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DigitalClone Software Predicts, Extends Machine Life
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
Buffalo, New York-based Sentient Science Inc. developed software called DigitalClone, which predicts the lifespan of machine components. Under an SBIR contract, Glenn Research Center validated DigitalClone_s predictions for a particular gear against 25 years_ worth of data, prompting the company to go commercial. DigitalClone and DigitalClone Live, which incorporates real-time data from sensors, have been used for prognosis of planes, helicopters, and more than 5,000 wind turbines from eight operators.