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Is Pune the new Bangalore?
Tonight I'm sitting on the 24th floor rooftop terrace of the JW Marriott in Pune, India, marveling at the 360 degree view of the city. There is a buzz here, with a group of local software engineers celebrating a birthday, American techies here for meetings with their local outsourcing partner, startup founders, technology investors and young couples on dates simply enjoying the night. It makes me think of the transformation this city has had in the past ten years.
My first visit to Pune was in 2007. Back then Pune was a burgeoning technology hub, anchored by the automotive industry with factories including Mercedes, VW, Land Rover and GM, and a few software outsourcing companies supporting US clients such as Persistent. Pune was, and continues to be, a youthful city with many universities and colleges. The Oxford of the East, as it is known, is a tremendous source of engineering talent.
At the time of my first visit there was one western-branded hotel, Le Meridien. Today, the skyline is marked by dozens of new hotels – Marriott (with four properties), Hyatt, Westin, Ritz Carlton and more. Similarly, roads that used to be dominated by motorcycles and scooters are today crowded with automobiles. Clearly there is something going on here. Wealth is being generated at a ferocious rate across all classes.
Like a lot of cities in India, Pune has grown immensely over the past decade. I'm told the population is now six million people. Or maybe eight million. No-one really knows. Nonetheless, this growth has created opportunities across all walks of life and sectors of business. Looking at the technology sector, the biggest transformation is in the startup scene. Ten years ago there was little talk of start-ups here. Young (and older) software engineers aspired to work for outsourcing companies or global in-house software centres, and perhaps get a chance to travel to the USA or Canada. Start-ups that existed were largely focused on IT-enabled services (outsourcing) to western companies.
Like elsewhere in India, today the aspirations are shifting towards founding and working at startups focused on solving unique Indian problems, as well as addressing a global market. India is rapidly making the shift from being the world's software developer to becoming a creator of software solutions and products in its own right. While Pune's startup scene has been overshadowed by that of Bangalore and Delhi, it has quietly had organic growth. According to Mandar Joshi, Executive Director of TiE Pune, there are now over 400 startups in Pune and according to iSPIRT, 21% of India's product startups are from Pune.
Today Pune has large technology campuses, each housing tens of thousands of employees for India IT/ITes companies such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, and Cognizant. Foreign companies too have been attracted to Pune. Telecom giants Avaya and Amdocs have set up their global in-house centres (GICs) here, employing thousands. Last month, Cisco also announced that they will set up a software delivery centre in Pune, their first such foray outside of Bangalore where they have 8,000 employees.
While still nascent, the startup ecosystem is gaining momentum on its own. There are grassroots organizations feeding the startup scene and local angel investors are active. One of India's most prestigious business schools, IIM Ahmedabad, has launched a Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship in Pune. High growth start-ups such as Druva, Pubmatic, and Airtight Networks are providing an anchor to the industry. TiE Pune is very active, hosting dozens of startup-related events and a "nurture" program to help jumpstart entrepreneurs.
Even though there is not a Pune-based VC fund, Pune startups are attracting investments from local angels and from VC funds located outside of Pune. In the Think Pune 2014 report, Karthik Reddy of Mumbai-based Blume Ventures said: "Pune has always boasted of engineering talent of the highest quality. Our first fund has three very innovative startups out of Pune. With the surge of active angel investors and given its proximity to our Mumbai base, we see it growing in importance as a hub for great founders and start-ups for Blume".
Similarly, Gireendra Kasmalkar, a self-described "Pune longtimer" whose company Verisoft was acquired by German software QA giant SQS and is now the founder of Ideas to Impacts, feels the Pune is on the cusp. "The tipping point seems just around the corner. The critical mass seems to be there now. I have seen some start-ups first-hand such as Navstik, who have built an OS and software platform for drones, that should break-through. That's all that is needed".
As mentioned above, Pune is a great source of engineering talent. But recently I've also seen Pune emerge as an attractive career destination for engineers based in Delhi and Bangalore. The traffic congestion of Bangalore and the air pollution of Delhi are causing young engineers and their families to search for a better quality of life. Pune has better weather and air quality than Delhi, similar weather to Bangalore, and less traffic congestion than both. Pune has reached a critical mass where job opportunities abound across large and small companies. One recent hire at our portfolio company TaraSpan moved to Pune from Noida, near Delhi. A key consideration in accepting our job offer and moving his family was the ability to find another high quality job in Pune as his next career step and for employment opportunities for his wife.
Having said this, Pune needs to invest in its infrastructure now to ensure that it maintains this advantage in the future or else it risks getting behind the infrastructure curve and will struggle to get ahead. Transportation infrastructure is one key area that needs attention. The airport is located on an Indian Air Force base, meaning that domestic flights can only operate during specific windows in the day and few international flights exist. The aforementioned traffic congestion of Bangalore will become a reality in Pune unless steps are taken to broaden the transportation networks with expressways, road improvements, and public transportation such as a metro rail system.
I believe there is a huge opportunity to launch a Pune-focused early stage startup fund that can nurture and groom startups to be series-A ready. The stumbling blocks to achieving success include a lack of early stage funding and startup mentorship. While grassroots initiatives and programs from organizations such as TiE Pune are providing maturity to the ecosystem, a professional VC fund is required in Pune to accelerate startup successes.
Our Alacrity India startup fund aims to be such an enabler by bringing world-class early-stage mentorship and acceleration programs to Pune, as well as global reach and partnerships, coupled with Indian angel and industrial partners.
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GM will use "greenhouse gas-friendly" A/C refrigerant in U.S. vehicles
There are some people who cool their cars down with ice, but General Motors thinks drivers like standard air conditioning. Since the refrigerant used in most automotive air conditioning systems is not good for the environment, GM is proud to announce it will use a better type of refrigerant (called HFO-1234yf) in its vehicles that it s
California leaves "cool cars" regulation out in the, ahem, cold
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced that the "cool cars" regulation has been canceled. "Cool cars" tried to reduce the need for air conditioning in new vehicles by mandating that their windows reflect or absorb a portion of the heat-producing rays from the sun.
