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This clever beer packaging concept is a box with a tap. We’ve seen similar things before, yes, but this costs less, uses less packaging and is more efficient to transport. Plus, it holds beer! [Brand X Daily via Core77] More »

The Data-Chart 2000 has 2, 4, 6 or 12 direct universal isolated inputs that are menu selectable for DC voltage, DC current and thermocouples. The intuitive Touchscreen control provides easy, fast set up and operation.
Display
Our brilliant 5.6″ (142mm) active matrix TFT color display is the largest in it’s class and with a special anti-glare coated Touchscreen the viewability is second to none. If you need a more economical solution, the DC2000 can also be ordered with a super bright blue monochromatic display.
Recording
Data is stored in non-volatile internal RAM and downloaded to removable media automatically on a preset basis or on demand. Standard removable storage is CompactFlash® up to 2 GB or if your are old fashioned order the 3.5″ 1.44Mb disk drive.
Speed
A measurement rate of 8 samples per second for 1 channel makes the DC2000 ideal for recording process signals that change quickly such as pressure. Or, if you require information less frequently, you can select to record between 8 samples per second and ten minutes.

Communications
Communication options offer great flexibility in accessing data or controlling the DC2000. Data can be accessed and downloaded over standard phone line using the RS232C option and a modem. The RS485 MODBUS option will allow the DC2000 to be installed into an existing MODBUS network or you can connect up to thirty one recorders in series. The 10BaseT Ethernet port option allows direct connection to LAN’s or WAN’s and the standard TCP/IP protocol means that you can transfer data over the Internet

There are more than 20 display modes to choose from. This gives you unparalleled flexibility to view only the data you need to see in virtually any format. Grouping of channels maximizes efficiency

f you demand:

Higher reliability Increased flexibility
Optimum efficiency Lower costs
DataChart 2000 Series Paperless Recorders are the instruments for you!

The Spring is a self-cleaning drum filter complete with a fixed filtering membrane for the elimination of magnetic and amagnetic particles from both neat and soluble coolant liquids.
The Spring Range comprises of 7 models capable of purifying from 25 – 600 l/min of neat oil and from 50 – 1200 l/min of emulsions.
The filtration efficiency of the drum can be customised according to the individual requirements.
No consumable material, completely ecological!

Retooling and setup processes to change formats or position objects on machines and manufacturing systems with numerous axes in automation technology are often still conducted by handwheel. In such cases, electronic handwheels make workpiece setup easier.

Despite its compact dimensions, the new HR 1120 electronic handwheel from HEIDENHAIN is robust, making it suitable both for portable and for stationary housings. The mechanical detent with 100 positions per revolution permits very precise and exact control of movement. The electrical signal output at TTL levels with differential signals as per RS422 allows connection to many standard programmable logic controllers (PLC) and PC slot cards.

he new UNITEC series of cases, which was introduced at the electronica 2008, has now been extended by a practical smaller S size. The new UNITEC range of cases is characterised by two different operating panels at right angles to each other with ergonomic inclinations of 72° and 18°. Depending on the application, these can be used for operating and/or reading-off purposes, thus allowing simultaneous applications, for example the doctor vis-à-vis the patient.

The standard version of the UNITEC was designed as a three-part unit and consists of a top part, a bottom part as well as a rear-facing front part in the standard colour of off-white (RAL 9002). The M version has the dimensions 148 x 210 x 80/25 mm (W x D x H), while the new S size has the dimensions 125 x 177 x 69/22 mm. In order to satisfy individual customer requirements, the top and front parts are available with recesses of different depths:
– Variant 1: with an all-over operating area with a depth of 0.6 mm
(e.g. for using overlay foils)
– Variant 2: top and bottom parts each with separate defined areas (1.4 mm deep) for membrane keyboards etc.
– Variant 3: Top part with a recess of 0.6 mm, front part 1.4 mm
– Variant 4: Top part with a recess of 1.4 mm, front part 0.6 mm
Here it is up to the user to decide whether he wishes to use no operating area at all, only one area (on the front or on the back) or even both areas with appropriate membrane keyboards.

This range of cases is highly flexible in its assembly capability, for the printed circuit boards can be positioned in any of the three individual parts, and thanks to its flat surfaces is ideal for the use of large displays or touch screens. Since the operating panels are positioned at right angles to each other, it is possible to install electronics and interfaces as complete ready-made packages. The bottom part of the case already has matching installation bays as standard for separate battery compartments (in the range of accessories) with 3x or 5x 1.5 V AA batteries, or completely closed for an incoming power supply. The comprehen-sive portfolio is completed by a two-part bracket. With the help of this bracket, the UNITEC case can be used in different ergonomic environments for wall-mounted applications.

Terex® Mobile Processing Equipment (MPE) will be exhibiting three Terex® Finlay machines at the Bauma Exhibition, Munich. Terex® MPE will be exhibiting on the Terex® stand which is located in the outside area on stand F704/705.

