Laser cutting machinery leaders, Spartanics, will be showcasing their in-line and offline laser cutting solutions at the 2013 Labelexpo Europe Show in Brussels. Spartanics (Stand #9G38), celebrating 50 years manufacturing die cutting systems, is anticipating their biggest presence yet in Europe with a new technology unveiling.
Mike Bacon VP of Sales and Marketing says, “Laser die cutting is gaining momentum in the label market and we feel that offering a variety of solutions is key to technology acceptance. By showcasing laser capabilities and educating the label market on certified materials for laser cutting, we feel that attendees will walk away from the show better informed.”
Spartanics will showcase two of their latest innovations for the label, packaging and converting markets; the Spartanics L350 Laser Cutting Machine and the NW140 UV Inkjet Digital Narrow Web Press. The Spartanics L350 is a modernized laser cutting system that can cut configurations on the fly with speeds up to 100+ meters per minute. One of the most fascinating capabilities of this cutting edge technology is the amount of flexibility it offers to the market through converting options, such as: UV Coating, Rotary Die Cutting Station, Rotary Sheeting, Hot Stamping, Lamination, Knife Slitting and more. The L350 is also equipped with Spartanics Optimization Software and XY registration, as well as, bar code automatic changeover capabilities.
The NW140 UV Inkjet Digital Narrow Web Press powered by JETInx will also be showcased in the Spartanics Stand (#9G38). This system offers an all in one solution for today's print and label converters. It comes equipped with XAAR 1001 Print heads that offer 6 channel print modes, including: White, CMYK and Clear Varnish. The affordable NW140 prints jobs in line with the Spartanics X140 Laser Cutting Station. This system comes complete with low heat UV LED Pinning and Curing lamps, as well as, environmentally friendly inks.
Spartanics laser cutting technology will also be featured in the Durst Stand #9H57. Durst and Spartanics have integrated their expertise and technology to engineer one of the finest additions to the market; the Durst Tau 330 UV Inkjet Digital Label Press with In-Line Laser Finishing System LFS 330 and it will be unveiled at the 2013 Labelexpo Europe Show! This advanced technology is able to operate as a fully integrated in line solution, as well as, an offline system. The Durst Tau 330 UV Inkjet Digital Label Press is capable of printing at excessive speeds of 157 linear feet per minute and offers flexible converting options.
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2013年8月29日 星期四
The ultimate goal
Those who tend to get motion sick may want to refrain from imagining how fast 600 million revolutions per minute is.
Because that's exactly the rotational speed scientists at Scotland's University of St. Andrews achieved with a man-made microscopic sphere of calcium carbonate basically for the sole purpose of observing what would happen at such a speed. The results were published in Nature Communications on Wednesday.
For reference, 600 million revolutions per minute happens to be 500,000 times faster than a standard washing machine, and 300,000 times faster than a standard car engine.
The ultimate goal, put scientifically, was to test what happens when physical objects of millions of atoms -- not simply singular atoms or molecules -- are pushed to extreme, never-before-achieved conditions in situations bordering the boundaries between classic and quantum physics.
In this case, the microscopic sphere -- measuring four millionths of a meter in diameter -- was held in place within a vacuum with tiny pulses of laser light that were exploited, thanks to the concept of polarization, as the light passed through the object to exert torque.
The fast-moving sphere acted in essence like a miniature gyroscope, stabilizing around the axis of rotation and picking up speed until it hit a limit of 600 million revolutions per minute and appeared to vanish, said the BBC's Pallab Ghosh.
It's unclear to the scientists what happened to the object or why it hit that limit. The phenomenon may in fact be a previously unrecorded event, though the next step is to follow up on the findings and investigate the nature of the phenomenon to be certain.
"In addition to the exciting fundamental physics aspects, this experiment will allow us to probe the nature of friction in very small systems, which has relevance to the next generation of microscopic devices," professor Kishan Dholakia of the research team told the BBC. "And it's always good to hold a 'world record' -- even if for only a while."
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Because that's exactly the rotational speed scientists at Scotland's University of St. Andrews achieved with a man-made microscopic sphere of calcium carbonate basically for the sole purpose of observing what would happen at such a speed. The results were published in Nature Communications on Wednesday.
For reference, 600 million revolutions per minute happens to be 500,000 times faster than a standard washing machine, and 300,000 times faster than a standard car engine.
The ultimate goal, put scientifically, was to test what happens when physical objects of millions of atoms -- not simply singular atoms or molecules -- are pushed to extreme, never-before-achieved conditions in situations bordering the boundaries between classic and quantum physics.
In this case, the microscopic sphere -- measuring four millionths of a meter in diameter -- was held in place within a vacuum with tiny pulses of laser light that were exploited, thanks to the concept of polarization, as the light passed through the object to exert torque.
The fast-moving sphere acted in essence like a miniature gyroscope, stabilizing around the axis of rotation and picking up speed until it hit a limit of 600 million revolutions per minute and appeared to vanish, said the BBC's Pallab Ghosh.
It's unclear to the scientists what happened to the object or why it hit that limit. The phenomenon may in fact be a previously unrecorded event, though the next step is to follow up on the findings and investigate the nature of the phenomenon to be certain.
"In addition to the exciting fundamental physics aspects, this experiment will allow us to probe the nature of friction in very small systems, which has relevance to the next generation of microscopic devices," professor Kishan Dholakia of the research team told the BBC. "And it's always good to hold a 'world record' -- even if for only a while."
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2013年8月27日 星期二
Hydro Flask Introduces New Copper
In response to popular consumer and brewery demand, Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks, has announced the release of its new Copper Brown Growler to be available in select brewery and retail locations across the country and online.
The new 64oz Copper Brown Growler will be added to the existing growler lineup with the Classic Stainless finish and Black Butte powder coat finish. The Copper Brown Growler is made with the same double wall vacuum insulation as all Hydro Flask bottles, which keeps cold liquids icy cold up to 24 hours and hot liquids piping hot up to 12. The new Copper Brown Growler is also made from 18/8 food-grade stainless steel and is backed by a lifetime warranty.
“We are really excited about the new Copper Brown Growler, which has already generated significant interest within the beer industry and at tradeshows across the country,” said Andi Manies, Hydro Flask Product Manager. “Our brewery partners and customers are excited that we will be offering them another premium product in an incredibly popular color.”
Customizable with both laser engraving and screen printing, the growler has an MSRP of $49.99 and will be available at select retailers across the country and online by August 27, 2013.
“We have been hearing from breweries that they want even more Hydro Flask products in their lineup, and they are thrilled that there will be a new Copper Brown Growler in the mix,” said Chrislan Ceramics Co-Founder Al Laninga.
Chrislan is the exclusive distributor of Hydro Flask growlers and flasks to the brewery and wine markets. “Hydro Flask is a premium product that continues to impress breweries and customers across the country with its food grade, stainless steel, BPA-free, durable and sweet proof growlers,” said Laninga.
About Hydro Flask
Hydro Flask began in the summer of 2009 with an epiphany on a Hawaiian beach, and became a reality in beautiful Bend, Oregon, one of the country’s premiere outdoor playgrounds. The company’s mission today is to save the world from lukewarm beverages.
Hydro Flask is now the award-winning* leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks and has recently expanded into the food and beverage industry with its food flasks and industry-first and only double wall vacuum insulted 64oz growlers. Using only high-quality 18/8 stainless steel, Hydro Flask delivers what people on the go have been looking for: a durable flask that keeps hots hot, colds cold, is stylish, 100% recyclable and is backed by a lifetime warranty.
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The new 64oz Copper Brown Growler will be added to the existing growler lineup with the Classic Stainless finish and Black Butte powder coat finish. The Copper Brown Growler is made with the same double wall vacuum insulation as all Hydro Flask bottles, which keeps cold liquids icy cold up to 24 hours and hot liquids piping hot up to 12. The new Copper Brown Growler is also made from 18/8 food-grade stainless steel and is backed by a lifetime warranty.
“We are really excited about the new Copper Brown Growler, which has already generated significant interest within the beer industry and at tradeshows across the country,” said Andi Manies, Hydro Flask Product Manager. “Our brewery partners and customers are excited that we will be offering them another premium product in an incredibly popular color.”
Customizable with both laser engraving and screen printing, the growler has an MSRP of $49.99 and will be available at select retailers across the country and online by August 27, 2013.
“We have been hearing from breweries that they want even more Hydro Flask products in their lineup, and they are thrilled that there will be a new Copper Brown Growler in the mix,” said Chrislan Ceramics Co-Founder Al Laninga.
Chrislan is the exclusive distributor of Hydro Flask growlers and flasks to the brewery and wine markets. “Hydro Flask is a premium product that continues to impress breweries and customers across the country with its food grade, stainless steel, BPA-free, durable and sweet proof growlers,” said Laninga.
About Hydro Flask
Hydro Flask began in the summer of 2009 with an epiphany on a Hawaiian beach, and became a reality in beautiful Bend, Oregon, one of the country’s premiere outdoor playgrounds. The company’s mission today is to save the world from lukewarm beverages.
Hydro Flask is now the award-winning* leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks and has recently expanded into the food and beverage industry with its food flasks and industry-first and only double wall vacuum insulted 64oz growlers. Using only high-quality 18/8 stainless steel, Hydro Flask delivers what people on the go have been looking for: a durable flask that keeps hots hot, colds cold, is stylish, 100% recyclable and is backed by a lifetime warranty.
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Production processes
Bernhard Fischbacher, Tobias Telser, and Paul Heilmann, the managing directors of DHF Precision Mechanics GmbH, were visiting a fair to catch up on laser marking systems. While visiting the Rofin-Baasel exhibit, they were invited to take a seat in front of the manual laser welding system to weld some parts by themselves, an experience that caused the three DHF managers to re-think their investment agenda.
Today, two years later, DHF uses laser material processing to manufacture Brainlab's DASH, among others. It is an intra-surgical navigation system for knee endoprothesis, which relies on an iPod touch for analysis, planning, and exact positioning of cutting tools.
Headquartered in Ostermünchen near Munich (Fig. 1), DHF Precision Mechanics counts among its customers well-known medical device, electronics, and aerospace engineering companies. The company specializes in high-precision CNC-milled parts and assemblies. After 15 years of virtually continuous growth, the company now operates 18 CNC machining centers and offers a service portfolio ranging from prototype manufacturing to bulk production of several 10,000 parts/year.
DHF has established a very good reputation in the market with utmost precision and fast and flexible reaction to customer requirements. When needed, DHF pushes the technical limits of CNC milling, like series production of parts for electrical motors, which must be produced with tolerances down to some microns on a lathe. The parts feature bearing seats where ball bearings have to be glued in place.
With quick reaction to customer requirements as a major objective, DHF established high in-house production depth. From CAD/CAM construction to preparing wrought material (various steel and aluminum alloys and titanium), to CNC-milling, to surface finishing, assembly and quality assurance.
Production processes at DHF frequently comprise welding, engraving and marking. Techniques for marking and joining on high-precision workpieces call for the laser. Welded parts have to feature perfect, pore and crack-free weld seams, especially in medical device manufacture, which has to provide sterile hardware and calls for immaculate surface quality to eliminate any chance of bacterial colonization. The same goes for all deep engravings and markings; contours have to be free from burrs and ditches. The marking process must not induce any material changes that might promote surface corrosive action.
Until 2012, DHF had been outsourcing laser material processing jobs completely. However, outsourcing significantly reduced production flexibility and speed for certain parts and increased complexity of logistics. More than that, the annual outsourcing business volume had been reaching the six-digit range; reason enough to think about establishing an in-house laser material processing center. Being laser rookies, Fischbacher, Telser, and Heilmann initially focused on laser marking because they expected laser welding to be much more difficult to control, at least before they had their first personal laser welding experience.
The complete solution
The DHF managers decided to incorporate a laser welding system in their investment planning. That meant sending samples to various laser manufacturers and asking them for a live presentation of the laser welding process. This was not an easy task, considering the required acuteness and surface quality, namely for medical devices. Andreas Sch?llhorn (Rofin-Baasel Lasertech Starnberg) knows about the importance of an optimum presentation in the application lab. He also knows that's just the beginning: "Medium-sized companies expect way more from us than just selling suitable laser systems. We take care of the employee's training, help setting up the first applications and our application support provides unbureaucratic assist during the first months. If required, we even design the production room according to laser safety standards, like we did for DHF."
Establishing an in-house laser processing center
Six months after Rofin and DHF's first contact at the fair, a Rofin laser processing center was installed at DHF GmbH, comprised of the integrated CNC and manual laser welding system and the CombiLine Advanced marking system (Fig. 2). The laser welding workstation seamlessly integrates manual or joystick-controlled deposition welding with CNC operation (Fig. 3). It offers a cross table for workpieces of up to 500 kg weight and an additional rotary axis. The Integral was chosen because of its large working chamber, which is spacious enough to freely rotate parts of up to 400 mm in diameter.
Even today when looking back, Paul Heilmann still expresses his surprise. "We had been planning to ramp up things slowly and to backsource the laser jobs one by one. In fact external laser processing was gone within a few weeks. Today we have ready-to-use setups for some 100 marking and welding applications right at our hands."
Laser processing for high-tech medical devices
A lengthy cooperation with Brainlab, a worldwide market leader for image-guided surgery and radiotherapy, benefitted from laser technology as well. Fischbacher says, "Frequently, we are cooperating in early product design stages. It is a big advantage to know exactly not only the possibilities of CNC milling but also of joining technology and marking, not to mention the faster manufacturing of prototypes."
For Brainlab's DASH (Fig. 6), DHF Precision Mechanics GmbH manufactures and assembles the iPod holder with all fixed or detachable 3D position markers and cutting devices. All pieces have to meet the sophisticated quality standards for medical devices. The entire parts set comprises 14 weld joints of precision milled parts, even of different stainless steel alloys. The mostly circular weld seams feature a width of only some 100 μm and must not show any pores or micro cracks (Fig. 7).
DHF deep-engraves the plastic iPod holder with the laser to form cavities which will be filled with a special paint. Thus, the marking is still visible when the paint slowly vanishes after numerous sterilizations.
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Today, two years later, DHF uses laser material processing to manufacture Brainlab's DASH, among others. It is an intra-surgical navigation system for knee endoprothesis, which relies on an iPod touch for analysis, planning, and exact positioning of cutting tools.
Headquartered in Ostermünchen near Munich (Fig. 1), DHF Precision Mechanics counts among its customers well-known medical device, electronics, and aerospace engineering companies. The company specializes in high-precision CNC-milled parts and assemblies. After 15 years of virtually continuous growth, the company now operates 18 CNC machining centers and offers a service portfolio ranging from prototype manufacturing to bulk production of several 10,000 parts/year.
DHF has established a very good reputation in the market with utmost precision and fast and flexible reaction to customer requirements. When needed, DHF pushes the technical limits of CNC milling, like series production of parts for electrical motors, which must be produced with tolerances down to some microns on a lathe. The parts feature bearing seats where ball bearings have to be glued in place.
With quick reaction to customer requirements as a major objective, DHF established high in-house production depth. From CAD/CAM construction to preparing wrought material (various steel and aluminum alloys and titanium), to CNC-milling, to surface finishing, assembly and quality assurance.
Production processes at DHF frequently comprise welding, engraving and marking. Techniques for marking and joining on high-precision workpieces call for the laser. Welded parts have to feature perfect, pore and crack-free weld seams, especially in medical device manufacture, which has to provide sterile hardware and calls for immaculate surface quality to eliminate any chance of bacterial colonization. The same goes for all deep engravings and markings; contours have to be free from burrs and ditches. The marking process must not induce any material changes that might promote surface corrosive action.
Until 2012, DHF had been outsourcing laser material processing jobs completely. However, outsourcing significantly reduced production flexibility and speed for certain parts and increased complexity of logistics. More than that, the annual outsourcing business volume had been reaching the six-digit range; reason enough to think about establishing an in-house laser material processing center. Being laser rookies, Fischbacher, Telser, and Heilmann initially focused on laser marking because they expected laser welding to be much more difficult to control, at least before they had their first personal laser welding experience.
The complete solution
The DHF managers decided to incorporate a laser welding system in their investment planning. That meant sending samples to various laser manufacturers and asking them for a live presentation of the laser welding process. This was not an easy task, considering the required acuteness and surface quality, namely for medical devices. Andreas Sch?llhorn (Rofin-Baasel Lasertech Starnberg) knows about the importance of an optimum presentation in the application lab. He also knows that's just the beginning: "Medium-sized companies expect way more from us than just selling suitable laser systems. We take care of the employee's training, help setting up the first applications and our application support provides unbureaucratic assist during the first months. If required, we even design the production room according to laser safety standards, like we did for DHF."