Nissan Forest air-con utilizes aromatherapy, 'natural' breezes to reduce fatigue
Rolling down your vehicle window to get a breath of fresh air may be unnecessary in your next Nissan. The Japanese automaker just announced the development of its new "Forest AC" air conditioning system, an automotive climate control setup designed to control humidity, aroma, and other ambient factors in addition to the temperature and air cleaning features found with current systems. According to Nissan, the Forest AC is the first automotive system in the world created to make driving more comf
Efficient air conditioning could potentially save billions of gallons of gas
The U.S. Department of Transportation and National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) are hard at work developing new ways to make the air conditioners more efficient and reduce the interior tempteratures in our cars and trucks. What's the big deal? Apparently, a whopping seven billion gallons of gasoline are used each and every year in the United States alone to run automotive AC units, which repr
EU calls for new eco-friendly air conditioners by 2011
Following a directive first created back in 2006, the European Union has passed down a ruling that would force European automakers to find a new refrigerant to use in their vehicle's air conditioners. There's some debate as to the timing of this mandate, as it's no secret that most automakers are in a fight to just remain in business.
Automakers work on sustainable air conditioning
It wasn't all that long ago that the auto industry was under fire for its use of ozone-depleting chemicals in its air conditioning systems. To curb those fears, the older R-12 refrigerant was replaced with R-134a refrigerant. Interestingly enough, CO2, long associated with harmful automobile emissions, is being touted as a desirable natural replacement for the chemical s
Are high gas prices making your car sick?
While "sick car syndrome" has been known about for quite some time now, the recent rise in gas prices may be causing a resurgence of sorts to the odd but mostly preventable issue. The cause of the problem is the air conditioning of your automobile, which features an evaporator which can be a haven for fungi, mold and mildew. If the AC unit is not switched on regularly, a buildup of the unwanted guests can be bl
Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide: recycle your refrigerant
Even though the older types of refrigerant like Dichlorodifluoromethane (R-12) have been replaced with newer types like Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a), your car's air conditioning system could still be damaging to the environment. While not as harmful as the older refrigerants, recent research suggests that R-134a refrigerant is collecting in
How far would you go for A/C?
Scott Dawson finally had enough. After three years of motoring around town with no A/C in his car, this civil engineering grad from the University of Houston decided to do something about it. Rather than coughing up the $1,200 in cash to fix the A/C inside his car, he just bolted an aftermarket unit to the outside of his car. The cooler of choice for Dawson was a home-intended window A/C unit from Samsung. He just cut a whole in his roof and strapped it down and ran some duct work to blow air ri
Air conditioning could soon cost a lot more for Euro drivers
Air conditioning was once considered a luxury option but in the past decade it has become almost universally standard equipment. New European Union rules could put a stop to that for drivers over there. In an attempt to reduce atmospheric emissions of hydrofluorocarbons, the rules would require a standard of qualifications for engineers working on air conditioning systems which may raise the cost of developing systems.
Windshield reflects sun -> cools car -> reduces aircon -> improves mpg!
Picture the scene - its a stinking hot day and you're glad the windows are up and the air conditioner is on. But what setting do you have the chill on? You know in the long run that it all adds up to more fuel burnt and money spent if that bad boy's set to deep freeze.


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- the lighting is totally different. Whereas Fever's lighting comes from the background, Wither's lighting is from behind the camera, facing the dark blue setting.
- the models look almost entirely different. As far as I know, it's the same girl, but what with the hairstyle change and pink tinge on Fever, the look has very much deviated.
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8 Expert Tips For Picking the Right Cocktail Party Catering Service In Footscray
When it comes to the things that can make or break an occasion, couple of are as essential as the quality, flavor and look of the food and drinks you serve. A lot is riding on your decision which caterer to hire, and if you think this choice really isn't that essential, look at it this way, fantastic catering can save an occasion that's on the rocks, however bad catering will almost always send guests to the doors.
In addition, since catering is typically the # 1 or # 2 line-item expense for the majority of events, the caterer you pick is also a substantial budgetary choice and can influence how much money you have left over to invest in other areas depending upon food costs and quantities.
Include that catering services can vary significantly in their pricing and the kinds of meals and services they provide, and the process of choosing a caterer can figuratively and literally seem like you are comparing apples to oranges.
# 1 Responsiveness And Individual Interest In Your Needs
Of all the event and catering professionals we talked with, this showed up over and over and over again, generally since how responsive and interested a catering service is throughout your preliminary discussions is indicative of how they will perform throughout the length of their agreement with you (and more on agreements later on).
A potential catering service must be learning as much as they can about you in your very first few conversations with them, so you need to anticipate them to be talking and asking questions about 20% of the time and you offering responses and describing your needs about 80% of the time.
# 2 Ability To Handle Your Specific Kind Of Event In Footscray 3011
Not every caterer is perfect or every kind of occasion, and numerous catering services themselves honestly admit this.
So when interviewing your Footscray caterers (and you should speak with at least 3 catering services for any occasion with a reasonable budget plan), you need to be specific about the type of occasion you are planning and the type of food and/or presentation you are anticipating. Otherwise, you might wind up selecting a caterer who merely isn't really a good suitable for the type or style of your occasion.
Almost every catering service has a standard menu or menus to select from, and lots of do provide some level of built-in flexibility to adjust these menus to your particular requirements by replacing specific items and/or customizing others.
However, the standout catering services will surpass standardized menu options and be willing to create fantastic fare that matches even more particular style and dietary needs.
# 3 Determination To Provide Tastings
How will you ever know what a catering service can do unless you sample their goods? And more particularly, how will you know what the menu items you are considering will taste like unless you specifically try them?
Some people avoid asking to sample the particular items they want for their event since it looks like a trouble for the caterer, but it is standard to ask for a sampling of what you are meaning to order before you sign on the dotted line.
In addition, you can ask for wine parings for these tastings if they are appropriate for your event (again, be prepared to pay a fee, it's a small price to pay to guarantee you pick the ideal catering service). And when you are sampling the food, also attend to how it is presented, as any catering service who takes the time to properly display a sample will most likely be most likely to make that sort of effort on your occasion day.
Are you an event manager who has to handle catering information, budgets and projects?
Or are you a catering service who has to track proposals, invoices, meal choices, inventory and other customer information?
# 4 Familiarity With The Venue
You may be in for a surprise if you work with a BBQ take-out joint to cater a formal ballroom charity event. Or if you pick a high-end business occasion catering service to serve a barn wedding. Why? Since these catering services might not be accustomed to preparing and serving food in such a setting.
This can get back at more specific depending on restrictions of the venue itself, like in the case of museums and historical sites.
A lot more traditional venues can likewise have constraints that catering services should follow, like certain setup standards or disposal restrictions for waste food and water, so having a caterer that is familiar with a location's rules can potentially save you lots of inconvenience on occasion day.