The three machines being exhibited are as follows:

Finlay 694+ tracked screen

The NEW Terex® Finlay 694+ tracked screen features three large 6.1m x 1.525m (20′ x 5′) incline screens giving a large screening area of 300ft2 to provide efficient screening and high capacity. The screenbox features quick wedge tensioning, access holes and bottom deck hydraulic tensioning system to reduce time required for mesh changes. All four discharge conveyors are adjustable and hydraulically fold for transport. The fourth product ‘oversize plus’ conveyor has variable tilt and side slew to accurately discharge material for recirculation and stockpiling.

Key Features:

NEW triple deck 6.1m x 1.525m (20′ x 5′) screen with full catwalk access
The fourth (oversize plus) conveyor provides variable tilt and slide slew capability to accurately discharge materials for recirculation to crushers or for stockpiling
Maximum utilisation of three 6.1m x 1.525m (20′ x 5′) decks provides ultra-efficient screening capabilities even at small aggregate sizes.
A combination of quick wedge tensioning, convenient access holes and hydraulic tensioning on the bottom deck ensure mesh set up and change out times are kept to an absolute minimum.
Finlay C-1540RS tracked cone crusher

The Terex® Finlay C-1540RS provides the versatility of a crushing and screening plant on one machine. Featuring direct variable hydrostatic drive, automatic tramp relief and hydraulic adjustable closed side setting the proven Terex 1000 cone chamber delivers efficient production and high material reduction ratio’s. The machine features an innovative detachable 3.66m x 1.52m (12′ x 5′) double deck sizing screen and fines conveyor. Oversize material is recirculated back to the crusher via the on-board recirculating conveyor. The detachable screen can be quickly removed for applications that do not require resizing or recirculation and for open circuit crushing.

Key Features:

Detachable 3.66m x 1.52m (12′ x 5′) double deck sizing screen passes oversize material back to the crusher via the on-board recirculating conveyor.
Automatic metal detection and purge system provides reduced downtime by removing metal from feed belt at the touch of a button.
Optional 1.83m x 1.22m (6′ x4′) single deck pre-screen removes dirt and additional fines improving plant capacity, product flexibility and ultimately to help reduce liner wear.
Terex® 1000 cone chamber with variable crushing speed, tramp relief system and ‘on the fly’ closed side setting adjustment.
Finlay I-130RS tracked impact crusher

The recently launched Terex Finlay I-130RS tracked impact crusher incorporates a Terex® Cedarapids 1313 impact chamber with direct drive and advanced electronic control system. The machine features an innovative quick detach 4.27m x 1.52m (14′ x 5′) single deck screen for sizing and recirculating oversize material back to the crushing chamber. The detachable screen can be quickly removed for applications that do not require resizing or recirculation and for open circuit crushing. The large hopper features a variable speed pan feeder and independent pre-screen with constant RPM for optimum separation even if feeder speed is reduced.

Key Features:

Detachable 4.27m x 1.52m (14′ x 5′) single deck sizing screen with recirculating facility passes oversize material back to the crusher via on-board conveyor.
Separate pan feeder and independent pre-screen with constant rpm for optimum separation and better stratification even if feed belt speed is reduced.
Terex® Cedarapids 1313 impact chamber (4 bar rotor – 2 Hi and 2 Low) with hydrostatic drive and advanced electronic control system.
The on-board fines conveyor has a high discharge height of 3.7m (12′ 1″) for stockpiling or further processing by secondary screener.

A-JET DEX is a dust suppression system engineered for demolition and tunnel excavation which inhibits dust from entering the wear bushing nor the blow chamber of a demolition hammer, triplicating its life time!

The kit drastically riduces bushing and piston wear, using compressed air and micronized water.

A-JET DEX operates best in the most difficult conditions. While used in tunnelling works, hammering upwards, it can increase the life cycle of your hammer by 3.

The kit is easy to instal in any workshop. No other system worldwide garantees similar performance.

Double forming tubes vertical form fill seal machine into one body to form pillow bag and/or square bottom bag;
Stainless Steel Aisi 304
Servo driven “Brush Less”
Cross sealing pressure 6500N (Newton)
Mechanical rate : upto 280 bpm (140 bpm/tube)
Max reel width 550 mm
Max reel diameter 450 mm
Size range : 70-220 mm bag width ; 30-300 mm bag length
Colour Touch Screen 5,7″

To complete the range of manual strapping Plasticband has incorporated the PB50.

– Low cost.
– Low maintenance.
– Made in Switzerland.
– Do not use metal seals.
– Rugged construction for harsh environments.

