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Discusses the changes in the demand for shaker shock systems. Definition of shock; History of shock control on shakers; Types of shakers.

The article evaluates the E2213HS091 Electronic Paper Display (EPD) module from Pervasive Displays (PDi).

The article discusses filtered xenon arc lamps are used to test light fastness which simulates ultraviolet radiation and solar radiation while Blue Wool standards are used to get reliable results as it is a part of environmental exposure tests including temperatures and humidity cycle testing.

The article offers information on the L & W TSO tester from Lorentzen & Wettre GmbH.

The article reports on the delivery by air filtration systems supplier Camfil UK of CamCleaner 6000 units at a wallpaper manufacturer in North West England in 2014.

Patient safety is an important issue in today's health care. This paper takes a human factor perspective to emphasize the importance of designing health care systems to account for caregiver personal characteristics and capabilities in order to compensate for individual caregiver limitations. This paper was designed to help nurses understand the impact of the human factor on patient safety. The authors hope that caregivers can use provided principles related to work systems, procedures, equipment and environments to improve patient safety and care systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article announces that Alexander Humphreys has won the Society of Environmental Engineers' Young Engineer of the Year Award for 2009 for his project called The Synergies of Small Hydro Power and the Water Framework Directive.

The article provides information on the universal hardness testing system, equipped with a path measurement system, introduced by Zwick in Great Britain in 2006. The company claims that the system has the highest resolution for hardness tester in the market. The hardness measurement system can be used for all standardized, classic hardness methods including indentation/depth measurement and optical testing and for instrumented indentation testing. It can be used to test high-strength materials such as ceramics and dental materials.

Information about several papers discussed at a roundtable discussions on the opportunities and threats of digitization is presented. Topics include the impact of digitization on small medium enterprises (SME), business risks, and education and training. The roundtable featured several speakers including Alan Norbury, David Thomas, and Olivia Kelly.

This article aims to explore three main concepts related to the professional development of nursing professionals. This paper first critically reviews and reinterprets scientific evidence on the relationship between nurse staff allocation and healthcare outcomes and then challenges some of the common interpretations of this evidence in the professional literature. Secondly, in the absence of solid empirical evidence provided by sophisticated datasets in this field, we consider how Communitarianism may provide a well-defined, highly appropriate ethical framework for further developing and improving the nursing profession and healthcare outcomes. Thirdly, this article examines the role of Communitarian ethics in setting Taiwan's healthcare priorities and promotion nursing's core professional values. In conclusion, we recommend several conceptual health policy frameworks to ensure patient safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Taiwan's worst hospital fire in history on October 23rd, 2012 at Sinying Hospital's Bei-Men Branch resuited in 13 elderly patient deaths and over 70 injuries. The heavy casualties were due in part to the serious condition of patients. Some patients on life-support machines were unable to move or be moved. This disaster highlights the issue of fire safety in small-scale hospitals that have transformed existing hospital space into special care environments for elderly patients. Compared with medical centers and general hospitals, these small-scale health facilities are ill equipped to deal properly with fire safety management and emergency response issues due to inadequate fire protection facilities, fire safety equipment, and human resources. Small-scale facilities that offer health care and medical services to mostly immobile patients face fire risks that differ significantly from general health care facilities. This paper focuses on fire risks in small-scale facilities and suggests a strategy for fire prevention and emergency response procedures, including countermeasures for fire risk assessment, management, and emergency response, in order to improve fire safety at these institutions in Taiwan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article provides information on the EMC UK 2005 exhibition and conference in Great Britain that will be held on October 11-12, 2005. The exhibition will feature five modules, 36 papers, and more than 50 exhibitors. The exhibition will be divided into modules to look at the different aspects of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and the implications of the New EMC Directive which was published on December 31, 2004. Furthermore, the event will also feature discussions about low-voltage differential, functional safety, the radio and telecommunications terminal equipment directive. Expected participants and their exhibits are mentioned.

Looks at new trends, surviving material and the foreseeable future in the world of packaging. Factors that drive innovation in packaging in the developing and the developed world; Environmental issues in the use of plastic bags; Problems with biodegradable packaging.

Provides information on the papers presented at the European Conference on Vehicle Noise and Vibration focusing on how to measure, minimize or eliminate noise and vibration in automobiles. Discussion of automobile powertrain application; Observation on electromagnetic pick-up through the use of analogue to digital converter.

