Aesthetically pleasing and symmetrical breasts are the goal of reconstructive breast surgery. Sometimes, however, multiple procedures are needed to improve a reconstructed breast's symmetry and appearance. In order to avoid additional corrective procedures, we have developed a new method that uses a reverse engineering technique to produce what we call a new breast replica cast (NBRC). The NBRC is a mould of the contralateral healthy breast, designed according to preoperative laser 3D images. During surgery, the mould is used to help shape the new breast. With this method, we are able to achieve breast symmetry in terms of volume, projection, contour, and position on the chest wall more accurately, more quickly, and more safely than before.
F.21 Development of new health/diagnostic methods/procedures
COBISS.SI-ID: 12064539Industrial equipment manufacturers are coming to a realization that in order to achieve business goals, their products have to be supported by services. However, it is not enough to introduce after-sales services - a systematic approach is needed. This approach is called a 'product-service system' (PSS). The goal of a PSS is that (1) a wholesome offer of products and services is developed for the whole life-cycle of a technical system, (2) a value network is created, linking original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, buyers, and others, and (3) that new business models are developed to support cooperation and collaboration amongst all parties. In the paper, development and implementation of a PSS in the area of hydro power is presented. The concept of the PSS is described along with the preparations for its implementation in a pilot project. The emphasis is on the development of ICT support for remote monitoring and control for a hydro power plant and on a collaborative platform which supports hydro power plant operation and maintenance.
F.09 Development of a new technological process or technology
COBISS.SI-ID: 11906843RTV Slovenia, TV Dnevnik, 11. 4. 2011. http://tvslo.si/predvajaj/inovativna-rekonstrukcija-dojk-po-raku/ava2.102290951/ .
F.21 Development of new health/diagnostic methods/procedures
COBISS.SI-ID: 12112667