Medical Imaging Techniques, 3D Modeling, and CNC Machining: A Comprehensive Guide
Computed Tomography (CT)
What is a CT Scan?
Computed tomography (CT), also known as a CT scan, is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the human body. It’s like taking a series of thin slices and stacking them together to create a complete 3D picture of bones, organs, and other soft tissues.
How CT Scans Work
- The Machine: A CT scanner looks like a large donut with an X-ray source on one side and detectors on the other. The patient lies on a table
Understanding Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing for Continuous Improvement
Improvement (Kaizen)/ Three Stages of the S-Curve Defined in Incremental Improvement
Represented by an S-curve:
- Gradual improvement at first.
- Accelerated improvement as understanding increases.
- Finally, a plateau is reached where improvement stops because gains are too costly for the results.
These incremental gains represent the Japanese concept of kaizen.
- When the limits of incremental improvements are reached, something fundamentally different must be adopted.
- This new approach will have an S-curve
A Comprehensive Overview of India’s Governance Structure
Colonial Civil Services in India
During the colonial period in India, the structure of civil services was established primarily to serve the interests of the British Empire. The civil service system evolved over time, with significant changes occurring during the Company rule (East India Company) and the Crown rule (British Raj). Here’s an overview of the structure and key features of civil services during this period:
1. Early Colonial Period (East India Company Rule)
- Administration by the East India
A Deep Dive into Virtual Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
Virtual Manufacturing (VM)
Virtual Manufacturing (VM) leverages digital modeling and simulation tools to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes in a virtual environment. This approach integrates technologies such as CAD, CAM, and CAE, allowing manufacturers to refine their processes before physical implementation.
Socio-Economic Aspects
- Cost Efficiency:
- Reduces production costs by minimizing the need for physical prototypes and decreasing material waste.
- Increases productivity through
Understanding Digital Literacy in the Age of Attention Economy
Critical Digital Literacy
09/01/18
Rheingold’s Five Digital Literacies
- Attention
- “Crap Detection”
- Participation
- Collaboration
- Network Smarts
Five Areas of Critical Digital Literacy
- Economy
- Security/Privacy
- Culture
- Technology
- Identity
Five Resources Model of Critical Digital Literacy
- Decoding
- Meaning Making
- Using
- Persona
- Analysing
The Attention Economy
16/01/18
- “Attention” – a key aspect in the development of “media/communication” studies
- Rheingold: Attention as one of the most important “digital literacies”
- “Attention”
A Comprehensive Guide to Maintenance Management
DEFINITIONS OF MAINTENANCE
Maintenance is the process organizations use to effectively care for their facilities and avoid potential pitfalls.
Slack
Basic facility maintenance aims to sustain optimal operating conditions as intended in their design and restore them to such conditions if compromised.
Petronius Martins
• Maintenance involves actions taken to preserve or reinstate an asset’s desired state or ensure a specific service level.
Ariza
• The maintenance function encompasses actions aimed at
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