This paper discussed a method that can evaluate the friction durability of automatic transmission fluid [ATF], A small clutch was used to test the friction durability. The method adopts the similar sequence such as SAE No 2. Three commercial oils were studied. One of them meets the specification of the GM's DexronIIE and the others meet the DexronIII. The result showed that two commercial oils have different friction durability. We further blended two samples in our lab and researched the friction durability by this method. The result illustrated that the samples have a good durability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the governments industrial strategy focused on determining the priority areas of investment in science, research and innovation to support various sectors in Great Britain. It mentions that deregulation and state aid are top prioprity of the government changes. It states that Modem Industrial Strategy, developed green paper including developing technical skills, upgrading infrastructure, and encouraging .

The article reports on a paper in the journal "Review of Scientific Instruments," by research engineer Paul Shade and colleagues from Air Force Research Laboratory, Advanced Photon Source and PulseRay, regarding high-energy synchroton. Topics include the goal to to develop an structural materials for the aerospace industry, the function of failure mode and respond to mechanical stress and the significance of x-ray method.

The article focuses on the launch of the UK Measurement Strategy by Lord Prior, Parliamentary under Secretary of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. Topics discussed supporting the UK Industrial Strategy Green Paper for accurate measurement, rise of new markets, innovations in industrial processes, disruptive technologies and societal challenges to create the need for new or innovative measurement, and efficient use of data based on measurement traceability.

The article focuses on the value of continuing education to keep up with changes in technology and develop one's career. It discusses some options to keep one's knowledge up to date with the field of environmental engineering which include accessing the standards work coordinated by organisations at national and international level, attending exhibitions and conferences, and reading learned journals from research papers.

The article focuses on the efforts of politicians and companies in Great Britain to protect the environment. The party political season in the country has underlined again the fact that all politicians say that they want to be environmentalists these days. Aside from the country's politicians, big businesses, from the car makers to the aerospace combines, from banks dealing in paper money to packaging companies dealing in money from paper, are keen to authenticate their environmental credentials.

This article presents information on the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Exhibition and Conference that will be held at Newbury Racecourse in England on October 11 and 12, 2005. The EMC Conference program and booking details for the EMC 2005 conference is posted on the Web site www.emcuk.info. There are two streams and five modules consisting of 36 papers. The opening Module will include an address by Doedde Bakker, Chairman of Orgalime Technical Coordination Committee. This will be followed by a question and answer panel discussion covering the Guidelines for the new EMC Directive: the panel chaired by Dave Imeson, will include Peter Howick and Derek German. This opening Module is free to all comers. Modules 2 to 5 will concentrate on EMC Design and the Environment, EMC for Telecommunications, Automotive and Railways, Defence and Avionics. Among the papers are key names from British Aerospace. Admission to the Exhibition is free. Registration can be made via the Web site when a free CD ROM containing an Information Bank on EMC & Compliance matters will be sent to all registrants.

The article cites a paper by Doctor Malcolm Fairbrother published in the European Sociological Review which stated that poor people and poor countries concerns in protecting the environment is the same as richer people and richer countries do.

This article reports that in March 2015, Persi Diaconis, a professor of mathematics and statistics at Stanford University in California, gave the Harald Bohr Lecture to the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. Topics discussed include the theme of his lecture which is Adding Numbers and Shuffling Cards, his hobby as a magician in his spare time, and the papers he has been publishing on coin tossing since 1978.

Deals with the use of FLUENT computational fluid dynamics software from Fluent Inc. by ABB Combustion Division to increase the capacity of the boilers to reduce particulate emissions. Features and functions of biomass-fired power boilers; Utilization of boilers in paper mill industry; Application of computational fluid dynamics in assessing boiler capacity.

The article discusses a research paper on a method involving layered materials with nanoscale wrinkles that help control the wavelengths and distribution of waves of sound or light, which references a study by Stephan Rudykh et al., published in an issue of the "Physical Review Letters."

The article discusses papers published within the issue, including one on the bus route in Milton Keynes, England and another on energy issues at Newcastle University.

The article discusses a paper published by Mort Webster, associate professor of engineering systems, at the journal "Nature Climate Change" which states the importance of evaluating the needs prior to investing in new energy infrastructure. It explains its importance in terms of the total dependence on abundant supplies of water of the present generating systems which can be affected by change in rainfall patterns due to climate change, that will cause drought and therefore, water shortage.

