Finding the person who knows

Article Abstract:

The People Who Know program was establishedto create a pool of external technology experts who may be consulted on retainer basis to promote technology transfer. Deere and Co.'s Technical Center in Moline, IL, has been using the services of the program's experts since 1990, and hassucceeded in obtaining vital pieces of information which enabled it to proceed with the application of new technologies. The technical center made 200 contactswith People Who Know in 1994 at a cost of $20,000, which is much less than if the center hired full-time consultants to develop all new technologies in-house.

Construction Machinery, Construction Machinery Manufacturing, Research, Information services, Technological innovations, Construction equipment, Deere & Co., DE, Construction equipment industry, Technology transfer

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Finding the way ahead

Article Abstract:

Emergency lighting systems have traditionally been based on high mounted luminaires but wayfinding systems may be a viable option, according to a study published by the UK's Buildings Research Establishment (BRE). Wayfinding systems, including exit door marking, emergency exit signs and wall marking lines, are low mounted systems that may be equally as effective as high mounted luminaires in many emergency conditions. The BRE has evaluated two powered waymarking systems and an electroluminescent system. Results of the findings are presented.

Equipment and supplies, Emergency lighting

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Automating the Finding of Experts

Article Abstract:

The MITRE Corporation has a staff of thousands that work on solutions to cross-organizational problems facing government in civil aviation, tax administration and national security. This article describes automated tools created for global enterprise that are used to discover and map corporate experts.

United States, Professional Services NEC, Other Services (except Public Administration), Management, Professional services, Mitre Corp.

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