Investigation of Olympus TJF‐Q180V Scopes at UMC Utrecht regarding contamination found after cleaning and disinfection: Reporting, Conclusions and Suggestions

In 2015, a multi-resistant Klebsiella pneumonia bacteria (“MR Klebsiella”) was found in two Olympus video duodenoscopes of the type TJF-Q180V in the Utrecht University Medical Center (“UMC Utrecht”) after the culturing of flush samples (sterile physiological saline), which were sent through the suction and biopsy channels. This report describes...

De invloed van CAD op research

NLR has developed an infrastructure of hardware and software for support of aerodynamic design of aircraft. Organizational and technical aspects of this development are described.

CAD-systemen voor overdracht van kennis

The NLR in the Netherlands renders scientific support and technical assistance for the design and operation of aircraft and spacecraft. The approach of NLR can be characterized by integration of experimental and theoretical investigations. For this an integrated computer and terminal network has been developed that links both NLR laboratory...

De ingenieur in een instituut voor toegepast wetenschappelijk onderzoek

In this paper aspects are discussed that determine the functioning of engineers in a research and development environment. Emphasis is put on multi-disciplinary activities in a matrix organization that are based in a good knowledge of mono-disciplines. It is indicated how the Technical University can improve some aspects of the education....