Induction: Definition and additional resources from BNET
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Business Definition for: Induction

Wiktionary Definition for: Induction

  • the act of inducting
  • a formal ceremony in which a person is inducted into an office or into military service
  • # physics the generation of an electric current by a varying magnetic field
  • # logic the derivation of general principles from specific instances
  • # mathematics a general proof of a theorem by first proving it for a specific integer (for example) and showing that, if it is true for one integer then it must be true for the next
  • the act of inducing childbirth
  • In theatre, induction is the use of rumors to twist and complicate the plot of a play or to narrate in a way that does not have to state truth nor fact within the play.
  • In developmental biology, the development of a feature from part of a formerly homogenous field of cells in response to a morphogen whose source determines the feature's position and extent.
  • #(''obsolete'') an introduction

Additional Resources

The Myth of Certified Induction Ratios
Over the past 30 years, we have seen several manufacturers claim the performance of their diffuser is superior to others because of their "higher induction ratios". Then they claim a value for that induction ratio. This document states that the above claim is a non-verifiable one and it should not...
Tags: Performance Management, Manufacturing, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Induction Ratio
White papers 2004-08-17
Induction bonding process joins polymer components.(Welding/Joining)
An induction bonding process that enables joining of polymer-based components to each other or to metal parts has been developed by Philips Centre for Industrial Technology, Sunnyvale, Calif. During induction bonding, the metal component is heated by An induction bonding process that enables joining of polymer-based...
Tags: induction, Philips Electronics N.V., polymer
Research articles 2004-03-01
Brian Locktiski is joining Inductotherm to represent Radyne Corp.'s induction systems in Michigan and parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania.(Who's News)(Brief Article)
Brian Locktiski is joining Inductotherm to represent Radyne Corp.'s induction systems in Michigan and parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania. ... Brian Locktiski is joining Inductotherm to represent Radyne Corp.'s induction systems in Michigan and parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania. He holds a bachelor's...
Research articles 2004-03-01
Mapping the Induction of Magnetic Field Around an Applicator for Dermato Magnetotherapy, Using the Magnetic Resonance Method
The paper deals with measuring magnetic induction by imaging techniques based on magnetic resonance MR and describe experimental results of mapping the magnetic induction of a dermatological applicator for magnetotherapy performed by MR imaging techniques. The results are compared with theoretical calculation and with measurement carried out with an ordinary...
Tags: Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Productivity, Induction, Technique, Document Management
White papers 2005-06-20
Kinetics of the Precipitation of Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate in a Desalination Unit
The kinetics of calcium sulfate dihydrate spontaneous precipitation in super saturation solutions for temperatures ranging between 20 and 70°C was investigated. The quartz microbalance technique QMC was used. From measurements of the induction period for gypsum nucleation, interfacial tension was found to be 48.5 and 46.2 mJ.m² at 20 and...
Tags: Reed Elsevier Inc., Induction Period, Productivity
White papers 2003-02-05
Ajax Refurbishes One of World's Largest Coils.(Ajax Induction Services; NASA Glenn Research Centers Plum Brook Station)(induction heating coils)(Brief Article)
Ajax Induction Services recently completed refurbishment of one of the world's largest induction heating coils for the NASA Glenn Research Centers Plum Brook Station, Sandusky, OH. Ajax originally developed the coil in 1964. It was the largest induct Ajax Induction Services recently completed refurbishment of one...
Tags: AJAX, coil, NASA
Research articles 2000-10-01
Radyne Corp.(Brief Article)
Innovators in induction heating Radyne Corp., a subsidiary of Radyne Ltd. established in England in 1946, is a multinational leader in the manufacturing and servicing of induction heating equipment for heat treatment, mass heating, brazing, shrink Innovators in induction heating ...
Research articles 1999-10-01
Lockheed Martin Federal Systems Awarded Small Parcel and Bundle Sorter Induction Station Contract
OWEGO N.Y.--BUSINESS WIRE--Jan. 13, 1997--Lockheed Martin Federal Systems in Owego, N.Y., a business unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT), has been awarded a $3 million production contract to produce and install 30 Small Parcel and Bundle Sorter SPBS Induction Stations for the U.S. Postal Service USPS in Minneapolis, Minn. Building...
Tags: Lockheed Martin Corp., U.S. Postal Service
Research articles 1997-01-13
Quantum Bit Induction Technology Inc. Announces a 10 - 1 Forward Split of Its Common Stock
Quantum Bit Induction Technology Inc. (PINKSHEETS: QBIT) announced today that the process for a forward split of its shares of its common stock, 10-for-1, is being completed. The anticipated effective date will be announced.
