Aspects of the present invention relates to automated production processes and associated systems, including automated bread making processes which enable the continuous production of baked bread. The CS uses methods and apparatus based on Opto-Programming & Processing Analog techniques that allow multi-dimensional concurrent variables to continuously and Adaptively vary the quantity andor rate of discharge air, return air, outside air, discharge air temperature and thermal fluid flow. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to a bicycle wheel including the embodied rim, a plurality of spokes engaged at respective ends thereof with the rim and a hub engaged with the plurality of spoke members at opposite ends thereof.