Continuous improvement system overview

A brief overview on different software tools related to the simulation of adaptronic systems is given. Since for the core tasks there are several tools which are continuously improved, actual comparisons are difficult and also depend on the specific criteria relevant for each of the application cases. So the overview should be considered as representative but not necessarily as complete. 

In addition to the hazard, risk recognition, and JHA development concepts, a brief overview of Six Sigma tools is provided for use as part of a continuous improvement effort for a safety system. Many different uses of specific tools such as diagrams, charts, analysis techniques, and methods provide step-by-step help to estabhsh a process that can continually improve. 

Since those early days, there has been continued progress toward the improvement of the process and in the resulting vulcanized rubber articles. In addition to natural rubber, over the years, many synthetic rubbers have been introduced. Also, in addition to sulfur, other substances have been introduced as components of curing (vulcanization) systems. This chapter is an overview of the science and technology of vulcanization. Emphasis is placed on general-purpose high-diene rubbers for example, natural mbber (NR), styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), and butadiene rubber (BR), vulcanized by sulfur in the presence of organic accelerators. 

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