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Mikron NAD transfer system: is big for small series production

Flexibility
100% CNC controlled for simple and quick change-overs
Quick exchangeable clamping fixtures with automatic repositioning of the CNC-axis
Up to 32 readily available spindle modules for fast change-over.

Versatility
Machining on 6 faces with pre-machining on wire or bar
Large spectrum of machining is possible, including turning directly on wire or bar being fed
Ability to configure machine for entirely different applications

Precision
Heavy Duty machining operations are done fast and accurately ¨C directly on the wire or bar.
Compact and rigid structure for maximum stability
Transfer Table position accuracy +/- 2 ¦Ìm
Stable coolant temperature: +/- 1¡ã

Sturtevant’s “Open Manifold Design” Micronizer® Jet Mill pulverizes cosmetic powders, as well as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, pigments, ceramics, and minerals . The Micronizer® grinds and classifies powders to low and sub-micron particle sizes in a single operation using high pressure air, gas or steam to induce particle-on-particle impact reduction. The product size is controlled by the operating pressure, which affects the particle collision velocity and by the feed rate, which affects the powder’s retention time in the grinding chamber. Particles are size classified by centrifugal force that holds larger particles in the grinding area and centripetal force that drags finer particles into the vortex for discharge. Micronizer® Jet Mills have successfully processed many pigments, minerals, metal oxides, ferrites, titanates, nitrides, silicates, carbonates, etc.

Using a unique fluid energy grinding system to generate particle-on-particle impact with no moving parts to create smooth, silky and grit free powdered ingredients, Sturtevant’s Micronizer Jet Mill is an exceptional tool for the Cosmetic Industry.

The Micronizer allows complete access to the internal material grinding chamber & compressed air chamber for easy cleaning & disassembles in minutes.

For processing cosmetic powders, product contact parts can be made from stainless steel, aluminum oxide as well as tungsten carbide. The variety of replaceable liners provides protection against wear and contamination. Laboratory, pilot plant and continuous production models are available.

For the owners of swimming pools and spas, a low cost kit of plugs has been developed, that will expand into all of the pipes and nozzle found in modern pools and spas.

Known as “Pool and Spa Plug Test Kits” these kits have been developed as a result of many years of use of individual plugs by many people in the pool and spa leisure industry, including domestic ponds, fish farms and wetland drainage areas.

The plugs are manufactured from Nylon 6, an engineering plastic that is resistant to chlorinated water and sea water and can be used under the most arduous temperature and atmospheric conditions for long periods of time.

The plugs can be used for the stopping of leaks and for testing pipework systems for leaks, using the simple manometer kit provided.

In addition to the Manometer, the kit comprises 2 each ½”, 2”, 3” and 4” plugs all fitted inside a high quality ABS storage case, along with a series of hose connects for attaching to the plugs if and when required.

These kits can be adapted to include plugs of different sizes to cater for special requirements and the manufacturer has a range of other kits that are suitable for other branches of pipework service and maintenance companies.

For larger pools, the use of these plugs could save dramatic levels of costs by not having to empty hot water, reheat new water and add new chemicals, by plugging drain holes while the ork is being done.

In the event that the plugs in the kit are not large enough for one particular duty, the Company manufactures individual plugs up to 2,000 mm diameter.

Further information can be obtained from the company

Once again Mewag Maschinenfabrik AG has set a cornerstone in the tube bending world. The TERALUS 170 S can now be presented to the public.

The TERALUS 170 S has a new design, a new way of power transmission and a modular structure. This combination has many advantages – not only with respect to bending results but also concerning ergonomic aspects.

The bending sequence of the Teralus was optimized. To change from one level to another within the bending cycle, the tube is moved vertically while the bending head is only moved horizontally. Due to this technology, the TERALUS 170 S could be designed with a very stable machine structure for bending large tube diameters.
Thus MEWAG launches a machine that combines the stability of a big machine with the operator convenience of a small machine.

Latest technology makes it possible …
16 servo axes guarantee complete command of the bending process. The power and speed of each individual machine movement can be programmed.