Establishing an in-house laser processing center
Six months after Rofin and DHF's first contact at the fair, a Rofin laser processing center was installed at DHF GmbH, comprised of the integrated CNC and manual laser welding system and the CombiLine Advanced marking system (Fig. 2). The laser welding workstation seamlessly integrates manual or joystick-controlled deposition welding with CNC operation (Fig. 3). It offers a cross table for workpieces of up to 500 kg weight and an additional rotary axis. The Integral was chosen because of its large working chamber, which is spacious enough to freely rotate parts of up to 400 mm in diameter.
Even today when looking back, Paul Heilmann still expresses his surprise. "We had been planning to ramp up things slowly and to backsource the laser jobs one by one. In fact external laser processing was gone within a few weeks. Today we have ready-to-use setups for some 100 marking and welding applications right at our hands."
Laser processing for high-tech medical devices
A lengthy cooperation with Brainlab, a worldwide market leader for image-guided surgery and radiotherapy, benefitted from laser technology as well. Fischbacher says, "Frequently, we are cooperating in early product design stages. It is a big advantage to know exactly not only the possibilities of CNC milling but also of joining technology and marking, not to mention the faster manufacturing of prototypes."
For Brainlab's DASH (Fig. 6), DHF Precision Mechanics GmbH manufactures and assembles the iPod holder with all fixed or detachable 3D position markers and cutting devices. All pieces have to meet the sophisticated quality standards for medical devices. The entire parts set comprises 14 weld joints of precision milled parts, even of different stainless steel alloys. The mostly circular weld seams feature a width of only some 100 μm and must not show any pores or micro cracks (Fig. 7).
DHF deep-engraves the plastic iPod holder with the laser to form cavities which will be filled with a special paint. Thus, the marking is still visible when the paint slowly vanishes after numerous sterilizations.
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2013年8月25日 星期日
Manufacturing sector boosts ASEAN motion
IHS has revealed that the Southeast Asian general motion controls (GMC) market is set grow to more $90 million by 2017, and the computer numerical control (CNC) motion controls market to more than $70 million, with a total CAGR of 7.5 per cent from 2012 to 2017. According to the market research company, the growth will be driven by the increasing demand for motion control products used in manufacturing, along with the gradual shift of machinery production to Southeast Asia.
If Southeast Asia were a single entity, it would rank as the eighth largest economy in the world, with a population of more than 600 million people, or 8.8 per cent of the world's citizens. Sectors such as food and beverage and packaging machinery, which are closely tied to the booming consumer markets in Southeast Asia, will be less affected during the economic downturn and ultimately will drive demand for motion controls products, providing substantial growth opportunity.
Semiconductor equipment and electronic machinery were estimated to be the two largest industry sectors in 2012. Singapore and Malaysia are leading manufacturers of specialised semiconductor and E&E equipment, while Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam are the end-users of this equipment.
"Industry sectors such as semiconductor, electronic and electronic assembly, machine tools, packaging, rubber and plastics, accounted for more than 80 per cent of the Southeast Asian motion controls market in 2012 in terms of revenue," said Wilmer Zhou, senior market research analyst for IHS. "These industries use many motion control products, and will continue to dominate the South East Asia motion controls market in the coming years."
Being a cyclical industry, the electronics and electronics assembly and semiconductor markets experienced a huge decline in 2009 and 2010, following a strong rebound in 2011 and a flat year in 2012. Southeast Asia is one of the world's most important semiconductor and electronics production bases. Rising production costs in China have shifted manufacturing and production momentum to Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, providing stability to sales of motion controls into these sectors over the long term.
Another market driver is the increasing utilisation of motion controls in automotive manufacturing and related industries, such as machine tools and plastic & rubber.
Thailand is one of the biggest automotive manufacturing centres, with 2.45 million motor vehicles produced in 2012, 68 per cent more than in 2011. Numerous well known automakers, assemblers, and parts manufacturers are located in the country, such as Ford, General Motors, BMW, Daimler-Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Mazda, Toyota, Honda and Nissan.
Driven by the fast growth of automotive industry, demand is increasing for machine tools such as laser-cutting machines, machining centres, milling machines, drilling machines, lathes, shearing machines, and stamping and forging machines, all of which drive high demand for CNC motion controls products.
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If Southeast Asia were a single entity, it would rank as the eighth largest economy in the world, with a population of more than 600 million people, or 8.8 per cent of the world's citizens. Sectors such as food and beverage and packaging machinery, which are closely tied to the booming consumer markets in Southeast Asia, will be less affected during the economic downturn and ultimately will drive demand for motion controls products, providing substantial growth opportunity.
Semiconductor equipment and electronic machinery were estimated to be the two largest industry sectors in 2012. Singapore and Malaysia are leading manufacturers of specialised semiconductor and E&E equipment, while Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam are the end-users of this equipment.
"Industry sectors such as semiconductor, electronic and electronic assembly, machine tools, packaging, rubber and plastics, accounted for more than 80 per cent of the Southeast Asian motion controls market in 2012 in terms of revenue," said Wilmer Zhou, senior market research analyst for IHS. "These industries use many motion control products, and will continue to dominate the South East Asia motion controls market in the coming years."
Being a cyclical industry, the electronics and electronics assembly and semiconductor markets experienced a huge decline in 2009 and 2010, following a strong rebound in 2011 and a flat year in 2012. Southeast Asia is one of the world's most important semiconductor and electronics production bases. Rising production costs in China have shifted manufacturing and production momentum to Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, providing stability to sales of motion controls into these sectors over the long term.
Another market driver is the increasing utilisation of motion controls in automotive manufacturing and related industries, such as machine tools and plastic & rubber.
Thailand is one of the biggest automotive manufacturing centres, with 2.45 million motor vehicles produced in 2012, 68 per cent more than in 2011. Numerous well known automakers, assemblers, and parts manufacturers are located in the country, such as Ford, General Motors, BMW, Daimler-Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Mazda, Toyota, Honda and Nissan.
Driven by the fast growth of automotive industry, demand is increasing for machine tools such as laser-cutting machines, machining centres, milling machines, drilling machines, lathes, shearing machines, and stamping and forging machines, all of which drive high demand for CNC motion controls products.
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Despite missteps, engraving business
When Ann Giovannitti is
asked why she, her family members and friends bought a Gibbstown
engraving business in 2008, she is quizzical.“I really have no idea,”
laughs the president of Above All Engraving. “We were
looking for an investment at the time, so we purchased the building and
the business from the previous owner.“Of course, right after we bought
it, there was the recession,” the special education teacher adds. “And
this — awards, plaques, trophies — is the fluff that people cut out of
their budgets first.
“Business could be better,” she says, managing a smile.Laughter and smiles are abundant at Above All as Giovannitti, her sister, mother and a childhood friend run the business.Clients include local schools and sports teams, fire and police departments, chambers of commerce and — just recently — Atlantic City’s Fashion Week.“We can engrave pretty much anything, from acrylics, glass, leather and even wood,” says Julie Harris, Ann’s younger sister. Harris is a radiology manager and CAT scan technician at a Pennsylvania medical center.
Giovannitti calls Harris “the computer whiz.”“It’s all computer-generated,” Harris explains. “We have software programs that we use to manipulate all the information, and then we send the job over to the engraving machine, which is just like a printer.“We have a diamond-cutter machine and a laser engraver. The laser is a lot more detailed, and we’ll use that to do artwork and logos.”While Harris handles the etching, the others take on different tasks. Giovannitti manages the business side — paperwork, billing and banking. Mom Rosalind DeCinque assembles the plaques and trophies, carefully measuring, spacing, taping and gluing.
She’s also head of the prayer department.“Some days it’s a challenge,” DeCinque admits, standing over a newly finished plaque. “It can be very meticulous work. And slow.“But my awards are made with love.”As for the prayers? “I just want the business to do well. How many rosaries have I said? Too numerous to count.”Lifelong family friend Maryann Wright manages the store during the day. She handles the orders that come in and the shipments that go out.
“I’ll also take care of the research when certain awards or plaques are requested. If we need to order materials or product, I’ll do that and then hand them to Julie for the engraving. And I’ll help Roz put things together.”Ann’s husband, Vince, is the guidance chairman at Paulsboro High School. He marvels at how the women have banded together to run the business.
“They just took the bull by the horns, and it’s unbelievable what they do. My wife and Julie have said that we are just not going to let this fail.“There might be some creditors chasing us,” he laughs, “but Ann always figures out a way to pay the bills.”Shirley Bierbrunner of the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce has been working with Above All Engraving “forever.”“The chamber has been using them for years, even before (Ann, et al) took over,” Bierbrunner explains.
“And they’ve been great. If we forget to place our order and then need it in a hurry, they always get it done.’’Jim Pandolfo, treasurer of the Paulsboro Community All Sports Banquet, concurs. The yearly banquet honors senior athletes, who are presented with awards crafted at Above All.“We hold our event on the Thursday before Memorial Day, and the spring sports season is still going on,” he notes. “So, sometimes we’ll drag our feet in getting the list of winners to them.
“But they always work with us and they always come through.”That persistence and determination has paid off despite missteps along the way, says Vince Giovannitti.“We made so many mistakes. From not negotiating with the seller, to buying the building and the business as opposed to just buying the business.“We made every mistake we could,” he adds.
“But I’m happy for my wife. She loves the business end of this, and we just hope and pray the store becomes more viable.”Asked how she manages to juggle the demands of being a special-ed teacher, business owner and mother of two, Ann shrugs and — you guessed it — smiles.“I don’t know. We just find the time. I’m flexible because I’m home by about 3:15 (in the afternoon). So is Vince. So if I need to come here, he’s at home.“We have Maryann here during the day and Julie can take calls at her work, so it’s been OK,” she adds. “We really do all work well together and my sister and I get along great.“I’m the oldest, which is, I guess, how I ended up being the president. I really don’t even know how that happened.
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“Business could be better,” she says, managing a smile.Laughter and smiles are abundant at Above All as Giovannitti, her sister, mother and a childhood friend run the business.Clients include local schools and sports teams, fire and police departments, chambers of commerce and — just recently — Atlantic City’s Fashion Week.“We can engrave pretty much anything, from acrylics, glass, leather and even wood,” says Julie Harris, Ann’s younger sister. Harris is a radiology manager and CAT scan technician at a Pennsylvania medical center.
Giovannitti calls Harris “the computer whiz.”“It’s all computer-generated,” Harris explains. “We have software programs that we use to manipulate all the information, and then we send the job over to the engraving machine, which is just like a printer.“We have a diamond-cutter machine and a laser engraver. The laser is a lot more detailed, and we’ll use that to do artwork and logos.”While Harris handles the etching, the others take on different tasks. Giovannitti manages the business side — paperwork, billing and banking. Mom Rosalind DeCinque assembles the plaques and trophies, carefully measuring, spacing, taping and gluing.
She’s also head of the prayer department.“Some days it’s a challenge,” DeCinque admits, standing over a newly finished plaque. “It can be very meticulous work. And slow.“But my awards are made with love.”As for the prayers? “I just want the business to do well. How many rosaries have I said? Too numerous to count.”Lifelong family friend Maryann Wright manages the store during the day. She handles the orders that come in and the shipments that go out.
“I’ll also take care of the research when certain awards or plaques are requested. If we need to order materials or product, I’ll do that and then hand them to Julie for the engraving. And I’ll help Roz put things together.”Ann’s husband, Vince, is the guidance chairman at Paulsboro High School. He marvels at how the women have banded together to run the business.
“They just took the bull by the horns, and it’s unbelievable what they do. My wife and Julie have said that we are just not going to let this fail.“There might be some creditors chasing us,” he laughs, “but Ann always figures out a way to pay the bills.”Shirley Bierbrunner of the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce has been working with Above All Engraving “forever.”“The chamber has been using them for years, even before (Ann, et al) took over,” Bierbrunner explains.
“And they’ve been great. If we forget to place our order and then need it in a hurry, they always get it done.’’Jim Pandolfo, treasurer of the Paulsboro Community All Sports Banquet, concurs. The yearly banquet honors senior athletes, who are presented with awards crafted at Above All.“We hold our event on the Thursday before Memorial Day, and the spring sports season is still going on,” he notes. “So, sometimes we’ll drag our feet in getting the list of winners to them.
“But they always work with us and they always come through.”That persistence and determination has paid off despite missteps along the way, says Vince Giovannitti.“We made so many mistakes. From not negotiating with the seller, to buying the building and the business as opposed to just buying the business.“We made every mistake we could,” he adds.
“But I’m happy for my wife. She loves the business end of this, and we just hope and pray the store becomes more viable.”Asked how she manages to juggle the demands of being a special-ed teacher, business owner and mother of two, Ann shrugs and — you guessed it — smiles.“I don’t know. We just find the time. I’m flexible because I’m home by about 3:15 (in the afternoon). So is Vince. So if I need to come here, he’s at home.“We have Maryann here during the day and Julie can take calls at her work, so it’s been OK,” she adds. “We really do all work well together and my sister and I get along great.“I’m the oldest, which is, I guess, how I ended up being the president. I really don’t even know how that happened.
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2013年8月20日 星期二
STEM school prepares
This was not the typical summer off for Anthony Matthews, principal of Colorado STEM Academy in Westminster. The former Flynn Elementary principal has been very busy the past few months working to prepare the new STEM, science, technology, engineering and math education school in Adams County School District 50.
With the first day of school just around the corner on Aug. 19, Matthews is excited to finally open the doors to Colorado STEM Academy to 200 students in grades third through sixth for the first year. After the initial year, the school will increase in size to 250 students followed by a build-out of 300 students by the 2015-2016 school year with students in grades three through eight.
For months renovations have been happening to the school, which is the old Crown Pointe Academy building at 72nd Avenue and Irving Street in Westminster. Matthews said majority of the renovations have taken place in the west wing the building and include the design and construction of larger classrooms and science and engineering labs.
“We have two big labs, a design lab and a build lab that will be utilized by all of the students,” he said. “The design lab includes a 3D printer and scanner and a laser engraver and our build lab has a variety of tools for the students to use and build items for projects and assignments.”
Every classroom will have 15 iPads, 15 Chromebooks and will be equipped with SMART Boards and a SMART sound system. Matthews said classrooms will also have some desk top computers and the furniture will allow for a more collaborative approach to learning.
“We purposely bought desks that could be maneuvered into different size groups so that the teachers had the freedom to set up their classroom the way they wanted to allow for their students to be able to work collaboratively together,” he said. “
For Edgar Lista, the technology education and engineering teacher at Colorado STEM Academy, the idea of collaborative teaching is something he’s very excited about. Lista, who is new to the district and comes from the Douglas County School District, jumped at the opportunity to work in a smaller school where he could continually work with the same students from third grade to eight grade.
He said it’s exciting to work in a brand new school with amazing resources and tools that will allow his students to create something and actually have the opportunity to build their creation.
“Working here is a great opportunity for me to create a culture of collaboration among not only the students but also the teachers,” Lista said. “I’m just so excited to see what drives the students and be a part of that. I just want the students to be excited about what they’re doing and I think this school will provide that excitement.”
Lista is just one of 13 educational staff hired at Colorado STEM Academy. Matthews said for the past couple weeks the staff’s been attending training in preparation of the first day of school. Colorado STEM academy will also be the first school in Adams County School District 50 to be an innovation school, which allows the school to offer extended days and an extended year.
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With the first day of school just around the corner on Aug. 19, Matthews is excited to finally open the doors to Colorado STEM Academy to 200 students in grades third through sixth for the first year. After the initial year, the school will increase in size to 250 students followed by a build-out of 300 students by the 2015-2016 school year with students in grades three through eight.
For months renovations have been happening to the school, which is the old Crown Pointe Academy building at 72nd Avenue and Irving Street in Westminster. Matthews said majority of the renovations have taken place in the west wing the building and include the design and construction of larger classrooms and science and engineering labs.
“We have two big labs, a design lab and a build lab that will be utilized by all of the students,” he said. “The design lab includes a 3D printer and scanner and a laser engraver and our build lab has a variety of tools for the students to use and build items for projects and assignments.”
Every classroom will have 15 iPads, 15 Chromebooks and will be equipped with SMART Boards and a SMART sound system. Matthews said classrooms will also have some desk top computers and the furniture will allow for a more collaborative approach to learning.