The article presents a list of Dos and Don'ts in writing a CV or resume which include keeping it to one side of the A4 paper as much as possible, avoiding spelling or other mistakes, and listing one's academic achievements in reverse chronological order.

The article evaluates the electronic relative humidity indicator created by Brownell as an alternative to paper and chemical color based indicators.

The article celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Society of the Environmental Engineers (SEE) in 2009. The Society united with the Institute of Environmental Engineering, forming the Institute of Environmental Sciences. A symposium was arranged by Ivor Knowles, head of a branch at the Royal Armament Research and Development Establishment, in December 1959, with papers covering the shock, vibration and climatic environments and their relationship to the reliability of military equipment. SEE was founded by Victor Weake, Knowles and Peter Grootenhuis.

This article deals with the consultation paper issued by Great Britain's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs regarding a draft national implementation plan for the Stockholm, Sweden convention on persistent organic pollutants. There are several substances included in the Stockholm list including 10 pesticides, plus dioxins and furans that can be formed during combustion processes, where global action is needed. The deadline for views or comments on the draft national implementation plan is March 19, 2007.

This article features Nefab's Volatile Corrosion or Phase Inhibitors (VCI and VPI) solutions. VCI and VPI ensure that metal products and components reach their destination in the same state as they leave the factory. VCI come in four different formulas, to cover everything from cast iron to precious metals, and in five different forms--paper, foam, bags, emitter cups and cardboard--to suit the nature and shape of the product as well as user convenience. They work by disseminating vapours in an enclosed space that slow down chemical reactions, prevent moisture from reaching metallic surfaces, regulate the potential of hydrogen value and repair the passive layer of oxide. It is easy to handle and use, causing no mess, whilst saving time and labour during packing and unpacking, and it is harmless to health and the environment, it can be re-used and recycled and when they are no longer needed VCI materials can be safely disposed of in a dump or incinerated. Nefab's advanced system is actively at work, notably in the automotive and telecommunication markets, where many customers are reaping the cost-saving benefits of complete protection in transit, whilst improving their reputations for quality presentation and customer service.

Presents information on a convention about prediction, calculations and experiments on product life expectancy which will be held in Cambridge, England in October 2004. Synopsis of the meeting; Topics that will be addressed by various papers; Delegate rates.

Deals with the possible implications of the packaging waste regulations among European Union countries. Provisions of the regulations; Factors that can be considered by companies in order to meet the requirements of the regulations; Comparison between paper and plastic as packaging materials.

The article reports that DVT Sensors' SmartImage cameras have been used to eliminate expensive waste inherent in the production of corrugated cardboard cartons. Carton production lines typically suffer from the quality of glue placement and most previous attempts to fix this type of problem have depended on discreet sensors, lasers or similar devices to detect the presence or absence of glue strips. The DVT camera made it possible to isolate causes and enable specific fixes and because of this, defects are down to zero.

This article provides information on the XCD-V50 camera from the Image Sensing Solutions division of Sony Europe. Image Sensing Solutions division, a pioneer of the IEEE1394 standard, has introduced one of the industry's first IEEE1394.b cameras. XCD-V50 is ideally suited to very high-speed machine vision applications or users wishing to make the transition from analogue to digital solutions. The high performance and daisy-chaining capabilities of Sony's machine vision camera module means it is also ideally suited to high-speed network shooting applications. Specific applications include robot guidance, automotive data monitoring and production inspection. The XCD-V50 is the first commodity product to bring home the benefits of the IEEE1394.b standard to the machine vision market. Sony said the camera combines the higher data rate of the IEEE1394.b standard, with extremely low power and small size. The Japanese company said the camera provides superior quality images via a 14-bit output delivering up to 16,384 levels of grey per pixel. The XCD-V50 is the smallest of all the IEEE1394.b cameras available, measuring only 57.5 mm in width, 44 mm in height and 29 mm in diameter. It weighs just 120g and offers a low power usage of less than 2.5W, making it ideal for use in space restricted areas. Sony said the G-mount cameras are easy to install and are the first IEEE1394.b cameras to offer daisy-chaining capability. The XCD-V50 supports two new screw connectors for the cabling, which offers more robust performance over standard capabilities.

Reports on the testing of workshop ventilation in secondary schools in Great Britain as of September 2000. Concerns regarding the ventilation of school workshops; Guidelines for the extraction equipment of schools; Methods in monitoring the levels of woodworking dust.