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The article focuses on Canon Virginia has used this approach and preventive maintenance to make tool replacement a thing of the past. Topics include the Canon Virginia, design for manufacturing and experience running our own tooling in a manufacturing, the environment have led to our increased focus on design for maintenance, and the technology in mold making has grown substantially over the years, and so has our knowledge of the full process of design for manufacturing (DFM).

Internal communication is a set of all communication flows within an institution. It includes processes, tools, ways through which we share information with other colleagues. However, what if the employees do not know the goals or vision of their institution? How to set adequate information flow? How to develop well-functioning internal communication in order to achieve user satisfaction? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the discussion on portable test and evaluation equipment. Topics include automated radar pulse analysis, coverage mapping, and EMF measurements; requiring directional antennas, signal demodulation, and RTSA for finding signal-in-signal interface; and lightweight compact making it a portable instrument for high frequency measurements.

The article focuses on the importance of machinery rescue tool kit that is dedicated to more delicate and detailed rescue operations. It mentions several essential tools to be included in the kit of fire fighters including rotary cutting tool, hard protection safety tools, extra safety glasses, medical gloves, markers or other writing utensils for marking cuts, water, and lubricants.

Comments on resources about tools and their use. Characteristics of good tool books, which can be found at libraries; Videos to learn the proper techniques for using a particular tool; The Internet as a resource for tool-related information; A listing of informative books; Tool care and storage; Hand tools and techniques; Power tools and techniques; Periodicals. INSET: The developing schedule.

The article discusses the importance of bolting tools for operation and maintenance of wind turbines. Topics covered include the maintenance frequency for bolting, the use of specialized bolt tensioners and the preparation of bolting tools. It also discusses the use of torque wrench pumps and accessories.

The article presents the author's views on the tools used in fire fighting in the U.S., highlighting the importance of using compartment space wisely and employing mounting brackets. He reflects on her early days as a fire fighter and the tendency for fire fighters to fit heavy tools in a bag. Topics include compartment space and weight allocation, hose storage requirements, and ladder storage.

The article discusses the author's views on the need to build dynamic models for time-varying systems. He refers to the unlimited computing power that can solve complicated dynamic models on handheld devices. The author explains the simplicity of engineering basics without the need to use dynamic modeling in a normal engineering toolkit.

The article offers tips and techniques on acquiring mold maintenance hand skills. Topics covered include a description of the physical side of using controlling tools, the truth about the notion that everyone is born with the physical skills to effectively handle wrenches, hammers and drills and the myths about hammers.

The article discusses the need for evolved tools for the intricate design of printed circuit boards (PCBs), to reduce overhead and potential errors. Topics include mechanical computer-aided design (MCAD) and electrical/electronic computer-aided design (ECAD), engineering change orders (ECOs), and PCBWorks.

The article discusses how innovations let screw drives tools move loads along long distances. Topics include support blocks and joining screws that can extend the reach of ball screws, the shortcomings of using belt drives and screws when moving loads linearly, and bearing-block supports. Belt-drives, including the Movopart actuator from Thomson Industries was mentioned.

The article offers brief information on several tools including base machine attachments from Thielenhaus Microfinish Corp., Impact Block load cell from Straightpoint, and sealed hydraulic system from Schunk GmbH and Co. KG.

An index to tools/tooling equipment including cast tools, prototype tools and mass cast acrylic is presented.

The article discusses the cost-efficiency of using metal tool cores that were made with additive methods. Topics covered include information on direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) tool, importance of the tool to print tool cores and significance to injection-molding processes. Also mentioned is the growth in the use of 3D printers in the machine design industry.

The article discusses the consolidation of add-ons and third-party tools in the SolidWorks World 2014 platform from Dassault Systemes. Topics covered include add-ons from software company Bunkspeed, SolidWork's electrical platforms, and SolidWork's Mechanical Conceptual design platform. The software suite of Bunkspeed includes introductory platform Shot, intermediate platform Pro and rounding out platform Drive.

The article focuses on using composite materials in designing in industries and also discusses challenges for designers and evolving tools. For engineers, designing and analyzing composite structures difficult in comparison with metal parts. Engineering softwares have eased composite design and analysis challenges. Many composites are composed of a resin solution mixed with reinforcing materials. Specialized composite analysts are needed to help find the best material for a particular use. The Digimat software allows designers to find the best composite without the need to change part design.

The article features several machine tools including ENX Quad two-channel encoder from Maxon Precision Motors Inc., AB Series of IP65 industrial-grade servomotors from Pittman Motors and Gore Protective Vents from W. L. Gore & Associates Inc.

The article list the tools and tooling equipment of composite which includes Cast tools, Mandrels, and Mold cleaners.

The article explains how using the Internet cloud to develop a simplified graphical tool similar to analysis tools Mathcad and Matlab to analyze high performance in and optimize positioning systems while keeping costs down. Often the tool is free to use on the web, operation is usually self-explanatory and available full-time, and generally accessible by personal computer, cell phone or electronic tablet. A case study is presented of its application at Parker Daedal/EMN of Irwin, Pennsylvania.