“We purposely bought desks that could be maneuvered into different size groups so that the teachers had the freedom to set up their classroom the way they wanted to allow for their students to be able to work collaboratively together,” he said. “
For Edgar Lista, the technology education and engineering teacher at Colorado STEM Academy, the idea of collaborative teaching is something he’s very excited about. Lista, who is new to the district and comes from the Douglas County School District, jumped at the opportunity to work in a smaller school where he could continually work with the same students from third grade to eight grade.
He said it’s exciting to work in a brand new school with amazing resources and tools that will allow his students to create something and actually have the opportunity to build their creation.
“Working here is a great opportunity for me to create a culture of collaboration among not only the students but also the teachers,” Lista said. “I’m just so excited to see what drives the students and be a part of that. I just want the students to be excited about what they’re doing and I think this school will provide that excitement.”
Lista is just one of 13 educational staff hired at Colorado STEM Academy. Matthews said for the past couple weeks the staff’s been attending training in preparation of the first day of school. Colorado STEM academy will also be the first school in Adams County School District 50 to be an innovation school, which allows the school to offer extended days and an extended year.
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During its participation
During its participation at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) 2013, SWAROVSKI GEMS launched the New Zirconia Innovations and Natural Brilliance Genuine Topaz, having already introduced the revolutionary Round Pure Brilliance Cut and the matchlessly beautiful Zirconia Diamond Colors. Its participation was an opportunity to create awareness about the SWAROVSKI GEMS brand and its products, shape business opportunities, which met with positive results, the company noted.
Gem Visions 2014, the SWAROVSKI GEMS unique inspirational tool that explores the megatrends and design directions for the upcoming year was also shared, with the trend books were distributed to all the renowned Designers, Manufacturers and Design Institutes.
Rajendra Jain, Managing Director of SWAROVSKI GEMS India said during the IIJS that “We plan to create a very strong presence of our SWAROVSKI GEMS brand throughout the industry and support our partners at the retail and consumer levels in India through our ingredient brands “Made with SWAROVSKI GEMSTONES”, “Made with SWAROVSKI ZIRCONIA” and “Made with SWAROVSKI MARCASITE”.
He further added that "We want to stimulate demand and enhance awareness for our Pure Brilliance Concept for Zirconia", thus enhancing 'the strength of our brand' and 'the “SWAROVSKI ZIRCONIA” laser engraved quality seal'.
The company showcased three product novelties that further enhance the Pure Brilliance Swarovski Zirconia. The Swarovski Zirconia is now also presented in two new colors: Fancy Green , a color also found in natural diamonds and is modeled on the famous Dresden Green Diamond that is said to originate from India. The amethyst-shaded Fancy Purple offers unique design opportunities for new color combinations. There is also the new Cushion Cut, another classic cut in the jewellery industry, now precision-cut by SWAROVSKI GEMS.
NATURAL BRILLIANCE: SWAROVSKI GENUINE TOPAZ - this is a new cut for genuine topaz: the patented Natural Brilliance cut. It is conceived and executed according to the Gemological Institute of America’s exacting parameters for insuring the maximum refracted light and fire, the impeccably calibrated precision-cut facets unleash all of the stone’s inner light and radiance. Swarovski Genuine Topaz gemstones now achieve a 130 percent higher brilliance than any other topaz available on the market. White topaz achieves dazzling heights with the innovative Natural Brilliance cut. The Swarovski Genuine Topaz is also available in a range of vivid colors with the unique Thermal Color Fusion (TCF) treatment. Unlike other processes, TCF creates a beautifully colored topaz containing absolutely no radiation. The TCF treatment, patented in both Austria and the United States, has been demonstrated to be both permanent and able to sustain cast-in-place production methods and cleaning processes.
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Gem Visions 2014, the SWAROVSKI GEMS unique inspirational tool that explores the megatrends and design directions for the upcoming year was also shared, with the trend books were distributed to all the renowned Designers, Manufacturers and Design Institutes.
Rajendra Jain, Managing Director of SWAROVSKI GEMS India said during the IIJS that “We plan to create a very strong presence of our SWAROVSKI GEMS brand throughout the industry and support our partners at the retail and consumer levels in India through our ingredient brands “Made with SWAROVSKI GEMSTONES”, “Made with SWAROVSKI ZIRCONIA” and “Made with SWAROVSKI MARCASITE”.
He further added that "We want to stimulate demand and enhance awareness for our Pure Brilliance Concept for Zirconia", thus enhancing 'the strength of our brand' and 'the “SWAROVSKI ZIRCONIA” laser engraved quality seal'.
The company showcased three product novelties that further enhance the Pure Brilliance Swarovski Zirconia. The Swarovski Zirconia is now also presented in two new colors: Fancy Green , a color also found in natural diamonds and is modeled on the famous Dresden Green Diamond that is said to originate from India. The amethyst-shaded Fancy Purple offers unique design opportunities for new color combinations. There is also the new Cushion Cut, another classic cut in the jewellery industry, now precision-cut by SWAROVSKI GEMS.
NATURAL BRILLIANCE: SWAROVSKI GENUINE TOPAZ - this is a new cut for genuine topaz: the patented Natural Brilliance cut. It is conceived and executed according to the Gemological Institute of America’s exacting parameters for insuring the maximum refracted light and fire, the impeccably calibrated precision-cut facets unleash all of the stone’s inner light and radiance. Swarovski Genuine Topaz gemstones now achieve a 130 percent higher brilliance than any other topaz available on the market. White topaz achieves dazzling heights with the innovative Natural Brilliance cut. The Swarovski Genuine Topaz is also available in a range of vivid colors with the unique Thermal Color Fusion (TCF) treatment. Unlike other processes, TCF creates a beautifully colored topaz containing absolutely no radiation. The TCF treatment, patented in both Austria and the United States, has been demonstrated to be both permanent and able to sustain cast-in-place production methods and cleaning processes.
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2013年8月16日 星期五
Mine is an early rifle
Three-gun shooting is the fastest growing competitive shooting sport in the nation. As the name suggests, competitors use three guns; pistol, shotgun and rifle. Of the three, the rifle is called on for the widest range of use. A shooter might engage multiple close range targets very fast, and within seconds transition to precision targets at long range. I have shot at rifle targets from as close as 18 inches to as far away as 800 yards in a single match. The key is to do it with speed and precision, as the guy who hits all the targets the fastest wins the match.
For a long time competitors had to spend time and money to modify their rifles to make them suitable for competition. But rifle makers have noticed the growth in the sport and several are now offering “competition ready” rifles in their catalogs. Here are three that I have been lucky enough to test.
Colt Competition was started with the concept that 3-gun competitors needed rifles that were ready to shoot. The Pro model is the higher grade of the two Colt Competition .223 Remington rifles offered. It was designed by hardcore shooters and tested extensively at national 3-gun matches.
It has an 18-inch long, match-grade stainless steel barrel. The custom fluting on the barrel is unique and exotic looking with a series of interrupted flutes. The barrel is six-groove button rifled with a 1:8 RH Twist. The 1:8 twist is preferred by most 3-gun shooters as it will stabilize heavy bullets but also handle light bullets, so it provides the widest range of ammo options for shooters.
The gun has a .223 Wylde Match Chamber and uses a rifle-length gas system. This longer system is more reliable and smoother than a short “carbine” length gas system. It has the Colt Competition Fully-Adjustable Gas Block, which allows the shooter to tune the rifle to the specific ammo used. The result is a smoother action cycle, which can aid in speed and accuracy. The smoother the gun runs, the less disturbance on target and the faster the next shot can be taken. Those tenths of a second in split times add up in a game that’s won or lost by seconds.
Mine is an early rifle and came with a Sure-Fire muzzle brake. This is a very effective brake that’s also designed to attach a suppressor. The current rifles are being shipped with the new Colt Competition Triple-Chamber Muzzle Brake while the Sure-Fire is still offered as an option.
The Colt Competition uses a proprietary 15-inch floating handguard, which is the perfect length for the extended arm grip favored by a lot of shooters.
The upper and lower receivers are forged and machined for a precision fit. The upper is a flat-top with a Picatinny rail on top. The lower has the Colt Competition logo laser engraved into the side of the magwell.
The rifle has a proofed and magnetic particle (MP) inspected bolt. The charging handle has an extended latch for fast operation. Meanwhile, the two-stage trigger on my gun breaks at 2 pounds, 12 ounces; lighter than the advertised 3.5-pound trigger and great for precision long-range shooting. It has a short and positive reset for fast work.
The gun has a Magpul CTR 6-Position Adjustable Stock, Magpul arched Trigger Guard and a Magpul Grip. As you might guess, it comes with a Magpul 30-round magazine. The safety is a standard, two position AR-15 safety.
The rifle is extremely accurate and with the light trigger it’s easy to use for precision long-range work. The average for 12, five-shot groups at 100 yards with three different ammo products was just .9-inch. The best groups were .65-inch for five shots.
When shooting speed drills to test my time, my best effort with this rifle was 1.6 seconds, which is the second best I have ever done.
This is a gun that you can take out of the box, add optics and ammo and win matches. I know that to be true, not just hype; because I have several shooting buddies who have done it.
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For a long time competitors had to spend time and money to modify their rifles to make them suitable for competition. But rifle makers have noticed the growth in the sport and several are now offering “competition ready” rifles in their catalogs. Here are three that I have been lucky enough to test.
Colt Competition was started with the concept that 3-gun competitors needed rifles that were ready to shoot. The Pro model is the higher grade of the two Colt Competition .223 Remington rifles offered. It was designed by hardcore shooters and tested extensively at national 3-gun matches.
It has an 18-inch long, match-grade stainless steel barrel. The custom fluting on the barrel is unique and exotic looking with a series of interrupted flutes. The barrel is six-groove button rifled with a 1:8 RH Twist. The 1:8 twist is preferred by most 3-gun shooters as it will stabilize heavy bullets but also handle light bullets, so it provides the widest range of ammo options for shooters.
The gun has a .223 Wylde Match Chamber and uses a rifle-length gas system. This longer system is more reliable and smoother than a short “carbine” length gas system. It has the Colt Competition Fully-Adjustable Gas Block, which allows the shooter to tune the rifle to the specific ammo used. The result is a smoother action cycle, which can aid in speed and accuracy. The smoother the gun runs, the less disturbance on target and the faster the next shot can be taken. Those tenths of a second in split times add up in a game that’s won or lost by seconds.
Mine is an early rifle and came with a Sure-Fire muzzle brake. This is a very effective brake that’s also designed to attach a suppressor. The current rifles are being shipped with the new Colt Competition Triple-Chamber Muzzle Brake while the Sure-Fire is still offered as an option.
The Colt Competition uses a proprietary 15-inch floating handguard, which is the perfect length for the extended arm grip favored by a lot of shooters.
The upper and lower receivers are forged and machined for a precision fit. The upper is a flat-top with a Picatinny rail on top. The lower has the Colt Competition logo laser engraved into the side of the magwell.
The rifle has a proofed and magnetic particle (MP) inspected bolt. The charging handle has an extended latch for fast operation. Meanwhile, the two-stage trigger on my gun breaks at 2 pounds, 12 ounces; lighter than the advertised 3.5-pound trigger and great for precision long-range shooting. It has a short and positive reset for fast work.
The gun has a Magpul CTR 6-Position Adjustable Stock, Magpul arched Trigger Guard and a Magpul Grip. As you might guess, it comes with a Magpul 30-round magazine. The safety is a standard, two position AR-15 safety.
The rifle is extremely accurate and with the light trigger it’s easy to use for precision long-range work. The average for 12, five-shot groups at 100 yards with three different ammo products was just .9-inch. The best groups were .65-inch for five shots.
When shooting speed drills to test my time, my best effort with this rifle was 1.6 seconds, which is the second best I have ever done.
This is a gun that you can take out of the box, add optics and ammo and win matches. I know that to be true, not just hype; because I have several shooting buddies who have done it.
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Charging into the sports
Whether you are looking for a fine-turf or fairway mower, need to scarify and aerate, or want to see the latest in fertiliser and pesticide application kit, IoG Saltex gives visitors the opportunity to view the latest developments.
Charging into the sports-grounds market, the new Buffalo 34/5 all-purpose pedestrian cylinder will be launched by Allett Mowers. Known as great all-rounders, Buffalos have large-diameter cutting cylinders to allow longer grass to be mowed, even when wet. The latest model features a range of improvements, including central mounting of the engine on the chassis to give the operator a better view of the cutting area.
A larger-diameter front roller is intended to give straighter lines with less ground pressure, while one-handed fitting and removal of the grass box has been made possible by adding a handle and grass box hoop in place of arms - a feature that has been extended to the rest of the Buffalo range.
Toro's lightest fairway mower weighs just 900kg and is dubbed by distributor Lely as the "lightweight fairway champion". The Toro Reelmaster 3550-D has a productive 2.1m cutting width and 7mph mowing speed. With a three-wheel drive system, the 3550-D is powered by a 25hp diesel engine. The mower can be viewed on the Lely Partners in Turfcare stand, where turf managers can also learn about the Prema scheme, which offers pre-owned Toro machinery at affordable prices. Each machine is given a comprehensive inspection, covering key mechanical functions, before receiving a Lely-certified Prema warranty, which backs it with a 180-day or 300-hour conditional warranty.
In addition to the new Buffalo mower, Allett is showing its lawncare system, comprising six interchangeable cartridges to provide an aerator, dethatcher, lawn brush, scarifier, verticutter and 10-bladed cylinder.
Favoured by some of the UK's top turf managers, SISIS has gained a reputation for producing natural and synthetic turf-maintenance equipment. At the show, it will be unveiling a new pedestrian scarifier, as well as the Dart pedestrian aerator and TM1000 tractor-mounted scarifier, both of which have been redesigned to improve ease of operation and functionality.
Charterhouse Turf Machinery is giving visitors the opportunity to view the recently launched Redexim Verti-Drain 1517. Part of the new high-speed 15 Series, the 520kg aerator is suitable for use with tractors from as small as 28hp, but offers a productive 1.76m working width. It has a working depth of up to 150mm.
To clear cores from greens following hollow coring operations, Weidenmann UK is showing the Core Recycler. This machine separates organic waste matter such as thatch from the gathered sand and soil mix, before returning the rootzone to the surface. Up to 80 per cent of the volume of lifted cores can be recycled in this way.
Making its debut at IoG Saltex, the WideSpin 1550 top dresser is an addition to the Turfco family from Ransomes Jacobsen, and is said to offer unprecedented control and precision. It has more capacity, is designed for easy loading, has programmable resets and rate calculation, and can tackle a wider range of applications. Also new from Ransomes is the Turfco TriWave 40, which is a trailed overseeder for use behind a utility vehicle, quad bike, bunker rake or tractor.
Earthway pedestrian fertiliser and ice control spreaders feature on DMMP's stand, as the company launches an innovative model with interchangeable tools, which makes it capable of spreading fertiliser, salt or fine seeds and chemicals. "Flex-Select is the latest and most advanced spreader system the UK has ever seen," says managing director Marcus Palmer.
Central Spares is focusing on spreaders after becoming the exclusive European distributor for Spyker Spreaders. The machines, which are manufactured by Brinly-Hardy in the US, are fitted with the Accu-Way spread pattern adjustment to provide a consistent and even application, reduce waste and save money for the operator. All professional models feature a metal gear system and solid steel axle.
A lot of equipment for the application of chemicals will be on show at IoG Saltex. A dedicated new spray vehicle, the Smithco Spray Star 2000, will be introduced by Ransomes Jacobsen. It features an ultra-low-profile 3,300-litre tank, hydrostatic drive and a liquid-cooled diesel engine.
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Charging into the sports-grounds market, the new Buffalo 34/5 all-purpose pedestrian cylinder will be launched by Allett Mowers. Known as great all-rounders, Buffalos have large-diameter cutting cylinders to allow longer grass to be mowed, even when wet. The latest model features a range of improvements, including central mounting of the engine on the chassis to give the operator a better view of the cutting area.
A larger-diameter front roller is intended to give straighter lines with less ground pressure, while one-handed fitting and removal of the grass box has been made possible by adding a handle and grass box hoop in place of arms - a feature that has been extended to the rest of the Buffalo range.
Toro's lightest fairway mower weighs just 900kg and is dubbed by distributor Lely as the "lightweight fairway champion". The Toro Reelmaster 3550-D has a productive 2.1m cutting width and 7mph mowing speed. With a three-wheel drive system, the 3550-D is powered by a 25hp diesel engine. The mower can be viewed on the Lely Partners in Turfcare stand, where turf managers can also learn about the Prema scheme, which offers pre-owned Toro machinery at affordable prices. Each machine is given a comprehensive inspection, covering key mechanical functions, before receiving a Lely-certified Prema warranty, which backs it with a 180-day or 300-hour conditional warranty.
