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.
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