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Mad March<\/h2>\n
\"Leaping<\/a>
Spring into Action<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The spring equinox is between 19th\/20th March this year, in the North this signals the start of new growth for the year. Whilst there may be some debate between the astrological and meteorological communities (23.44\u00b0 axis tilt to the sun or the start of a block of 3 months) in the Northern hemisphere it certainly signifies longer and warmer days.<\/p>\n

Traditionally we might fly round the house and office running a spring clean after we have been hunkered down over the winter. (Although in 2021 we seem to have been hunkered down for the last 12 months! This month sees a year for many, including 3SL staff, working from home.)\u00a0 This surge in activity can be a bit chaotic if it is not planned and controlled. In fact the surge of activity at the beginning of the hare mating season gives rise to the English idiom mad as a March hare.<\/p>\n

Tearing up a list of requirements, designs or processes would be a bit wild. Generally evolution is better than revolution when it comes to engineering. However, sometimes a design of a long-standing\u00a0 product, or honed process, may become tired. It will have had sticky plaster on sticky plaster to alter and tweak it. New technologies, new materials and processes may be available on the market, so it is always good to have a review and plan the next solution. Make the decision whether it is a new broom sweeps clean or just a spring tidy.<\/p>\n

A rush of activity is good, but plan it. If you are playing with a design, make an adaptation of if rather than tweaking the current working design. (see white-paper<\/a> ra00407-Reuse_Adaptations.pdf). Compare the solutions and agree to move forward, make another iteration, or wipe the slate. Involve the team and spring into action for 2021.
\nJust a note though; Whilst we always advocate a good cuppa (or coffee if you prefer) and a meeting (virtual or otherwise), we’re not suggesting endless tea breaks and procrastination meetings with the Mad Hatter…..<\/p>\n

Cradle Release<\/h2>\n
\"Cradle<\/a>
Cradle 7.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don’t forget if you have not downloaded the latest version of Cradle 7.6,\u00a0 see the release announcement, <\/a>and update today!<\/p>\n

If you have a single user version, don’t forget to take advantage of the 20% discount<\/a> before the end of the month.<\/small><\/p>\n

Training Course<\/h2>\n

The next public training course is for requirements management in May –\u00a0 Public Online Training Course \u2013 Requirements Management May 2021<\/a>. Book your place to avoid disappointment. These courses are open to all, if you want a course specific to your company or with tailored content please don’t hesitate to contact salesdetails@threesl.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Social Media<\/h2>\n

Twitter<\/h3>\n
\"ISO<\/a>
ISO Cool Tweet Feb 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We liked the IsoCool\u00a0<\/a> holistic design view of ensuring processes with heating and cooling requirements can use a transfer<\/a> rather than disparate systems.<\/p>\n

We noted there are different storage mechanisms<\/a> in Cradle. And celebrated St David’s Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Finally<\/h3>\n

We hope you enjoyed our March 2021 Newsletter, if you have any suggestions for future content please drop us a line social-customer@threesl.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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References:<\/h6>\n

English idiom https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mad_as_a_March_hare<\/a><\/p>\n

Equinox https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/science\/1407563\/equinox-2021-when-is-spring-equinox-when-start-spring-vernal-equinox-date-evg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mad Hatter https:\/\/aliceinwonderland.fandom.com\/wiki\/Alice_in_Wonderland_Wiki<\/a>Hares season https:\/\/www.countrylife.co.uk\/nature\/the-magical-mythology-of-mad-march-hares-174713<\/a><\/p>\n

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