Suppliers post product catalogs, specifications, standards and publications on their Web sites. Government agencies use Web sites to distribute regulations and data. Online databases can give you direct access to specialized information. The value of the Internet lies not just in what's available, but in the tools that make it accessible. The array includes search engines that let you do query-based content searches, tools that help you find files on ftp sites, and chat groups and news groups where you can connect with other engineers in your specialty.
Information is often the most current and accurate available.
Downloading complex information such as specifications saves re-keying, which further reduces errors. Its usefulness is continuing to grow. Material in this article is based on a paper recently presented at the IEEE Pulp and Paper Conference. Please include your name and mailing address. Image Internet access puts the engineer at the hub of a wide range of technical and professional productivity tools.