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Computer-Aided Manufacturing and Design, 2004.
Discusses the evolution and application of compute- aided manufacturing and design systems.
1,040 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper explains the evolving technology of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), computer-aided design (CAD) systems, and their many applications. The paper also talks about where CAM technology is headed and how CAM software will ultimately be completely automated.
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"Computer aided manufacturing (CAM) systems is evolving continuously from drawing a line or creating a fillet to process automation that may be application-specific. It is the latter capability that is better able to meet the demands of customers on a wide range of needs. For example, a Computer aided design (CAD) integrated with CAM can help in molding and dieing operations. For instance, software wizards can be used to process such areas as electrode design or tooling assembly creation. Some CAM suppliers offer a wide variety of applications, which cover core and cavity design, mold base design, electrode design, and mold machining. Many other companies have introduced application suites for design and cutting of progressive dies."
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Computer-aided Design Manufacture, 1990.
This paper discusses Computer-aided Design Manufacture (CADAM), its functions and applications.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 55.95
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"CADAM, or Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, is one of a group of related acronyms which have emerged in recent years to describe related processes: the more extensive use of computers in industrial design and manufacturing, in such diverse forms as computerized drafting tables, "industrial robots," and driverless automatic freight vehicles. The following report is an outline of the functions and applications of CADAM and its related technologies in industry. The essential feature of CADAM is that it opens a fundamental new option in manufacturing, one intermediate between handbuilt "job shop" production and assembly.line type mass production. As will be seen, it thus makes possible sharp increases in productivity .. and therefore sharp reductions in price .. for a great many types of industrial and consumer products. At a time when concern for productivity ... "
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Computer-Aided Rehabilitation in ADHD, 2004.
Review of existing literature on computer-aided rehabilitation in ADHD.
22,169 words (approx. 88.7 pages), 44 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This research paper tests the idea that the personal computer and the programs that can be designed for it can be a strong, positive tool to help ADHD clients. The paper includes a discussion on the brain's ability to work around damage caused by injury or other insult, a discussion on different types of brain damage, and a discussion on the various ways for healing, or at least softening, the effects of brain damage. The paper also discusses motor, sensory, and autonomic function; the psychiatric aspects of traumatic brain injury; schizophrenia; and cerebrovascular disorder. It includes an extended discussion on the role MRI and PET examination in discovering what really goes in the formation and development of the brain in developmental disorders, including ADHD.
Current Empirical Understanding of Central Nervous System Neuroplasty
Neurophysiology of Intercerbral Neuronal Regeneration and Repair: Intra-
cellular and Extra-cellular Mechanisms.
Neuro-pharmacological Interventions in Neuroprotection and
Rehabilitation in Traumatic Brain Injury, Congenital Central Nervous
System Conditions including ADHD and Psychostimulant Medications.
Diagnostic Techniques in Neurorehabilitation including: PET, MRI, and
Neuropsychological testing (including: Stroop Color Word Test, and
Continuous Performance Tests) applicable to ADHD
Frontal Lobe Neuroplasticity in the Neurocompensation of Cognitive
Deficits in ADHD: A Focus on Executive Functions including: 1.
Response Inhibition (self-regulation); Problem-solving and Self-
monitoring; Working Memory; Planning and Organization.
The Rehabilitation of Attention using Computer Assisted Cognitive
Rehabilitation Programs including: Selective, Sustained, and Divided
Attention.
The Rehabilitation of Executive Function Using Computer Assisted
Cognitive Rehabilitation Programs including Response Inhibition (self-
regulation); Problem-solving and Self-monitoring; Working Memory;
Planning and Organization.
Review of Computer Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation as a Treatment
Modality: A. Empirical Support, B. Limitations, and C. Future
Directions.
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"Can the information gathered about how the human brain works to begin with and then repairs itself after injury be applied to helping people born with some developmental dysfunction such as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder popularly known as ADHD? Children and adults with this disorder display inabilities to pay attention to the task at hand, appropriately monitor their responses to stimulus and in a range of functions called executive functions such as planning and organization. Building and ordering these functions is what such people need and the hope for the future is that our new technologies can both give us better understanding of causes and provide new, more effective ways to treat ADHD. Besides the new imaging technologies, we also have our societies? love affair with personal computers."
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Computer-Aided Instruction, 1996.
Research proposal to assess effectiveness of computers in teaching reading to 5th graders.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 10 sources, $ 47.95
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"Technological innovations in hypermedia have increased the possibilities for at-risk learners to become more successful (Duckworth & Taylor, 1995, p. 26). The application of hypertext technology to the teaching of reading appears to offer substantial advantages over traditional text-based instruction for at-risk learners (Horney & Anderson, 1994, p. 89).
There are a number of reasons why computer-aided instruction (CAI) is effective in teaching. One of these advantages is the novelty of the teaching approach. It is possible for CAI to transform dull tasks into interesting or even ..."
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Integrated Computer-Aided Software Engineering, 1994.
