Iðnaðarmál - 01.05.1961, Page 25

received from Mr. de Groot wherein
he presents the findings of his study
and recommendations as to organized
future activity in this field. According
to Mr. de Groot's opinion a low cost
automation institute ought to be of
great importance to the development
of industry in this country He recom-
mends, that such an institute be estab-
lished with an initial staff of an
industrial engineer, an electrical
engineer and a mechanical engineer.
The functions of such an institute
ought, according to Mr. de Groot, be:
a) Information service to promote the
application of low cost automation. b)
Educational Activity. c) Technical
Assistance. d) Laboratory Operation.
The Competition Between Metals and
Plastic Materials p. 99
This is the first of two installments
of an article by Dr. Giinther Fried-
richs, which appeared in issue no. 31
of the Trade Union Information bulle-
tin, published by the EPA.
Appropriations to Industries p. 97
A list of appropriations to various
industrial sectors of the economy en-
visaged imder the State Budget Bill
for 1962 and corresponding figures for
this year's Budget. A detailed break
down of appropriations to manufactur-
ing and handicrafts follows.
Useiul Novelties p. 98
A Dual Purpose Truck/Ladder.
Electrical Current Accelerates the Set-
ting of Concrete.
Vinyl Coating Hides Concrete Texture.
A Telephone System for Noisy
Environments.
Transparent Saw Guard.
Plastic Bags for Making Recesses and
Holes in Concrete in Concrete
Structures.
A Magnetic Clamping Trolley.
A Bonus Clock for Piece-Workers.
Automatic Feed for Woodworking
Machines.
Tube Joint Assemblies.