We invite all PB employees to participate in technology transfer and submit articles to PB Network on any technical subject, especially our featured topics.  (See In Future Issues.)  We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Goal The goal of PB Network is to promote technology transfer by featuring articles that:      

• Tell readers about innovative developments.
• Appeal to a broad range of readers.      
• Include only essential information in a readable format.
• Encourage readers to contact authors for more information.

Guidelines for Articles

• Articles should conform to PB Network format (defined below).      
• Keep your article as short as you can-include only relevant details and descriptions.
• Papers written for other publications will not be accepted unless they are modified to conform to PB Network format.

PB Network Format

• Length:  Articles should be 1,400 words or less.      
• Byline:  Include the name, location, phone number and e-mail address of each author.
• Introduction/Overview:  Provide a brief paragraph stating your topic and how it is significant      
• Body of text:

-     Clearly describe the challenge PB faced and how you or the PB team solved it.

-     Provide exact name of client and state PB's role and responsibilities.

-     Tell what innovative technologies or approaches PB developed or used.

-     Provide all units of measures in metrics followed by U.S. Customary in parentheses.  For assistance in converting measures, see http://www.onlineconversion.com/

• Conclusion: 

-     What lessons did you learn?

-     What was the impact of PB's solution on your project?

-     What does your new technology or technique mean to PB and the state-of-the-art of the industry?

-     What is the current status of your project, technique, or technology?

• Biographical Information:  Tell us about your work experience, noteworthy professional achievements and contributions to particular projects in 2-3 sentences at the end of your article.
• Related Web Sites:  Provide any Web addresses that readers can go to for related information.

File Formats

Provide electronic files

• Text:  must be an MS Word file without graphics embedded.      
• Graphics:

-     Format must be either bitmap, tiff, eps, jpeg or psd 

-     Resolution must be at least 300 dpi

-     Printed size must measure at least 165 mm (7 inches) wide

-     Screen captures are only 72 dpi and not acceptable. 

-     Screening: If any artwork contains a screen (percentage of color) or some intricate grid, please also submit a copy of the art without these and we will add them.

To Submit Your Article

E-mail article and graphics files to the contact person named on the "In Future Issues" page, which appears in every issue of PB Network, or to: John Chow, New York, chow@pbworld.com, 1-212-465-5249.  All graphics files and a clear hard copy at least 165 mm (7 inches) wide must also go to Laurie Ludwin, PB Graphics Services, One Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10019, 1-212-465-5725, ludwin@pbworld.com.