A look at the definition, the basic tools, the development cycle, principles, types of integration, standards, product application, messages and the ICASE market.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 55.95
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I"ntegrated Computer Aided Software Engineering (ICASE) offers a promising solution to the problem of software development across large or geographically dispersed design teams, but is dependent on the establishment of standards within the industry to bring about a move from traditional CASE tools in a client/server environment.
Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) can be described as a collection of tools used in the software development process (Simon, 1993, p. 6). Each stage in the software development lifecycle has different tool requirements, and CASE products provide tools for each stage. Interaction modes vary depending on the tools in a CASE environment. Ideally, the interaction mode of each tool, whether graphical or command-line, for example, should be natural for that particular lifecycle stage. Graph..."
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Computer Aided Drafting, 1999.
A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of CAD and manual drafting including techniques, applications, training and modeling.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 79.95
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"Introduction
The image of the dedicated drafting professional working over a large drawing board with a mechanical pencil, straight edge and various sizes of plastic triangles is quickly fading from the American workplace. Today's drafters are likely to be sitting in a well-lit office in front of a computer terminal using not a pencil, but a computer mouse to construct a drawing. With a click of the mouse, drawings can be shown in three dimensions, rotated, animated, and viewed from many different angles. Through such modeling, designers and engineers are able to spot problems which could not be readily seen in two dimensions. Although computer aided drafting (CAD) has many advantageous over manual drafting, there are still some environments in which manual drafting continues to be used. This research examines manual..."
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Computer-Aided Instruction, 1997.
Benefits & effectiveness, theory, applications, research, measurement, examples. Includes charts.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 19 sources, $ 87.95
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"COMPUTER-AIDED INSTRUCTION: IS IT EFFECTIVE?
Introduction
This research examines the issue of the effectiveness of the use of computer in the instructional process. Effectiveness within the context of this research refers to learning outcomes.
The Application of Technology to Instruction
Definitions of instructional technology typically vary according to the way in which the factor is conceptualized by those individuals constructing the definitions (Saettler, 1994, p. 2). There are two widely accepted conceptualizations of instructional technology?the physical science concept and the behavioral science concept.
When instructional technology is considered within the context of physical science, it is typically viewed as the application.."
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"CAD: Designing and Manufacturing Shoes":, 2002.
How CAD technology helps in shoe production.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This six-page paper explains the benefits and limitations of using CAD system for the manufacturing and designing of shoes. Since technology is growing at a very fast pace, thus designing and manufacturing is now carried out through computerized technology.
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Design Concepts of Manufacturing Tooling, 2007.
A review of the design concepts of manual manufacturing tooling.
2,244 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper presents a study that structures the research around the designs of manual production tooling or integrated tooling for tolerance holding during certain types/phases of assembly. The paper limits this research to no more than 5 robotic tools.
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Purpose of the Study
Introduction
Types of Tooling Identified
Flexible and Non-Flexible Robotic Assembly
CAD, CAM & CAPP Systems
Synthesis System - Conigen
Summary
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"According to this work systems engineering over the last twenty years has "evolved to include the cost of automated machine tools as alternatives to labor and has developed several very different cost profiles; but the optimizations were still being performed at the simple part or discrete work element level. There was no large change in the process during the decade of the 1980s however, the hardware and software of today are stated to be "capable of simulating multiple, if not essentially unlimited, factory designs and equipment variations, giving the systems engineer the ability to affect both prior to a factory's construction." (Ibid) The work of Dr. David M. Anderson, P.E., CMC entitled: "Design for Manufacturability and Concurrent Engineering" states that it is very critical that "concurrent engineering of parts and tooling" are used for the purposes of minimizing "tooling complexity, cost, delivery lead-time" and in order to "maximize throughput, quality and flexibility."
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Computer-Assisted Manufacturing, 2007.
This paper examines the role of human resources in training workers in computer-assisted manufacturing.
2,236 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 23 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper discusses, from a human resources perspective, the various methods of training employees in computer-assisted manufacturing. The strengths and weaknesses of these methods are evaluated in terms of the training outcomes. Several examples of companies who have given computer-assisted training to employees are presented. The paper also discusses the role of transformational leadership during times of change within a company. Human resources plays a role in developing these leaders and promoting them. The paper summarizes the role of human resources for companies involved in manufacturing to stay competitive.
Outline:
Introduction
Management Training and Leadership
Changing the Image Associated with Manufacturing
Employee Training and Retraining
Implementation of New Hiring Standards
Conducting an Internal Audit
Conclusion
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"Since the job market has become tighter in recent years as employment levels have increased, manufacturers must develop wider hiring standards, and train a person with no skills as compared to hiring a person with previously acquired skills. Research indicates that government assistance in the form of tax credits would encourage manufacturers to train their low-level managers and non-supervisory employees. Increasing credits for manufacturers who use state certified education/training institutions would strengthen relationships between the industry and certified training providers (Carnevale, 1990). These ideas imply that the anticipation of rewards is important as well as the perceived contingency between the behaviors desired by the organization and the desired rewards. This also implies that since different people desire different rewards, organizations should try to match rewards with what employees want. However, there may be possible difficulties. Employees may not believe that good performance does in fact lead to more desired rewards, and convincing them may require more changes than the organization is prepared to make. Poor selection and training of employees, for example, even with maximum effort, results in poor performance.
