documents can capture more relevant information about medical events than is possible using today’s popular databases. In order to realize the full potential of this increased information content, techniques will be required that go beyond the static mapping of stored data into a single, rigid data model. Through intelligent processing, loosely structured documents can become a rich source of detailed data about actual events that can support the wide variety of applications needed to run a health-care organization, document medical care or conduct research. Abstraction and indirection are the means by which dynamic data models and intelligent processing are introduced into database systems. A system designed around loosely structured documents can evolve gracefully while preserving the integrity of the stored data. The ability to identify and locate the information contained within documents offers new opportunities to exchange data that can replace more rigid standards of data interchange.

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