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Semi-automated Analysis of Mouse Skeletal Muscle Morphology and Fiber-type Composition
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2017
Immunohistochemical staining of myosin heavy chain isoforms has emerged as the state-of-the-art discriminator of skeletal muscle fiber-type (i.e., type I, type IIA, type IIX, type IIB). Here, we present a staining protocol along with a novel semi-automated algorithm that facilitates rapid assessment of fiber-type and fiber morphology.
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Automation of Mode Locking in a Nonlinear Polarization Rotation Fiber Laser through Output Polarization Measurements
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A protocol to detect and automate mode locking in a pre-adjusted nonlinear polarization rotation fiber laser is presented. The detection of a sudden change in the output polarization state when mode locking occurs is used to command the alignment of an intra-cavity polarization controller in order to find mode-locking conditions.
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Arterial Line Placement
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2023
Source: Sharon Bord, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Maryland, USA When monitoring patients, it is important to obtain values that are accurate and reliable. Blood pressure monitoring is one of the essential vital signs, and for a majority of patients, measuring it utilizing non-invasive techniques provides accurate values. However, there are situations in which the blood pressure requires more exact, specific, and reliable measurements.
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A Rapid Automated Protocol for Muscle Fiber Population Analysis in Rat Muscle Cross Sections Using Myosin Heavy Chain Immunohistochemistry
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2017
Here, we present a protocol for rapid muscle fiber analyses, which allows improved staining quality, and thereby automatic acquisition and quantification of fiber populations using the freely available software ImageJ.
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Intraosseous Needle Placement
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2023
Source: Julianna Jung, MD, FACEP, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Maryland, USA For unstable patients requiring urgent administration of medications, fluids, or blood products, establishing vascular access quickly is essential. However, there are many factors that can complicate placement of a peripheral intravenous cannula (PIV), and it is extremely common for PIV attempts to fail. PIV placement may be technically challenging in small...
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AFP builds a laminate incrementally by coordinating the robotic head, programmed motion, and individual tow controls. The head can follow changing paths over a contoured tool, add material where a layer requires it, and cut selected tows where they are not needed. This selective deposition helps engineers shape complex laminates while controlling fiber placement across successive layers.
Heat and the compaction roller act at the interface between a newly placed tow layer and the substrate. Together, they consolidate the material and support bonding between adjacent material. Their settings matter because insufficiently controlled thermal or compaction conditions can contribute to defects. Process engineers therefore treat temperature and pressure as central controls for laminate integrity.
Placement speed, temperature, and pressure jointly influence bonding, consolidation, and defect formation. Their importance extends beyond a single tow because each deposited path becomes part of a multilayer laminate. Maintaining suitable conditions across programmed movements supports consistent quality in large or contoured components, where the process must accommodate changing geometry while building successive layers.
The operation begins with a tool surface that defines the component geometry. A computer-controlled system then guides the placement head along programmed paths while selectively adding or cutting tows. Heat and a compaction roller consolidate each deposited layer against the substrate. Repeating this sequence builds the laminate incrementally until the planned composite structure is formed.
Aerospace structures are a major application because they often require large, lightweight, high-strength composite components with contoured geometries. AFP also suits other advanced composite parts that demand repeatable fabrication of complex laminates. By automating tow placement, the process can reduce manual labor and material waste while supporting efficient fabrication of complex engineering designs.
Engineers can assess whether the resulting laminate follows the intended programmed paths, whether layers have consolidated and bonded appropriately, and whether defects have emerged under the selected speed, temperature, and pressure conditions. They can also consider repeatability, labor reduction, and material use. These outcomes connect process control with the practical performance of advanced composite manufacturing.