Post-It-Notes

Receptors that monitor the environment and generate input messages these inform the CS about conditions in the environment. The input messages and post-it notes from the classifier itself are gathered on an input list. 

How Do Repositional Self-Adhesive Paper Notepad Sheets (Post-it Notes) Work ... 

Post-It Notes are ubiquitous forms of communication at the office, in schools, and at home. This extremely useful invention is actually the result of a failed experiment. How does chemistry contribute to the function of this convenient product ... 

Office supplies and office communication have been revolutionized by the introduction of the 3M product Post-it Notes in 1980. The temporary adhesive of these self-sticking notes actually was initially rejected as a glue by its inventor, 3M chemist Spencer Silver, because of its impermanence. However, 3M researcher Art Fry found a niche for the adhesive—as an adhesive for a temporary bookmark for his choir hymnal. Key to the performance of these removable, repositional adhesive products is the application of the adhesive to the backing of a note sheet via tiny microspheres rather than a continuous film. With an average particle diameter of 25-45 fim, the microsphere adhesives form a discontinuous layer that assists in retaining the ability to re-apply the note to new surfaces. Traditional adhesive tape contains particles of smaller dimension (typically 0.1 to 2.0 pm) that coalesce to form a continuous film that limits removal. ... 

Post-it Notes Become a Best-Selling Office Product. 3M, http //mustang.coled.umn.edu/inventing/Post3m.html... 

When classifying chemical products, Seider et al. [3] identify three categories (1) basic chemicals (commodity and specialty chemicals, bio-materials, and polymeric materials) (2) industrial chemicals (films, fibers, paper,. ..) and (3) configured consumer products (dialysis devices, post-it notes, transparencies, drug delivery patches,. ..). In the manufacture of epitaxial silicon wafers, a thin film of crystalline silicon is often deposited on a polished crystalline silicon... 

Like timelines, construction of the diagram may start as soon as facts emerge about the incident in order to identify gaps for resolution. It is important to choose a format that may be easily updated and revised as new evidence is gathered, such as Post-It notes on which a single event or condition is written. 

Post-It notes— various sizes and colors data collection forms... 

The MES matrix can be a wall, board, or large paper. The investigators use cards or Post-It notes to record a layout the events. Often investigators transfer the display to a computer for ftirther processing. As new... 

The former example is a radical innovation, not only because it allowed significant changes in message reminders and adhesives, but also because it was completely unexpected. The diversification of Post-It notes into different sizes and colors is an example of incremental innovation, which involves step-by-step changes and improvements to existing products or processes. Radical innovations are far less common, though their effects are farther reaching over both society and history. 

There is one more gluey story that merits telling. It s all about Spencer F. Silver. Granted, his name may not be a household word, but one of his inventions certainly is Post-It notes. In 1998 the American Chemical Society presented its award for creative innovation to Silver, 3M s chief scientist, for inventing a glue that sticks when you want it to and releases when you want it to. And what a curious history this substance has. 

The other major uses of acrylic latexes are in textile finishing (e.g., stain and wrinkle resistance), adhesives, and floor polishes and waxes. Adhesives are used in many applications, including pressure-sensitive tapes, contact adhesives, and construction adhesives for carpeting and floor tiles. Peelable labels and stamps probably got their start with the Post-it note, invented by Spencer Silver and Art Fry at 3M company many years ago. 

For scientists with open, curious minds, failed experiments often lead to new opportunities. The evolution of the Post-it note is an excellent example. In 1968, a chemist at 3M by the name of Spencer Silver was attempting to synthesize new, strong adhesives. One particular sample had very unusual properties. Although the polymer did stick to a variety of materials, it easily peeled off, leaving behind no residue. Fortunately, Silver, kept the "failure" rather than discarding it as waste. At the time, no one could figure out a marketable application for the interesting new material. 

Fry made up some samples that he shared with colleagues at 3M, Demand grew,and several new uses evolved. It appeared that a new product was in the making. It took several years, but the self-stick, repositional sheets of paper we now know as Post-it notes eventually became a popular and essentia product in every home, school, and office. 

After rewriting all needs in a common form, write them out on Post-It notes. You can do the following in your spreadsheet, but it is better to do it with the whole design team. Decide together which needs can be combined into a single need. Then group similar (but not... 

Post-it notes featuring a low-residue adhesive is invented by 3M The laser printer is invented... 

Sometimes innovation is as simple as finding a new JTBD that your existing solution meets. Post-it Notes, for example, were developed by a 3M scientist looking for a new and better adhesive compound. The scientist didn t quite reach his goal because his adhesive was weak. Ten years later, another 3M scientist led the way in applying the adhesive for jobs that fit the solution perfectly. 

To map a process, keep asking What will happen next Who will perform this step or action Write this information on note cards or Post-it Notes and tape it to the working surface on the wall. 

Data should always be recorded on forms designed for the specific purpose. Extraneous notations on loose slips of paper (including post-it notes, scrap paper, paper towels, etc.) should be strictly prohibited in a GMP environment. 

A popular approach for team members to develop a project network diagram is a concept known as the yellow sticky method. This method uses post-it notes, roll-paper, and markers and the team to develop a network diagram. The suggested steps of the yellow sticky method are as follows ... 

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