# 5 Complete Description Of Services/Goods Promised In The Contract
The catering service's contract need to clearly spell out exactly what food, drinks and services the catering service will be providing on the designated day( s). Additionally, it needs to secure you from non-performance as much as it secures the caterer from non-payment/default, so you might wish to consider having a lawyer} take a look at it prior to you sign it.
Every detail ought to be included in the contract, consisted of selected menus, number of servings and/or individuals to be served, beverage/bar service information (if suitable) and all prices and extra services.
No catering service in Footscray with a shred of dignity and scruples enters into an agreement with strategies to bail at the last minute, however you need to make certain there is a cancellation provision in your contract simply in case your catering service needs to cancel.
You don't wish to be left without recourse with only days or hours before your event, so just make sure cancellation procedures and penalties remain in place so you do have a backup strategy.
# 6 Referrals You Can Call and Speak With
Obviously you will have to look into the catering services in Footscray you are thinking about, and it's always great to begin online and check out sites.
However, do not stop there, as online reviews are not constantly reputable (or perhaps genuine); for instance, an excellent catering service might have had a few nightmare/hater clients who alter their scores, while a really mediocre caterer may have padded their online reviews. So see if you can find some past clients of the caterers you are considering and connect to them.
# 7 Insurance Coverage
Every catering service we talked to called insurance coverage "a provided" for caterers, and you definitely do not want to lawfully be on the hook for some oversight or accident that was the fault of your catering service.
# 8 A Knowledgeable Chef and Kitchen Area Personnel
Surprisingly, for how long a catering business in Footscray has actually been in business might not be as vital in choosing a terrific catering service as you may believe.
So make sure to ask about the chef's bona fides and CV due to the fact that he or she will most likely be the one most responsible for the outcome of the meal and whether your visitors enjoy it or not.
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We are a centre of excellence for maritime and port security, and also unmanned systems. Our business delivers products and services for protection both above and below the water line.
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Finborough Design Limited
AeroGlow delivers capability driven survivability solutions to Defence and Civilian sectors, under the philosophy to: "Avoid, Survive and Understand" vehicle accidents and blast events. The Attitude Warning System mitigates against vehicle roll-overs and HeatShot windscreen and washer jet frost removal system assists in avoiding vehicle accident. To survive blast incidents and vehicle rollover (including water), nearly 3,000 of the AeroGlow Hatch Lighting and Vehicle Orientation System (HaLO) are in use with both the UK MOD and US SOCOM providing emergency egress lighting and saving lives in both protected mobility and AFV platforms. The AeroGlow Blast Event Recorder allows understanding of vehicle condition and potential casualties following a blast event. AeroGlow provides design and supply of visual safety systems and related services for Defence projects. AeroGlow can provide SME assistance for escape lighting design. AeroGlow offers design and supply of visual safety systems and related services for Defence projects including rollover/blast activated lighting for armoured vehicles. AeroGlow is the SME for underwater escape lighting design.
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We support major programmes through the complete life cycle and provide support directly to government procurement and research agencies, and to industry. The company is active across the Defence, Aerospace and Security sectors.
The skills we provide to these industries include: systems engineering to define requirements, support development and manage the acceptance of systems; assurance to ensure risks are adequately captured and managed; technical and engineering disciplines to assess and improve performance. We have also evolved skills to help other organisations to improve their performance, in areas such as business resilience, information assurance, investment due diligence and organisational development.
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Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a sustainable, safer, smarter, and connected world.
Our products are currently being utilised by Law Enforcement, Intelligence, Military and Government agencies in over 40 countries worldwide, and we have extensive experience together with the necessary skills required to work for Government engagements.
ISS Global aims to offer its products and solutions to a wider range of customers to meet the demand and requirements of projects outside of the expectation of our Dfuze software. We have a wide range of different solutions fit for purpose for all types of bespoke work.
Capabilities: UAV; Communication systems,equipment; Space systems; Software consultancy; Defence systems; Fire control systems,equipment; Security systems; Warning systems; Sensors; Ground support systems; Labelling systems and services; Search and rescue systems,equipment; Information & signal processes; UAV systems; Data communication; Data network; Software modelling; Radio control systems; Remote control vehicles; Mine clearance systems; Acquisition,logging,recording,telemetry; Data recorders; Operational systems; Construction,civil engineering; Construction management; Road,runway construction,maintenance; Software design; Tracking equipment; Laser systems,components; Network enabled capability; Alarm detection; Bomb disposal equipment; Surveillance systems,equipment; Command,control systems; Tactical information; Bridging systems; Aerial surveillance systems,equipment; Encryption systems,equipment,services; Counter terrorist equipment; Nuclear engineering equipment; Explosive detection systems,equipment; CCTV; Digital image processing; Infra red systems; Inspection equipment; Air sea rescue; CBRN equipment; Explosive ordnance disposal systems,equipment; Telemetry equipment; Monitoring; Proposal, tender preparation; Maritime security; Medical support and services; Remote control vehicle equipment; Electronic document management; Radioactive waste management; Infra red equipment,materials; Disruptors EOD; Geographical information systems; Action data; Radiation monitoring systems,equipment; Geophysical survey equipment; Barcode systems,equipment; Disaster relief equipment; Emergency preparedness,response; Mobile data; Mobile technologies for SOCO; Dispatch management; Asset tracking,management; Building,facilities management systems; Network management systems; Computer modelling; Software; Civil,structural engineering; Management systems; Protection,security systems,equipment; Thermal imaging systems,equipment; Crisis,disaster,emergency management; Fraud investigation; Threat analysis; Airport,port,transport security; Counter surveillance systems,equipment; Integrated systems; Perimeter protection,security; Electronic monitoring systems; Security; Video inspection equipment; Covert systems,equipment; Tagging systems asset,vehicle; Accident investigation; Communication installation,integration; Intelligence systems; GSM mobile phone detectors; Cameras systems,equipment; Automated number plate recognition systems; Digital CCTV surveillance networks; Computerised moitoring systems; Forensic science equipment; CBRN services; Infra-red systems,equipment; Automated threat identification systems; Imaging systems,equipment; Measuring systems,equipment; Traffic control systems,equipment; Video search equipment; Automated data capture; Biometric systems; Evidence tracking systems; Fingerprint recognition systems,equipment; Facial recognition systems,equipment; Image archiving,enhancement,processing; Imagery analysis; Automated notification systems; Case management systems; Document examination,processing equipment; Iris recognition systems,equipment; Document scanning; EOD software; Intelligent character recognition
Jacobs UK Ltd
Technical and engineering services in support of UK defence systems and capabilities. Services include acquisition support, through life management, integrated logistics support, programme and project management, independent technical/financial review and analysis/systems engineering for air, land and sea systems.
