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Leveraging IoT in Education: A Case Study of University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz
Technology Category
- Sensors - Chemical Sensors
- Sensors - Liquid Detection Sensors
Applicable Industries
- Chemicals
- Education
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
Use Cases
- Smart Campus
The Challenge
The University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz, with its 3,800 students, 130 professors, and 100 researchers, faced a significant challenge in terms of technical illustration software. Despite the importance of such software in various disciplines at the university, they had only a few licenses for Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite. This was particularly problematic in the field of analytical and bioanalytical chemistry, where the software was crucial for illustrating quantities and substances, making the invisible visible. Prof. Dr. Manfred Gey, a professor of analytical and bioanalytical chemistry, and his students often had to search for minuscule traces of substances, requiring the sensitivity of the analytical devices to measure a substance in parts per billion. The lack of sufficient software licenses hindered the efficiency and effectiveness of their work.
About The Customer
The customer in this case study is the University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz, located in Zittau, Germany. The university is a significant player in the education industry, boasting a community of 3,800 students, 130 professors, and 100 researchers. The university offers a variety of disciplines, with a particular focus on analytical and bioanalytical chemistry. One of the key figures at the university is Prof. Dr. Manfred Gey, a professor of analytical and bioanalytical chemistry. He works closely with other organizations that specialize in analysis and toxicology, including the Institute of Forensic Medicine. His work involves using cutting-edge analytical methods to determine and illustrate quantities and substances.
The Solution
To address this challenge, Prof. Dr. Manfred Gey utilized Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite to create graphics and visualizations of their findings. Despite not being a computer expert, he found the software to be a critical part of his workflow due to its compatibility with various formats. The software allowed him to directly import and edit WMF files from analytical device software programs, enhancing curves and lines, adding descriptive text or colors, and more. He also used the software to convert black-and-white graphics from his books to color and import chemical formulae. Beyond this, the software was used to create flow diagrams to explain processes or illustrate the design of complex high-tech devices such as liquid chromatography systems and spectrometers. Prof. Dr. Manfred Gey also advocated for the university to increase the number of Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite licenses it holds, to allow students to use the software at home as well as in the computer lab.
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