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Friendcom recently released a new radio module named FC-301/E.. This module can work in VHF or UHF band. It adopts specialized IC integrated with RF and audio circuit on-chip which makes it more stable and reliable. It offers 38 standard CTCSS. It works in half-duplex mode and offers 2W RF power with 16 channel capability. It can be widely used in low-cost audio communication and low rate data communication applications.
The key features as below:
. FCC compliant .
.2W RF power
.Frequency for 16 channels programmable
.12.5KHz/25Khz channel spacing programmable
.Freq step 5Khz /6.25Khz compatible
For more details, You are welcome to contact email [email protected]

Gericke’s Multiflux® mixer GMS creates with its 2 horizontal, overlapping mixing rotors a fluidized bed. As a mixing process is based on the exchange of the particles in a volume by convection, this principle is very efficient for the energy-saving and product respecting mixing.

The GMS mixer is known as long-lasting and reliable process equipment. In order to complete its exist-ing range, Gericke has made a redesign of the GMS Multiflux mixer that responds to the increasing demand for hygienic execution in the food and pharmaceutical industry.

The new model is called GMS C. C stands for canti-levered and refers to the 2 shafts that are cantile-vered, offering many advantages. Not only is the number of sealing divided by 2. Due to the con-struction, the front side of the mixer can be opened entirely. In the high end version, named the GMS ECD, the operator can even pull out the complete drive and mixing shafts out of the body. Large lat-eral doors offer an easy access to the mixing chamber.

The new execution shortens the inspection-, dis-mantle- and cleaning cycle and increases the value creating production time!
The concept of the shaft sealing is adapted according to the product and process characteristics.

A reliable and robust food grade stuffing box is in the basic execution foreseen. In the high end ver-sion, a “hypergienic” sealing allows the dismantling without tools and total access to the shafts.

Different investigations show that Gericke’s Multiflux® mixers are capable to mix additives and minor components quick and reliably also in concentrations of some per mille.
Industrial scaled trials can be carried out in our new with full-scale machines equipped Test Center.

We look forward to meeting you at the Powtech exhibition 2010 (27.- 29.04.2010, hall 6, booth 311)

MVS-PM vision sensor for pattern matching achieves 1500 pieces per minutes (25 pieces per second) !

MVS-OCR vision sensor for OCR ( Optical Character Recognition ) achieves 840 pieces per minute (14 pieces per sencond) !

Please check Optex-FA Vision Sensor MVS Demo Box 08Apr2010.wmv at youtube.

VI Technology MMTS™ for production testing of new and existing components was used in the development of second-generation of Ford’s SYNC system. VI Technology MMTS™ is an automated test system designed to improve productivity for design and test engineers needing analog & digital measurements for audio/video devices.
Ford has continued to innovate and add features to SYNC, including adding traffic, directions and information capabilities starting with the 2010 model year.
VI Technology worked closely with the Ford’s design team to customize MMTS™ tests tailored specifically for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, and audio and video features found in SYNC. A key feature of the MMTS is its scalable architecture, which enabled users to easily create or add existing tests. These customized tests and the ability of MMTS™ to test up to eight devices simultaneously were essential to Ford’s aggressive 2010 plans.
“The Ford SYNC project is a perfect example of how to leverage the MMTS™,” said Alex Backus, vice president of strategic development at Aeroflex. “Ford required fast and accurate automated measurements for a variety of multimedia technologies in a high volume production environment. The MMTS has been recognized as the best in the industry for consistently addressing these types of challenges.”
In 2009, the MMTS™ was selected as the winner of the Test and Measurement World’s prestigious Best in Test Award for the Audio/Video and Multimedia Category. The MMTS™ Moving Video Test System is a finalist in the same category for 2010.
For more information about the MMTS™, please visit www.vi-tech.com/mmts or call 1-888-689-4415 to speak with a regional account manager.
VI Technology, an Aeroflex company, is a leader in enterprise test solutions, test engineering services, and baseband test systems, specializing in audio/video and multimedia such as the MMTS™ (www.vi-tech.com/mmts). In addition to distinguishing ourselves as a leader in audio/video test, we are experts in test software, software development, hardware design, and enterprise technologies such as Arendar® 2009 Suite (www.vi-tech.com/arendar2009suite).
Additional information concerning Aeroflex Incorporated can be found on the company’s web site: www.aeroflex.com