Knight Optical Ltd
Designed for Optical Innovation, Engineered to Last.
Knight Optical is an established supplier of optical components and sub-assemblies used in night vision, space, avionics and land systems. We focus on providing expert advice and the highest quality products in the knowledge that lives are dependent on many of the applications we are involved in.
Custom & stock precision optics.
Quality custom optical components for UV/Visible/IR applications, Knight Optical has a portfolio with a range of over 3,000 standard components, available for immediate worldwide dispatch or Optical sub-assemblies, and opto-mechanics custom made to suit your application.
Knight Optical has invested substantial resources into state-of-the-art metrology testing facilities to meet your exact specifications.
We quality check each and every custom and stock order. We comply with:
• ISO 90001:2015 Standard
• ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Assurance
• ISO10110 Optical Drawing Standards
• MIL-G-174B Optical Glass
• BS4301 1991 Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems
• MIL-C-14806A Coating, reflection reducing instrument cover glasses and lighting wedges
Some of our core products include: IR diamond turned aspheric lenses, IR bandpass filters & IR windows & lenses with AR and DLC coatings.
Visit our website to find out more www.KnightOptical.com or call 01622 859444 to speak to a technical advisor.
Capabilities: Optical systems,equipment,components; Electro optical equipment and engineering; Infra red equipment,materials
Link Microtek Ltd
Link Microtek is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of radio frequency (RF), microwave and optical components, systems and instrumentation to the aerospace, defence, telecommunication, industrial, scientific and medical sectors in UK and around the world. We are an SME with over forty employees based in Basingstoke and Southampton with engineering heritage from GEC, Marconi, Racal and Filtronic. Our products include optical secure communications systems, material analysis equipment, microwave rotating joints, antennas and combiners, together with a vast range of high technology RF & microwave products from manufacturers around the world and our IT group provides support and cyber services to local businesses.
Capabilities: Connectors; Mechanical components; Customer approved; Engineering; Fabrication; Machining; Mechanical assembly; Design; Communication systems,equipment; BS EN ISO 9001:2000; ISO 9001; OEM Approved; Electro mechanical,electronic manufacture; Test facilities; BS EN ISO 14001:2004; Electronic technology; Training consultancy; ISO 14001; Sensors; Test equipment; Optical systems,equipment,components; ISO registered; Filters; Electromagnetic compatibility; Engineering and mechanical; Data communication; Communications consultancy; Switches and switchgear; Aerials,antenna; Electronic test equipment; Health and safety consultancy; Information systems,technology consultancy; Boat communications; Intercommunication equipment; Headphones,headsets; Instrumentation equipment; Tubes; Software testing and validation; Underwater equipment; Personal protective equipment; Electro optical equipment and engineering; Aerial surveillance systems,equipment; Microwave components; Countermeasures equipment; Frequency changers; Calibration devices; Radar systems,equipment; RF components and sub systems; Electromagnetic shielding ,protection equipment; Infra red systems; Optical test equipment; Monitoring; Build-to-print electro,mechanical equipment; Amplifiers; Infra red equipment,materials; Valves; Airport,port,transport security; Counter surveillance systems,equipment; Electronic monitoring systems; Covert systems,equipment; Jamming equipment; Communication installation,integration; Infra-red systems,equipment; Baggage examination systems,equipment; Passenger screening,searching systems,equipment; Training facilities; Hazard detection systems,equipment; Alcohol detection equipment
National Physical Laboratory
NPL is the UK's National Measurement Institute, and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science and technology available. NPL is working with businesses across the aerospace, defence and security sectors to develop new and improved technology and products. Our experts work in partnership with suppliers, primes and end users to integrate scientific discovery with real world application.
We provide R&D, test, training and consultancy services in areas including:
- Harsh environment sensors and materials
- Through life monitoring and prognostics
- Structural health monitoring
- High temperature performance materials and electronics
- Wireless sensor networks
- Independent validation & correlation of manufacturing inspection programmes
- High-speed calibration and validation of machine tools, including performance optimisation
- Independent evaluation of new measurement methods and instrumentation
- Partial and FAIRS of difficult to measure parts
- Calibration of artefact standards and measuring instruments
- Large volume metrology
- Corrosion monitoring/modelling
- Training and best practice development
Nukleas Ltd
At Nukleas we encourage the formation of bespoke consortia and bring together well proven and complementary UK solution suppliers, to provide high quality outcomes across security and law enforcement. We also offer a wide range of advisory and support services to both grow the export potential of your business.
The Nukleas Integrated Security Solutions consortium (NISS) combines British industry excellence to provide complementary solutions for a coordinated approach on all types of security projects. This single integrated solution combines, command and control systems, robust camera surveillance solutions, secure wireless transmission and networking, integrated communication hubs, incident management, perimeter intrusion detection, mobile devices, live streaming of images, video analytics (including world leading facial recognition) and multiple other security and safety solutions which are scalable and tailored to each unique project requirement.
Together, the UK based NISS consortium has a track record of well over 140 years of providing products, software and services for complex site requirements. With extended warranties, design support and local product supply, it simplifies complex solutions by providing a technical one stop solution based on manufacturing standards and designs which are built to last. NISS can offer turnkey solutions with innovative and cost-effective solutions, supported by world leading training.