Case packer VSK12-TWIN – one joint case packer for two packaging machines

VELTEKO has introduced a brand new case packer VSK12-TWIN. TWIN execution enables one case packer to be equipped with two input conveyors for twin infeed of bags, enabling the grouping of bags from two different packaging machines at one time. The space saving and lower price as compared with two separate case packers are the benefit of this twin model. This is enabled by the use of a single point control system and by simplier mechanical machine design.

Company Profile

The VELTEKO s. r. o. Company was founded in 1991 and is involved in providing “state-of-the-art” packaging lines, mainly for the food industry. Since 1996 VELTEKO has worked to ISO 9001 certified management system and employs 70 staff , one quarter being development engineers. The company owns VELTEKO POLSKA and VELTEKO RUS, subsidiaries founded to increase sales in these markets. In 2005 a large part of the Company was transferred to the newly established subsidiary VELTEKO CZ.

Complies with European Safety standards (statutory order – July 2005)

CERTIFIED ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD = 1 mg of dust per m3 of air
NEW COVER & REINFORCED SUCTION = Dust present in air < 0.2 mg per m3 of air Fitted with a specially designed cover to optimise the 6 strategic suction points installed near the blades. The back of the CS 960 is fitted with 2 vacuum/dust collector output sockets of an external diameter of 120 mm and a cutting waste disposal. Each blade is connected to 3 suction points: B: nozzle C2: top cover C1: back cover Sawdust is therefore collected in a radical way.

We are proud to present our DC motors with permanent Neodymium magnets from the ND range. Neodymium magnets (NdFeB) are a type of rare-earth magnet and are currently the strongest type of permanent magnet. Permanent Neodymium magnet DC motors can provide high torque with a compact size due to the high density flux of the magnetic field.
The main features of ND rare earth permanent magnet motors are:

Tubular construction without fan
Available in one size diameter 65
Power ratings available 160W S2
High starting torque
Suitable for encoder assembly

Suppose that in addition to excluding a decade of apps and development, leaving out certain features, and starting out from scratch with a whole new visual theme, your phone is just plain expensive. So expensive, in fact, due to the restrictions you’ve placed on its hardware in order that it might run well, that you’ve priced yourself right out of huge markets like China and India. Which is to say something like a third of the world’s phone-buying population. What do you do? You make Windows Phone 7 Budget Series, of course!

According to Sudeep Bharati, who works on Microsoft India’s Visual Studio team, says that “the low-cost version of the phone will have a different chassis than version 1 to be launched by 2010 end.” Now, it’s not clear whether this is a chassis different from the three already announced. That is to say, it isn’t clear whether it is the third of those chassis or a secret bonus chassis.

If I had to guess, I’d say it would sport the minimum spec, since Sudeep said nothing of a different spec sheet. My guess would be: cheaper materials, candy bar build, 320×480 non-LED screen, and bargain bin graphics.

[via Engadget]

Not so long ago the notion of an eco-friendly vehicle meant small, boxy and decidedly uncool. But the push towards hybrid and electric vehicles in recent times has changed all that – if supercars can be hybrids, why not limousines? Citroën’s international design team has created the Metropolis plug-in hybrid-limousine concept for the Shanghai World Fair. The imposing 5.3m long by 2m wide by 1.4m high vehicle produces impressively low CO2 emissions of just 70g/km via a 2-liter, V6 petrol engine and an electric motor developing 70kW at its peak…
Continue Reading Citroën Metropolis plug-in hybrid limousine concept

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A 10-game winning streak for St. Charles North’s softball team came to an end last Thursday in a 10-9 loss to Neuqua Valley.

So how did the North Stars respond? By starting a new streak in decisive fashion with a 17-1 win over Elgin Monday in St. Charles.

In the five-inning victory the North Stars (11-2 overall, 4-1 in the Upstate Eight Conference) pounded out 16 hits, drew five walks and had one hit batter. All but one player reached base successfully.

Amanda Ciran picked up the win in the circle for North. After yielding two baserunners in the first inning, she let just three batters reach in the next four innings.

Taylor Russell continued her hot streak, going 3-for-4 with three runs scored. Annie Korth was 3-for-3 with a walk, three doubles, three runs and three RBIs. Ashley Seering went 2-for-2 (walk, hit by pitch), scored three times and drove in two. Ciran helped her own cause with a two-run homer to cap a five-run first for the Stars.

Read the original article from MySuburbanLife.com.

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Calling the move “shortsighted,” one Brookfield village trustee had some barbs to throw following the decision not to refill the void left by a former village planner — a void created amid harsh criticisms of officials, residents and the media.

Brookfield Village Manager Rick Ginex said the village planner position, left vacant by Meena Beyers as of April 15, will not yet be filled due to the economy.

“I’ve already told the board that I want to wait on filling that position for five to six months at least,” Ginex said. “I want to see where we’re at financially, and I really have some concerns with the state of Illinois.”

