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At the Cup Noodles Museum, you can learn the secret of cup noodle and even have the opportunity to make one-of-a-kind ramen yourself.

Japanese food company Nissin operates this unique museum for Ramen.

The museum shows the 40 year product history as well as the founder, Mr. Ando Momofuku's creativity, by exhibiting 3,000 kinds of cup noodle packages.

They also recreate Mr. Ando Momofuku's humble research facility.

At "My Cup Noodle Factory," you can make your own cup noodle out of 5,460 soup base / topping combinations.

There is also "Cup Noodles Park", a playground for kids where they can experience the manufacturing process of Cup Noodle.

There is a "Chicken Ramen Factory" where you can make Chicken Ramen by hand, starting with kneading, spreading, and steaming the wheat flour and then drying it with the hot oil drying method. After experiencing the process that led to the invention of the world's first instant ramen, you can take your freshly made ramen with you and enjoy its delicious taste at home.

And of course you can enjoy global varieties of noodles in the contemporarily designed museum restaurant!

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Advanced Additive Manufacturing for Hypersonic Aircraft

Utilizing new methods of fabrication and construction, make it possible to use additive manufacturing, dramatically reducing the time and costs of producing hypersonic platforms from missiles, aircraft, and space capable craft. Instead of aircraft being produced in piece, then bolted together; small platforms can be produced as a single unit and large platforms can be produces in large section and mated without bolting. These techniques include using exotic materials and advanced assembly processes, with an end result of streamlining the production costs and time for hypersonic aircraft; reducing months of assembly to weeks. Overall, this process greatly reduced the cost for producing hypersonic platforms. Even to such an extent that a Hellfire missile costs apx $100,000 but by utilizing our technologies, replacing it with a Mach 8-10 hypersonic missile of our physics/engineering and that missile would cost roughly $75,000 each delivered.

Materials used for these manufacturing processes are not disclosed, but overall, provides a foundation for extremely high stresses and thermodynamics, ideal for hypersonic platforms. This specific methodology and materials applications is many decades ahead of all known programs. Even to the extend of normalized space flight and re-entry, without concern of thermodynamic failure.

*Note, most entities that are experimenting with additive manufacturing for hypersonic aircraft, this makes it mainstream and standardized processes, which also applies for mass production.

What would normally be measured in years and perhaps a decade to go from drawing board to test flights, is reduced to singular months and ready for production within a year maximum.

Unified Turbine Based Combined Cycle (U-TBCC)

To date, the closest that NASA and industry have achieved for turbine based aircraft to fly at hypersonic velocities is by mounting a turbine into an aircraft and sharing the inlet with a scramjet or rocket based motor. Reaction Engines Sabre is not able to achieve hypersonic velocities and can only transition into a non air breathing rocket for beyond Mach 4.5

However, utilizing Unified Turbine Based Combine Cycle also known as U-TBCC, the two separate platforms are able to share a common inlet and the dual mode ramjet/scramjet is contained within the engine itself, which allows for a much smaller airframe footprint, thus engingeers are able to then design much higher performance aerial platforms for hypersonic flight, including the ability for constructing true single stage to orbit aircraft by utilizing a modification/version that allows for transition to outside atmosphere propulsion without any other propulsion platforms within the aircraft. By transitioning and developing aircraft to use Unified Turbine Based Combined Cycle, this propulsion system opens up new options to replace that airframe deficit for increased fuel capacity and/or payload.

Enhanced Dynamic Cavitation

Dramatically Increasing the efficiency of fuel air mixture for combustion processes at hypersonic velocities within scramjet propulsion platforms. The aspects of these processes are non disclosable.

Dynamic Scramjet Ignition Processes

For optimal scramjet ignition, a process known as Self Start is sought after, but in many cases if the platform becomes out of attitude, the scramjet will ignite. We have already solved this problem which as a result, a scramjet propulsion system can ignite at lower velocities, high velocities, at optimal attitude or not optimal attitude. It doesn't matter, it will ignite anyways at the proper point for maximum thrust capabilities at hypersonic velocities.

Hydrogen vs Kerosene Fuel Sources

Kerosene is an easy fuel to work with, and most western nations developing scramjet platforms use Kerosene for that fact. However, while kerosene has better thermal properties then Hydrogen, Hydrogen is a far superior fuel source in scramjet propulsion flight, do it having a much higher efficiency capability. Because of this aspect, in conjunction with our developments, it allows for a MUCH increased fuel to air mixture, combustion, thrust; and ability for higher speeds; instead of very low hypersonic velocities in the Mach 5-6 range. Instead, Mach 8-10 range, while we have begun developing hypersonic capabilities to exceed 15 in atmosphere within less then 5 years.

Conforming High Pressure Tank Technology for CNG and H2.