Rugged heavy duty design for industrial automation applications :

IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/h standards, 2.4 / 5 / 5.4 GHz bands
Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2, IEEE 802.1X/Radius
2-port Ethernet 10/100 Base TX, auto MDI/MDIX (WLg-IDA/N or WLG-IDA/NP models)
or 1 serial port (RS232/422/485)
MODBUS/TCP, PROFINET & MODBUS RTU support
Web based configuration, SNMP administration
Data key for quick & easy on-site unit maintenance
Dual power supply input 9-36 VDC or POE
Shockproof rugged IP 30 enclosure, din rail or panel mounting

They say that in order give up bad habits something positive must be put in their place. So it was at the Whitwell Works of Steetley Dolomite Ltd who quarries and produces magnesium limestone products for the steel, refractory and agricultural industries.

The processing of the limestone to produce these products results in the creation of a lot of dust around the plant which gets deposited on the overalls of workers on site.

To de-dust themselves, although advised frequently not to because of the very real danger that it poses, many of the staff used to clean their overalls down with compressed air.

Thankfully that situation has now changed. This has come about since John Collins had a blower powered ‘JetBlack’ personnel cleaning unit from Air Control Industries (ACI) of Chard installed on trial after an on-site demonstration. The trial, which started in February, proved so successful because of the appreciation by his colleagues throughout the plant for its safety and ease of use that he has had second unit installed.

“Everyone is really pleased with the ACI JetBlack”, said John Collins, Steetley Dolomite’s Senior Electro Technician. “It cleans down effectively and is safe. It eliminates all the health hazard risks present when using compressed air. By providing the JetBlack as an alternative we have broken the bad practice of using compressed air for cleaning down.”

The blower powered JetBlack delivers high volumes of air at low pressure that can even be applied directly onto exposed skin.

Our range of maxxTop Flat Top Chains in Plastic and Stainless Steel, as well as the MaxxBelt Modular Belts provide a solution for all of your conveyor transportation requirements. Our programme is designed to cover all aspects of Industry which include Beverage and Bottling, Packaging and any operation which necessitates the use of a “Flat Top” conveyor system.

Due to the maxxPerformance of our chains and belts and the maxxService provided by our customer service team, Flexon can create and provide solutions to bring the maxxSuccess to your conveyor system. Our competent teams will engage and work closely with your business at all levels and as a customer you can be rest assured of our strictest quality standards and levels of service.

Company Overview – Quality is our drive

During our long years of existence we have, above all, learned one thing: All our interests are supposed to contributing to the satisfaction of our customers. This is the only way of gaining success and making a company to what we are today: Market leader and experienced partners in the field of development and delivery of high-quality chains – drive systems.

Resolve Optics Ltd. has supplied a ruggedised F-Mount Periscope to Specialised Imaging Ltd (Tring, UK) designed to provide real-time focusing of any prime lens on their ground breaking SIR3 high-speed Ballistic Range Camera.

Traditionally most range camera designs have made do with lens focusing systems not designed for the high shock and vibration environment of the ballistic testing range. Resolve Optics Ltd. were tasked to design and manufacture a rugged and lockable F-mount periscope focusing system for the SIR3 that incorporated a manual iris adjustment enabling use of any prime lens including modern DSLR lenses that have no manual iris control. A micro switch, activated by the mirror slide, was incorporated into the periscope design, to ensure that the camera can not be used while the mirror is in the focusing position.