The design allows it …
The structure of the bending head and machine base has been optimized in such a way that an absolute stability of the supports of all components that are important for the bending process is ensured.

Separate drives for positioning and clamping
Two separate drives each are used for the advance movement of the clamping device and the follow bar support.

Modular construction of clamping unit and follow bar support
Due to the arrangement of two guide systems that support each the advance feed slide on the bottom and on the top of the follow bar support, all torques are reduced to a minimum. Therefore, a compact but highly stable machine structure could be realized.

Gantry drive for advance feed carriage …
Power and stability can also be found here. The tube advance feed carriage is driven by one drive on the top and one on the bottom. This arrangement guarantees high angular synchronous positioning stability without dynamic distortion of the machine base, regardless whether bending takes place in the bottom-most or in the top-most level.

Teralus 170S
MEWAG’s answer to your requirements.

T1 -45 is a complete device featuring maximum reliability and favourable cost designed forcontinuous detection and measurement of the vibrations of any type of rotating machine.

As prescribed by international standards, the speed of vibration is measured. When a presettable vibration threshold is reached, the system supplies a digital oulput signal able to actuate the device installed for protecting the machinery (e.g. relay, PLC etc.).
Connection mode is similar to the standardized one for photocells. proximity sensors, etc.

The device consists of professional integrated components embodying SMD technology and is able to withstand electrical tests in accor dance with IEC 801 standards.

What’s happening?

First Nancy Pelosi makes noises about ratcheting back the spending, and now Japan has vowed to limit the amount of new debt it issues next year.

It would seem that goverments — perhaps spooked by what they’re seeing at some of their European counterparts — are waking up to the fact that there’s not an unlimited pool of money out there for them. Perhaps.

At the very least, it certainly should make bond selling easier now to promise austerity down the road — even if there’s nothing credible about that.

Japan, meanwhile, remains an odd case. Folks have been warning about a funding crisis for a long time, but the Yen remains elevated and yields cheap, so certainly the market isn’t pricing in such a scenario at all (arguably same for the US).

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• Goldman: Prepare For The De-Stimulus, When Fiscal Restraint Turns Into A GDP Drag
• Bank Of China Official: The World Is Running Out Of Money To Buy US Debt
• Don’t Worry About Government Debt, America Knows Exactly How To Deal With It

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Yes! Everyone knows that a tiger has a striped coat, but how many people know that the tiger’s skin is striped as well?! It is true! Underneath all those lovely stripes, the tiger’s skin is striped too, and even the rare white tiger has bluish stripes on its skin.

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The fact was first noticed by veterinarians, when they had to shave off patches of a tiger’s fur for surgery, and this was when they made the astonishing discovery that the tiger has stripes on its skin, below the fur.

However, when one talks about the tiger’s stripes, one refers to the stripes on its fur, which are as unique as human fingerprints; no two tigers ever have the same stripes, and this is how individual tigers can be identified.

A tiger is striped because it needs to camouflage itself when it is hunting, and the stripes cover the animal up when it stalks against the wild grasses from where it launches its attacks on its unsuspecting prey.

No one is mistaking Google for anything else than a giant corporation these days; yet, it somehow managed to keep some of its clout from the early startup days when the “Don’t be Evil” motto first popped up. There is a rising amount of criticism for the company, but Google is maintaining that its ways are good for everyone, the users, the web and obviously itself. In its latest attempt to spell out what Google is all about, Jonathan Rosenberg, senior VP of product management at Google, tries to explain what ‘open’ means at the company.

“At Google we believe that open systems win. They lead to more innovation, value, and freedom of choice for consumers, and a vibrant, profitable, and competitive ecosystem for businesses. Many companies will claim roughly the same thing since they know that declaring themselves to be open is both good for their brand and completely without risk,” Rosenberg starts off. The real problem, he says, is that there is no clear, universal definition of open.

So, Google set out to clarify what open means for the company, in an internal email for employees which was now published for everyone to see. It says that there are two main components to openness at Google, open technology and open information.