In addition to the new Buffalo mower, Allett is showing its lawncare system, comprising six interchangeable cartridges to provide an aerator, dethatcher, lawn brush, scarifier, verticutter and 10-bladed cylinder.
Favoured by some of the UK's top turf managers, SISIS has gained a reputation for producing natural and synthetic turf-maintenance equipment. At the show, it will be unveiling a new pedestrian scarifier, as well as the Dart pedestrian aerator and TM1000 tractor-mounted scarifier, both of which have been redesigned to improve ease of operation and functionality.
Charterhouse Turf Machinery is giving visitors the opportunity to view the recently launched Redexim Verti-Drain 1517. Part of the new high-speed 15 Series, the 520kg aerator is suitable for use with tractors from as small as 28hp, but offers a productive 1.76m working width. It has a working depth of up to 150mm.
To clear cores from greens following hollow coring operations, Weidenmann UK is showing the Core Recycler. This machine separates organic waste matter such as thatch from the gathered sand and soil mix, before returning the rootzone to the surface. Up to 80 per cent of the volume of lifted cores can be recycled in this way.
Making its debut at IoG Saltex, the WideSpin 1550 top dresser is an addition to the Turfco family from Ransomes Jacobsen, and is said to offer unprecedented control and precision. It has more capacity, is designed for easy loading, has programmable resets and rate calculation, and can tackle a wider range of applications. Also new from Ransomes is the Turfco TriWave 40, which is a trailed overseeder for use behind a utility vehicle, quad bike, bunker rake or tractor.
Earthway pedestrian fertiliser and ice control spreaders feature on DMMP's stand, as the company launches an innovative model with interchangeable tools, which makes it capable of spreading fertiliser, salt or fine seeds and chemicals. "Flex-Select is the latest and most advanced spreader system the UK has ever seen," says managing director Marcus Palmer.
Central Spares is focusing on spreaders after becoming the exclusive European distributor for Spyker Spreaders. The machines, which are manufactured by Brinly-Hardy in the US, are fitted with the Accu-Way spread pattern adjustment to provide a consistent and even application, reduce waste and save money for the operator. All professional models feature a metal gear system and solid steel axle.
A lot of equipment for the application of chemicals will be on show at IoG Saltex. A dedicated new spray vehicle, the Smithco Spray Star 2000, will be introduced by Ransomes Jacobsen. It features an ultra-low-profile 3,300-litre tank, hydrostatic drive and a liquid-cooled diesel engine.
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2013年8月14日 星期三
Lighter and brighter future
It marks a major transformation in fortunes for the company and comes just nine months after it was bought out of administration by specialist investors Pemberton Capital.
Cobra Automotive Engineering, which specialises in interior trim technologies and products, is currently in negotiations with a number of tier 1 and OEM customers about bringing its ‘mass reduction’ expertise to future model platforms.
Existing contracts for supplying load covers, load floors, sun blinds and safety barrier nets have helped the firm develop a global reputation for design, quality and outstanding delivery performance.
In that time, leading industrialist Bob Woods has been appointed as managing director and has immediately introduced a long-term focus on developing strategic partnerships with existing and new customers.
“Cobra has always been at the forefront of design, new technologies and processes and had built up an enviable client base of leading tier 1 and car manufacturers,” explained Mr Woods, who had previously held senior positions with Johnson Controls and Unipart.
“It invested heavily in new state-of-the-art automation following the promise of a major increase in volumes that, unfortunately, never materialised. This meant the company ran out of cash and couldn’t re-finance in time to fulfill orders.”
He says that the business never lost its potential and strong market presence and this was recognised by industry specialist Pemberton Capital, which purchased the firm and put in place a long-term investment plan.
“Since the change in ownership we have successfully met all of the production schedules for our clients, giving them confidence we can deliver what we promise. We have already started to look at new opportunities, most of which involve us using our solutions for taking weight out of vehicles.”
Cobra Automotive Engineering currently works with blue chip customers including General Motors and a number of tier 1 suppliers.
It currently produces load floor assembly for the Astra Station Wagon, load cover for the Chevrolet Trailblazer & Spin, and front grille assembly for the Mini at Cowley.
Together this equates to annual sales of ￡7m, with nearly 50% of this figure being exported into plants in Brazil, Canada, Germany, Spain and Thailand.
“Everything is in place to grow, but grow at a rate that is manageable. We’ve got a healthy order book and a 76-strong workforce that are skilled in fabric die cutting, sewing, injection moulding, CNC machining and prototyping,” explained Bob.
There has already been significant investment at Cobra Automotive Engineering’s 70,000 sq ft facility on the outskirts of Wrexham.
Its 900 tonne injection moulding machine and high frequency welding are capabilities enjoying strong demand, as is the company’s advanced Hennecke high-pressure polyurethane robotic line. This gives Cobra the capacity to process 300,000 load floor boards every year.
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Cobra Automotive Engineering, which specialises in interior trim technologies and products, is currently in negotiations with a number of tier 1 and OEM customers about bringing its ‘mass reduction’ expertise to future model platforms.
Existing contracts for supplying load covers, load floors, sun blinds and safety barrier nets have helped the firm develop a global reputation for design, quality and outstanding delivery performance.
In that time, leading industrialist Bob Woods has been appointed as managing director and has immediately introduced a long-term focus on developing strategic partnerships with existing and new customers.
“Cobra has always been at the forefront of design, new technologies and processes and had built up an enviable client base of leading tier 1 and car manufacturers,” explained Mr Woods, who had previously held senior positions with Johnson Controls and Unipart.
“It invested heavily in new state-of-the-art automation following the promise of a major increase in volumes that, unfortunately, never materialised. This meant the company ran out of cash and couldn’t re-finance in time to fulfill orders.”
He says that the business never lost its potential and strong market presence and this was recognised by industry specialist Pemberton Capital, which purchased the firm and put in place a long-term investment plan.
“Since the change in ownership we have successfully met all of the production schedules for our clients, giving them confidence we can deliver what we promise. We have already started to look at new opportunities, most of which involve us using our solutions for taking weight out of vehicles.”
Cobra Automotive Engineering currently works with blue chip customers including General Motors and a number of tier 1 suppliers.
It currently produces load floor assembly for the Astra Station Wagon, load cover for the Chevrolet Trailblazer & Spin, and front grille assembly for the Mini at Cowley.
Together this equates to annual sales of ￡7m, with nearly 50% of this figure being exported into plants in Brazil, Canada, Germany, Spain and Thailand.
“Everything is in place to grow, but grow at a rate that is manageable. We’ve got a healthy order book and a 76-strong workforce that are skilled in fabric die cutting, sewing, injection moulding, CNC machining and prototyping,” explained Bob.
There has already been significant investment at Cobra Automotive Engineering’s 70,000 sq ft facility on the outskirts of Wrexham.
Its 900 tonne injection moulding machine and high frequency welding are capabilities enjoying strong demand, as is the company’s advanced Hennecke high-pressure polyurethane robotic line. This gives Cobra the capacity to process 300,000 load floor boards every year.
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New equipment speeds up procedures
Thanks to advancing technology, two dental offices in the Middletown area are prepared to meet immediate needs for crowns, inlays and onlays.
Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry in Middletown and Fedorciw & Massoumi in Cromwell are using a new piece of equipment called the E4D Dentist system.
“It’s a digital impression machine,” said Dr. Peter Nelson of Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry, “which means instead of impression material in your mouth, we use a laser scanner and a video camera. The best part about the new procedure is that we can have patients come in and have their crowns or inlays that same day.”
The system is in two major parts, said Dr. Mehran Massoumi.
“One is a computer screen, which we use to observe the pictures we take with the laser scanner,” Massoumi said. “Once we have the 3D image generate and have manipulated it like we want it, we send it to the milling machine in the next room to start cutting it.”
Previously this sort of procedure could take two to four weeks to complete. Nelson said the dentists would have to take the impression using “goopy impression material, then send it out to a lab.”
The lab Nelson uses is in Idaho, which explains the time it takes, but the system that would usually take weeks to complete is now available in a single office and can be completed in one day within a span of approximately two hours.
E4D uses CAD CAM technology.
“Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing will show us the tooth we’re working on and the adjacent teeth, and we can work with the image right on the screen,” Massoumi said.
If the doctor were to find it necessary, he could send the images to the lab and have the doctors there critique or design the crown, send back their input and then mill it in the original office.
“Generally a procedure like this is for someone that has broken a tooth or has severe damage,” Nelson said, “A crown is what is used to restore a tooth that is damaged all around, where an inlay or onlay is a partial restoration.”
The restorations are made out of a hybrid porcelain compound from a crystalline glass-ceramic, lithium disilicate.
According to Nelson, this material is stronger than the traditional material, which was generally gold or porcelain, and looks nicer.
Once the restoration is critiqued and corrected, the doctor will match the color of the tooth. He uses about three to four shades to make it realistic looking, Nelson said.
Though new technology is expensive, Nelson said, “The system will pay for itself very soon. It cuts costs for labs and shipping, which I can then pass on to the customer.”
Nelson also assures that the quality will remain the same, despite the in-house procedure.
Massoumi says that at his office, the fee for the new procedure compared to the traditional procedure will be the same.
“Really, the biggest aspect is the speed,” Nelson said.
Massoumi says the real benefit is how precise it is.
“The crown is made from the scan of the tooth, then digitally cut by robotic arms to fit exactly the way it is supposed to,” Massoumi said. “There’s no room for human error.”
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Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry in Middletown and Fedorciw & Massoumi in Cromwell are using a new piece of equipment called the E4D Dentist system.
“It’s a digital impression machine,” said Dr. Peter Nelson of Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry, “which means instead of impression material in your mouth, we use a laser scanner and a video camera. The best part about the new procedure is that we can have patients come in and have their crowns or inlays that same day.”
The system is in two major parts, said Dr. Mehran Massoumi.
“One is a computer screen, which we use to observe the pictures we take with the laser scanner,” Massoumi said. “Once we have the 3D image generate and have manipulated it like we want it, we send it to the milling machine in the next room to start cutting it.”
Previously this sort of procedure could take two to four weeks to complete. Nelson said the dentists would have to take the impression using “goopy impression material, then send it out to a lab.”
The lab Nelson uses is in Idaho, which explains the time it takes, but the system that would usually take weeks to complete is now available in a single office and can be completed in one day within a span of approximately two hours.
E4D uses CAD CAM technology.
“Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing will show us the tooth we’re working on and the adjacent teeth, and we can work with the image right on the screen,” Massoumi said.
If the doctor were to find it necessary, he could send the images to the lab and have the doctors there critique or design the crown, send back their input and then mill it in the original office.
“Generally a procedure like this is for someone that has broken a tooth or has severe damage,” Nelson said, “A crown is what is used to restore a tooth that is damaged all around, where an inlay or onlay is a partial restoration.”
The restorations are made out of a hybrid porcelain compound from a crystalline glass-ceramic, lithium disilicate.
According to Nelson, this material is stronger than the traditional material, which was generally gold or porcelain, and looks nicer.
Once the restoration is critiqued and corrected, the doctor will match the color of the tooth. He uses about three to four shades to make it realistic looking, Nelson said.
Though new technology is expensive, Nelson said, “The system will pay for itself very soon. It cuts costs for labs and shipping, which I can then pass on to the customer.”
Nelson also assures that the quality will remain the same, despite the in-house procedure.
Massoumi says that at his office, the fee for the new procedure compared to the traditional procedure will be the same.
“Really, the biggest aspect is the speed,” Nelson said.
Massoumi says the real benefit is how precise it is.
“The crown is made from the scan of the tooth, then digitally cut by robotic arms to fit exactly the way it is supposed to,” Massoumi said. “There’s no room for human error.”
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2013年8月12日 星期一
Peer's wind farm
Later, as leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats,hedeclaredrenewables firms should be raking in “big profits”.
Now Nicol Stephen, or Baron Stephen of Lower Deeside, appears to have taken his own advice and sits at the head of a rapidly expanding turbine empire worth more than ￡1.5million.
The Lib Dem peer is a director of 10 renewable energy companies, seven of them incorporated within the past five months, with four wind farms in the planning stages across Scotland.
More seriously, some observers believe he is using his powerful position in the House of Lords to lobby for the renewable energy industry.
Last month, he put forward three amendmentstoWestminster’snew Energy Bill – although two were withdrawn and one was left to lie on the file.
One amendment called for more UK Governmentsupportforrenewable electricity storage, one of the biggest problems facing wind farm operators as their turbines work only when the wind is blowing and not when demand for energy is greatest.
A second amendment related to proposed changes to the generous publicsubsidyregime,withLord Stephen calling for greater “certainty” over whether or not the payments “could be relied upon” to continue in the future.
The third called for an announcement on a “decarbonisation target” – the date by which fossil fuels must be eradicated from Britain’s power grid – to be brought forward.
Calling for greater unity within the Coalition over the Bill, he said: “Unless we show certainty and get away from the divisions and the delay that have clearly existed within government, we will send out the wrong messages to companies involved in this sector and we will fail to achieve that ￡100billion of investment that is so vital to driving the future of the industry.”
The House of Lords rules state that Members must be “especially cautious in deciding whether to speak or vote” in debates which relate to their private business interests.
Graham Lang, from pressure group Scotland Against Spin, said: “Lord Stephen has had a career in politics paid for by the taxpayer and is continuing to attempt to hoover up consumerpaidsubsidieswith speculativeanddeeplyunpopular wind farm proposals.
“As a Scot, he will know full well that rural communities have had enough of industrial turbines desecrating the environment for risible and very expensive amounts of electricity.”
Nine of Lord Stephen’s firms are part of the Renewable Energy Ventures (REV) network, which he set up with former Body Shop director Michael Ross, from Edinburgh, after retiring from Holyrood in 2009.
A REV “holding company” has ￡1.4million in capital according to the latest Companies House documents.
His other energy company – Pilot Offshore Renewables Ltd – was formed in April with industry expert Allan MacAskill as co-director.
Mr MacAskill, whose brother is Justice Secretary Kenny, saw a previous offshore energy venture sold to Spanish giants Repsol for ￡49million.
In the House of Lords register of interests, the former MSP for Aberdeen South currently declares his involvement only in parent company Renewable Energy Ventures Ltd.
Last year, it emerged the peer had made ￡110,000 when he sold a house in Edinburgh that had been partly paid for by the taxpayer under the now defunct Holyrood housing scheme.
REV’s first wind farm will see three 326ft turbines built at Clentrie Farm near Auchtertool, Fife.
It won planning permission in April, despite a survey which found 93 per cent of locals were against the plan.
James Glen, secretary of Lochgelly Community Council, said: “There are mixed views in the area, some support wind turbines but others are upset.
“They think that we have got enough with the Mossmorran petrochemical works on our doorstep and the nine turbines already at the Little Raith wind farm.
“I feel if any politician has a connection with a renewable energy company he should not be taking part in any debate about new legislation.”
Another REV subsidiary relates to a live planning application for eight 360ft wind turbines near Kellas in Moray.
Three further companies are connected to sites in Aberdeenshire, including a proposal for two 326ft turbines at Paul Matthew Hill, near Montrose, and another for two 326ft turbines at Cushnie, near Alford.
This is Lord Stephen’s fourth attempt to win planning permission at this site, with opponents claiming his application has been deliberately submitted during the summer holidays when many opponents are away.
Caroline Gerrie, from Stop Turbines in Cushnie, said: “In our opinion, this is not about farming wind nor about fighting for the rights of the people of the North-east.
“It is about farming subsidy for commercial gain, ignoring the advice of planning whilst damaging the lives of the people Lord Stephen once promised to fight for.
“Lord Stephen is, in fact, showing a total disregard for the opinions of the people in this community.”
She added: “This is the sixth application for wind turbines in this beautiful valley that the people of Cushnie have had to deal with in the last two and-a-half years, and the fourth from Lord Stephen’s company REV Ltd.
Despite repeated requests for an interview, neither Lord Stephen or the Liberal Democrats had anything to say.
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Now Nicol Stephen, or Baron Stephen of Lower Deeside, appears to have taken his own advice and sits at the head of a rapidly expanding turbine empire worth more than ￡1.5million.
The Lib Dem peer is a director of 10 renewable energy companies, seven of them incorporated within the past five months, with four wind farms in the planning stages across Scotland.
More seriously, some observers believe he is using his powerful position in the House of Lords to lobby for the renewable energy industry.
Last month, he put forward three amendmentstoWestminster’snew Energy Bill – although two were withdrawn and one was left to lie on the file.
