Systems, technological production

There are an increasing number of solution providers who supply or claim to supply ELN systems. The products themselves can be categorized in a number of different ways, looking at, for example, packaged solutions versus bespoke systems, single-purpose systems versus flexible, open-architecture versus proprietary technology. 

The development of start-up companies in the field of micro-systems technology, including microfluidics, has been reviewed by Wicht et al. [244]. Different types of business models are presented as well as the corresponding growth models. The development of start-ups in Germany in the last 10 years is presented and the product offer is discussed. This is compared with the situation in other European countries. Finally, information on problems and opportimities for the start-ups is provided. 

Advances in computer science continue to serve as the basis for new extensions to software products. In particular, artificial intelligence techniques have begun to mature to the point at which they can play a role in scientific software. In the future, scientific software will incorporate expert systems technology in order to provide a new level of assistance to scientists in applying statistical and graphical techniques to data analysis. 

In Japan, the focus of PEM work is now on reducing the manufacturing cost of PEM systems. METI and NEDO will continue R D on fuel cells to meet performance targets, durability, and cost reductions toward future commercialisation, primarily focusing on R D for relevant system and production technologies and components such as membrane, electrode, MEA and separators. Program elements... 

ARCILLA RESEARCH is a small, Dutch-based, technology enterprise which has developed a special body of techniques and materials based on a mineral binder system, whereby products with ceramic-like properties are cured rather than fired. In partnership with industry, university and government institutions, Arcilla is developing innovative products and systems to meet high technical specifications and which impact upon the environment, physical resources and mass needs. The mineral binder system and range of new materials are neither cements nor ceramics yet offer many of the advantages of both. Three units have... 

The objective of Part 11 assessments for new applications, and for application upgrades, is to identify the Part 11 gaps before releasing the system into production. All gaps must be managed using procedural and/ or technological controls. 

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A micro gas chromatograph, as small as a check card (dimensions 91 x 59 x 27 mm), was presented by SLS MICRO TECHNOLOGY GmbH [122], This device is one of the first commercial products of micro system technology and it possesses sufficient robustness to withstand chemical and thermal stress. Hence, it should be ideal for inline measurements in a plant. 

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