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The article focuses on the importance of utilizing technology to enhance the safety training of traffic control professionals who play a critical role in maintaining our nation's infrastructure. Topics include the benefits of microlearning, which is an engaging technique that delivers focused content to participants in three-to-five-minute modules, increasing knowledge retention, long-term adoption, and engagement among workforces.

The article focuses on the significance of critical laboratory values and their role in preventing life-threatening situations, highlighting the historical development of a systematic approach to manage these values. Topics include the implementation of the original critical value system at Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center, the contributions of Dr. Sol Bernstein to laboratory utilization, and the broader sociologic and economic factors influencing this advancement in the 1960s.

The article discusses the relevance of high-speed hand dryers versus paper towel dispensers in school environments. It states that many educational institutions prefer hand dryers in restrooms because of benefits to hygiene and the environment as well as the economic benefits they provide. It outlines some factors to consider including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. INSET: PAPER TRAILING.

The article reports that U.S. researchers are trying to merge biomimetics with synthetic reflective electronic paper (e-paper) display. Researchers of the University of Cincinnati and the Army Research Laboratory in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey state that comparisons can be made between function and biological pigments' performance. It highlights that yellow electrokinetic films, cyan and magenta can create full-color images.

The article focuses on the importance of assessing spot diagrams in optical designs to ensure real-world performance matches on-paper expectations. It highlights the need for careful examination of spot diagram details, including missing information, and provides insights into interpreting spot diagrams for accurate evaluation of optical system performance in applications such as astronomical and space domain awareness.

The article discusses the advantages of using electric hand dryers over paper towels in school facilities. Many schools do not use electric hand dryers because students say they take too long to be effective, but the article explains that technology in hand dryers has improved. Installation tips for school facilities are given, including considering the amount of electricity needed and mounting options. The article names hygiene and less paper waste among the benefits of the dryers. INSET: Can hand dryers survive students?.

ABB Process Automation will be upgrading Smurfit Kappa's Paper Machine 5 (PM5) at its Cerro Gordo mill near Mexico City. This collaboration will involve the addition of ABB's Ability System 800xA distributed control system (DCS) and a paper-machine drives system to optimize PM5's performance and increase production efficiency. The integration of ABB drive technology and the DCS will ensure precise control, consistent quality, and minimal waste over long periods. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses assisting the dental practice by using electronic dental records. Topics include a description of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) and how it affects the dental practice, what the U.S. Affordable Care Act (ACA) says about computerizing patient information, and how to establish a practice that is chartless. Also mentioned is the importance of training for a successful transition.

An introduction is presented in which the guest editors discuss the theme of the issue, eliminating paper processes in the analytical phase of Covid-19 testing.

The article reports on how the new owners of Lincoln Paper resurrected the company through a revamp of procedures, processes and plant culture. Topics discussed include the 33 million U.S. dollars paid by a group of investors to acquire the paper mill, the 40 million U.S. dollars raised to buy the Tissue Machine 8, and the technical assistance provided by consulting service QualPro to adapt a process improvement called multivariable testing.

HYDRAULICS Several market factors are leading to increasedintegration of electronics into hydraulic and pneumaticcomponents to achieve various performance benefits In the lead up to the International Fluid Power Exposition(IFPE) 2023, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) isreleasing trend reports and white papers highlighting keytechnologies and market trends impacting the fluid powerindustry. The latest white paper to be released "How Digitalization &Electrification Improve Efficiency in Fluid Power" looks athow the growing use of digital technologies and alternativeenergy sources can benefit hydraulic and pneumatic systems. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the papers being sought by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) for its 2013 Winter Conference that will be held in Dallas, Texas from January 26-30, 2013.

The article focuses on the newly developed electronic paper technology in the U.S. It has been predicted that the demonstration of electronic products indicates the E-paper technology's readiness in the market. The E-paper was made out of organic electronics which contains tiny balls of ink designed to respond to electric charges in the monitor of the computer and act like pixels. This new technology was developed by the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center which was first named as Gyricon. Recently, continuous developments and improvements were conducted on the E-paper in terms of its contrast ratios, resolutions and brightness levels.