One amendment called for more UK Governmentsupportforrenewable electricity storage, one of the biggest problems facing wind farm operators as their turbines work only when the wind is blowing and not when demand for energy is greatest.
A second amendment related to proposed changes to the generous publicsubsidyregime,withLord Stephen calling for greater “certainty” over whether or not the payments “could be relied upon” to continue in the future.
The third called for an announcement on a “decarbonisation target” – the date by which fossil fuels must be eradicated from Britain’s power grid – to be brought forward.
Calling for greater unity within the Coalition over the Bill, he said: “Unless we show certainty and get away from the divisions and the delay that have clearly existed within government, we will send out the wrong messages to companies involved in this sector and we will fail to achieve that ￡100billion of investment that is so vital to driving the future of the industry.”
The House of Lords rules state that Members must be “especially cautious in deciding whether to speak or vote” in debates which relate to their private business interests.
Graham Lang, from pressure group Scotland Against Spin, said: “Lord Stephen has had a career in politics paid for by the taxpayer and is continuing to attempt to hoover up consumerpaidsubsidieswith speculativeanddeeplyunpopular wind farm proposals.
“As a Scot, he will know full well that rural communities have had enough of industrial turbines desecrating the environment for risible and very expensive amounts of electricity.”
Nine of Lord Stephen’s firms are part of the Renewable Energy Ventures (REV) network, which he set up with former Body Shop director Michael Ross, from Edinburgh, after retiring from Holyrood in 2009.
A REV “holding company” has ￡1.4million in capital according to the latest Companies House documents.
His other energy company – Pilot Offshore Renewables Ltd – was formed in April with industry expert Allan MacAskill as co-director.
Mr MacAskill, whose brother is Justice Secretary Kenny, saw a previous offshore energy venture sold to Spanish giants Repsol for ￡49million.
In the House of Lords register of interests, the former MSP for Aberdeen South currently declares his involvement only in parent company Renewable Energy Ventures Ltd.
Last year, it emerged the peer had made ￡110,000 when he sold a house in Edinburgh that had been partly paid for by the taxpayer under the now defunct Holyrood housing scheme.
REV’s first wind farm will see three 326ft turbines built at Clentrie Farm near Auchtertool, Fife.
It won planning permission in April, despite a survey which found 93 per cent of locals were against the plan.
James Glen, secretary of Lochgelly Community Council, said: “There are mixed views in the area, some support wind turbines but others are upset.
“They think that we have got enough with the Mossmorran petrochemical works on our doorstep and the nine turbines already at the Little Raith wind farm.
“I feel if any politician has a connection with a renewable energy company he should not be taking part in any debate about new legislation.”
Another REV subsidiary relates to a live planning application for eight 360ft wind turbines near Kellas in Moray.
Three further companies are connected to sites in Aberdeenshire, including a proposal for two 326ft turbines at Paul Matthew Hill, near Montrose, and another for two 326ft turbines at Cushnie, near Alford.
This is Lord Stephen’s fourth attempt to win planning permission at this site, with opponents claiming his application has been deliberately submitted during the summer holidays when many opponents are away.
Caroline Gerrie, from Stop Turbines in Cushnie, said: “In our opinion, this is not about farming wind nor about fighting for the rights of the people of the North-east.
“It is about farming subsidy for commercial gain, ignoring the advice of planning whilst damaging the lives of the people Lord Stephen once promised to fight for.
“Lord Stephen is, in fact, showing a total disregard for the opinions of the people in this community.”
She added: “This is the sixth application for wind turbines in this beautiful valley that the people of Cushnie have had to deal with in the last two and-a-half years, and the fourth from Lord Stephen’s company REV Ltd.
Despite repeated requests for an interview, neither Lord Stephen or the Liberal Democrats had anything to say.
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$5 million lawsuit
A year ago, Dan Williams moved from his home near Ione's Willow Creek wind farm to Walterville, Ore. He said he couldn't take the noise of whipping turbine blades any longer.
"It's hard to explain it to people unless you experience it," Williams said. "There's the actual noise that wakes you, but there's also the infrasound you can't hear but your body feels. The best I can describe it is like a train or an airplane coming and going."
Williams filed a lawsuit Friday against Invenergy, the Illinois-based company behind the wind farm, for non-economic losses up to $5 million, as well as economic losses — mostly related to property value depreciation — for $170,000.
Since Invenergy began construction on the 50 wind turbines at Willow Creek in 2008, it has fought in the courts over noise compliance.
First, the fight was over the actual noise limits. Invenergy said the Morrow County noise limit of 50 dBa was acceptable, Williams and a few neighbors argued that the wind farm had to comply with the state limit of 36 dBa.
Although neither enforced it, both the county and the state upheld the 36 dBa limit in seven different court findings.
"I'm extremely disappointed that county and state of Oregon both agree that there's violations but won't do anything about them," Williams said.
After a 2009 noise study conducted on Williams' property by Invenergy showed turbine noise levels reaching 42 dBa, the wind company embarked on an effort to comply with the noise levels through methods such as triggering turbine shut-downs at certain noise levels. Williams is also claiming the current technology takes too long to shut down after the noise limits are reached.
In the complaint filed Friday, Williams claims "emotional distress, deteriorating physical and emotional health, dizziness, inability to sleep, drowsiness, fatigue, headaches, difficulty thinking, irritation and lethargy" as a result of the turbines' noise and flickering glare.
In a statement issued Friday, Invenergy said it wasn't aware of any alleged health impacts to Williams until he filed the lawsuit and would "vigorously defend" itself against his claims.
"Notwithstanding the non-specific nature of these claims, it's important to reiterate that numerous rigorous studies ... have found no evidence to support a link between adverse health effects and sound emitted from wind turbines," the company stated.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a noise level of 40 dBA is equal to a running stream or refrigerator humming, 30 dBa is a whisper and 50 to 60 dBa is a quiet office.
But Williams' attorney, Jim McClandish, who did not want to talk specifically about the case, argued new research shows low-frequency wind turbine noise could be dangerous. While "wind turbine syndrome" was once pure speculation, recent studies show the low-frequency infrasound can cause symptoms such as the dizziness and nausea Williams said he experienced.
"The reverberation at low frequencies affects people's inner ears. It impacts their ability to sleep, their concentration," McClandish said.
The lawsuit is expected to take at least a year to make its way through the courts. Williams still owns his Ione home. He said even though he has left the property, he has no plans to stand down.
"What other option do I have?" Williams said. "I was there first. This was forced upon me. I'm a human being with strong convictions."
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"It's hard to explain it to people unless you experience it," Williams said. "There's the actual noise that wakes you, but there's also the infrasound you can't hear but your body feels. The best I can describe it is like a train or an airplane coming and going."
Williams filed a lawsuit Friday against Invenergy, the Illinois-based company behind the wind farm, for non-economic losses up to $5 million, as well as economic losses — mostly related to property value depreciation — for $170,000.
Since Invenergy began construction on the 50 wind turbines at Willow Creek in 2008, it has fought in the courts over noise compliance.
First, the fight was over the actual noise limits. Invenergy said the Morrow County noise limit of 50 dBa was acceptable, Williams and a few neighbors argued that the wind farm had to comply with the state limit of 36 dBa.
Although neither enforced it, both the county and the state upheld the 36 dBa limit in seven different court findings.
"I'm extremely disappointed that county and state of Oregon both agree that there's violations but won't do anything about them," Williams said.
After a 2009 noise study conducted on Williams' property by Invenergy showed turbine noise levels reaching 42 dBa, the wind company embarked on an effort to comply with the noise levels through methods such as triggering turbine shut-downs at certain noise levels. Williams is also claiming the current technology takes too long to shut down after the noise limits are reached.
In the complaint filed Friday, Williams claims "emotional distress, deteriorating physical and emotional health, dizziness, inability to sleep, drowsiness, fatigue, headaches, difficulty thinking, irritation and lethargy" as a result of the turbines' noise and flickering glare.
In a statement issued Friday, Invenergy said it wasn't aware of any alleged health impacts to Williams until he filed the lawsuit and would "vigorously defend" itself against his claims.
"Notwithstanding the non-specific nature of these claims, it's important to reiterate that numerous rigorous studies ... have found no evidence to support a link between adverse health effects and sound emitted from wind turbines," the company stated.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a noise level of 40 dBA is equal to a running stream or refrigerator humming, 30 dBa is a whisper and 50 to 60 dBa is a quiet office.
But Williams' attorney, Jim McClandish, who did not want to talk specifically about the case, argued new research shows low-frequency wind turbine noise could be dangerous. While "wind turbine syndrome" was once pure speculation, recent studies show the low-frequency infrasound can cause symptoms such as the dizziness and nausea Williams said he experienced.
"The reverberation at low frequencies affects people's inner ears. It impacts their ability to sleep, their concentration," McClandish said.
The lawsuit is expected to take at least a year to make its way through the courts. Williams still owns his Ione home. He said even though he has left the property, he has no plans to stand down.
"What other option do I have?" Williams said. "I was there first. This was forced upon me. I'm a human being with strong convictions."
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2013年8月6日 星期二
Laser Clinics Hurting
Sydney’s leading laser hair removal experts, Nad’s Laser Clinics are not in favour with the growing trend of backyard laser hair removal operations.
As recently investigated by Choice, a lack of training and use of incorrect laser technology has resulted in Australians suffering painful and often irreversible injuries.
Founder of Nad’s Laser Clinic, Sue Ismiel, believes that the increase of pop up laser clinics and their ability to cut prices, is to blame for many Australians fear of the industry.
“Laser hair removal involves the use of highly powered laser technology and equipment,” Sue says.
“To think that people are setting up shop in their homes, and at salons without thorough and intensive training is baffling.”
“At Nad’s Laser Clinics, we have a dedicated employee for therapist training to ensure our stringent policies and procedures are followed and treatments are performed at the highest possible standards on an on-going basis.”
Nad’s Laser Clinics are the only laser hair removal specialists in the industry. Nad’s is a trusted brand with over 20 years of experience in hair removal.
“Laser machines are complex and highly technical, and use of the machine varies based on customer skin type, hair type and medical history. With an unprofessional setup it is easier to undercut professional operating clinics’ prices, because money isn’t being spent on machine maintenance, service or training and hiring of professional staff. However the results of their treatments impact us all, often turning people away from the entire industry. Without a high level of on-going training customers and professionals are at risk!”
While Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania are the only states to regulate the use of laser hair removal treatment, the rules are lax.
As a result of no or limited regulations, Sue urges any customer interested in laser hair removal to do their research beforehand.
“Customers must ask themselves whether saving money is worth risking the safety of their skin”.
Nad’s Laser Clinics, which operate in six suburbs across Sydney, have clients who travel from all states for their hair removal treatment.
Alison who travels from Jindabyne says:
“I have had several bad experiences with so-called laser ‘specialists’, and know of many "backyard" operators. Laser became a treatment that is available everywhere, so it can be confusing to know who to trust with your skin. I did my research, and because it isn't a treatment I need to do so regularly, I travel to Sydney and visit a laser specialist I trust”.
As recently investigated by Choice, a lack of training and use of incorrect laser technology has resulted in Australians suffering painful and often irreversible injuries.
Founder of Nad’s Laser Clinic, Sue Ismiel, believes that the increase of pop up laser clinics and their ability to cut prices, is to blame for many Australians fear of the industry.
“Laser hair removal involves the use of highly powered laser technology and equipment,” Sue says.
“To think that people are setting up shop in their homes, and at salons without thorough and intensive training is baffling.”
“At Nad’s Laser Clinics, we have a dedicated employee for therapist training to ensure our stringent policies and procedures are followed and treatments are performed at the highest possible standards on an on-going basis.”
Nad’s Laser Clinics are the only laser hair removal specialists in the industry. Nad’s is a trusted brand with over 20 years of experience in hair removal.
“Laser machines are complex and highly technical, and use of the machine varies based on customer skin type, hair type and medical history. With an unprofessional setup it is easier to undercut professional operating clinics’ prices, because money isn’t being spent on machine maintenance, service or training and hiring of professional staff. However the results of their treatments impact us all, often turning people away from the entire industry. Without a high level of on-going training customers and professionals are at risk!”
While Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania are the only states to regulate the use of laser hair removal treatment, the rules are lax.
As a result of no or limited regulations, Sue urges any customer interested in laser hair removal to do their research beforehand.
“Customers must ask themselves whether saving money is worth risking the safety of their skin”.
Nad’s Laser Clinics, which operate in six suburbs across Sydney, have clients who travel from all states for their hair removal treatment.
Alison who travels from Jindabyne says:
“I have had several bad experiences with so-called laser ‘specialists’, and know of many "backyard" operators. Laser became a treatment that is available everywhere, so it can be confusing to know who to trust with your skin. I did my research, and because it isn't a treatment I need to do so regularly, I travel to Sydney and visit a laser specialist I trust”.
Fabrinox adds tube-bending service
Paarl-based sheet metal component manufacturer, Fabrinox announced that they are continuing to grow their service offerings this year as they acquire a CNC tube bender.
“We have made this investment in response to our customers’ needs and expect to be able to offer this new service this winter. It will enable us to streamline our operations on certain current projects, as well as increase the services we offer in the future,” says MD, Andre Visser.
The high-tech computer numerically controlled (CNC) tube bender will allow the company to produce many of the components that have previously been imported or outsourced, thus cutting costs and streamlining operations.
The tube bender works with visual 3D-graphic software (VGP,) that controls and moves the 9 axes of the machine, and allows any kind of bending for tubes with diameter from 4 mm up to diameter 80mm, with less than 1D radius and freely-programmable variable radius. The machine is designed for a multitude of bending jobs, including furniture applications and complex components.
This adds another feather in the cap of the company that already specialises in sheet metal manufacturing, laser cutting, CNC bending, welding, cutting, stainless steel polishing, bead blasting and jobbing.
Fabrinox is a one-stop, customer-orientated company specialising in solutions for the engineering sector. This includes manufacturing of metal components, sub-assemblies and projects entailing under-licence manufacturing. The company can take a project from inception to completion, and will outsource any work it cannot complete itself, thereby taking the responsibility of the 3rd party off the client’s shoulders.
With over 7,000m2 at its disposal, and a staff compliment of 142, Fabrinox aims to offer the right solution to each customer’s specific needs. In it’s endeavour to offer this one stop manufacturing solution, Fabrinox also offers its clients office space in the factory, subcontractors / employees within the production line and space to complete the project before shipping, thereby becoming an extension of the client’s own factory. Fabrinox is currently growing the number of installation teams (currently 4) to assist with the growing demand for local and international installation. The company’s installation and commissioning teams are currently working in Europe and Far East.
Fabrinox boasts national and international clients from a broad spectrum of sectors, including agriculture, architecture, building and construction, energy, food and beverage, furniture, mining, OEMs, transport and water treatment. More information about the program is available on the web site at www.careel-laser-engraving-machine.com.
“We have made this investment in response to our customers’ needs and expect to be able to offer this new service this winter. It will enable us to streamline our operations on certain current projects, as well as increase the services we offer in the future,” says MD, Andre Visser.
The high-tech computer numerically controlled (CNC) tube bender will allow the company to produce many of the components that have previously been imported or outsourced, thus cutting costs and streamlining operations.
The tube bender works with visual 3D-graphic software (VGP,) that controls and moves the 9 axes of the machine, and allows any kind of bending for tubes with diameter from 4 mm up to diameter 80mm, with less than 1D radius and freely-programmable variable radius. The machine is designed for a multitude of bending jobs, including furniture applications and complex components.
This adds another feather in the cap of the company that already specialises in sheet metal manufacturing, laser cutting, CNC bending, welding, cutting, stainless steel polishing, bead blasting and jobbing.
Fabrinox is a one-stop, customer-orientated company specialising in solutions for the engineering sector. This includes manufacturing of metal components, sub-assemblies and projects entailing under-licence manufacturing. The company can take a project from inception to completion, and will outsource any work it cannot complete itself, thereby taking the responsibility of the 3rd party off the client’s shoulders.
With over 7,000m2 at its disposal, and a staff compliment of 142, Fabrinox aims to offer the right solution to each customer’s specific needs. In it’s endeavour to offer this one stop manufacturing solution, Fabrinox also offers its clients office space in the factory, subcontractors / employees within the production line and space to complete the project before shipping, thereby becoming an extension of the client’s own factory. Fabrinox is currently growing the number of installation teams (currently 4) to assist with the growing demand for local and international installation. The company’s installation and commissioning teams are currently working in Europe and Far East.
