INTRODUCTION Endoleaks remains one of the primary concerns of endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) and is routinely followed with CT angiography (CTA). However, certain imaging findings can mimic endoleaks. CASE PRESENTATION A 65-year-old woman who had endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) of an abdominal aortic aneurysm with Endologix Powerlink system developed marked new circumferential c...

Nowadays, networks are fundamental elements for developing factory automation systems. In this thesis, we focus industrial communication networks (ICNs) employed at the device level, for the fast data exchange between controller and sensors/actuators, that are required to satisfy tight reliability and real-time requirements. In this context, the scenario is rapidly evolving. Indeed on the one h...

In “Real-Time Ethernet I”, we introduced the basic concepts of Ethernet’s capacity to deliver a real-time (RT) communication system. “Real-Time Ethernet II” introduces some of the RT solutions available to industry today*: PROFInet, EtherCAT and ETHERNET Powerlink. It also provides an introduction to a single standard, IEEE 1588 that is growing in popularity amongst RT Ethernet developers to pr...

conclusions considering the unique construct of the powerlink stents, this is thought to represent aneurysmal degeneration of the outer fabric material from the metal struts and may potentially pressurize the excluded sac with risk for rupture. case presentation a 65-year-old woman who had endovascular aortic repair (evar) of an abdominal aortic aneurysm with endologix powerlink system develope...

High-voltage circuit breakers are among the most important equipments for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of an electric power system. On occasion, circuit breaker operators may wish to check whether equipment is performing satisfactorily and whether controlled switching systems are producing reliable and repeatable stress control. Monitoring of voltage and current waveforms during sw...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to assess the results of abdominal aortic aneurysm repair with the PowerLink bifurcated endovascular graft (Endologix, Inc, Irvine, Calif). METHOD Twelve centers used the PowerLink bifurcated system for elective endovascular aneurysm repair in 118 patients recruited during a 16-month interval and followed for a 25-month interval (mean follow-up, 16 months...

This paper describes the aims and the methodology of a major collaborative research project between the University of Queensland and Australian and Swedish industry partners, including ABB Corporate Research (Sweden), Alstom Power (Sweden and Australia), PowerLink Queensland, Stanwell Corporation, C S Energy and Tarong Energy. The project is investigating the likely benefits of significance to ...