As most know in hypersonics, Hydrogen is a superior fuel source, but due to the storage abilities, can only be stored in cylinders thus much less fuel supply. Not anymore, we developed conforming high pressure storage technology for use in aerospace, automotive sectors, maritime, etc; which means any overall shape required for 8,000+ PSI CNG or Hydrogen. For hypersonic platforms, this means the ability to store a much larger volume of hydrogen vs cylinders.

As an example, X-43 flown by Nasa which flew at Mach 9.97. The fuel source was Hydrogen, which is extremely more volatile and combustible then kerosene (JP-7), via a cylinder in the main body. If it had used our technology, that entire section of the airframe would had been an 8,000 PSI H2 tank, which would had yielded 5-6 times the capacity. While the X-43 flew 11 seconds under power at Mach 9.97, at 6 times the fuel capacity would had yielded apx 66 seconds of fuel under power at Mach 9.97. If it had flew slower, around Mach 6, same principles applied would had yielded apx 500 seconds of fuel supply under power (slower speeds required less energy to maintain).

Enhanced Fuel Mixture During Shock Train Interaction

Normally, fuel injection is conducted at the correct insertion point within the shock train for maximum burn/combustion. Our methodologies differ, since almost half the fuel injection is conducted PRE shock train within the isolator, so at the point of isolator injection the fuel enhances the combustion process, which then requires less fuel injection to reach the same level of thrust capabilities.

Improved Bow Shock Interaction

Smoother interaction at hypersonic velocities and mitigating heat/stresses for beyond Mach 6 thermodynamics, which extraordinarily improves Type 3, 4, and 5 shock interaction.

6,000+ Fahrenheit Thermal Resistance

To date, the maximum thermal resistance was tested at AFRL in the spring of 2018, which resulted in a 3,200F thermal resistance for a short duration. This technology, allows for normalized hypersonic thermal resistance of 3,000-3,500F sustained, and up to 6,500F resistance for short endurance, ie 90 seconds or less. 10-20 minute resistance estimate approximately 4,500F +/- 200F.

*** This technology advancement also applies to Aerospike rocket engines, in which it is common for Aerospike's to exceed 4,500-5,000F temperatures, which results in the melting of the reversed bell housing. That melting no longer ocurrs, providing for stable combustion to ocurr for the entire flight envelope

Scramjet Propulsion Side Wall Cooling

With old technologies, side wall cooling is required for hypersonic flight and scramjet propulsion systems, otherwise the isolator and combustion regions of a scramjet would melt, even using advanced ablatives and ceramics, due to their inability to cope with very high temperatures. Using technology we have developed for very high thermodynamics and high stresses, side wall cooling is no longer required, thus removing that variable from the design process and focusing on improved ignition processes and increasing net thrust values.

Lower Threshold for Hypersonic Ignition

Active and adaptive flight dynamics, resulting in the ability for scramjet ignition at a much lower velocity, ie within ramjet envelope, between Mach 2-4, and seamless transition from supersonic to hypersonic flight, ie supersonic ramjet (scramjet). This active and dynamic aspect, has a wide variety of parameters for many flight dynamics, velocities, and altitudes; which means platforms no longer need to be engineered for specific altitude ranges or preset velocities, but those parameters can then be selected during launch configuration and are able to adapt actively in flight.

Dramatically Improved Maneuvering Capabilities at Hypersonic Velocities

Hypersonic vehicles, like their less technologically advanced brethren, use large actuator and the developers hope those controls surfaces do not disintegrate in flight. In reality, it is like rolling the dice, they may or may not survive, hence another reason why the attempt to keep velocities to Mach 6 or below. We have shrunken down control actuators while almost doubling torque and response capabilities specifically for hypersonic dynamics and extreme stresses involved, which makes it possible for maximum input authority for Mach 10 and beyond.

Paradigm Shift in Control Surface Methodologies, Increasing Control Authority (Internal Mechanical Applications)

To date, most control surfaces for hypersonic missile platforms still use fins, similar to lower speed conventional missiles, and some using ducted fins. This is mostly due to lack of comprehension of hypersonic velocities in their own favor. Instead, the body itself incorporates those control surfaces, greatly enhancing the airframe strength, opening up more space for hardware and fuel capacity; while simultaneously enhancing the platforms maneuvering capabilities.

A scramjet missile can then fly like conventional missile platforms, and not straight and level at high altitudes, losing velocity on it's decent trajectory to target. Another added benefit to this aspect, is the ability to extend range greatly, so if anyone elses hypersonic missile platform were developed for 400 mile range, falling out of the sky due to lack of glide capabilities; our platforms can easily reach 600+ miles, with minimal glide deceleration.

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Applications and Benefits of LED Lighting in Food Safety by Edward Dunham

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As the old adage goes, “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” However, in the United States, the food and beverage industry is tightly controlled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In other countries around the world, similar regulatory agencies regulate the food and beverage industry.

To ensure sanitary conditions are always maintained, all appliances and equipment used in food and beverage facilities – including lighting – must adhere to strict manufacturing standards set by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF International). Food and beverage plants require lighting fixtures that must function optimally under hygienic and even hazardous conditions.