Open technology refers to the way Google builds its current and upcom… (read more)

Eco Factor: OWC becomes US’s first data center operator to be powered by renewable energy.

Other World Computing (OWC), a small ISP and hosting company in Illinois, has become the first data center operator in the U.S. to power its facility entirely with wind energy that will be generated by an on-site turbine. The company has installed a 131-foot tall wind turbine to provide all the electric power for its building in Illinois.

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Here’s a mix of things I’ve tried (many times) and loved, things that are on my to-try list, and a couple of things I might never try—but are inspiring just the same.

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I always enjoy this time of year. The Christmas music, decorations, family gatherings, holiday plays and stock picks. Stock picks? Yes, ’tis the season for stock predictions! Virtually every financial writer will pen an article selecting his or her top picks for the upcoming year. I enjoy reading them and the logic behind the picks. As a long-term buy and hold investor, generally most aren’t useful for me; nevertheless, I find them entertaining and sometimes there is a gem to be found.

Andrea Tse, in an article from TheStreet.com believes consumer-goods stocks are poised to grow next year as the economy lifts and consumer spending rebounds. Here are her 6 picks for 2010:

• Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) – A leading international supplier of products for the lawn and garden market.
• Clorox (CLX) – A manufacturer and marketer of consumer products including Clorox bleach, Armor All, STP, Kingsford, Hidden Valley, etc. CLX is a Dividend Aristocrat that has increased its dividend for the last 32 consecutive years.
• Procter & Gamble (PG) – A leading consumer products company that markets its household and personal care products in more than 180 countries. PG is a Dividend Aristocrat that has increased its dividend for the last 53 consecutive years. [Analysis]
• Philip Morris International (PMI) – An international tobacco company.
• Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) – A leader in the pharmaceutical, medical device and consumer products industries. JNJ is a Dividend Aristocrat that has increased its dividend for the last 47 consecutive years. [Analysis]
• PepsiCo (PEP) – a major international producer of branded beverage and snack food products. PEP is a Dividend Aristocrat that has increased its dividend for the last 37 consecutive years. [Analysis]

Fortune says it’s unlikely that equities will enjoy a repeat of the mass revival of 2009. But, they believe these 10 companies should prosper even if the markets don’t:

• MasterCard (MA) – A global leader in credit card transaction processing and brand licensing providing services in over 210 countries and territories.
• Amedisys (AMED) – A provider of home health care and hospice services in the eastern, southern and southeastern U.S.
• Qualcomm (QCOM) – Focuses on developing products and services based on its advanced wireless broadband technology.
• Petrohawk Energy (HK) – Independent oil and gas company that is engaged in the acquisition, production, exploration, and development of oil and gas properties.
• Baxter International (BAX) – Global medical products and services company provides critical therapies for people with life-threatening conditions.
• Quanta (PWR) – Provides specialized contracting services, offering end-to-end network solutions to the electric power, gas, telecommunications and cable television industries.
• Salesforce.com (CRM) – A leading provider of on-demand customer relationship management applications.
• American Tower (AMT) – Operates the largest independent portfolio of wireless communications and broadcast towers in North America.
• Renhe (RNHEF) – Develops air-raid shelters in China.
• Vornado (VNO) – REIT that owns a diverse group of properties, including Northeast retail properties, New York City office buildings, and other interests.  VNO is a Dividend Achiever that has increased its dividend for the last 37 consecutive years.

James Altucher in an article on Daily Finance presented his 10 favorites for 2010:

