Discovering Life, Manufacturing Life
Discovering Life, Manufacturing Life

Author: Pierre V. Vignais

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-06-21

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 9048137675

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Francis BACON, in his Novum Organum, Robert BOYLE, in his Skeptical Chemist and René DESCARTES, in his Discourse on Method; all of these men were witnesses to the th scientific revolution, which, in the 17 century, began to awaken the western world from a long sleep. In each of these works, the author emphasizes the role of the experimental method in exploring the laws of Nature, that is to say, the way in which an experiment is designed, implemented according to tried and tested te- niques, and used as a basis for drawing conclusions that are based only on results, with their margins of error, taking into account contemporary traditions and prejudices. Two centuries later, Claude BERNARD, in his Introduction to the Study of Experimental Medicine, made a passionate plea for the application of the experimental method when studying the functions of living beings. Twenty-first century Biology, which has been fertilized by highly sophisticated techniques inherited from Physics and Chemistry, blessed with a constantly increasing expertise in the manipulation of the genome, initiated into the mysteries of information techn- ogy, and enriched with the ever-growing fund of basic knowledge, at times appears to have forgotten its roots.

Managing Discovery in the Life Sciences
Managing Discovery in the Life Sciences

Author: Philip A. Rea

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2018-02

Total Pages: 557

ISBN-13: 1107130905

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Addresses in roughly equal measure the science and management behind several recent marketable biomedical innovations.

Cyber-Physical and Gentelligent Systems in Manufacturing and Life Cycle
Cyber-Physical and Gentelligent Systems in Manufacturing and Life Cycle

Author: Berend Denkena

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2017-06-07

Total Pages: 494

ISBN-13: 0128126000

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Cyber-Physical and Gentelligent Systems in Manufacturing and Life Cycle explores the latest technologies resulting from the integration of sensing components throughout the production supply chain, and the resulting possibilities to improve efficiency, flexibility, and product quality. The authors present cutting edge research into data storage in components, communication devices, data acquisition, as well as new industrial applications. Detailed technical descriptions of the tools are presented in addition to discussions of how these systems have been used, the benefits they provide, and what industry problems they could tackle in the future. This is essential reading for researchers and production engineers interested in the potential of cyber physical systems to optimize all parts of the supply chain. Addresses applications of cyber physical systems throughout the product lifecycle, including design, manufacture, and maintenance Features five industry case studies examining tools in different stages of the production chain Provides an invaluable recap of 12 years of advances in digitization of production processes and the implementation of intelligent systems Explores how these technologies could be used to solve problems in the future

Mechanical Life Cycle Handbook
Mechanical Life Cycle Handbook

Author: Mahendra Hundal

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2001-09-11

Total Pages: 690

ISBN-13: 9780203908099

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Explains how Design for the Environment (SFE) and Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) processes may be integrated into business an dmanufacturing practices. Examines major environmental laws and regulations in the U.S. and Europe, qualitative and quantitative analyses of ""green design"" decision variables, and heuristic search programs for a proactive future in ecological improvement.

Handbook of Life Cycle Engineering
Handbook of Life Cycle Engineering

Author: Arturo Molina

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1999-01-31

Total Pages: 638

ISBN-13: 0412812509

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This handbook focuses on a series of concepts, models and technologies which can be used to improve current practice in life cycle engineering in manufacturing companies around the world. Experts on the main issues relating to life cycle engineering have produced a superb collection of chapters. All the contributing authors are researchers and engineers in the fields of manufacturing paradigms, enterprise integration, product life cycle and technologies for life cycle engineering. Academics and researchers will find this book to be a valuable reference tool. The book illustrates those key factors that ensure successful enterprise and product life cycle integration. Due to the book being developed as a joint industry and university project, its approach should be helpful to both practising professionals and academics. An overview of life cycle engineering concepts, models, methodologies and practices that have been proved to significantly improve the integration and productivity of manufacturing companies have been clearly explained in this handbook. This book will be essential for engineers, designers, product support personnel dealing with enterprise engineering projects. It will also be of immense use to lecturers and senior lecturers working in the fields of enterprise integration, product development, concurrent engineering and integrated manufacturing systems.

Life, the Endless Journey of Discovery
Life, the Endless Journey of Discovery

Author: Jim Wonders

Publisher: Balboa Press

Published: 2016-02-05

Total Pages: 614

ISBN-13: 1504300734

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You are Soul, an evolving divine spark of God consciousness. Thoughts and experiences are presented to enhance understanding and appreciation for the gift of life on Earth and the infinite great beyond. The book provides one unique pathway toward finding the divine love, inner peace, joy, and the more meaningful existence that awaits all those who are willing to seek God within themselves and within all life.

Design of Sustainable Product Life Cycles
Design of Sustainable Product Life Cycles

Author: Jörg Niemann

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-09-27

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 3540790837

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Life cycle design is understood as "to develop" (to plan, to calculate, to define, to draw) a holistic concept for the entire life cycle of a product". Life cycle design means a one time planning during the concept phase of a product in which the pathway of a product over the entire life cycle is determined. So e.g. the planning of possible services for a product during its utilization phase, the way of material recycling, how and which parts can be reused, how the logistics for recycling will be organised or how the product can be used afterwards. So it is a conceptual pre-design of all later activities over the life cycle. By this understanding the book delivers a really holistic approach because before a product is physically made a life-long concept and utilization scenarios with closed material and information cycles have to be developed. This promotes a real "thinking in product (life) cycles". The book addresses professionals as well as researchers and students in the field of product life cycle management. Different methods in the field of product design, operation and recycling will be presented and finally merge to an integrated method of product life cycle design. Readers will benefit from the holistic approach which enables them to design successful products by the implementation of closed loop product life cycles.

Get Out of the Box and Discover Your Life
Get Out of the Box and Discover Your Life

Author: David L. Payne, D.O.

Publisher: Balboa Press

Published: 2014-06-17

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 1452595224

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This is a book of permission slips but not for scout hikes or eighth-grade field trips. These give you permission to own the thoughts and feelings that you may already secretly harbor but never knew you were even allowed to consider. You may already have had rebellious thoughts about other people's expectations of you, but quickly squelched them in order not to disappoint. You may have imagined that God might be quite different from what was taught in your home and your culture, but never felt comfortable expressing your beliefs. Get Out of the Box and Discover Your Life is a liberating look at ideas that could open up the excitement of discovery in your life even if your society's rules have blocked you from entertaining these ideas until now. Learn how you can help save Earth and its people from ongoing deterioration by changing your own energy field. This can be done only if you can remove the mental shackles that your tribal rules have fettered you with.

Special Topics in Drug Discovery
Special Topics in Drug Discovery

Author: Taosheng Chen

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2016-11-30

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9535127993

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Drug discovery involves multiple disciplines, technologies, and approaches. This book selects important topics related to drug discovery, including emerging tool (Chapter 1), cutting-edge approaches (Chapters 2, 3, and 4), examples of specific therapeutic area (Chapter 5), quality control in drug development (Chapter 6), and job and career opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector, a topic rarely covered by other books (Chapter 7). This book draws knowledge from experts actively involved in different areas of drug discovery from both industrial and academic settings. We hope that this book will facilitate your efforts in drug discovery.

The Life Cycle of Everyday Stuff
The Life Cycle of Everyday Stuff

Author: Mike Reeske

Publisher: NSTA Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 0873551877

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In the context of life cycles, these units use central science concepts to explore the energy, raw materials, and waste issues that are the history of any manufactured product. As students consider the trade-offs made at each step, they will learn to recognize the decisions made to balance economic, developmental, and environmental needs.