Tags: Quantum Corp.
Research articles 2006-08-11
Quantum Bit Induction Technology Announces Class B Benefits
Quantum Bit Induction Technology, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: QBITB) has amended the conversion and voting rights between its Common Capital Shares and Class B Shares. The new policy automatically adjusts the vote and conversion rate as the outstanding common shares change. These adjustments occur on the 28th of each month. The "Amendment...
Tags: benefit, Quantum Corp.
Research articles 2008-04-15
Quantum Bit Induction Technology Inc. Completes Filing for 10-1 Forward Split of Its Common Stock
Quantum Bit Induction Technology Inc. (PINKSHEETS: QBIT) announced today that the process for the forward split of its shares of its common stock, 10-to-1, has been completed with a record date of August 28, 2006. The anticipated effective date will be on or about August 31, 2006.
Tags: Quantum Corp.
Research articles 2006-08-18
Heat and Flux: Increase of Wind Farm Production by Reduction of the Axial Induction
At the windward side of a wind farm, the paper proposes to operate the wind turbines at an axial induction factor below the Lanchester-Betz optimum of 1/3. The paperĘs analysis shows that the power of the turbines under the lee will increase more than the decrease of the power of...
Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Induction, Turbine
White papers 2003-10-01
Copper rotor creates efficiency: Siemens Energy & Automation's motor design lowers energy costs and extends service life.(INDUSTRY WEEK'S: TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION IN MANUFACTURING AWARDS)(Brief article)
Aluminum is good, but copper is better--at least when you're talking about die-cast rotors in three-phase induction motors. Aluminum is good, but copper is better--at least when you're talking about die-cast rotors in three-phase induction motors.
Tags: Aluminum, industry, manufacturing, Siemens AG
Research articles 2006-12-01
Hitachi pancake air compressor.(New Products--Product Knowledge)
This is an oil-free 6-gallon portable compressor. * Induction motor, integrated control panel and ball tank drain * ... This is an oil-free 6-gallon portable compressor. * Induction motor,...
Tags: Hitachi Ltd., Induction
Research articles 2006-04-01
Maize Genotypes Show Striking Differences for Induction and Regeneration of Haploid Wheat Embryos in the Wheat X Maize System.
A number of maize (Zea mays L.) genotypes were tested for their influence on induction and regeneration of haploid wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) embryos to improve further the efficiency of the wheat x maize system of haploid production. Fifteen maize ge A number of maize (Zea mays L.) genotypes...
Tags: Electronic Frontier Foundation
Research articles 1999-11-01
NPT-Trench IGBT provides good avalanche capability for induction heating applications.(pulse)(Brief Article)
Fairchild Semiconductor's 1200V NPT-Trench IGBT combines best-n-class avalanche immunity with optimized trade-off performance between switching and conduction losses to increase system reliability and efficiency in induction heating IH applications Fairchild Semiconductor's 1200V NPT-Trench IGBT combines best-n-class avalanche immunity with optimized trade-off performance between switching...
Tags: Fairchild Semiconductor Corp.
Research articles 2006-01-01
Elan and Biogen: Analysis Of ANTEGREN Phase III Induction Clinical Trial in Crohn's Disease Completed.
DUBLIN, IRELAND and CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, Jul 24, 2003 CCNMatthews via COMTEX -- Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE:ELN) and Biogen, Inc. (NASDAQ:BGEN) announced today that the Phase III induction trial of ANTEGRENR natalizumab did not meet the pr DUBLIN, IRELAND and CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, Jul 24, 2003 (CCNMatthews...
Tags: analysis, Biogen Idec Inc., clinical trial
Research articles 2003-07-24
Increasing starting current in AC squirrel cage induction motors.
Design standards for AC squirrel cage induction motors need to be updated. International Electrotechnical Commission IEC standards require higher efficiencies for motor starting current than National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA standardsDesign standards for AC squirrel cage induction motors need to be updated. International Electrotechnical Commission IEC standards require higher efficiencies...
Tags: standards
Research articles 1993-03-01
Hitachi twin-stack compressor.(Compressors and Air Tools--Product Knowledge)
This portable compressor features a new protective roll cage design. * The EC119SA has a 15-amp induction motor * ... This portable compressor features a new protective roll cage design. ...
Tags: Hitachi Ltd., tool
Research articles 2006-08-01
Loadless Full Load Temperature Rise Test for Three Phase Induction Motors
This paper introduces a new method for measuring the full load temperature rise of three phase induction motors. The method is very simple, cheap and reliable. It does not require a mechanical load to be coupled to the motor shaft, as in the conventional method. The method is simply to...
Tags: Method, Motor, Voltage
White papers 2000-08-24
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