Raman spectroscopy is an optical technique that is based on the inelastic scattering of light. It is non-invasive, fast, objective and easy to use. These traits make it an ideal tool for use in medical diagnosis. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Currently, melanomas are visually diagnosed …

Road and City Mobility (RCM) is a business unit of Siemens Netherlands. RCM’s core business is to provide infrastructure solutions for its customers. Generally, 80% of RCM’s revenue is generated by projects; the other 20% of the overall revenue is generated by the sales of products (e.g. electronic variable …

The continuous increase of accident and incident reports has indicated the potential of drones to threaten public safety. The published regulatory framework for small drones is not visibly based on a comprehensive hazard analysis. Also, a variety in the constraints imposed by different regulatory frameworks …

Het wel of niet slagen van ICT-projecten, is mede afhankelijk van het goed definiëren van requirements. Des te beter deze requirements worden vastgesteld en afgestemd, des te hoger de kans is dat ICT-projecten daadwerkelijk opleveren wat gewenst is door de eindgebruikers en andere stakeholders. Niet-functionele …

An estimated 17 million tonnes of tires are discarded annually. Re-use is achieved by retreading (9%), recycling (39%), energy recovery (37%) and landfill (5%). A preferred, but complex way of recycling is to make new tires from discarded tire rubber. Vulcanised car tire rubber has to be devulcanized …

Abstract This paper applies and discusses the principles of Axiomatic Design for changing IT architecture in health care. It presents three case studies positioned in the field of Enterprise architecture that explore how IT architects, as professionals, manage change and re-design the structure of the …

This paper applies and discusses the principles of Axiomatic Design for changing IT architecture in health care. It presents three case studies positioned in the field of Enterprise architecture that explore how IT architects, as professionals, manage change and re-design the structure of the IT systems …

Smart home technologies are a large potential market for the construction and building services industry. This chapter discusses the topics consultants, installers, and suppliers of home automation systems encounter when working in the field. Improved communication skills and more flexible approaches …

Kverneland Group Nieuw-Vennep is an agricultural machinery manufacturer located in the town of Nieuw-Vennep in the Netherlands. In the spring of 2015 the company will start the production of a new generation of trailed field sprayers and the desire is to assemble these machines as quickly and efficiently …

This report is written for the design of a new production facility to product the Ginaf HD5380T mining truck. Several requirements were studied to reach an output of five trucks per week. The study relates to: • Purchasing, which parts should be purchased centrally at Ginaf Veenendaal and which products …