• Assured Guaranty (AGO) – Provides financial guaranty insurance and reinsurance, as well as mortgage guaranty coverage.
• Wellcare Health Plans (WCG) – Provides managed care services targeted exclusively to government-sponsored health care programs.
• Potash (POT) – One of the world’s largest diversified fertilizer companies and the world’s largest potash producer.
• Cash America (CSH) – Owns and operates pawnshops in the United States.
• Becton Dickison (BDX) –  Provides a wide range of medical devices and diagnostic products used in hospitals, doctors’ offices, research labs and other settings. BDX is a Dividend Aristocrat that has increased its dividend for the last 37 consecutive years. [Analysis]
• Hillenbrand (HI) – Hillenbrand is the largest supplier of products to the funeral service industry.
• Telecom Corp. of New Zealand (NZT) – Provides telecommunications and information technology products and services to residential and business customers in New Zealand and Australia.
• STEC (STEC) – Designs, makes and markets custom and open-standard memory solutions based on Flash memory and dynamic random access memory DRAM technologies.
• Alvarion (ALVR) – Sells wireless broadband connectivity infrastructure products that allow telecom carriers and service providers to deliver high-speed data and voice services.
• GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) – International pharmaceutical company formed in December 2000 through the merger of British drugmakers GlaxoWellcome and SmithKline Beecham.

As a long-term, buy-and-hold income investor, many of the stocks in the above lists don’t meet my criteria for a buy.  Dividend investors are looking for stocks that will perform well over the long run, not just 2010. As such, I prefer to start with this list of stocks.

Full Disclosure: Long CLX, JNJ, PEP, PG. See a list of all my income holdings here.

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West Malling, Kent, Acre Resources

My client provides energy procurement and energy contract management to a large number of organisations within South East England; approximately £300m worth of energy per year. The Energy Efficiency Manager will take the lead in managing and developing customer energy reporting services; will hold primary responsibility on effective compliance with the CRC; and will market, expand and manage the delivery of services.

Based in West Malling, the Energy Efficiency Manager will take overall responsibility on developing the Energy Bureau Service to provide energy management support to customers.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing services in line with the CRC legislation requirements with regards to data collection, government reporting, procuring CRC allowances, forecasting emissions and potentially trading allowances
• Managing internal CRC requirements and compliance strategy
• Developing and maintaining the energy monitoring systems, including designing new report formats
• Managing the energy reporting team
• Maintaining an active awareness of the energy industry and significant national and international climate change policies

This position will play a pivotal role in expanding the organisation’s energy reporting services and revenue stream. The ideal individual will have extensive experience in the energy industry, previous experience may have been gained from working for an energy supplier, energy consultancy or bureau provider.

Experience and qualifications required:

• An in-depth understanding and grasp of CRC legislation requirements
• Highly developed IT skills
• Proven management ability
• Demonstrated customer focused outlook
• Relevant discipline degree (or equivalent)

With a generous benefits package including 27 days holiday and final salary pension scheme, this position presents a challenging opportunity and genuine career growth.
 

Eco Factor: Sustainable development with green areas and an aqua garden.

Asymptote has proposed a sustainable “Dream Hub” complex for Seoul, Korea for the future development of the Yongsan International Business District. The concept relies on the Korean cultural landscape and has been designed with sustainability in mind.

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As stringent (and arguably overzealous) as Apple’s App review policy is, things still slip through the cracks from time to time. I mean, who can forget the infamous baby shaking simulator slip-up? The latest bit of contraband to hit the App Store isn’t nearly as offensive – that is, unless you’re Nintendo.

Earlier today, an application called “Nescaline” popped up on the App Store. Everything about the application, from the name, to the copyrighted icon, to the very functionality of the application rang of something that Apple would generally deny without batting an eye.. and yet, there it was – for all of one day, at least.

You see, Nescaline is an emulator of 1985’s living room king, the Nintendo Entertainment System. By duplicating the functionality of the system’s hardware in software form, Nescaline would allow you to play NES games on your iPhone. You’re stuck with slightly frustrating touchscreen controls instead of the sharp-cornered, palm-destroying original controller – but hey, it was old school gaming on the go.

It’s worth noting that Nescaline didn’t include any copyrighted games out of the box, instead providing just a handful of community-made home brew games. However, if the user just so happened to know the URL of another ROM — be it another home brew game or an unlicensed copy of Super Mario — Nescaline would download the ROM to its internal library.