Capabilities: Engineering; Fabrication; Machining; Mechanical assembly; Communication systems,equipment; Optical Fibres; Defence systems; Fire control systems,equipment; Warning systems; Systems integrator; Optical systems,equipment,components; Forming; UAV systems; Structural engineering; Crisis,disaster,emergency consultancy; Risk assessment; Masts,towers; Operational systems; Road,runway construction,maintenance; Software design; Audio communication; Night observation systems,equipment; Network enabled capability; Alarm detection; Surveillance systems,equipment; Command,control systems; Encryption systems,equipment,services; Infra red systems; Fire consultancy; Fibre optic equipment; Fencing; Infra red equipment,materials; Specialist; Alarm systems,equipment; Security; Emergency preparedness,response; Dispatch management; Building,facilities management systems; Network management systems; Software; Management systems; Thermal imaging systems,equipment; Cell monitoring systems; Crisis,disaster,emergency management; Airport,port,transport security; Counter terrorism consultancy; Integrated systems; Perimeter protection,security; Custodial equipment,systems; Electronic monitoring systems; Security; Covert systems,equipment; Prison equipment; Communication installation,integration; Forensic services; Cameras systems,equipment; Automated number plate recognition systems; Digital CCTV surveillance networks; Computerised moitoring systems; Forensic science equipment; TETRA systems,equipment; Road policing and safety camera enforcement; Infra-red systems,equipment; Automated threat identification systems; Passenger screening,searching systems,equipment; Traffic control systems,equipment; Underwater detection systems; Recognition systems; Biometric systems; Evidence tracking systems; Facial recognition systems,equipment; Automated notification systems; Case management systems; Offender management; Portable alarm systems,equipment; Optical mark recognition
Petards Joyce-Loebl Ltd
Petards provide a range of specialist engineering services to the defence sector. The company has established a strong reputation for being a responsive, flexible and reliable partner in delivering challenging military programmes. Petards excels in the disciplines of Communications and Information Systems, Ruggedised Electronic Control Systems, Electronic Countermeasure Systems and in the provision of Engineering Services to the UK MOD and other NATO Countries.
Capabilities: Cabin management systems,equipment; Aircraft components; Connectors; Fasteners; Wiring,cables; Customer approved; Engineering; Fabrication; Manufacture; Aftermarket support (MRO); Distribution; Project management; Design; Communication systems,equipment; Aerospace consultancy; Electrical components; Optical Fibres; BS EN ISO 9001:2000; NATO , MoD approved; Drives,transmission; Engine components; Alloys; Metals; Sheet metal components & processes; Speciality metals; Structural,smart; ITAR approved; OEM Approved; Logistics; Electro mechanical,electronic manufacture; Test facilities; BS EN ISO 14001:2004; Electronic technology; Training consultancy; Composite materials; ISO 14001; ISO 9001:2003; Defence systems; Navigation systems,equipment; Weapon systems; Auxiliary power supplies and equipments; Warning systems; Temperature control equipment; Generators; Fans and blowers; Payloads; Test equipment; Labelling systems and services; Testing,certification; Optical systems,equipment,components; Rubber; ISO registered; Batteries; Computer components; Wires and wiring; Containers; Connectors electrical; Ducting; Plastics and plastic coated components; Electromagnetic compatibility; Rubber mouldings components; Maintenance management services; Structural engineering; Engineering and mechanical; Human factors; Data communication; Highways,links; Data network; Tank,track vehicles and components; Communications consultancy; Hardware design; Maritime transport; Post design services; Risk assessment; Safety analysis; Software modelling; Capacitors; Control panels; Fuses; Storage facilities; Stock control; Packaging equipment,materials; Freight forwarding; Packaging components and equipment; Aerials,antenna; Masts,towers; Acquisition,logging,recording,telemetry; Data recorders; Processing systems,equipment; Communications test equipment; Electrical test equipment; Electronic test equipment; Availability services; Contract pricing,negotiating,bidding; Information systems,technology consultancy; Technology transfer; Software design; Boat communications; Intercommunication equipment; Audio communication; Headphones,headsets; Software testing and validation; Vibration analysis and testing; Air traffic control; Test beds,rigs; Command,control systems; Tactical information; Electrical components; Electro optical equipment and engineering; Armoured protection components; Magnetic and non-magnetic components; Encryption systems,equipment,services; Combat engineering equipment; Electric power supply equipment; Electric vehicles and components; Converters; Electronic engineering equipment; Frequency changers; Portable power packs; Tools; Calibration devices; Printed circuits; RF components and sub systems; Circuit boards; Electromagnetic shielding ,protection equipment; CCTV; Fault diagnosis equipment; Tensile,compression testing; Infra red systems; Condition monitoring; Displays; Targets, ranges and management; Air combat simulation; Air traffic control simulation; Data simulation; Radar simulation; Telemetry equipment; Monitoring; Computers; EMC,Tempest products; Vibration mountings; Defence technology transfer; Proposal, tender preparation; Maritime security; Build-to-print electro,mechanical equipment; Servo systems and components; Configuration management; Cladding protection and deception equipment; Amplifiers; Fibre optic equipment; Microprocessors; Plugs and sockets; Semi conductors; Solenoids; Decoys; Microphones,broadcast equipment; Telephone systems,equipment; Digital receivers; Infra red equipment,materials; Pallets; Transmissions; Integrated circuits; Specialist; Resistors; Weapon carriage; Defence acquisition and support systems; High voltage equipment; Action data; Transponders; Couplings; Power conversion machinery; Deck equipment; Cathodic protection equipment; Barcode systems,equipment; Television services; Security; Digital video links; Mobile data; Dispatch management; Asset tracking,management; Communication training; Software; Procurement consultancy; Management systems; Protection,security systems,equipment; Life cycle costing; Managed services; Fleet management systems; Perimeter protection,security; Systems engineering; Obsolescence management; Video inspection equipment; EMC,Tempest design; Tagging systems asset,vehicle; Communications; Jamming equipment; Communication installation,integration; GSM mobile phone detectors; Computers; Cameras systems,equipment; Data protection; Automated number plate recognition systems; Digital CCTV surveillance networks; Battery charging systems,equipment; TETRA systems,equipment; Road policing and safety camera enforcement; Video search equipment; Systems,equipment rental; Ruggedised products; Ruggedised; Automated data capture; Data recovery; Electronic counter measure training; Data conversion services; Automated notification systems; Computer telephony integration; Radio,video carrying systems; Safety engineering; EOD software; Digital signal processing; Electronic warefare simulation; Installation design, intergration,certification; Compounds,cages; Reliability analysis and testing; Uninterruptable power supplies; Enhancements systems,equipment; Displays data; Intelligent character recognition; Radio alarms; Control desks,consoles; Portable alarm systems,equipment; Transporter transceiver equipment; Test Capabiltiy; Electrical Systems (includes IFE & IFC,Lighting, Monitoring & Comms); Misc. Furnishings & Fixings; General
QinetiQ Group PLC
We are experts in global aerospace, defence and security.
A FTSE 250 company with over 6,000 employees worldwide; our scientists and engineers solve some of the world's most challenging problems. We offer high-end technical knowledge underpinned by world-class research and innovation.
Our unique position enables us to serve as a trusted independent advisor to government organisations, predominantly in the UK and US, including defence departments, intelligence services and security agencies.