Fabrinox boasts national and international clients from a broad spectrum of sectors, including agriculture, architecture, building and construction, energy, food and beverage, furniture, mining, OEMs, transport and water treatment. More information about the program is available on the web site at www.careel-laser-engraving-machine.com.
2013年7月29日 星期一
Bringing fabrication to the fight
The noise of metal being blasted by water jetting from a machine at Mach 3 overwhelms the room. On one side of the shop, joints creek under the extreme pressure of a metal press; sparks fly from another corner.
In the 354th Maintenance Squadron's metals technology shop, Icemen can be found welding metal, manufacturing parts for F-16 Fighting Falcon, or repairing just about any type of metal that has been torn, broken or overworked.
"Any shop on base that needs a part or specialty tool built, whether it be aluminum, titanium or any other kind of metal, we're the guys," said Staff Sgt. Joshua Osvold, 354th MXS NCO in charge of metals technology.
Commonly, a part for an aircraft can't be bought or is just cheaper to make. Technicians running the equipment at the metals shop fabricate these special orders to precision accuracy.
"We are dealing with thousandths of an inch every day," said Senior Airman Robert Mason, 354th MXS metals technology journeyman. "Every measurement has to be exact. We consider grease holes, expansion, pressure ratings and every other characteristic of the part being fabricated."
Tools are an integral part of the aircraft metals technology work center. Airmen are certified to run water jets, which pierce metal using 55,000 pounds per square inch of water and abrasive mixture. They use computer numerically controlled or "CNC" machines to create 3-D cuts in even the hardest steel. They also use more common tools like welders and presses.
Although the technology executes the precision cutting, Osvold said there is no lack of dedication and hard work from the individuals who program these machines to function properly.
"Every design cut or piece of metal shaped has to be built in a CNC drafting program," he said. "Many people believe the machines do all the work, but water pressure has to be changed, calibrations have to be made and designs aren't automatically drawn by computers."
Mason said the job can be challenging yet rewarding, especially when running a machine which takes extreme calibration and intricacy to program.
"We may have to dislodge a stuck bolt or build a bushing for landing gear, it doesn't matter; every day is something different," he said. "It's hard to describe being able to overcome challenges and accomplish something significant on a daily basis."
Planning to make the Air Force a career, he said the best part about the job is being able to overcome challenges every day and make "pretty much anything" out of a chunk of metal.
"We are capable of fabricating complex products to support the mission here; anything to keep the jets in the air or the equipment on the ground running, no matter how long it takes," Mason said. More information about the program is available on the web site at www.careel-laser-engraving-machine.com.
In the 354th Maintenance Squadron's metals technology shop, Icemen can be found welding metal, manufacturing parts for F-16 Fighting Falcon, or repairing just about any type of metal that has been torn, broken or overworked.
"Any shop on base that needs a part or specialty tool built, whether it be aluminum, titanium or any other kind of metal, we're the guys," said Staff Sgt. Joshua Osvold, 354th MXS NCO in charge of metals technology.
Commonly, a part for an aircraft can't be bought or is just cheaper to make. Technicians running the equipment at the metals shop fabricate these special orders to precision accuracy.
"We are dealing with thousandths of an inch every day," said Senior Airman Robert Mason, 354th MXS metals technology journeyman. "Every measurement has to be exact. We consider grease holes, expansion, pressure ratings and every other characteristic of the part being fabricated."
Tools are an integral part of the aircraft metals technology work center. Airmen are certified to run water jets, which pierce metal using 55,000 pounds per square inch of water and abrasive mixture. They use computer numerically controlled or "CNC" machines to create 3-D cuts in even the hardest steel. They also use more common tools like welders and presses.
Although the technology executes the precision cutting, Osvold said there is no lack of dedication and hard work from the individuals who program these machines to function properly.
"Every design cut or piece of metal shaped has to be built in a CNC drafting program," he said. "Many people believe the machines do all the work, but water pressure has to be changed, calibrations have to be made and designs aren't automatically drawn by computers."
Mason said the job can be challenging yet rewarding, especially when running a machine which takes extreme calibration and intricacy to program.
"We may have to dislodge a stuck bolt or build a bushing for landing gear, it doesn't matter; every day is something different," he said. "It's hard to describe being able to overcome challenges and accomplish something significant on a daily basis."
Planning to make the Air Force a career, he said the best part about the job is being able to overcome challenges every day and make "pretty much anything" out of a chunk of metal.
"We are capable of fabricating complex products to support the mission here; anything to keep the jets in the air or the equipment on the ground running, no matter how long it takes," Mason said. More information about the program is available on the web site at www.careel-laser-engraving-machine.com.
Prevention Through Quality Assurance
The priority for packaging materials is on product protection, as food involves more resources than the packaging. Food product losses cause higher CO2 emissions than can be saved by using less packaging material. Material reduction or substitution is therefore always accompanied by optimized properties. The aim is to develop bio-based, intelligent and sustainable packaging systems. Initial packaging with a covering film of a paper-plastic composite is already used for cheese and sausage. The paper can be removed again from the composite material for the window cut-out using laser cutting. This makes cut-outs possible in any desired shape without having to use special tools, because laser marking machine is easy to program. The appearance and touch are the same as paper and functionality is provided in terms of barrier properties, running properties on machines, rigidity and printability. The composite saves fossil raw materials and offers new potential for differentiating between products at the POS.
MAP protects food well, is consumer-friendly and usually resealable, although a problem still exists here between the force needed to open and reclose the package. It offers good barriers against gases, vapours, light and aromas and active properties like oxygen scavenger, moisture control or UV protection. The use of active substances like silver or nanosilver for anti-microbial treatment of packages is controversial. They could migrate into the product and they only kill germs if the products are moist. Their effect is very much slower at cold store temperatures.
A consortium of research institutions, a chemicals concern, meat processing firms and manufacturers of packaging systems are working on the “Safe-Pack” project – a plastic material that kills bacteria using a purely physical principle. This introduces an additional active agent, which could migrate to the content of the package. This material significantly extends the durability of fresh meat products. It will certainly take some time until the new packaging material can be used, as it still has to pass the regulatory approval procedures for food.
Adhesives are found in many food packages. Their spectrum of use ranges from folding boxes and labels to film packages. Spicy sauces and food containing vinegar or other acids place high demands on flexible packages. The aggressive contents damage the packages, including the adhesives used for laminating the packaging films. New laminating adhesives with a large non-volatile component manage with less solvent and suppress this unwanted effect. This saves material costs and reduces the energy consumption, as less power is needed for dryers. Another advantage of these adhesive systems is that the bonding agent used no longer blocks the application cell of the roller. Cell blocking can be avoided and the amount of adhesive used can be kept more constant over the whole application.
The machinery manufacturers have developed a number of inspection systems that can be integrated as modules into existing plant. Besides detecting foreign bodies, some of them take over additional tasks like weighing, verification of markings or leak inspection of the packages. MAP packages are increasingly used for meat and sausage, cheese or convenience foods, not least because of the trend to more convenience. Modular test systems supplement form, fill and seal lines and ensure reliable automatic checking for fault-free sealing seams, readable and correct labels and foreign bodies. Depending on the user’s requirement, multisensory inspection units can carry out optical or mechanical checks or combined optical and mechanical package checks.
MAP protects food well, is consumer-friendly and usually resealable, although a problem still exists here between the force needed to open and reclose the package. It offers good barriers against gases, vapours, light and aromas and active properties like oxygen scavenger, moisture control or UV protection. The use of active substances like silver or nanosilver for anti-microbial treatment of packages is controversial. They could migrate into the product and they only kill germs if the products are moist. Their effect is very much slower at cold store temperatures.
A consortium of research institutions, a chemicals concern, meat processing firms and manufacturers of packaging systems are working on the “Safe-Pack” project – a plastic material that kills bacteria using a purely physical principle. This introduces an additional active agent, which could migrate to the content of the package. This material significantly extends the durability of fresh meat products. It will certainly take some time until the new packaging material can be used, as it still has to pass the regulatory approval procedures for food.
Adhesives are found in many food packages. Their spectrum of use ranges from folding boxes and labels to film packages. Spicy sauces and food containing vinegar or other acids place high demands on flexible packages. The aggressive contents damage the packages, including the adhesives used for laminating the packaging films. New laminating adhesives with a large non-volatile component manage with less solvent and suppress this unwanted effect. This saves material costs and reduces the energy consumption, as less power is needed for dryers. Another advantage of these adhesive systems is that the bonding agent used no longer blocks the application cell of the roller. Cell blocking can be avoided and the amount of adhesive used can be kept more constant over the whole application.
The machinery manufacturers have developed a number of inspection systems that can be integrated as modules into existing plant. Besides detecting foreign bodies, some of them take over additional tasks like weighing, verification of markings or leak inspection of the packages. MAP packages are increasingly used for meat and sausage, cheese or convenience foods, not least because of the trend to more convenience. Modular test systems supplement form, fill and seal lines and ensure reliable automatic checking for fault-free sealing seams, readable and correct labels and foreign bodies. Depending on the user’s requirement, multisensory inspection units can carry out optical or mechanical checks or combined optical and mechanical package checks.
2013年7月23日 星期二
Custom robots deliver the goods at Electrolux Adelaide plant
At a time when Australian manufacturing industry is confronted with substantial challenges, an innovative custom designed automation system is delivering significant productivity benefits for an Adelaide manufacturer.
Leviathan Design, in the Melbourne suburb of Rowville, has designed, manufactured and installed an automated cell to bond metal trim and plastic columns to a glass panel to form a door outer assembly used in free standing household cookers manufactured by Electrolux Home Products in Adelaide.
The Adelaide factory, which employees some 450 people, produces around 1300 cookers per day including Electrolux, Westinghouse and Chef brand names.
Leviathan Design has in-house machining facilities capable of producing all components required for the system. These were designed in 3D CAD and the model was used directly by the company's CNC machines to produce the components. This ensured that the company had complete control from design through to the manufacturing process.
Sales engineer at Leviathan Design, Glenn Westonsmith, points out that the automated production cell designed for Electrolux is extremely compact, with seven ABB robots all working together in the one cell, which is very unusual.
"A critical requirement of the project was to achieve a cycle time of 14 seconds. A full computer simulation using ABB's Robot Studio software was used to show the proposed system capability," he said. "This simulation was continually updated and tested throughout the project to check the cycle time."
The oven doors are constructed of three parts: painted glass sheets supplied in stacks, plastic injection molded columns provided in trays, and powder coated or stainless trim placed by hand onto the conveyor. Main elements of the automated production system are the robot oven door bonding cell, overhead link conveyor, and the robot storage buffer.
A key task of the robot oven door bonding cell is glass separation and paper removal. The glass sheets tend to stick together due to vacuum between the sheets, but this issue was solved by gripping the glass stack so that the top sheet can be removed by robot without the second sheet sticking.
Paper removal is provided by a high velocity fan creating a vacuum to suck the paper away to a hopper. Westonsmith says it is critical that glass and trim is accurately aligned for assembly of the doors, so glass and trim are placed on 'air tables' to provide a frictionless surface.
"Small holes release air to provide a flotation cushion so that friction between the glass and the table is reduced to almost zero. This ensures that the glass and trim consistently align to a datum position," he explained.Click on their website careel-laser-engraving-machine for more information.
Leviathan Design, in the Melbourne suburb of Rowville, has designed, manufactured and installed an automated cell to bond metal trim and plastic columns to a glass panel to form a door outer assembly used in free standing household cookers manufactured by Electrolux Home Products in Adelaide.
The Adelaide factory, which employees some 450 people, produces around 1300 cookers per day including Electrolux, Westinghouse and Chef brand names.
Leviathan Design has in-house machining facilities capable of producing all components required for the system. These were designed in 3D CAD and the model was used directly by the company's CNC machines to produce the components. This ensured that the company had complete control from design through to the manufacturing process.
Sales engineer at Leviathan Design, Glenn Westonsmith, points out that the automated production cell designed for Electrolux is extremely compact, with seven ABB robots all working together in the one cell, which is very unusual.
"A critical requirement of the project was to achieve a cycle time of 14 seconds. A full computer simulation using ABB's Robot Studio software was used to show the proposed system capability," he said. "This simulation was continually updated and tested throughout the project to check the cycle time."
The oven doors are constructed of three parts: painted glass sheets supplied in stacks, plastic injection molded columns provided in trays, and powder coated or stainless trim placed by hand onto the conveyor. Main elements of the automated production system are the robot oven door bonding cell, overhead link conveyor, and the robot storage buffer.
A key task of the robot oven door bonding cell is glass separation and paper removal. The glass sheets tend to stick together due to vacuum between the sheets, but this issue was solved by gripping the glass stack so that the top sheet can be removed by robot without the second sheet sticking.
Paper removal is provided by a high velocity fan creating a vacuum to suck the paper away to a hopper. Westonsmith says it is critical that glass and trim is accurately aligned for assembly of the doors, so glass and trim are placed on 'air tables' to provide a frictionless surface.
"Small holes release air to provide a flotation cushion so that friction between the glass and the table is reduced to almost zero. This ensures that the glass and trim consistently align to a datum position," he explained.Click on their website careel-laser-engraving-machine for more information.
Grand Woodworking Chooses Cabinet
To succeed in modern business during this economic recovery, companies must work more efficiently to produce the highest quality products with less overhead. This practice keeps the cost of goods reasonable while yielding exceptional quality. One key aspect of this process is often a greater reliance on computer software, and one company using computers to reduce manufacturing costs is Grand Woodworking.
Grand Woodworking is South Florida's newest and most competitive source for custom architectural woodwork and custom kitchen cabinets. The company is headquartered in Naples and draws on the expertise of architectural millwork and custom woodworking artisans with deep experience in creating masterpieces for distinguished homes and businesses.
Grand Woodworking has partnered with Cabinet Vision software and now uses the Solid Ultimate software product to take full advantage of its solid modeling technology. Solid Ultimate also enables Screen-To-Machine manufacture, the most powerful automated CAM solution in the woodworking industry, which sends all Grand Woodworking's designs as machine-ready G-Code straight to their Holzher Cosmec 510 three axis Laser engraver.
Neil Heuer, co-founder of Grand Woodworking explained, "The Cabinet Vision software will create greater quality control ensuring a better product. Also it will allow us to utilize our CNC to its fullest ability and make a precision product that is of greater quality in a much faster period of time. We can also share detailed renderings of photorealistic quality with the client prior to the actual installation. This ensures that the unique custom manufactured woodworking pieces are exactly what the customer expected. "
Don Diamond, Manufacturing Technology Consultant with Vero Software a leading CAD CAM software company and developers of Cabinet Vision stated, "We at Vero Software Limited are very excited to be working with Grand Woodworking to help them improve their manufacturing processes, allowing them to deliver higher quality products and services to their customers. Cabinet Vision's industry leading technology combined with Grand Woodworking's skilled craftsmanship is sure to produce amazing results. "
Grand Woodworking is South Florida's newest and most competitive source for custom architectural woodwork and custom kitchen cabinets. The company is headquartered in Naples and draws on the expertise of architectural millwork and custom woodworking artisans with deep experience in creating masterpieces for distinguished homes and businesses.
Grand Woodworking has partnered with Cabinet Vision software and now uses the Solid Ultimate software product to take full advantage of its solid modeling technology. Solid Ultimate also enables Screen-To-Machine manufacture, the most powerful automated CAM solution in the woodworking industry, which sends all Grand Woodworking's designs as machine-ready G-Code straight to their Holzher Cosmec 510 three axis Laser engraver.
Neil Heuer, co-founder of Grand Woodworking explained, "The Cabinet Vision software will create greater quality control ensuring a better product. Also it will allow us to utilize our CNC to its fullest ability and make a precision product that is of greater quality in a much faster period of time. We can also share detailed renderings of photorealistic quality with the client prior to the actual installation. This ensures that the unique custom manufactured woodworking pieces are exactly what the customer expected. "
Cabinet Vision's products help enable any furniture
, woodworking or kitchen cabinet manufacturer to fully automate and integrate its design through manufacturing processes, saving time, eliminating costly mistakes and increasing productivity.Don Diamond, Manufacturing Technology Consultant with Vero Software a leading CAD CAM software company and developers of Cabinet Vision stated, "We at Vero Software Limited are very excited to be working with Grand Woodworking to help them improve their manufacturing processes, allowing them to deliver higher quality products and services to their customers. Cabinet Vision's industry leading technology combined with Grand Woodworking's skilled craftsmanship is sure to produce amazing results. "
2013年7月11日 星期四
The Ave is all about the art
For 15 years, Art on the Ave has brought art to Tacoma’s Sixth Avenue. But through the years, the street and festival have changed. The Ave has transformed from grungy hang-out into a yuppie destination, with public art pieces, a food co-op, spas, shops and upscale eateries. The festival, one of the city’s largest, also has seen a decline in actual art.
