Relevant engineering applications, such as bioseparation of proteins and DNA, soil-cleaning, motion of colloidal particles in different media, electrical field-based cancer treatments, and the cleaning of surfaces and coating flows, belongs to the family of "Applied Field Sensitive Process Technologies" requiring an external field to…

Transferring capable innovative engineers from one environment to another invariably results in technology transfer. Whether or not the technology transfer is effective depends upon a number of factors. Two of these factors are discussed, developing the engineering talent required and providing an environment that encourages technology transfer.…

Discusses: (1) continuing engineering education (CEE) in developing countries and particularly the Brazilian experience; (2) financial sources provided by legislation passed by the government of Brazil and their importance for CEE expansion; and (3) CEE in traditional classroom education and limitations due to schedules for working engineers in…

Described are the classification and determination of needs, and strategies of needs analysis. An integrated approach to technology transfer and continuing engineering education (CEE) as an example of an advanced procedure in CEE provision is suggested. (Author/YP)

Describes a successful example of a large program of industry-university research collaboration in the field of construction engineering and management. The initial objectives and the anticipated benefits of collaboration for both parties are discussed. (LZ)

Describes the organization of metrology, standardizations, and testing in the Federal Republic of Germany. Technical assistance programs for developing countries are also considered. (YP)

Presents an overview of the teaching of plastics at various levels of technological education in the Netherlands focusing on mechanical engineering. Highlights the design process and discusses the Dutch perspective of the role of materials engineering in engineering curricula. (ML)

Reviews the scope and dimensions of engineering new surface technologies. Focuses specifically on thermochemical treatments. Identifies the more widely used thermochemical treatments and describes the nitrocarburising and bonding treatments in particular. (ML)

Presents a rationale for the teaching of materials in engineering degree courses. Reviews the requirements established by various professional engineering bodies in the United Kingdom for accredited engineering degree courses. Discusses the aims of the course as well as instructional concerns. (ML)

Described are the technology training principles, student selection, program content, postgraduate program, graduate program, undergraduate program, and expenses of the Nokia Group in Finland. (YP)