contents september 2011
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Strong Leadership In Oil & Gas
Transformational change occurring at NOCs requires strong leadership. By Arthur Hanna, Colin Sloman and Johan Nell, Accenture Energy.
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Planting The Seed For Better Performance
Choosing the right lubricant and a proper oil analysis program is key to maximising hydraulic system performance. By Dr Ian Davidson, Mobil Industrial Lubricants
SECTOR SPOTLIGHT
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Case Study: Energy Self-Sufficient Heart Cardiac Massage Unit
Polymer plain bearings are an important element in the reliable operation of a mechanical reanimation unit. By Aw Kai Hua, Igus Singapore
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fEATURES
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Beating Cyber Threats That Target Mesh Networks
In today's increasingly electronic age, security is a major issue of concern among the technology industry. By Trent Nelson, Idaho National Laboratory, and Jeff Becker, Honeywell Process Solutions
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Five Essential Components For Highly Reliable Data Centres
Ensuring continues operations with an integrated, holistic technology strategy that provides high availability, increased visibility, and insight through information. By Yeow Mun Chong, GE Intelligent Platforms (Asia Pacific)
EVENTS
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Mission Critical Design Seminar 2011
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The Manufacturing Show Asia 2011
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Piezoelectric Elements In Medical Devices
As the demand on medical devices grows increasingly complex, piezoelectric elements are progressively finding their way into the sector, in part due to the many unique and beneficial characteristics they possess. By Shahnawaz Abdul Hamid
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