The legality of applications of this sort are endlessly debated, and remain in a bit of a legal gray area. Apple avoids any potential copyright battles by banning “executable code”, a term just vague enough to work wherever its convenient. They’ve thus far denied all emulator submissions, including those that had their licensing in order. If you want an emulator on the iPhone, you’ll have to jailbreak first.

Apple’s negative stance on emulators is something that fans of Android love to poke fun at, considering that emulators are amongst the most popular on Google’s platform. While Google’s not about to come out and officially support console emulation, the only apps they won’t sell are those that are malicious, explicitly illegal, or adult in nature – none of which fits the bill for most emulators.

Nescaline went up on the App Store early this morning, and was pulled by the end of the night. Assuming that this was an accident and not some App Store reviewer’s way of resigning, we’re left wondering: how’d this happen? The app’s description clearly explains everything – and even if they didn’t read a word of that, the app’s icon was a friggin’ Super Mario mushroom. Maybe the “Approve” and “Deny” buttons are just right next to each other.

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T’is the season for number crunching. As the year draws to a close, everyone is releasing all sorts of stats, tops and trends. Facebook, with 350 million users and an unseemly amount of data flowing through its pipes, couldn’t pass out on this opportunity so it’s introducing what will become a yearly fixture, “Memology,” the study of ‘memes’ and meme-related topics.

“In the tradition of year-end lists, we’re introducing Facebook Memology. “Memology” refers to the study of how “memes,” or new ideas and trends, are spreading on Facebook. For this year’s list, the Facebook Data Team mapped the top trending words and phrases in U.S. status updates for 2009,” Facebook’s Lars Backstrom wrote.

“While significant news events and celebrities made the list, more personal topics like family, religion and even emerging digital slang were as common—no doubt reflecting the way people share their daily lives with friends on Facebook.”

The list isn’t an exact account of the number of times the words popped up, rather Facebook grouped similar subject matters, words and phrases to come up with a top which looked at the topics discussed rather than the actual words.

The biggest topic on Facebook for the year, no surprise here: Facebook Applications. With the number of spammy games and apps littering everyon… (read more)

For quite some time we’ve been covering how the MPAA has been pushing to get the FCC to allow them to use “Selectable Output Control” (SOC) to stop you from being able to record certain movies. In theory, the Hollywood studios claim that this will let them put movies out on video-on-demand offerings earlier than they do now. In actuality, there’s nothing stopping them from putting these VoD offerings out now (and some do already). The studios’ claim that this is needed to stop “piracy” of these movies also makes little sense, since even the studios admit that all of their movies are quickly available through unauthorized means around the time they’re released in the theaters (i.e., well before they would be available on TV).

The real issue, of course, is that Hollywood wants more control over your TV and what you can do with it. But when people suggest this, the MPAA and the studios scoff and say that’s ridiculous. They just want this one tiny exemption and nothing else. Except, that’s not true at all. Remember that recent Congressional hearing about live streaming and sporting events? Well, the folks at Public Knowledge noticed that one of the speakers there was already noting how the FCC exemption on SOC could be useful in stopping “piracy” of sports broadcasting — which of course is totally outside the realm of what the MPAA is asking for. But, of course, once the FCC allows someone to break your DVR or other consumer electronics device, it’s not hard to see everyone else asking for their own “exception” as well… How about rather than breaking the devices that everyone purchased for a reason, the content providers stop freaking out about technology, and start learning how to use it to their advantage?

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Yachts for long have been toys of the rich to show the world that they have finally arrived in life. Such contraptions whose primary purpose is snob value are unlikely candidates for saving the planet. Yet, there has been a extremely concerted effort by the yacht making industry as a whole, to go green. (more…)

Comme tous les ans,Volkswagen a concocté sa vidéo pour Noël.Toujours sympa.Celle de cette année décoiffe,avec un Santa Claus en Golf GTI.

D’abord la vidéo,pas mal du tout:

Mais,par contre,elle n’aurait pas un faux-air d’autre chose cette vidéo?…L’agence qui a fait le spot C3 était peut-être en mal d’inspiration,en tous cas pour le décor:

Allez,pour le plaisir,la vidéo VW de l’en passé:

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