The article reports on the tools and accessories used by gas chromatographers in laboratories in the U.S. It notes that tools are used in chromatography are as specialized as those used in computer repair or automotive work. It adds that chromatographs are found also in carpenters, homeowners and plumbers.

The article discusses the efforts of Marcin Jakubowski and his colleagues of amateur engineers in turning the 30-acre farm into a center for developing open source machines in the U.S. It highlights the development of an open source ecology project that has demonstrated the language of empowerment while gaining the attention for its promise to help create communities that are resilient in the potentially jarring events. It also mentions the commitment of Jakubowski to build a set of tools that will provide everything from food to creature comforts.

The article discusses time-domain-reflectometry (TDR), a tool for measuring propagation delays and impedance change along a signal path. The TDR technique, which is applicable to any high-speed circuit, can be performed by propagating a fast edge down a signal path and observing the reflection. It notes the importance for the input delays to be modeled using a Spice simulator because TDR responses can be confusing.

The article provides information on truck company tools used by firefighters around the U.S. The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) assigns two tools and an assortment of small hand tools. In Boston, Massachusetts firefighters use the Boston rake and the wrecker's adz. In the San Francisco Fire Department firefighters use a ceiling hook, a push/pull tool.

The article focuses on fiber-optic testing. Service providers are looking at fiber-optics to increase their bandwidth cost effectively. The utilization of existing fiber and other network elements would allow them to increasing their revenues by offering new services and by making the most out of their infrastructure. Several instruments including high-speed upgrade tools, FTTx tools, and platform based ones are presented to test a fiber's performance, to generate patterns, and to identify traffic profiles.

The article discusses, Trello today unveiled several new features to its platform designed to help users better track and prioritize their work. The move comes a year after the work management tool overhauled its platform and introduced Trello views, which allow users to manage their work beyond the standard board format.

The article focuses on, Like many of you, I take part in a lot of videoconference meetings each week. Mine are almost always briefings where a company wants to impart knowledge about a product or service to analysts or reporters. Some of these companies build their own tool with features they don't use, features that would make the experience better for me and deliver results for them.

The article features the FACS350 general machinery drives from ABB Inc., a lineup of industrial couplings by Altra Industrial Motion, and Continuous Oil Rescue Equipment from Philadelphia Gear Corp.

The article reports on tips for firefighters to improve the effectiveness in forcible entry by using some techniques on how to use hand tools to move, force and strike a door of a house on fire. Some techniques in forcing an outward-swinging and inward-swinging door is presented including the use of fork and the use of an adz and spike end of the halligan to exert a force to the door.

20080501The article discusses thermal aberration control by Nikon. It reports that modernistic lithography exposure tools need high amounts of output and greater resolution efficiency. To meet these essential requirements, high powered lasers with off-axis illumination strategies are utilized. However, the augmented power from projection lens result in thermal aberrations. To solve this, Nikon uses two techniques, namely advanced lens control system and infrared aberration control system.

The article presents an update on tools used for advanced composites applications. Toolmaker Weber Manufacturing Technologies Inc. has started creating nickel shell tools as an alternative to aluminum as well as to epoxy used to make advanced composite parts that must be autoclaved. One benefit of a low-pressure resin transfer molding (RTM) developed by North Coast Composites is lower tooling costs. A nanoenhanced tooling system made by Boyce Components LLC consists of carbon nanofibers dispersed into a vinyl ester resin.

The article reports that construction workers are benefiting from the European Union (E.U.) directive for low-vibration tools to relieve hammer hands. The risk of long-term injury that results from hand-arm vibration is well known and has been heavily documented over the last century. According to scientists at the Washington, D.C.-based National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, about 540,000 construction workers a year are exposed to whole-body vibration from bouncing around in the cabs of heavy-duty machinery.

This article offers some uses for everyday items in firefighting. Seat belts can be used to carry heavy items so that hands are free. Door chocks are useful to hold open doors and plug fused sprinkler heads. An easy to use home fire extinguisher can be made with a small metal coffee can, two plastic tops and baking soda. The author also offers advice on minimizing back injuries from lifting.

The article features machinery and tools. These include DTM Window Conveyors from DTM Conveyors, HTTP Portable Transit Time Ultrasonic Flow Meter from Racine Federated Inc. and the InduProof³ keyboard from InduKey North America.

From its first use in World War II, to differentiate between enemy and friendly aircraft, RFID has come to an era where it is used as an important identification tool, providing added security and conveniences in our daily lives. Its components and features are still being researched and integrated in existing systems to create a marketable and potential new system. The main purpose of this article is to highlight and discuss the various RFID systems that are being implemented or under development. The advances, approaches and improvements in the designs will be examined and, if possible, compared with one another Recommendations for future study are also outlined. This review serves as a comparative study and reference, beneficial for RFID researchers for future implementation of the technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents a list of molds and tooling manufacturers exhibiting at the National Plastics Exposition in Chicago, Illinois in 2006. A.B. Machinery; Cadi Co. Inc.; Eastern Cross Technology Corp.