Our services offerings are focused on providing expertise and knowledge in national markets, and our products division provides technology-based solutions to meet customer requirements, complemented by contract-funded research and development on a global basis.
Thomas Jacks Limited
Military & Law Enforcement Products
Thomas Jacks Ltd have exclusive UK distribution for a number of brands and a large range of products offering COTS (Commercial Off The Shelf), MOTS (Military Off The Shelf) and custom solutions for the law enforcement, emergency services and military markets.
Due to the sensitive nature and restrictions placed on military equipment, especially those that are ITAR (International Trade in Arms Regulations) controlled, a great deal of what Thomas Jacks Ltd offer to the law enforcement and military community can only be supplied directly to the end-user. Some unrestricted products can be supplied through trade partners who demonstrate a history of working directly with law enforcement and military customers and can evidence the reporting and compliance procedures we require.
We are the authorised UK distributor for ADA (Australian Defence Apparel), Adventure Lights, Alien Gear Holsters, Armor Australia, Cobra Optics, Direct Action, Hazard 4, KinetiXx, Laserluchs, Norotos, Powerflare, Pulsar, SaintPro, Samson Manufacturing, Seek Thermal, ShooterKing, Veho, Wiley X, W+R PRO and Viridian Weapon Technologies. We also distribute L-3 EOTech, Sofradir-EC, Vortex Optics and Opticron to the law enforcement, military and security markets.
Our product offering is extensive and includes Ballistic Protection, Body Armour, Ballistic Vests & Plate Carriers, Overt/Covert Personal Identification Beacons, Safety Lights, Helmet Lights, Vest Lights, Tactical Lights, Weapon-mounted Laser Aimers/Illuminators, Infrared Vehicle Lights, Portable Remote Control LZ/DZ/HLZ Lighting solutions, Rugged Miniature Red Dot Sights, Holographic Sights, Telescopic Sights, Night Vision solutions, Camera-mounted Night Vision systems, Eyesafe Infrared Laser Illuminators, Thermal Imagers, Laser Rangefinders, Power Packs, Body-Worn Cameras, Weapon-mounted Cameras, Ballistic/Protective Eyewear, Tactical Gloves, Fast Roping Gloves, Holsters, Tactical Gear, Day Optics including Binoculars, Monoculars & Spotting Scopes.
Working closely with our customers, including the Ministry of Defence, Police Forces, Fire, Rescue and Ambulance Services, the Environment Agency and many other Government Agencies, we ensure that they receive a product that matches their requirements. Our customer commitment and the close working relationships we have with all the brands we distribute means that we have established an enviable reputation of supplying, on time and within budget COTS, MOTS and custom solutions that meet or exceed the end-users specific operational requirements.
As a company, we are committed to providing excellent customer service, technical and product backup. We are certified to ISO 9001:2015.
Capabilities: ISO 9001; Optical systems,equipment,components; Torches; Leather and leather products; Armour personal,body; Binoculars,monoculars; Accessories; Helmets; Goggles,glasses; Holsters; Night observation systems,equipment; Surveillance systems,equipment; Personal protective equipment; Sighting systems,equipment; Electro optical equipment and engineering; Infra red systems; Equipment bags; Markers,beacons and illumination; Infra red equipment,materials; Weapon carriage; Distance measuring equipment; Cases; Thermal imaging systems,equipment; Imaging systems,equipment; Specialist covert lighting; Protective clothing systems; Silencers
Wyer Electrical and Engineering Ltd
Wyer Electrical and Engineering Ltd provide defence and security solutions, specialising in Camera systems – both visual and thermal, covert/overt vehicle installations, unmanned remote vehicles as well as other custom solutions.
With 25 years experience in these fields, Wyer Electrical and Engineering have worked with the UK MOD as well as other security and defence forces around the world. It is this experience and know-how that has allowed us to build strong relationships with our customers and put their minds at ease over projects, regardless of size.
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Capabilities: Machining; Electronic technology; Binoculars,monoculars; Sighting systems,equipment; CCTV; Infra red systems; Displays; Monitoring; Remote control vehicle equipment; Infra red equipment,materials; Goods vehicles,logistics; Floodlights; Thermal imaging systems,equipment; Mounted lighting; Security; Covert systems,equipment; Warning lights; Command,control vehicles; Cameras systems,equipment; Digital CCTV surveillance networks; Infra-red systems,equipment; Light bars


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Horses, bulls, fish, mermaids and men, all larger than life, inhabit the rambling garden – their spectacular forms crafted from rusty brown and gleaming silver spanners.
Despite their odd-shaped constituent parts, the intricate sculptures are superbly proportioned, giving them a strangely life-like quality.
John's other great passion is birds, and his rambling garden is dotted with enclosures housing brightly coloured and often rare species.
To make an appointment to visit John & Sonia's please call (03) 5455 4257, opening days are Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays.
life scale sculptures made from spanners. $10 entry.
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But that was then and this is now. And former t.A.T.u. bandmember Lena Katina is all grown up and has headed from the cold Russian winters to the sunny shores of California, where she's embarked on a solo career.
Her first single (2011's 'Never Forget') got her noticed – and topped the US Club/Dance chart and she's hoping to do it all over again with her recently-released new single 'Lift Me Up'. Spookily, in the official video (below), she bears more than a passing resemblance in some parts to Geri Halliwell, who previously had a 'Lift Me Up' of her own.
It's a confident little pop track, bouncing along nicely with a sweet little chorus and a summery video that has you wishing you were in her shoes. And smashingly, Lena's released it globally, meaning it's waiting for you in the Aussie iTunes store now.


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Keune Haircosmetics is The Netherlands' largest manufacturer of haircare products for the professional salon industry. Founded in 1922 by Jan Keune.
Koningsweg 15
3762 EA Soest
Individuality is a thing to be celebrated. That's why Blend is designed to complement who you are, no matter where you're from or where you're headed. So smooth it, crunch it, pin it up – however you wear it, do it your way. Grab a few Blend products, mix and match 'em and shape your unique style.
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3762 EA Soest
The company was founded in 1984 in Italy by Mauro Trimigliozzi which after a life long experience in the organic cosmetic business decided to create the brand Philip Martin's in the year 2003. Philip Martin's philosophy is to try and maintain that state of purity through the use of body and hair care organic and non toxic chemical products.