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Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 2007.
This paper discusses aspects relating to computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) and looks at its implementation.
2,355 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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In this article, the writer explains that the CIM philosophy encompasses a variety of facets from enterprise resource planning, to management tools, to planning tools, to activities on the organization's manufacturing floor. The writer notes that the end goal for the adoption of this philosophy is to increase organization effectiveness and efficiency as a means of improving competitiveness. Whether this specifically addresses an organization's need to reduce lead times, improve productivity, or reduce costs, the philosophy of CIM integrates computer technology to meet these organizational goals. This paper covers the historical need for CIM implementation in Asia, North America and Europe. In addition, the difficulties in implementing CIM are discussed, including the barriers to CIM, management perception and attitude, lack of planning, and how organizational structure can negatively affect integration. CIM implementation is reviewed followed by specific examples of CIM in the apparel industry and concluded with a comparative analysis of CIM in Asia, North America and Europe.
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Abstract
Introduction
Historical Need for CIM
Difficulties in CIM Implementation
CIM Implementation
CIM in the Apparel Industry
Comparative Analysis of CIM in Asia, North America, & Europe
Conclusion and Future Direction for CIM
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"The CIM philosophy encompasses a variety of facets from enterprise resource planning, to management tools, to planning tools, to activities on the organization's manufacturing floor. The end goal for the adoption of this philosophy is to increase organization effectiveness and efficiency as a means of improving competitiveness. Whether this specifically addresses an organization's need to reduce lead times, improve productivity, or reduce costs, the philosophy of CIM integrates computer technology to meet these organizational goals. This paper will over the historical need for CIM implementation in Asia, North America and Europe. In addition, the difficulties in implementing CIM will be discussed, including the barriers to CIM, management perception and attitude, lack of planning, and how organizational structure can negatively affect integration. CIM implementation will be reviewed followed by specific examples of CIM in the apparel industry and concluded with a comparative analysis of CIM in Asia, North America and Europe."
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Innovation Of Dell Computer And Gateway Computer, 2002.
This Management strategy and Policy level paper is on the Innovation Of Dell Computer And Gateway Computer and focuses on the strategies adopted by both Dell Computer and Gateway Computer, to establish a well define position in the global computer market.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This Management strategy and Policy level paper is on the Innovation Of Dell Computer And Gateway Computer and focuses on the strategies adopted by both Dell Computer and Gateway Computer, to establish a well define position in the global computer market. This paper also focuses on the comparison between innovations made by both the industries. It also reviews the factors responsible for setting back Gateway Computer to Dell Computer.
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Dell Computers and the Computer Industry, 2005.
Examines the success of this company within the computer segment.
2,489 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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Dell Computers is one of the great success stories of the microcomputer revolution. Starting with only $1000 in capital, Michael Dell built a computer manufacturer which is one of the most successful, and which changed the way that computer manufacturers provide products to consumers. The paper shows that the company's success illustrates the effect that a strong and charismatic leader can have on an organization, and Dell Computers bears the unforgettable imprint of its founder. This research examines the factors which have made Dell successful, considers the state of the computer industry today, and offers recommendations for Dell's strategy in the future.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Background of Dell Computers
Analysis of Computer Industry
Threat of New Entrants
Rivalry Among Existing Firms
Threat of Substitute Products
Bargaining Power of Buyers
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
STEP Analysis
Technological Factors
Economic Factors
Political Factors
Recommended Strategy for Dell Computer
References
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"The threat of new entrants into the microcomputer market is relatively low. This is because of the high cost of marketing microcomputers when there is little or no brand identification already established, and because the market share for existing firms is being consolidated. The industry itself has changed considerably from when Gateway 2000 entered the market (the most recent entrant of significance), and the price pressures that exist in the market are likely to discourage companies which do not have a solid financial basis on which to base their entrance (Feibus, 1998, p. 69)."
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Dell Computers and the Computer Industry, 2002.
Examines the creation of this computer firm and its place in the world's computer industry.
2,503 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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Dell Computers is one of the great success stories of the microcomputer revolution. The paper first traces the founding of Dell Computers by entrepreneur Michael Dell. It then analyzes the general computer industry, focusing on five factors: threat of new entrants, rivalry among existing firms, threat of substitute products, bargaining powers of buyers and bargaining powers of suppliers. Finally, the paper performs a STEP (social, technological, economical and political factors) analysis of Dell Computers.
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"The American economy is enjoying a period of stable growth that is characterized by stable interest rates and low inflation. Prices for personal computers have been dropping as manufacturers are eager to gain market share and are able to take advantage of declining cost schedules. In 1998, personal computers could be found in 43 percent of American homes; this represents a substantial increase from the 40 percent for the three years previous. It is estimated that 60 percent of American homes will have personal computers by 2002 as prices continue to decline. The decline in prices makes it possible for increased numbers of Americans to afford the machines; the attractiveness of the Web and other benefits fuels the demand for these lower-priced computers (Burrows, 1998, p. 28)."
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