The state could be reducing the municipal share of the state income tax by 3 percent, which would mean that Brookfield could stand to lose $440,000.

“If they take that away, we’re going to be in a world of hurt,” Ginex said. “I’m not too confident in what the state does nowadays. Sometimes the budget is not done by June 30 like it is supposed to be. I think five or six months is a good benchmark.”

At the Village Board meeting April 12, Trustee Michael Towner read a statement saying that he felt the village planner position needed to be filled.

“Brookfield took two steps back by not having this position filled,” Towner said. “Our staff and their abilities are the foundation from which we build on. It is not always visible to the public until a sign goes up or a brick is laid. To say the position is not needed is just shortsighted. We need to be ready as the economy is improving and need this position to help us to lead for a better Brookfield.”

In a resignation letter, Beyers accused certain village staff members of “having no boundaries or respect for privacy.”

Beyers criticized officials and residents for their disrespect.

“In my career, I have never served such a disdainful and disrespectful community as I experienced during my time serving the Village of Brookfield,” Beyers said. “During my last year, it became increasingly clear that current and former elected officials, residents and press are more interested in continuing the counterproductive politics of the past than moving the community forward.”

Beyers also said village residents did not value what was best for the community.

“I now understand that Brookfield residents may never value what is best for the community, as the longevity of long-range planning in their minds ends with the next election or village negotiation.”

Beyers said the only thing making her position “endurable” was the camaraderie of the staff and competency of the Brookfield Plan Commission. Beyers’ salary was $70,571, and her insurance costs were $16,940.

Ginex said Beyers’ resignation would cause more work for the current employees.

“Meena did a significant amount of work on the (TIF district) car wash, so I’m not going to say not having her here is not going to affect any planning issue,” Ginex said. “The planing will fall on (assistant village manager) Keith (Sbiral) and I now. Development still has to go on.”

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Let’s face it — Alcohol has been the cause of many, many moments of regret. But for one 27-year-old beer drinker and Apple software engineer, his walk of shame had nothing to do with girls. It was the walk through his company’s doors last month, to explain that he left one of the most buzzed-about, and most secretive, pieces of mobile technology today — on a bar stool after a night of drinking. 

Truth is, I actually feel bad for the guy. He has got to be feeling humiliated. My sympathies even tempted me to forego this post. But truth is, the story has already been broken. And in all honesty, my first duty is to our readers — and how the next-gen iPhone got lost in the first place has been a huge question in the mind of the public. 

And so, according to Gizmodo, here’s how it went… 

On March 18, a young man goes to a German beer garden in Redwood City, CA, called The Gourmet Haus Staudt. He’s enjoying himself. And why not? The guy’s been doing his duty, working on the software the iPhone uses to make phone calls. At some point in the night, he updates his Facebook page using the device — which he’s testing out in the real world. Sometime after that, he gets his things together and walks out the door, blissfully ignorant of the fact that he’s forgetting something: the prototype that’s still sitting on the stool at the bar. 

The guy who ultimately wound up with it thought it was just a forgotten 3GS, thanks to an outer case that was styled to look like one. By the next morning, the phone was remote wiped. That’s when he noticed the phone didn’t look or feel quite right, and the front facing camera was a dead giveaway that something was off. So he cracked open the shell to reveal the real next-generation iPhone staring at him in the face. 

So like I said, I feel bad for the engineer. Yes, it was a bone-headed thing to do, no doubt. But it was an honest mistake, not an act of self-serving profiteering or corporate espionage. I might feel differently if I were his boss, or Steve Jobs himself. Scratch that. I’m sure I’d feel differently. But I’m not, and so I empathize with the unimaginable regret, embarrassment — and maybe even a little fear — this guy must be feeling. His name (which I am purposely not divulging here — you can hit the source link at the bottom, if you’re that curious) will be connected to this debacle for some time to come. 

Let this be a learning lesson: Top secrets and beer don’t mix. Actually, that’s pretty good advice in general, no? 

Via: Gizmodo

Mercedes-Benz prepares a slick neo-Nomad concept based on the next-gen CLS, but the production version won’t come here.

Mercedes-Benz is giving us our best look yet at its next CLS-class four-door at the Beijing auto show in the form of the Shooting Break concept. Just as the current E-class sedan’s body sculpting and lighting were previewed at the 2008 Paris auto show by the wagon-esque ConceptFASCINATION, the Shooting Break (Mercedes’ spelling, not ours) shows us most of the next-gen four-door CLS’s bod. The front end’s bisected grille, huge three-pointed star, and aggressive headlamp shapes will make it to production, although we’re not sure if the lamps themselves will be comprised completely of LEDs, as seen here. Only from the C-pillar back should the production CLS differ, as its roof will drape gracefully into a low decklid. So if you hold your finger over the rear part of the roof and D-pillar and squint, (most of) the CLS sedan will magically appear.

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