But this year’s Art on the Ave on Sunday, July 14, brings back art in droves, offering an assortment that includes professional chalk painters and sand sculpting.
“We’d gotten feedback from attendees at last year’s festival that there wasn’t enough art,” said festival director Angela Jossy. “They wanted to see more performance art, more live art. Each year, we’re dependent on which art vendors choose to show up. So we decided to go ahead and ask a whole lot of professional artists to come and show their work, and bring hands-on stuff for people to do.”
Past Art on the Aves have featured art that included live octopus mural painting and sewing-machine performance art. The live music and stage acts, such as singer Vicci Martinez or magic shows, have been a constant draw. But lately, it’s been mostly music, vendors and a bit of food from Sixth Avenue restaurants. So the art lineup this year is particularly impressive.
But that’s just the tip of the art iceberg. Metal sculptor Saign Charlestein, who makes props for TV and film, will wield a blowtorch to create his work, while Patricia Haase will sculpt in clay, and Tacoma’s FabLab will show off high-tech 3-D printers and laser cutting machine . There also will be live painters, glassblowers and graffiti muralists, many of whom will bring hands-on opportunities.
Possibly the biggest single attraction will be the Tacomapoly game. Played on a 45-by-45-foot piece of vinyl covering the Sixth Avenue and Pine Street intersection (outside Starbucks), the game reimagines the Monopoly board using Tacoma businesses instead of streets. Hand-drawn (and duct-taped) by the C.L.A.W. guys (Cartoonists League of Absurd Washingtonians) on the back of a recycled billboard, the game can be played by anyone who wants to make a donation (big or small) to the Sixth Avenue Business District, which sponsors the festival.
Participants will get a lanyard with a Tacoma landmark symbol, roll giant dice to move around the board and earn or spend Tacomapoly money, closely monitored by a celebrity judging panel who will broadcast the progress of the game.
The winner of each 10-minute game gets a voucher for Sixth Ave district merchandise.
“And if people don’t follow the rules, there’s even a mock jail cell,” Jossy said. “It’ll be really silly, Mad Hatter-style justice. But it’ll be a lot of fun.”
Add all this to the festival’s usual offerings: a Grub Crawl (which began last year, allowing festival-goers to sample $6 dishes from competing restaurants (see story on Page 6); three stages of live music from Ben Union, The Fame Riot, Not From Brooklyn, The Fun Police, Nolan Garrett and an undisclosed “national act”; and a Pin Up vintage car show and treasure hunt.
Finally, the festival has added free Wi-Fi throughout Art on the Ave, along with a cellphone application that lets you plan where to go.
At a time when other local festivals come and go — the Urban Arts Festival has announced it won’t happen this year, for instance – the sheer planning energy of this year’s Art on the Ave is admirable.
But this year’s Art on the Ave on Sunday, July 14, brings back art in droves, offering an assortment that includes professional chalk painters and sand sculpting.
“We’d gotten feedback from attendees at last year’s festival that there wasn’t enough art,” said festival director Angela Jossy. “They wanted to see more performance art, more live art. Each year, we’re dependent on which art vendors choose to show up. So we decided to go ahead and ask a whole lot of professional artists to come and show their work, and bring hands-on stuff for people to do.”
Past Art on the Aves have featured art that included live octopus mural painting and sewing-machine performance art. The live music and stage acts, such as singer Vicci Martinez or magic shows, have been a constant draw. But lately, it’s been mostly music, vendors and a bit of food from Sixth Avenue restaurants. So the art lineup this year is particularly impressive.
Take Steve Platt, for instance
. He’s a professional 3-D chalk artist from Selah who makes sidewalks look like flowing water fountains or steeply dropping canyons. Or Brent and Ethan Terry, a father-and-son sand-sculpting duo from Mill Creek, whose award-winning sculpture draws on Brent’s architectural studies. They’ll sculpt from one side of a giant pile of sand in the O’Reilly Auto Parts parking lot, while festivalgoers can try their hand on the other, helped by tips from the Terrys.But that’s just the tip of the art iceberg. Metal sculptor Saign Charlestein, who makes props for TV and film, will wield a blowtorch to create his work, while Patricia Haase will sculpt in clay, and Tacoma’s FabLab will show off high-tech 3-D printers and laser cutting machine . There also will be live painters, glassblowers and graffiti muralists, many of whom will bring hands-on opportunities.
Possibly the biggest single attraction will be the Tacomapoly game. Played on a 45-by-45-foot piece of vinyl covering the Sixth Avenue and Pine Street intersection (outside Starbucks), the game reimagines the Monopoly board using Tacoma businesses instead of streets. Hand-drawn (and duct-taped) by the C.L.A.W. guys (Cartoonists League of Absurd Washingtonians) on the back of a recycled billboard, the game can be played by anyone who wants to make a donation (big or small) to the Sixth Avenue Business District, which sponsors the festival.
Participants will get a lanyard with a Tacoma landmark symbol, roll giant dice to move around the board and earn or spend Tacomapoly money, closely monitored by a celebrity judging panel who will broadcast the progress of the game.
The winner of each 10-minute game gets a voucher for Sixth Ave district merchandise.
“And if people don’t follow the rules, there’s even a mock jail cell,” Jossy said. “It’ll be really silly, Mad Hatter-style justice. But it’ll be a lot of fun.”
Add all this to the festival’s usual offerings: a Grub Crawl (which began last year, allowing festival-goers to sample $6 dishes from competing restaurants (see story on Page 6); three stages of live music from Ben Union, The Fame Riot, Not From Brooklyn, The Fun Police, Nolan Garrett and an undisclosed “national act”; and a Pin Up vintage car show and treasure hunt.
Finally, the festival has added free Wi-Fi throughout Art on the Ave, along with a cellphone application that lets you plan where to go.
At a time when other local festivals come and go — the Urban Arts Festival has announced it won’t happen this year, for instance – the sheer planning energy of this year’s Art on the Ave is admirable.
Performance plus
Given the economic turbulence we’ve all endured over the last five years, many businesses have reported doing more with less, and not as a matter of choice. But this common refrain needn’t always have a negative connotation. With the right equipment, end product manufacturers (EPMs) can do a lot more with less—as in less time and less labor.
“Whether they are operating a one-man shop or have 200 machines, manufacturers have to do everything they can to be competitive at all levels,” says Steven Kaplan, president of S. Kaplan Sewing Machine Co. Inc. in Newark, N.J. “They have to take advantage of labor-saving devices.”
Equipment manufacturers have learned a lot in recent years about what fabricators want from their purchases, and how these expectations affect the specialty fabrics industry.
Repair work and maintenance are at the top of customers’ requests when buying a machine from S. Kaplan Sewing. “It is very difficult to find good, competent mechanics nationwide,” Kaplan says, adding that most of his customers don’t have the time or desire to learn how to do the work themselves. “You would be surprised how many people send their machines to us from very, very far away to be repaired or rebuilt because my mechanics know what they are doing.”
At Grass Valley, Calif.-based Autometrix Precision Cutting Systems Inc., sales staff work closely with new customers “to assist them in developing a deeper understanding of the software side of their future purchase,” says sales manager Doug Hardy. Autometrix offers what it calls “Software Coaches” for online training before and after installation; after product installation is complete, the manufacturer trains personnel on both equipment and software at the customer’s facility.
Autometrix also sells an optional service contract that includes unlimited phone support, as well as a loaner program that ships a replacement component to the customer via overnight delivery.
Before delivering a spreading or automated laser cutting machine to a customer, The Fox Company in Charlotte, N.C., will first test it to ensure its performance. After the machine is installed, Fox will train personnel on operating, maintenance and troubleshooting, with on-call support should problems arise.
As president Harry Berzack puts it, “When you get into the more sophisticated sewing, spreading and cutting machines, where these could run customers six figures, they demand and deserve full support.”
Customization addresses a customer’s specific needs that may not be met in an off-the-shelf solution. Manufacturers and suppliers report that tailoring equipment is often the norm, not the exception. And even in situations that call for a standard machine, modifications are usually available.
“The customer comes to us with the concept of a product they want to manufacture,” Hoffman explains, “and if the machinery doesn’t exist to do that, we have the ability to design and manufacture specialty equipment specifically for the customer’s needs.”
Customization helps ensure that customers receive exactly what they need. “There is no point in giving a customer a 120-inch-wide machine if he isn’t going to use more than 60 inches,” Berzack says. “It is no use putting in a footer or an under-table rewind if he isn’t going to use [those features]. The industrial fabrics industry has an extremely wide range of different requirements.”
Some situations, however, do call for a machine that adapts to future needs. As fabric supplies get wider, so, too, do the machines, says Thomas Carlson, manager of Carlson Design in Tulsa, Okla., a provider of large-bed plotter/cutters. “If I have a 72-inch-wide bed and suddenly I want to cut 87-inch-wide material, I have to hand cut that,” he notes. “Once you automate, you don’t want to go back to hand cutting. My tendency might be to look ahead and get a 96-inch-wide machine.”
“Whether they are operating a one-man shop or have 200 machines, manufacturers have to do everything they can to be competitive at all levels,” says Steven Kaplan, president of S. Kaplan Sewing Machine Co. Inc. in Newark, N.J. “They have to take advantage of labor-saving devices.”
Equipment manufacturers have learned a lot in recent years about what fabricators want from their purchases, and how these expectations affect the specialty fabrics industry.
Before proposing a machinery solution
, Hoffman Brothers will first try to qualify a customer’s needs, then offer several options in different price ranges. “We have a large staff of people with many combined years of experience, specifically in the cut-and-sew industry,” Hoffman says, “so we know what works and what doesn’t.”Repair work and maintenance are at the top of customers’ requests when buying a machine from S. Kaplan Sewing. “It is very difficult to find good, competent mechanics nationwide,” Kaplan says, adding that most of his customers don’t have the time or desire to learn how to do the work themselves. “You would be surprised how many people send their machines to us from very, very far away to be repaired or rebuilt because my mechanics know what they are doing.”
At Grass Valley, Calif.-based Autometrix Precision Cutting Systems Inc., sales staff work closely with new customers “to assist them in developing a deeper understanding of the software side of their future purchase,” says sales manager Doug Hardy. Autometrix offers what it calls “Software Coaches” for online training before and after installation; after product installation is complete, the manufacturer trains personnel on both equipment and software at the customer’s facility.
Autometrix also sells an optional service contract that includes unlimited phone support, as well as a loaner program that ships a replacement component to the customer via overnight delivery.
Before delivering a spreading or automated laser cutting machine to a customer, The Fox Company in Charlotte, N.C., will first test it to ensure its performance. After the machine is installed, Fox will train personnel on operating, maintenance and troubleshooting, with on-call support should problems arise.
As president Harry Berzack puts it, “When you get into the more sophisticated sewing, spreading and cutting machines, where these could run customers six figures, they demand and deserve full support.”
Customization addresses a customer’s specific needs that may not be met in an off-the-shelf solution. Manufacturers and suppliers report that tailoring equipment is often the norm, not the exception. And even in situations that call for a standard machine, modifications are usually available.
“The customer comes to us with the concept of a product they want to manufacture,” Hoffman explains, “and if the machinery doesn’t exist to do that, we have the ability to design and manufacture specialty equipment specifically for the customer’s needs.”
Customization helps ensure that customers receive exactly what they need. “There is no point in giving a customer a 120-inch-wide machine if he isn’t going to use more than 60 inches,” Berzack says. “It is no use putting in a footer or an under-table rewind if he isn’t going to use [those features]. The industrial fabrics industry has an extremely wide range of different requirements.”
Some situations, however, do call for a machine that adapts to future needs. As fabric supplies get wider, so, too, do the machines, says Thomas Carlson, manager of Carlson Design in Tulsa, Okla., a provider of large-bed plotter/cutters. “If I have a 72-inch-wide bed and suddenly I want to cut 87-inch-wide material, I have to hand cut that,” he notes. “Once you automate, you don’t want to go back to hand cutting. My tendency might be to look ahead and get a 96-inch-wide machine.”
2013年7月8日 星期一
Almost the same as the Chinese
For more than 40 years, Maine Wood Concepts lingered in the background, turning hundreds of thousands of custom wooden Shaker pegs, toy wheels, dowels and other components for major game manufacturers, kitchenware makers and other customers who rarely knew the source of their products' parts. But with its purchase of Vic Firth Gourmet Kitchen Products division for upwards of $900,000 at the end of last year, Maine Wood is rebranding that company's rolling pins, salt and pepper mills and other kitchen items and striking out under its own Fletchers' Mill name.
The new business could help kick up Maine Wood's revenues by 30% this year, company President Douglas Fletcher, 58, told Mainebiz in a recent interview at the company's mill in New Vineyard. He's hired 30 new workers for that business.
A key part of that town of fewer than 1,000 residents, the mill buzzes with more than 100 employees and rows of lathes, spool machines, weinig moulders, back knife machines, CNC lathes, finishing processors and tumblers turning out every sort of imaginable wooden object. Wood-turning mills use a stationary blade to cut and shape wood while it spins.
Nationwide, only a couple handfuls of the larger wood-turning companies remain, down from 85 mills in 2000, according to Mark Kemp, owner of wholesale crafts supplier Kemp Enterprises Inc. of Farmington, and a longtime customer of Maine Wood.
"If Doug sold an item for $1, China was able to sell it for 50 cents," says Smith, whose father started buying wood turnings from Fletcher's father, Wayne, some three decades ago. In the mill and distribution businesses, even a five-cent difference can be huge. "If we buy 50,000 wheels from Maine Wood, we'll sell them to 1,000 or more customers, 10-20 at a time," explains Smith. And that can involve holding the inventory up to two years.
Smith notes that most wood dealers bought from China to get the lower prices. Fletcher adds that the labor rates were so low that Chinese factories could afford to have extra people sand the turned wood if it wasn't smooth enough, something that was cost-prohibitive in the United States.
Smith and Kemp note that while China's ability to produce goods improved over time, there were some issues with mold and wood splitting, since the Chinese dry wood in the sun rather than in a kiln. And while the product quality at times equaled or exceeded some U.S.-made parts, prices in China have increased in recent years due to labor shortages and higher materials and shipping costs, opening the window for distributors to return to U.S. suppliers, Smith says.
"Doug can now make an item for 95 cents, almost the same as the Chinese. His quality and ability to beat China make him very much in demand," he says.
Smith at one time bought 50% of his goods by volume from China, and that's now closer to 20%, mostly small-diameter turnings. Some 20% of Smith's catalog of parts now comes from Maine Wood, which translates into $300,000 in purchases and millions of parts, including toy wheels, the staple of the wood-turning business. More information about the program is available on the web site at www.careel-tech.com.
The new business could help kick up Maine Wood's revenues by 30% this year, company President Douglas Fletcher, 58, told Mainebiz in a recent interview at the company's mill in New Vineyard. He's hired 30 new workers for that business.
A key part of that town of fewer than 1,000 residents, the mill buzzes with more than 100 employees and rows of lathes, spool machines, weinig moulders, back knife machines, CNC lathes, finishing processors and tumblers turning out every sort of imaginable wooden object. Wood-turning mills use a stationary blade to cut and shape wood while it spins.
The hum of the machines is music to Fletcher's ears
. But business hasn't always been that good. In the late 1990s through 2009, low-priced Chinese competitors silenced most of New England's wood-turning mills, and few came back. According to Fletcher, almost every town had a wood-turning factory in the 1970s, and now only three sizeable mills remain in Maine. They are his, Kingfield Wood Products, known for its music drum sticks, and Wells Wood Turning & Finishing Inc. of Buckfield, which gained fame for supplying about 100,000 wooden eggs for the White House Easter Egg Roll.Nationwide, only a couple handfuls of the larger wood-turning companies remain, down from 85 mills in 2000, according to Mark Kemp, owner of wholesale crafts supplier Kemp Enterprises Inc. of Farmington, and a longtime customer of Maine Wood.
"If Doug sold an item for $1, China was able to sell it for 50 cents," says Smith, whose father started buying wood turnings from Fletcher's father, Wayne, some three decades ago. In the mill and distribution businesses, even a five-cent difference can be huge. "If we buy 50,000 wheels from Maine Wood, we'll sell them to 1,000 or more customers, 10-20 at a time," explains Smith. And that can involve holding the inventory up to two years.