Features a selection of audio-visual equipment. XHD eXtreme cables from Comprehensive; PLP Universal Pull-N-Tilt wall mount from Chief Manufacturing; Ridgid electrical hand tools from Ridge Tool.

Discusses several considerations for adopting the necessary test compression methodology and tools in semiconductor companies. Factors to consider in examining the capability of a test solution; Flexibility of the solution in supporting path-delay and both broadside and launch-off shift transition tests; Need to provide the solution with accurate data correlating with real device defects.

This article focuses on the personal protective equipment in the fire service, personal rope. The personal rope can assist in self-rescue, firefighter rescue, truck company functions, and engine company functions. Some of the rescues are: Self-rescue rappel, The last step before dropping out of a window should be a self-rescue rappel maneuver using the personal rope tied to an object in the room, a hand tool set in the window or a hand tool set in the floor, walls studs, or other substantial object in the room.

This article looks at a number of aspects of defensive programming including coding policies, code instrumentation and tools. Defensive programming is a practice where software developers anticipate failures in their code, then add supporting code to detect, isolate, and in some cases, recover from the anticipated failure. It can assist by targeting defects in the source where they most commonly occur. By targeting defects in this way, developers can find them sooner, leading to more stable and less exploitable software in a shorter period. Defensive programming operates on the premise that bugs exist in the code, ways should be identified to more easily identify and counteract these problems. Coding policies refer to the manner in which one develops software, with the intent of avoiding common defects found in software. A side effect of these policies is that they not only minimize the types of common errors that occur, but they can also help to isolate them. Isolating defects helps in the debugging process because otherwise, faults can manifest themselves elsewhere, making their source difficult to identify. The second set of defensive measures focuses on ways to instrument source to help identify and isolate bugs.

Examines the tools and accessories that gas chromatographers use in their laboratories. Butane lighter; Shielded three-wire cable; Correction fluid; Fused-silica column cutter; Tubing cutters.

Focuses on tool and die makers' extension of wear life of conventionally heat-treated steel parts by tempering at cryogenic temperatures. Process called quenching; Conversion of most of the austenitic microstructure to the martensitic phase; Controlled cooling; Follow-on treatment to conventional heat treating.

The article provides information on the Watts Towers sculpture made by Italian immigrant Simon Rodia in south Los Angeles, California from 1921 to 1955. Hand tools and a window washer's harness were used by Rodia for the piece. Scavenged materials like sea shells and ceramic tile were utilized as ornaments. Rodia felt that more meaning were attached to his work than there really was according to David Wessel, principal in charge at Architectural Resources Group.

The article reports that Atlassian Confluence rolled out new features to its workspace platform aimed at making content more polished and presentation-ready. Topics include considered that biggest change is the addition of Presenter Mode as it allows users to turn pages into interactive presentations, meaning they can write, design, gather feedback, and then present pages all from one tool.

Focuses on some important features of testing tools for ease of operation. Reliability of automated testing tools; Test sets with multiple-instrument capabilities; Ergonomic qualities of test sets; Tools with depot-level testing; Significance of education and support.

Reports on the continuing fall of hand tool sales in Great Britain, according to a survey by Market & Business Development. Sales in 1998; Factors for predicted falls in 1999.

Highlights a range of gadgets, tools and games that are on the market for the Christmas holidays and 1998. Identification of the products; Manufacturers named; Price range of the products.

Presents information on several machines equipments. Features of the Awesome Intelligent Displays of Danaher Controls company; Capabilities of the Blue Light Mini-Beam sensor from Banner Engineering Corp.; Ideal use of the 170 Series of MOSFET switches of CP Clare Corp.

The article presents a diversified advertising that showcase new and current products for design engineers. Some of the products are security plastics, energy saving cluster bulbs and bond tapes. Self-sticking VHB (Very High Bond) Tapes can replace spot welds and mechanical fasteners in many industrial applications. They eliminate the costs of drilling, sanding, grinding, filling and cure times. The Moog Controls Inc's. 641 Proportional Control Valve provides an inexpensive method of controlling acceleration and deceleration in high speed applications.

The article presents information about innovative engineering productivity tools launched in the market in the U.S. Applied Thermal 1.0 software provides steady-state thermal analysis capabilities based on GEA techniques. It has been launched by Rasna Corp., California. National Instruments Corp., Austin has launched Surface View 3D plotting package which allows LabView users to represent data as a 3-D wireframe surface. High-performance, direct-imaging plotters produce detailed D- and E- size monochrome plots in one to two minutes. It has been launched by JDL Technologies Inc., California.