Via Brenta 34
36077 Altavilla Vicentina (VI), Italy
The curative, protective and regenerative power which nature offers us was already well-known to our ancestors. Since 1965 : 50 years : the Austrian family enterprise with meanwhile about 50 employees has been dedicated to the production of natural cosmetics.
Styx Naturcosmetic GmbH
Am Kräutergarten 6
A-3200 Obergrafendorf
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Professional haircare division of BABYLISS SARL
Green Side - Bât. 1B
400 avenue Roumanille - BP 20235
Anna Lotan Bio-Cosmetic Laboratories manufacture exclusive, functional, professional skin care treatments for use by licensed estheticians, cosmetologists and other skin care professionals in Salons and Spas, together with synergistic, high quality, home use products for their clients.We are situated on the Mediterranean coast near the ancient Roman city of Caesarea, which was built two thousand years ago as the main Roman port by King Herod.
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30600 Israel
Houston TX. 77073
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40068 San Lazzaro di Savena (BO) – Italy
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PUBLISHED: 10:51 03 May 2019 | UPDATED: 10:51 03 May 2019
A lifeboat rescued a motor cruiser that was in difficulty off the Norfolk coast.
Caister Lifeboat was paged on Thursday morning (May 2) by HM Coastguard to reports of a motor cruiser with steering problems off Winterton.
Guy Gibson, 52, the lifeboat's assistant coxswain, said that a piece of rope had got entangled in the propeller and the boat had lost steering and propulsion.
The vessel, named Osprey, had one person, a man in his 20s, on board.
It was towed back to Great Yarmouth harbour by the all-weather lifeboat Bernard Matthews II.
Coxwain Paul Williams was assisted by Mr Gibson, Laurence Billington and Tommy Williams, who boarded to cruiser to ensure safe towing.
The lifeboat had been launched within eight minutes of the emergency pager report.
Tractor driver was Zane Billington and beach crew included Jon Ringwood and Jack Atkinson.
The rope was disentangled from the propeller the boat was good to go again, Mr Gibson said.


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½ 1 cup Goody Ditalini Lisce pasta
2 tbsps sesame oil
260g frozen shrimp, defrosted
130g green peas
3 spring onions, chopped
3 eggs
½ tsp sugar
4 tbsps soy sauce
Pepper to taste
1.Cook the DitaliniLisce pasta as per instructions on the packet.
2.In a bowl, crack 3 eggs and whisk and then add ½ tsp of sugar.
3.In a wok or large frying pan, heat the sesame oil. Add the shrimp, peas and spring onion, stir. Add the cooked Ditalini pasta, soy sauce and stir. Pour in the eggs and stir together then add some fresh ground pepper to taste and serve.


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6 portion(s)
- 1 level tablespoon oil
- 500 g chicken breast, raw, Skinless
- 1 --- carrot, capsicum and onion
- 1 Long Red Chili
- 2 Garlic cloves peeled
- 4 Kaffir lime leaves
- 330 g Arborio risotto rice
- 60 g Thai red curry past (eg. Adam or homemade)
- 450 g chicken stock liquid
- 250 g Coconut Cream.
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
27minPreparation 5minBaking/Cooking
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1. Place onion, chilli, garlic and half the kaffir lime leaves into mixing bowl and chop 3sec/speed 7. Scape down side of bowl.
2. Add oil and sauté 3 min/varoma/ speed 1.
3. Add carrot and capsicum and chop 3sec/ speed 7. Scrape down side of bowl.
4. Add chicken and Thai paste and cook 2 min/varoma/reverse/speed1.
5. Add chicken stock, coconut cream and rice and cook 17 min/100C/reverse/speed 1.
6. Pour into thermosever, add fish sauce and stir. Allow to rest for 5 mins prior to serving.
7. Serve topped with coriander, remaining kaffir lime leaves and fried shallots.
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Can use Thai red curry from a jar or home made. Adjust the paste (upto 75 g)for how hot you would like it. The amount in the recipe gives a mild flavour.
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Delicious!!! I never use
Delicious!!! I never use breast as it's too dry in these dishes, so swapped for thigh. Used premade authentic red curry paste & blew my guests heads off with the 60gms. Next time 30 gms would be way hot enough of this curry paste. I also added 1/2 a lime juice with the fish sauce at the end. Will be making again soon!
Love this recipe
Love this recipe
Sorry to hear you had
Sorry to hear you had troubles with the chicken. Next time when you cook the chicken initially just maybe make sure most looks white before continuing. Also the size of chicken chunks can have an effect. Don't worry too much about it looking still wet once it is finished, the idea is letting it sit the thermomix for 5 minutes should allow it to get thicker. Hope you have another go and I might do it soon to check everything is alright. Thanks for your comments.
I'm in the process of making
I'm in the process of making this. It smells delicious, but after the 17min/100deg/speed 1 it is still like soup and the chicken isn't cooked. I'm wondering if it's meant to be 17min after it reaches 100deg temp? I've put all the correct weights and measurements of ingredients. Not sure what's gone wrong, but I've put it back on and I'm sure it'll be lovely once it's done


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Dengue and chikungunya infection in neurologic disorders from endemic areas in Brazil
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Objective To detect the frequency of dengue virus (DENV), Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), and Zika virus (ZIKV) in adult patients with suspected viral infection of the CNS or postinfectious syndromes living in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Methods DENV, CHIKV, and ZIKV RNA by reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) and specific IgM antibodies were investigated in 47 CSF and serum samples of 36 adult patients suspected with viral infection or postinfectious neurologic diseases. In addition, intrathecal synthesis of anti-DENV and anti-CHIKV IgG antibodies was also evaluated using a specific antibody index.
Results Of the total group, neuroinvasive arbovirus was confirmed in 31% (11/36) of the cases: 6 (55%) by RT-PCR in CSF and/or serum, 1 (9%) by RT-PCR in CSF and/or serum and specific IgM in CSF, and 4 (36%) by specific IgM in CSF. Five cases had DENV infection, and 6 patients were positive for CHIKV. No sample amplified for ZIKV. In addition, 3 of 7 (42%) tested cases had intrathecal synthesis of DENV or CHIKV antibodies. The neurologic complications included encephalitis (7), Guillain-Barré syndrome (2), optic neuritis (1), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (1), polyneuropathy, (1) and myelitis (1).
Conclusion DENV and CHIKV are a frequent cause of emerging and reemerging infections. It increases the number of cases with neurologic complications worldwide. We demonstrated that the combined use of molecular and immunologic tests in CSF/serum might support more widely the diagnosis of neurologic disorders caused by arbovirus in endemic areas. The detection of intrathecal synthesis of specific IgG antibodies may be promising for the retrospective diagnosis of neuroinvasive disorders caused by arbovirus.