The UniStrip 2300 programmable stripping machine offers the best price / performance ratio in its class. In a price range where machines usually require manual operator adjustments, the UniStrip 2300 is fully programmable and doesn’t require any mechanical adjustments when processing different wire sizes. It can strip wires ranging in size from 0.03 – 6 mm2 (32 – 10 AWG) and jacketed cables up to 5.5 mm (0.22”) in diameter.
Besides precision mechanics, short cycle times and excellent accessibility for short break-out lengths, the new UniStrip 2300 has an intuitive color touchscreen which offers user-friendliness formerly unknown in this machine class. All processing parameters, including strip length, pull-off length and cross section are programmable can easily be saved and retrieved. The simple and easy-tounderstand user interface guarantees fast and reliable settings by the operator without requiring any programming knowledge. High accuracy and repeatability of the set values make the UniStrip 2300 extremely reliable.
Customer tests have shown that its very user-friendly operation, mechanical precision and short cycle times results in significantly improved productivity with higher process reliability, resulting in lower scrap production.
Schleuniger is one of the globally leading companies for wire processing solutions and is a specialist for high-precision stripping & crimping technology. Manufactured in Switzerland and Germany, Schleuniger machines and equipment are used in various industries and markets all over the world. The Schleuniger Group has own sales & service companies in Germany, USA, Canada, Mexico, Slovakia, Japan and China and a world-wide sales & service network with long-term partners in more than 50 countries. The Schleuniger Group represents the division “Wire Processing” of the METALL ZUG GROUP. The holding company METALL ZUG AG is listed at the Domestic Standard of the SIX Swiss Exchange, Zurich, Switzerland).

The MACT spindle (water cooled with manual tool change with draw bar) is designed and built to give high performances in a compact design whenever speed and accuracy are called for, making it ideal for stone, marble and granite working operations.
This special version was designed with plates on both sides of the spindle to allow an easy installation on the machine. The spindle is cooled by using the same water going through the revolving sleeve.

Installation: Fixing plates on both sides
Weight: 108Kg (MACT 105)
Power: 15 Hp./11 kW (S1) 4 poles (1440 RPM)
Max speed: 8.000 RPM
Cooling: Water cooled
Tool change: manual with draw bar
Cone: ISO 40
Shaft: Stainless steal 440C bored shaft for water
passage on the tool
Included: Flange, counter-flange and locknut

The advantages of a single-shaft shredder are well known: it is possible to fill a feed hopper which is then gradually emptied by means of a hydraulically operated ram without the assistance of operators: due to its special design, the rotor only “nibbles” at the material that is fed via the hydraulic ram.
Until now it has not been possible to obtain small granule sizes with these shredders: often a 15 or 20 mm-screen has been the lower limit, making intermediate conveying and a secondary granulator necessary in order to achieve smaller granule sizes ranging from 4 to 8 mm and a satisfactory throughput.

Now it is possible in one single size reduction step with the HERBOLD granulator of the
HB series. The design of the HERBOLD HB granulator is a combination of a feed hopper and a hydraulic ram with a granulator. Due to the special design of the grinding chamber and the high cutting frequency, it is now possible to transform bales, cut open film rolls, mingled packs of sprue spiders, but also extremely large and thick-walled purgings into the finished product in one single step.

Also bulk hollow bodies, e.g. whole IBC containers and rainwater collecting basins can be processed with this machine in a particularly economic way. An intermittent feeding of large quantities of material (e.g. a great many of bottle crates) is therefore possible without the necessity of dosed feeding or the risk of jammed material in the grinding chamber. Once the material has been fed and the hopper filled, no operators will any longer be necessary, thus enabling a semi-automatic operation.

Typical input material for the granulator of the HB series:

The main advantage of this new development is its space-saving design since only one size-reduction step is necessary. In addition, only one size-reduction step also makes cleaning and colour and material changes much easier: there is no problematic and difficult to clean intermediate conveying by means of a belt conveyor. Only one machine will need knife change and maintenance, thus reducing maintenance times and costs. Compared to a two-step solution and a granulator fed by gravity, it has also a considerably favourable effect on the energy balance.

Herbold Meckesheim GmbH
www.Herbold.com

Islamic Site Threatens ‘South Park’ Creators
A radical Islamic Web site suggested that violence will befall the creators of South Park after an episode last week included an image of the Prophet Mohammed disguised in a bear suit. “We have to warn Matt [Stone] and Trey [Parker] that what they are doing is stupid and they will probably wind up like Theo Van Gogh for airing this show,” Abu Talhah al Amrikee writes on RevolutionMuslim.Com, referring to a Dutch filmmaker killed in 2004 by an Islamic extremist. “This is not a threat, but a warning of the reality of what will likely happen to them.”

Tancredo: Send Obama Back to Kenya
At a Tea Party rally in Greenville, S.C., this weekend, former Republican Congressman and presidential candidate Tom Tancredo said of President Obama, “If his wife says Kenya is his homeland, why don’t we just send him back?”

