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What is Manupedia and how do I use it?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is Manupedia and how do I use it?

...techniques and a selection of more specialised ones. And any data provided are indicative rather than definitive. But if you have an interest in materials processing you are sure to find the Manupedia fascinating and informative. How the Manupedia is organised The processes included in the Manupedia are grouped into several categories. Most of the categories are based on...
Photochemical Machining (Photo-fabrication; Chemical milling)
Science, Maths & Technology

Photochemical Machining (Photo-fabrication; Chemical milling)

...techniques. Photo-masters can be ready in a few days, are easily modified, take up little room and do not deteriorate on storage. Metal removal rates are high: 2.76 kg h-1 has been achieved in 321 stainless steel sheet 1.6 mm thick. Metal removal rates in thick components are less, but for hard metals that would cause excessive tool wear in blanking or machining, PCM may...
AI without borders: balancing productivity and privacy in agriculture
Science, Maths & Technology

AI without borders: balancing productivity and privacy in agriculture

...techniques could lead to a whopping 68% increase in cost. The integration of AI can effectively increase productivity while keeping the cost at bay. Smart Agriculture combines the latest technologies and evidence backed by scientific breakthroughs to optimise crops and livestock production. AI in agriculture Artificial intelligence can be used to filter quality seeds,...
Finite Element Analysis
Science, Maths & Technology

Finite Element Analysis

...techniques of Finite Element Analysis are used to optimize the performance of different elements of a Formula One racing car. The album is presented by Lara Mynors and features extensive contributions from Lewis Butler, Red Bull's senior structural analyst and Dr Ray Martin of the OU. The material is forms part of The Open University course T884 An introduction to Finite...
Dolly The Sheep: What happened next?
Science, Maths & Technology

Dolly The Sheep: What happened next?

...techniques and combine them with other methods to turbocharge traditional animal breeding methods as well as gain insights into aging and disease. Not the usual sperm + egg Dolly was a perfectly normal sheep who became the mother of numerous normal lambs. She lived to six and a half years, when she was eventually put down after a contagious disease spread through her...
The Balakot Earthquake: Ten years on
Science, Maths & Technology

The Balakot Earthquake: Ten years on

...techniques produced only modest results. Survivors prefer to build back bigger, but not necessarily better. I met an old man who was building his house on a hillside. He had hired a mason, one of thousands who’d been trained in improved techniques. The old man showed off how they were fabricating a frame of reinforced concrete for the house, and how they had created a...
Giving and Receiving Powerful Feedback
Health, Sports & Psychology

Giving and Receiving Powerful Feedback

...techniques. This can sometimes be confusing and demotivating for both parties and may not lead to change. In addition, the behaviour or issue identified may keep reoccurring (the feedback advice does not seem to be working) or seems to be part of a larger developmental issue. Consider carefully whether the next conversation should be a feedback or coaching one. Remember...
Marketing communications as a strategic function
Money & Business

Marketing communications as a strategic function

...techniques (e.g. advertising and sales promotion) to stimulate demand in order to pull the product, or service, through the channel. The ‘push’ metaphor rankles with the accepted marketing wisdom of finding a need and satisfying it, rather than trying to impose what you have on a reluctant customer. Sustainable relationships between marketers and distribution...