Kettering University

About: Kettering University is a education organization based out in Flint, Michigan, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: RNA & Antigen. The organization has 6842 authors who have published 7689 publications receiving 337503 citations. The organization is also known as: GMI Engineering & Management Institute & General Motors Institute.

Utilizing Industry 4.0 on the Construction Site: Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract: In recent years, a step change has been seen in the rate of adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies by manufacturers and industrial organizations alike. This article discusses the current state of the art in the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies within the construction industry. Increasing complexity in onsite construction projects coupled with the need for higher productivity is leading to increased interest in the potential use of Industry 4.0 technologies. This article discusses the relevance of the following key Industry 4.0 technologies to construction: data analytics and artificial intelligence, robotics and automation, building information management, sensors and wearables, digital twin, and industrial connectivity. Industrial connectivity is a key aspect as it ensures that all Industry 4.0 technologies are interconnected allowing the full benefits to be realized. This article also presents a research agenda for the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies within the construction sector, a three-phase use of intelligent assets from the point of manufacture up to after build, and a four-staged R&D process for the implementation of smart wearables in a digital enhanced construction site.

Bacteriochlorophyll and photosynthetic reaction centers in rhizobium strain btai 1

Abstract: Rhizobium strain BTAi 1, which nodulates both stems and roots of Aeschynomene indica L., formed bacteriochlorophyll and photosynthetic reaction centers resembling those of purple photosynthetic bacteria when grown aerobically ex planta under a light-dark cycle. Bacteriochlorophyll formation was not observed under continuous dark or light growth conditions. The amount of pigment formed was similar to that previously found in aerobic photosynthetic bacteria. Stem nodules appear to fix nitrogen photosynthetically, as illumination of A. indica stem nodules with near-infrared light resulted in an enhanced rate of acetylene reduction. Near-infrared light did not enhance acetylene reduction when either A. indica or soybean root nodules were illuminated. The BTAi 1 isolate can be differentiated from members of the family Rhodospirillaceae by several criteria.

Cortisol assays: guidelines for the provision of a clinical biochemistry service.

Abstract: A MOORE\", R AITKEN\"\", C BURKEt, S GASKELL+. G GROOM+. G H 0 L DE R § , C S E L BY II and P WOO D ~ Fromthe\" Nuffield Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, \"\" Department of Biochemistry, General Hospital, Kettering, i Department of Endocrinology, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, i Tenovus Institute for Cancer Research, Welsh National School ofMedicine, Cardiff, §Departmento!Clinical Endocrinology, Birmingham and Midland Hospitalfor Women, Birmingham, IIDepartmentofChemical Pathology, City Hospital, Nottingham, ~Departmentof ChemicalPathology, General Hospital, Southampton, UK