Mad Men creator Matt Weiner has revealed that the hit cable series will end in 2012 after six seasons, The New York Post reported Monday.

According to the tabloid, Weiner let it drop during an appearance at the National Association of Broadcasters convention last week that he plans to wrap up the series after six seasons.

The Emmy-winning ’60s drama recently began production on its fourth season, which will debut in July on A&E.

Early Morning Swim: Keith Olbermann and Markos Moulitsas Dismantle Sarah Palin’s Revisionist History
The Quitter’s makin’ stuff up again.

The Quitter’s makin’ stuff up again.

Is America a Christian nation?

Sarah Palin said on Friday that it’s “mind-boggling” to suggest otherwise.

But two groups dedicated to the separation of church and state are now speaking out against her, arguing that she is misreading the founders’ intent.

“It’s incredibly hypocritical that Sarah Palin, who disapproves of government involvement in just about anything, now suddenly wants the government to help people be religious,” Barry Lynn, the executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, told ABC News. “It is wildly inconsistent with her views on limited government to get the government involved in matters of faith.”

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“While the founders’ views on religion varied from person to person, there is no doubt that they believed strongly that religion had no place in government,” said Paul Fidalgo, the communications manager for the Secular Coalition for America. “John Adams signed the Treaty of Tripoli which stated in no uncertain terms that ‘the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion.’

“Our Constitution established a secular government and has no mention of Jesus, Christianity, or a god of any kind, despite the false message spread by figures such as Sarah Palin who claim that America was founded as a Christian nation,” Fidalgo continued.

I’m guessing the Quitter thinks John Adams is just a fancy elitist northeastern beer.

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Late Late Night FDL: Big Dharma
Featuring marijuana related videos by Kevin O’Grady and Toby Keith.

Featuring marijuana related videos by Kevin O’Grady and Toby Keith.

Wikipedia on Dharma: According to the various Indian religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, beings that live in accordance with Dharma proceed more quickly toward dharma yukam, moksha or nirvana (personal liberation). [My bold added.]

What’s on your mind tonight?

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The Eradication of Trust
American public opinion seems to have become an unguided Weapon of Mass Suspicion, and it’s not hard to understand why. By Eugene Robinson

American public opinion seems to have become an unguided Weapon of Mass Suspicion, and it’s not hard to understand why.

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CAPE CANAVERAL, FL- Flight Director has just given the ” GO” for the Space Shuttle Discovery to land at Kennedy Space Center today at 908 AM  EDT.The De-Orbit burn will be at 802 AM. The Orbiter was initially set to land yesterday but weather, and fog concerns delayed it until this morning. The Discovery is returning from a 15-day mission that included transporting 7 tons of equipment to the International Space Center.

Obama Says Boxer Could Lose If Democrats Don’t Work
LOS ANGELES — President Barack Obama delivered Democrat-friendly California a stark message Monday: Liberal Sen. Barbara Boxer might lose her re-election race if her supporters…

Title IX Strengthened: Bush Policy Reversed By Department Of Education
The U.S. Department of Education is repealing a Bush-era policy that some critics argue was a way to avoid complying with federal law in providing…

Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert Locked Up By Comedy Central Through 2012 Election
A nation of weary Americans who look to Comedy Central to provide them with incisive political commentary and rare instances of actual accountability on teevee…

Right-wing media continue to distort Obama’s comments on remaining “a dominant military superpower”

Right-wing media figures, led by Sarah Palin, have continued to distort President Obama’s comments that “whether we like it or not,” the United States “remain[s] a dominant military superpower,” in order to suggest that Obama is opposed to the U.S. holding this position.

Right-wing media suggest Obama thinks “a strong America” is “a problem”

Palin: “Mr. President, is a strong America a problem?” In an April 16 Facebook post, Palin, who is a Fox News contributor, responded to Obama’s comments that “whether we like it or not, we remain a dominant military superpower,” by saying, “Whether we like it or not? Most Americans do like it. America’s military may be one of the greatest forces for good the world has ever seen, liberating countless millions from tyranny, slavery, and oppression over the last 234 years.” She concluded: “The truth is this: by his actions we see a president who seems to be much more comfortable with an American military that isn’t quite so dominant and who feels the need to apologize for America when he travels overseas. Could it be a lack of faith in American exceptionalism? The fact is that America and our allies are safer when we are a dominant military superpower – whether President Obama likes it or not.”