Smith notes that most wood dealers bought from China to get the lower prices. Fletcher adds that the labor rates were so low that Chinese factories could afford to have extra people sand the turned wood if it wasn't smooth enough, something that was cost-prohibitive in the United States.
Smith and Kemp note that while China's ability to produce goods improved over time, there were some issues with mold and wood splitting, since the Chinese dry wood in the sun rather than in a kiln. And while the product quality at times equaled or exceeded some U.S.-made parts, prices in China have increased in recent years due to labor shortages and higher materials and shipping costs, opening the window for distributors to return to U.S. suppliers, Smith says.
"Doug can now make an item for 95 cents, almost the same as the Chinese. His quality and ability to beat China make him very much in demand," he says.
Smith at one time bought 50% of his goods by volume from China, and that's now closer to 20%, mostly small-diameter turnings. Some 20% of Smith's catalog of parts now comes from Maine Wood, which translates into $300,000 in purchases and millions of parts, including toy wheels, the staple of the wood-turning business. More information about the program is available on the web site at www.careel-tech.com.
2013年7月5日 星期五
A huge success for the Homag Group
With the largest presence at the show, Homag Group was certainly the talk of Ligna 2013. The company, which recently announced sales revenues for 2012 of 767m, had over 7000ft to display its innovations, world premieres and ground-breaking technological advancements.
Simon Brooks, sales and marketing director of Homag UK rounds up the highlights of the show with particular focus on machines ideal for the UK market: “The German engineers at Homag Group really outdid themselves once again at Ligna 2013. In fact, the group achieved the second highest trade fair order intake ever recorded in its history, falling just short of the record-breaking Ligna 2011 result.”
“One of the most versatile innovations was the introduction of powerTouch. The idea behind this concept is to standardise all Homag Group machines so that they can be operated using the same interface. With a widescreen HD multi-touch monitor, powerTouch combines design and function to create a user friendly system controlled entirely by direct touch.
“Using Homag Group brands as standard across a factory floor creates a simple yet efficient work process. The ultra-modern user interface offers an array of help and assistance functions designed to radically simplify the work experience. Now, with the introduction of powerTouch, it’s even easier for personnel to operate every machine.”
“Homag Group has solutions for every manufacturer from small to large,” continues Simon. “This means that as your business grows, Homag can help to deliver maximum productivity with the highest quality of finish.
“A perfect example of this comes from Holzma with its revamped HPP 300 saw. This model has been re-engineered so that high panel processing can be achieved at an entry-level cost. Then, as demand increases, the machine can be completely tailored to the customer’s needs by adding optional extras to improve efficiency and productivity.”
The HPP 300 was on display at Ligna with Holzma’s easy2feed system at the rear of the machine. The automated feeding concept reduces manual handling whilst increasing productivity and safety.
“Ligna is the perfect opportunity for Homag Group to tell the world about its new innovations,” explains Simon. “Weeke took advantage of this and unveiled its BHX 200 CNC processing centre, the next generation of compact vertical CNC technology with a low space requirement. It is the big brother to the already-widely popular BHX 050/055 series. Using the same vertical machining style, the BHX 200 boasts considerably faster machining speeds whilst maintaining high levels of precision in a small footprint.
“It is equipped with two individually movable high-speed drilling heads which activate a total of 34 high-speed drilling spindles – 20 vertical and 14 horizontal – enabling, for example, rows of holes to be processed considerably faster. As standard, the BHX 200 is equipped with two CNC-controlled clamping devices to position and fix the workpieces during operation.
“Brandt also introduced new machines to its portfolio of edgebanders at Ligna – the Ambition 1120 FC and the Highflex 1230. Both models provide through-feed solutions for the smaller workshop. The Highflex 1230’s innovative design includes a wide range of automation features to simplify the work of the operator, save time and offer an optimum cost-to-performance ratio.
“It allows complete post-processing of the workpieces as it is equipped with a profile scraping unit, a glue joint scraper and a buffing unit. The high degree of automation is a unique feature at this level of edgebanding machine.” More information about the program is available on the web site at www.careel-tech.com.
Simon Brooks, sales and marketing director of Homag UK rounds up the highlights of the show with particular focus on machines ideal for the UK market: “The German engineers at Homag Group really outdid themselves once again at Ligna 2013. In fact, the group achieved the second highest trade fair order intake ever recorded in its history, falling just short of the record-breaking Ligna 2011 result.”
“One of the most versatile innovations was the introduction of powerTouch. The idea behind this concept is to standardise all Homag Group machines so that they can be operated using the same interface. With a widescreen HD multi-touch monitor, powerTouch combines design and function to create a user friendly system controlled entirely by direct touch.
“Using Homag Group brands as standard across a factory floor creates a simple yet efficient work process. The ultra-modern user interface offers an array of help and assistance functions designed to radically simplify the work experience. Now, with the introduction of powerTouch, it’s even easier for personnel to operate every machine.”
“Homag Group has solutions for every manufacturer from small to large,” continues Simon. “This means that as your business grows, Homag can help to deliver maximum productivity with the highest quality of finish.
“A perfect example of this comes from Holzma with its revamped HPP 300 saw. This model has been re-engineered so that high panel processing can be achieved at an entry-level cost. Then, as demand increases, the machine can be completely tailored to the customer’s needs by adding optional extras to improve efficiency and productivity.”
The HPP 300 was on display at Ligna with Holzma’s easy2feed system at the rear of the machine. The automated feeding concept reduces manual handling whilst increasing productivity and safety.
“Ligna is the perfect opportunity for Homag Group to tell the world about its new innovations,” explains Simon. “Weeke took advantage of this and unveiled its BHX 200 CNC processing centre, the next generation of compact vertical CNC technology with a low space requirement. It is the big brother to the already-widely popular BHX 050/055 series. Using the same vertical machining style, the BHX 200 boasts considerably faster machining speeds whilst maintaining high levels of precision in a small footprint.
“It is equipped with two individually movable high-speed drilling heads which activate a total of 34 high-speed drilling spindles – 20 vertical and 14 horizontal – enabling, for example, rows of holes to be processed considerably faster. As standard, the BHX 200 is equipped with two CNC-controlled clamping devices to position and fix the workpieces during operation.
“Brandt also introduced new machines to its portfolio of edgebanders at Ligna – the Ambition 1120 FC and the Highflex 1230. Both models provide through-feed solutions for the smaller workshop. The Highflex 1230’s innovative design includes a wide range of automation features to simplify the work of the operator, save time and offer an optimum cost-to-performance ratio.
“It allows complete post-processing of the workpieces as it is equipped with a profile scraping unit, a glue joint scraper and a buffing unit. The high degree of automation is a unique feature at this level of edgebanding machine.” More information about the program is available on the web site at www.careel-tech.com.
2013年7月3日 星期三
Comexi Group Introduces New Laser Technology
Common in-line laser processes include micro and macro perforations
for the transmission of CO2 in packaging for fruit and vegetables, easy
open systems for different types of packaging such as stand-up-pouches,
the numbering of promotional offers, expiry dates and the printing of
alphanumeric codes.
Thanks to the incorporation of this technology, Comexi Group’s slitting and rewinding machines can make 400 metres of micro perforations measuring 50u to 300u per minute and 150 to 200 metres of macro perforations of up to 6mm per minute; they can add easy open systems to packaging, using discontinuous or continuous lines in cross or web direction at speeds of 200 to 400 metres per minute depending on the system; and they can add barcodes, QR codes or numbers to different types of materials.
Designed and integrated by Comexi Proslit, CingularLaser heralds a new trend in in-line laser processes so that they evolve from a packaging process to a converting one.
Until now, packaging companies were responsible for this laser-operated stage of the process. This meant that a specialist laser marking machine was needed for different applications where a laser was used, thus affecting the productivity and versatility of the different machines while also raising costs due to the need for this specialist packaging equipment.
With the incorporation of CingularLaser to the Comexi Proslit range, laser applications have been integrated in the converting process, overcoming the previous drawbacks and boosting the versatility of both the converting company and packaging company’s machinery.
What is more, with a working life of 25,000 hours, CingularLaser brings numerous benefits to Comexi Group’s machines, enhancing their productivity and efficiency. Firstly, the machines have added flexibility, since with a single laser they can carry out tasks such as die cutting, rotary die cutting, hot needle perforation, pneumatic perforation, discontinuous pre-cuts on hardened roll both lengthwise and in the direction of the roll, and discontinuous transversal pre-cuts.
Secondly, it increases the precision of the diameter of the holes by synchronizing the diameter and shape. Thirdly, there are no limitations to the machine width, thanks to the bendable mechanical components.
As for the matrices, by incorporating CingularLaser, production times and the costs of die cutting can be reduced, as well as reducing stocks and the storage of the different matrices formerly needed with traditional systems.
Lastly, this kind of laser ensures substantial improvements when materials are handled, since they suffer less when they are perforated with this system. In short, this minor innovation will herald major new trends in the perforation of packaging.
To put this innovation into practice, Comexi Group has a production and assembly plant in Sant Quirze del Valles (Barcelona-Spain) where the entire process is carried out so as to ensure the device’s high standards and operational efficiency. Afterwards, the whole device is transferred to the company’s headquarters in Riudellots de la Selva, where it is fitted in machines from the Comexi Proslit range.
The incorporation of CingularLaser to the Comexi Proslit range forms part of the company’s bid for innovation and sustainability, which it applies to all its product ranges.
Thanks to the incorporation of this technology, Comexi Group’s slitting and rewinding machines can make 400 metres of micro perforations measuring 50u to 300u per minute and 150 to 200 metres of macro perforations of up to 6mm per minute; they can add easy open systems to packaging, using discontinuous or continuous lines in cross or web direction at speeds of 200 to 400 metres per minute depending on the system; and they can add barcodes, QR codes or numbers to different types of materials.
Designed and integrated by Comexi Proslit, CingularLaser heralds a new trend in in-line laser processes so that they evolve from a packaging process to a converting one.
Until now, packaging companies were responsible for this laser-operated stage of the process. This meant that a specialist laser marking machine was needed for different applications where a laser was used, thus affecting the productivity and versatility of the different machines while also raising costs due to the need for this specialist packaging equipment.
With the incorporation of CingularLaser to the Comexi Proslit range, laser applications have been integrated in the converting process, overcoming the previous drawbacks and boosting the versatility of both the converting company and packaging company’s machinery.
What is more, with a working life of 25,000 hours, CingularLaser brings numerous benefits to Comexi Group’s machines, enhancing their productivity and efficiency. Firstly, the machines have added flexibility, since with a single laser they can carry out tasks such as die cutting, rotary die cutting, hot needle perforation, pneumatic perforation, discontinuous pre-cuts on hardened roll both lengthwise and in the direction of the roll, and discontinuous transversal pre-cuts.
Secondly, it increases the precision of the diameter of the holes by synchronizing the diameter and shape. Thirdly, there are no limitations to the machine width, thanks to the bendable mechanical components.
As for the matrices, by incorporating CingularLaser, production times and the costs of die cutting can be reduced, as well as reducing stocks and the storage of the different matrices formerly needed with traditional systems.
Lastly, this kind of laser ensures substantial improvements when materials are handled, since they suffer less when they are perforated with this system. In short, this minor innovation will herald major new trends in the perforation of packaging.
To put this innovation into practice, Comexi Group has a production and assembly plant in Sant Quirze del Valles (Barcelona-Spain) where the entire process is carried out so as to ensure the device’s high standards and operational efficiency. Afterwards, the whole device is transferred to the company’s headquarters in Riudellots de la Selva, where it is fitted in machines from the Comexi Proslit range.
The incorporation of CingularLaser to the Comexi Proslit range forms part of the company’s bid for innovation and sustainability, which it applies to all its product ranges.
Shawnee High School students build mini golf course
Engineering students from Shawnee High School recently showcased
their drafting, design, engineering and technology skills when they
designed and constructed a custom, nine-hole miniature golf course in
the school’s courtyard. They showed their compassion for a fellow
student when they donated proceeds from the attraction to the classmate
in the midst of a health crisis.
“Throughout the year, 11th and 12th graders have learned about various science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) principles, which were put to the test through this mini-golf course,” engineering teacher Stefani Kirk said.
Fellow students, staff and neighboring elementary schools were invited to play the course. Shawnee’s math and science clubs planned end-of-year parties around it. The amusement was also open to the public for a community family fun night.
“The small fee ($1) we collect from those who play the course would have been used to reimburse students for out-of-pocket expenses incurred for supplies used to build their projects,” Kirk said. “But then a suggestion was made to donate the funds to Karing for Katie instead.”
After a unanimous vote by the students, all proceeds from the miniature golf course were earmarked for Karing for Katie-Katie’s Journey, a fund that supports fellow student Katie Kernan as she undergoes treatment for a brain tumor.
This is the second year Kirk has used a miniature golf course as a learning project.
“It was an original idea inspired while playing mini-golf with my husband,” Kirk said. “While doing research I found out about other teachers who had also tried it.”
Kirk plans for the project all year, mentioning it to parents at back-to-school night in September so they can start collecting and saving particular recyclable materials including wooden pallets, plywood, 2-foot by 4-foot electronic components and motors. The students buy some of their own supplies but may also request donations from local retailers.
Each golf hole is constructed of timber and lined with carpet padding. “Floor Coverings International in Southampton is a phenomenal sponsor,” Kirk said. Students were allotted a 6-foot by 10-foot portion of carpet padding for use in the project.
In addition, Photoshop skills are required to create a flyer and a poster to publicize the mini-golf course to students and the community. Students use a laser-engraver to create a marker that identifies each hole by number. All of these skills are considered during the grading process.
“They work on constructing the final project for about three or four weeks in class and at home,” Kirk said. “There are daily checkpoints that have to be met so I can be certain the project is on schedule. They had to present rough sketches and then final drawings done to scale on a computer.”
Because of all the planning and long lead time for collecting raw materials, the holes can be pretty dynamic, with moving parts like a windmill or multi-level holes that include a water component. The construction phase also had deadlines.
“Everyone has a cell phone that can take photos, so they would show me photos of supplies and preliminary work, what they had completed at home on their own,” Kirk said.
“There can be tons of changes that take place during the final weeks of the project, when improvisations and changes take place during the build phase,” Kirk said. “Every change has to be made on paper as well. The drawings must correspond to what is built.” Click on their website careel-tech for more information.
“Throughout the year, 11th and 12th graders have learned about various science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) principles, which were put to the test through this mini-golf course,” engineering teacher Stefani Kirk said.
Fellow students, staff and neighboring elementary schools were invited to play the course. Shawnee’s math and science clubs planned end-of-year parties around it. The amusement was also open to the public for a community family fun night.
“The small fee ($1) we collect from those who play the course would have been used to reimburse students for out-of-pocket expenses incurred for supplies used to build their projects,” Kirk said. “But then a suggestion was made to donate the funds to Karing for Katie instead.”
After a unanimous vote by the students, all proceeds from the miniature golf course were earmarked for Karing for Katie-Katie’s Journey, a fund that supports fellow student Katie Kernan as she undergoes treatment for a brain tumor.
This is the second year Kirk has used a miniature golf course as a learning project.
“It was an original idea inspired while playing mini-golf with my husband,” Kirk said. “While doing research I found out about other teachers who had also tried it.”
Kirk plans for the project all year, mentioning it to parents at back-to-school night in September so they can start collecting and saving particular recyclable materials including wooden pallets, plywood, 2-foot by 4-foot electronic components and motors. The students buy some of their own supplies but may also request donations from local retailers.
Each golf hole is constructed of timber and lined with carpet padding. “Floor Coverings International in Southampton is a phenomenal sponsor,” Kirk said. Students were allotted a 6-foot by 10-foot portion of carpet padding for use in the project.
In addition, Photoshop skills are required to create a flyer and a poster to publicize the mini-golf course to students and the community. Students use a laser-engraver to create a marker that identifies each hole by number. All of these skills are considered during the grading process.
“They work on constructing the final project for about three or four weeks in class and at home,” Kirk said. “There are daily checkpoints that have to be met so I can be certain the project is on schedule. They had to present rough sketches and then final drawings done to scale on a computer.”
Because of all the planning and long lead time for collecting raw materials, the holes can be pretty dynamic, with moving parts like a windmill or multi-level holes that include a water component. The construction phase also had deadlines.
“Everyone has a cell phone that can take photos, so they would show me photos of supplies and preliminary work, what they had completed at home on their own,” Kirk said.
“There can be tons of changes that take place during the final weeks of the project, when improvisations and changes take place during the build phase,” Kirk said. “Every change has to be made on paper as well. The drawings must correspond to what is built.” Click on their website careel-tech for more information.
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