Model Predicts Mechanical and Electronic Equipment's Remaining Life
New research at the Georgia Institute of Technology could soon make predicting the degradation and remaining useful life of mechanical and electronic equipment easier and more accurate, while significantly improving maintenance operations and spare parts logistics. Read
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Building a Clean Research Laboratory
When building a research lab, there are many questions to be answered: How clean does it need to be? If you are working on a fixed-cost basis such as a grant, what do you need to know to be adequately able to support the research, yet not overbuild? Read
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MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE WEEK
The Two Most Important Management Secrets
Your expectations of people and
their expectations of themselves
are the key factors in how well
people perform at work. Part
2: The Galatea Effect - The Power
of Self-Expectations Read
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HUMICAP® Humidity/Temperature Transmitter
The HUMICAP® humidity/temperature
transmitter HMT330 features include
LAN/WAN Ethernet connectivity, a data
logging option, a HUMICAP®180 R
sensor, and a USB connection cable for
computers. In addition, the transmitter
has a new display with a white background
light for easier reading. It is designed
for HVAC and condition monitoring where
accuracy, stability, and wide customization
is important. (Vaisala)
Compelling PELS: Read this column if you produce or use chemicals
Worker safety, product quality, and productivity are likely impacts of a new process for setting workplace Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs). PELs are almost certain to be far lower and more stringent. While the new approach is for California, if you live elsewhere, defer that sigh of relief. Levels set for California are very likely to impact decisions by your management, your health and safety professionals, and your legal advisors regarding your chemical options. Read more