Highlights the importance of a document coordination review to a construction or renovation project. Questions that should be considered in constituting a comprehensive document review; Elements of the documents that should be clearly defined; Advantages and disadvantages of the various kinds of document-coordination review services.

The article focuses on role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as part of the standard business practices across supply chains and the manufacturing industries. It mentions that paper manufacturer Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) uses natural resources to create its paper-based products such as tissues and packaging materials. It also mentions that retailer Walmart collaborated with several nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to develop an emissions reduction toolkit.

The article focuses on the 27-megawatt condensing steam co-generation turbo generator and steam developed by lumber company West Fraser for the operations of Cariboo Pulp and Paper Mill in Quesnel, British Columbia.

Reports on the creation of a low-cost way to endow ink-jet printers with precise paper-cutting abilities, by researchers at CEA Le Ripault in Monts, France. Combination of a relatively low-power single-emitter infrared laser diode with an ink that is transparent to visible light; Applications of the approach which include the cutting of complex shapes that can include partially scored cuts suitable for folding; Contact information.

Reports on the agreement between Xerox Corp. and 3M Corp. to bring the electronic paper in the United States market. Conditions under the deal; Description and features of the electronic paper; Competitors of Xerox; Issues raised by the companies' marketing plans.

Discusses the global makeover of the paper and forest products industry in February 2000. Why much of the consolidation will be in the United States; Reason for merging; More disciplined approach to capital investment; Short-term impact of the merger wave.

An introduction is presented in which the guest editors discuss the theme of the issue, a web-based portal allows healthcare providers or patients to enter test orders and demographic and insurance information into an electronic system, which creates an order and a bar-coded label for the specimen.

Reports on the development of an optical technique to monitor paper shrinkage during processing. Details of the processing.

Focuses on the emergence of business-to-business electronic payment systems in replacement for paper payment processes. Problems associated to paper payment process; Advantages of using electronic payment systems; Features and capabilities of the Order to Pay e-payments system from Xign Corp.; Barriers that restrict the adoption of business-to-business electronic payments.

Reports on the development of an electrophoretic ink that lets the creation of rewritable displays on paper. Description of the ink; Types of particle displays; Plans of MIT, the company which holds patents on the technology.

Reports on the restructuring of paper and forest-products companies in North America. Reason for the occurrence of restructuring in the second quarter of 1997; Average earnings of the industry in 1997. INSET: The paper shuffle.

Describes the financial status of the lumber and paper industries in the United States as of December 2, 1996. Financial performance of selected lumber and paper companies; Financial projections for 1996 and 1997; Role of environmental challenges on the industries' recession.

The article focuses on the use of technology in schools to help them build a paperless office and to become efficient in software innovations. It states that the U.S. Green Building Council has observed an increase in the number of schools wanting to go green. It says that by working on finance, payroll, and personnel resources on only one database can observe quick accomplishments. It adds that a software system should be analyzed first by the institution to understand better its capabilities.

The article offers information on a white paper on how educational organizations can learn how to best serve their students and prepare for the future entitled "Guide to Bridging the Gap" that can be found online at www.asumag.com.

The article discusses the experimental research by researchers at the Warsaw University of Technology of warsaw, Poland and the University of Savoie of Le Bourget du Lac, France on the problems of fabrication process for rapid prototyping. It develops binary phased-based diffracted lenses from a commercially purchased paper to address the fabrication process problem. It suggests that nonparaxial paper diffractive lens with terahertz radiation for quick prototyping.

Presents information on Hammermill Papers and Quill. Manufacture of copier paper; Address; Telephone number.

Profiles International Paper chairman and chief executive officer, John Georges. Philosophy of Georges on his management of the company; Success of the company in the paper industry; Insistence of Georges on the truth about company developments.

The article focuses on a bi-primary color system which displays two complementary colors in one electronic paper pixel. It says that red green blue (RGB) primary colors are matched with their corresponding cyan, magenta, yellow (CMY) complement in three sub-pixels. It explores the two ways of implementing the bi-primary method, namely the mixing and nonmixing procedures. It adds that a case study confirmed the method's efficiency in improving the quality of color range and white reflectance.

The article evaluates commercial products including antbacterial paper towels from Cascades Inc., SafeLance surface overlay from Cargill Inc. and Operations Management App from TMA Systems LLC.

