The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Matthew A Davies

Kevin Scott Smith

Brigid Ann Mullany

Edward Phillip Morse

T Phillip Jacobs, Jr

Angela Devon Davies

A system for determining the position and location of a module comprising: a module which includes an optical generator which generates an optical beam; a diffractive element placed in the path of the optical beam which generates an optical pattern; a reference length artifact placed in a location with close proximity to the optical pattern; and a plurality of digital cameras connected to a computer with photogrammetry software and a minimization algorithm installed on the computer; where the digital cameras are set up in different locations to take one or more digital images of the optical pattern, with at least one digital image including the reference length artifact; and where the digital images are downloaded onto the computer and processed by the photogrammetry software to generate optical coordinate data followed by the insertion of the optical coordinate data into the minimization algorithm to generate the position and location of the module.

Dimensional measurement through a combination of photogrammetry and optical scattering

Systems and methods for creating assemblies are described. One method described comprises providing a first element at a first temperature, providing a second element at a second temperature lower than the first temperature, coupling the first and second elements to create an assembly, and changing the first temperature to a third temperature, thereby preloading and interlocking the assembly. The first element comprises a first dimension at the first temperature. The second element comprises a second dimension lesser than the first dimension at the second temperature. The first element comprises a third dimension at the third temperature lesser than the first dimension.

Methods and systems for creating assemblies

Methods for creating assemblies and disassembling

Products and processes for forming assemblies are disclosed. One product described comprises a first element having a structured surface adapted to be coupled with a second element.

Damping products and processes

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Charlotte, NC, United States of America

Matthew A Davies