- Received May 31, 2019.
- Accepted October 21, 2019.
- © 2019 American Academy of Neurology
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Introduction: Analogue Directional Speakers: How to Make and Test Different Types of Parabolic Reflectors? (TfCD)
This instructable explains how to make and test parabolic speakers.
We aimed at making an "analog" directional speaker. With a directional speaker it is possible to target audio at a specific area, so that people present inside this area can only hear it. These (parametric) speakers are quite expensive, so we tried to make parabolic speakers, which can be seen as an analog version of the directional speaker. A parabolic speaker reflects the sound of a sound source into one direction only, which makes it theoretically possible to focus the sound at a specific area as a directional speaker does. The parabolic speaker consists of a parabolic reflector and an existing speaker. (For more information about parabolic and directional speakers see the attached document.)
To find out what is the most effective parabolic speaker, which can be easily prototyped, we performed some tests with reflectors made out of different materials: cardboard, plastic and stainless steel. We tested them with a layer of aluminum inside and/or clay on the outside and without any layers. (See the attached document for theoretical knowledge on why to use aluminum and clay layers.)
In this instructable is being explained what steps are taken in order to make and test the parabolic reflectors. After testing the reflectors we concluded that the parabolic speaker did not work as well as desired. The reflectors did increase the volume of the sound, but they did not only reflect it into one specific area. The stainless steel reflector worked best, which was as expected due to the high reflective qualities of stainless steel and the smooth surface of the bowl. When applying the aluminum foil to the cardboard and plastic reflector a small improvement was measured according to direct the sound. When applying the clay to the stainless steel and the plastic reflector a small decrease of the volume was measured at the back of the reflector. The last step of the instructable contains some tips on how to improve the reflectors in order to create parabolic speakers that work better.
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Step 1: Necessities Cardboard Parabolic Reflector
To make the cardboard parabolic reflector you need: cardboard A2, tape, a hobby knife, a ruler, a print-out of the template of the parabolic shape A2 (see document) and aluminum foil (for making the version with an aluminum layer inside).
Step 2: Creating the Parabolic Shape
Attach the template on the cardboard with tape. Cut the template out of the cardboard. Watch out: the lines are not straight, but slightly curved!
Step 3: Making the Parabolic Reflector
Fold the cardboard into a parabola and use tape to fixate the cardboard into the right shape.
For the version with an aluminum layer inside: place the aluminum foil inside the parabola. Try to keep the aluminum as straight as possible and let it follow the shape of the parabola. Fixate the foil with tape
Step 4: Necessities Stainless Steel Parabolic Reflector
To make the stainless steel parabolic reflector you need: a stainless steel bowl with a parabolic shape and clay (for making the version with a clay layer outside).
Step 5: Making the Stainless Steel Parabolic Reflector
Make a plate of clay with an equal thickness at each place. (You can use a rolling pin or a wine bottle). Place this clay plate over the stainless steel bowl. Try to make a clay shell around the bowl with the same thickness at each place.
Step 6: Making the Plastic Parabolic Reflector
To make a plastic parabolic reflector you need: a plastic bowl with a parabolic shape (melamine), clay and aluminum foil (for making the version with an aluminum layer inside, a version with a clay layer outside and a version with a combination of an aluminum layer inside and a clay layer outside).
For the aluminum version: place aluminum foil inside the plastic bowl, as you did while making the cardboard parabolic reflector.
For the clay version: place clay on the outside of the bowl, as you did while making the stainless steel parabolic reflector.
For the version with a combination of aluminum and clay: use both steps above in combination.
Step 7: Necessities for Testing
If you also want to test these or other parabolic reflectors you need: a speaker or mobile phone, a continuous tone/music (see attached music file), something to place the speaker in the focal point of the parabolic reflector (this can be a piece of cardboard, for example), a decibel meter, a tapeline, a protractor and tape.
Step 8: The Test Set-up
To test the parabolic reflectors you can make the set-up as can be seen above. The circled numbers indicate the places where to measure the sound. To make sure using a similar set up for every parabolic speaker you can use pieces of tape to mark all places where to measure the sound and to mark the place of the center of the speaker. The different set-ups as tested can be seen in the scheme below.
Step 9: Performing the Tests
To perform the test you can use monotone white noise. (See attached music file.)
This monotone sound ensures the value on the decibel meter does not fluctuate too much at one measuring point. This makes it easier to read the decibel meter and to compare the results.
Step 10: Possible Improvements for a Parabolic Reflector
There are some factors, which can be adjusted to improve the parabolic reflector.
1. The shape of the reflector
The shape of the reflector needs to be a perfect parabola in order to reflect the sound in the desired way (into one direction only, instead of into multiple directions). This can be achieved, for example, by 3d printing the bowl.
2. The placement of the speaker
For an optimal effect of the parabolic speaker the speaker needs to be placed at the exact focal point of the parabola.
3. Surface quality
In order to reflect the sound waves optimally, the surface of the reflector needs to be as smooth as possible (so without the wrinkles in the aluminum foil as in this Instructable).
4. Thickness of the clay layer
When applying a thicker layer of clay the effect of the parabolic reflector will improve. Instead of clay another material with a high mass can be used as well.
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I'm All Cereal, or Reverie Interruptus
So, I'm sitting in my office doing two of my favorite office things: (1) rocking out and (2) white-boarding.
Specifically, I'm listening to the first Pretenders album (which is soooooo good – ouch if you don't have it, please get it, please…just trust me on this one) and diagramming a travel proposal for a new service model that we hope to deploy at some point in January.
Anywho, our Operations SVP comes in to talk to me about something, and I'm "all cereal" (you know, that commercial where the guy tries to fire the guy, but the guy he tries to fire is eating crunchy cereal and cannot hear so he doesn't know he's been fired). In fact, I'm "all cereal" whenever our Ops SVP is talking to me – I simply cannot be bothered to care - I might as well be eating crunchy cereal. So she's talking, and I'm in a deep, deep reverie probably thinking about this blog.
When all of the sudden, Chrissie Hynde starts to sing:
"Trapped in a world that they never made"…
[and I snap out of it because I know what's next and I think to race across the room to do SOMETHING - when all I do is call attention to my little CD player - just when Chrissie screams….]
"But not me baby, I'm too precious [I had to] fuck off!"