Focuses on the important role of paper in the overall quality of printed output. Problems with uncoated paper; Kinds of papers; List of some of the papers and other media available for printers and plotters.

The article reports that Vishram Pandit of technology company Intel Corporation has won the Engineer of the Year Award at the DesignCon 2019 and for the Best Paper Award Finalist.

The article discusses the challenges faced by engineers in staying up to date with evolving technologies and the importance of continuing engineering education. The survey results show that the majority of respondents hold a master's degree, followed by a bachelor's degree. The article also explores the various modes of education that engineers use to stay current, such as engineering videos, engineering/technology publications, webcasts, and white papers. It highlights the increasing preference for online resources and the mixed attendance at in-person education options. The article concludes by acknowledging the time constraints and the difficulty of filtering through vast amounts of information to stay relevant in the rapidly changing field of technology. [Extracted from the article]

Focuses on the development of a paperlike display by engineers at Canon in which electrophoresis is used for the writing mechanism. How to make the display flexible; Update on the development of a simple matrix-driven type of display.

The article offers brief information on several cleaning products including the Easy Handling paper product packaging from Tork, the walk-behind B 60 Scrubber with traction drive features from Karcher, and Clorox Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfecting Cleaners from Clorox Commercial Solutions.

The article discusses the 14th annual RecycleMania tournament of the American Forest & Paper Association for 2014.

Supplyframe has launched its Electronics Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) program, which provides manufacturers with access to carbon footprint data for over 300 million electronic parts. The program allows companies to measure and report the sustainability of new product designs and sourcing decisions, as well as enable compliance reporting. Previously, obtaining this data would have taken weeks or months, but now engineers and procurement teams can evaluate the CO2 emissions of new designs and purchasing decisions. ABB Process Automation will also be upgrading Smurfit Kappa's Paper Machine 5 (PM5) at its Cerro Gordo mill in Mexico City, using ABB's Ability System 800xA distributed control system to optimize performance and increase production efficiency. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on a paper-based supercapacitor developed by researchers in the U.S. and South Korea and its potential use as energy storage devices for wearable technology. Topics discussed include the views of professor Seung Woo Lee on it, the use of cellulose fibers in the paper that is coated with metallic nanoparticles, and the use of metal oxide energy-storage materials, such as manganese oxide, in the supercapacitor.

The article reports on the worldwide pulp and paper industry, with more than 983.9 million revenues were obtained in 2012 , which provide opportunity for solutions like membranes to be used as conventional treatment systems.

The article discusses the use of three-dimensional (3D) modeling and building information modeling (BIM) for the U.S. manufacturing plant and three-story office building of German decor paper producer Schattdecor in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Mechanical contractor Murphy Co. used 3D modeling for the design of ductwork and systems for the office building, while the BIM model helped in designing the ceilings. They installed a 60-ton, three-story variable-air-volume office cooling system.

The article presents tips on safely using sterilization pouches. Topics covered include the need for dental practices to ensure that the pouches that they are about to use have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Also mentioned is the importance of using pouches that match the machines that dental practices are using. INSET: THE FINAL ANSWER TO THE HEADLINE.

The article evaluates Sterilin Ltd.'s BenchGuard absorbent paper.

Discusses the advantages of product data-management (PDM) in the storage and control of aerospace engineering data. Parts of the PDM; Usefulness of the PDM for each member of the engineering department; Assembly of all internal moving parts; Tight integration with CAD. INSETS: How you know you need one (dealing with legacy data).;One plane, one PDM, and 150,000 parts (aerospace models).;Goal setting with an information system..

The author reflects on the findings of a survey conducted by the company Poll Position to determine the future possibilities of paperless society in the U.S. He states that 56 percent men and women saying there could be no paperless society whereas 58 percent Republicans see a bright future for paperless society in comparison of 51 percent Democrats. He further states that paper is cheaper and portable than personal computer.

Discusses how electronic engineers often find inspiration in strange places. Contributions that such a rudimentary tool as the paper napkin gave to the engineering field; Napkin's integral part in advancing the state of engineering for the better; How the napkin enables inspiration to be captured and recorded even when it strikes at the most unpredictable times and places.