Hoft: Obama “really believes America is the problem not the solution.” In an April 18 post on his Gateway Pundit blog, Jim Hoft linked to Palin’s Facebook post and wrote: “And, he’s supposed to be the leader?… He really believes America is the problem not the solution… Whether he liked it or not, this provoked Sarah Palin to pen her latest blog post on his radicalism. The former Alaskan governor nailed President Obama on his open regret for American exceptionalism.”

Fox Nation: “Palin Asks: Mr. President, Is a Strong America a Problem?” On April 16, The Fox Nation also linked to Palin’s Facebook post, under the headline, “Palin Asks: Mr. President, Is a Strong America a Problem?” From The Fox Nation:

In fact, Obama’s remarks show he was referring to cost of getting “pulled into” violent international conflicts

Obama discussed “cost” of getting “pulled into” violent conflicts abroad. Obama’s remarks came in response to the question: “Given the progress you have cited in recent days on your foreign policy agenda, to what extent do you feel like you have gained political capital with which to take further to the international stage for the rest of this year, to perhaps rejuvenate some initiatives in trouble spots such as the Middle East and elsewhere?” In his answer, Obama stated that “[i]t is a vital national security interest of the United States to reduce these conflicts because whether we like it or not, we remain a dominant military superpower, and when conflicts break out, one way or another we get pulled into them.  And that ends up costing us significantly in terms of both blood and treasure.”

Allahpundit: “Obama’s getting a bad rap on the ’superpower’ comment.” In an April 16 HotAir.com post, titled, “Obama’s getting a bad rap on the ’superpower’ comment,” conservative blogger Allahpundit wrote: “This has been bugging me all week…I don’t respect attempts to bowdlerize” Obama’s “superpower” remarks. From his HotAir.com blog post:

“When conflicts break out, one way or another, we get pulled into them.” True enough, and I don’t always “like” that we’re pulled into them. For example, I don’t “like” the fact that we have 30,000 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea as cannon fodder in case the lunatic to the north ever attacks Seoul. But I accept it because I understand it’s an effective deterrent that saves millions of lives. I don’t “like” the fact that we’re forced to take the lead on Iran even though their military capabilities are more of an immediate threat to Europe and the Sunnis, but I accept it because the stick we wield is so much bigger than everyone else’s that we’re most likely to bring them to heel. I don’t “like” the fact that American troops have spent the past seven years dodging – and, sometimes, not dodging – IEDs in Iraq, but I accept it because I think having a democracy in the region will eventually put pressure on local autocrats to liberalize and held deflate jihadism. Disagree with my position on any or all of those if you like, but I don’t see how it’s controversial or demeaning to suggest that the world’s policeman, like any policeman, doesn’t always enjoy his job. In fact, less than six months ago, Pew found for the first time in 45 years that those who believe the U.S. should mind its own business abroad outnumber those who don’t. I think that isolationist impulse is nutty and a de facto invitation to malign powers to expand their influence, but then so does The One – which, I take it, is why he ordered the surge in Afghanistan, is going slow on withdrawal from Iraq, is stepping up drone attacks in Pakistan, and is keeping the troops in Korea and elsewhere in place. If we insist on playing “gotcha” with short soundbites that supposedly provide some insight into his thinking but aren’t even reflected in half of his policies, can we at least provide the full soundbite for context? Geez.

Massa Aide Got $40K Days Before Boss Resigned
Eric Massa used a campaign account to pay $40,000 to his then-chief-of-staff just days before resigning from Congress according to campaign finance records, Politico reports.

SEC Slaps Goldman With Civil Fraud Complaint
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Goldman Sachs with defrauding investors by allegedly “misstating and omitting key facts” in the marketing of a financial product linked to the performance of subprime mortgages right as the housing crisis was beginning to unfold.

Lanny Davis Launches New Lobby Shop: ‘The Best Solution Is A … Bipartisan Solution’
Lanny Davis announced this week that he’ll launch his own law and lobbying shop, declaring: “In today’s Washington, there is usually no ‘Red’ solution or ‘Blue’ solution but almost always the best solution is a ‘purple’ or bipartisan solution.”