The compliance standards that apply to a specific food and beverage facility and the lighting fixtures used usually depend on the specific facility. Food production facilities, food processing facilities, food storage facilities, and food preparation facilities all require different types of lighting fixtures.

These plants have different lighting needs from industrial spaces like warehouses and manufacturing plants. For example, the lighting fixtures used in food processing areas must be able to withstand airborne dust, water, steam, grime, oils, mists, effluents, and other contaminants.

The Stringent Standards in the Food and Beverage Industry

NSF International has set strict standards that are based on a location’s condition and the extent of contact with food procedures. The NSF standard that relates to food and beverage lighting products is referred to as NSF/ANSI Standard 2, or just NSF 2.

It categorizes food facilities into 3 zonal groups: Food Zones, Non-Food Zones, and Splash Zones. Each zone represents specific surroundings which include locations where there isn’t any direct contact with food produce (like food storage areas), locations where there is direct contact with food, and wet-processing locations, those that need high pressure wash downs.

NSF International also requires that food and beverage plants use light fixtures with IP65 or IP66 Ingress Protection ratings. The luminaires must also have UL damp location or UL wet location ratings. Vapor-tight lighting fixtures must be used in hazardous locations (for instance, Class 1 Division 1 and Class 1 Division 2). The fixtures should also be cleanroom-rated.

Some food and beverage plants normally use the lighting fixtures that are found in other industrial settings. However, the fixtures used in these spaces must perform optimally under sanitary and even dangerous conditions. The types of lighting products used and the compliance standards that are applicable usually depend on the environment of a particular area – because food plants usually house different environments under one roof.

A food facility might have locations for processing, staging, warehousing, cold or dry storage, distribution, offices, restrooms, lobbies, hallways, cleanrooms, and a lot more. Each of these has its own lighting requirements.

Lighting products never come into direct contact with food, so only the NSF regulations for Splash Zones and Non-Food Zones usually apply to them. LED lighting manufacturers who would like to obtain NSF-2 certification for their lighting products must make sure that the products’ design, their materials, and the manufacturing processes used comply with the NSF standards for the relevant zone.

Some food plants, such as grain processing facilities, have areas with flammable gases or dust that can cause dangerous situations. In these locations, lighting products should fall under Class 2 Division 1 or 2 and group G.

LED Technology Meets All Stringent Standards of the Food Industry

Light-emitting diodes have unique properties that make them highly suitable for different operations in the food industry. They include:

A long life expectancy

Mechanical robustness

High emissions of monochromatic light

Low radiant heat emissions

Flexibility

Because of the way they are constructed, they may decrease degradation and thermal damage in foods and are suitable for cold storage applications. Recent research has shown that LEDs can preserve or even improve the nutritive quality of food in the postharvest stage and reduce fungal infections.

LED lights can be used together with photocatalysts or photosensitizes to inactivate pathogenic bacteria in food. Ultraviolet LEDs – which were introduced to the market not very long ago – can efficiently inactivate pathogens and preserve the freshness of food in postharvest stages.

High intensity discharge lights (such as high pressure sodium, metal halide, and xenon lamps) and fluorescent lamps have been popular lighting sources in food production and preservation facilities. However, these lighting systems have broad spectral power distribution and give off a lot of heat.

To control the temperature in various applications, such as food processing plants and food storage facilities, more energy is needed to remove the excess heat they produce. In addition, low pressure mercury lamps and fluorescent lights contain mercury and must be handled with utmost care to prevent damage and leakage of the toxic metal.

Light-emitting diodes are solid state lighting devices that produce light with wavelengths of narrow bandwidths, low thermal output, and high photoelectric efficiency. They are portable and compact and can be easily incorporated into electronic systems. As we earlier mentioned, LEDs have unique properties that make for the convenient manipulation of the luminous intensity, temporal settings, and spectral characteristics of the light produced.

In the 1970s, when LEDs were still in the early stages of development, they had very low power and were mostly used as indicator lamps. But as LED technology rapidly developed, new semiconductor materials were integrated, optics were improved, and enhanced techniques of thermal dissipation were implemented. Because of this, LEDs became universal and are widely used in different applications.

LEDs have low radiant heat emissions and their efficiency improves at lower temperatures, which makes them perfect for food storage facilities. Because food safety is a major concern in the food industry at all stages (production, processing, storage, and preparation), LEDs are used in these applications to ensure that food is not contaminated and is safe for consumption.

Thanks to their long life expectancy and their compactness and robustness, LEDs are a very economical technology to adopt. And as the technology continues to advance, LEDs become more efficient and cheaper. It is expected that more companies in the food and beverage industry will convert to LED because of the benefits it offers to food and also for compliance purposes.

Complying with Food Safety Standards

The great thing about LEDs is that they comply with the strict requirements that are set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and The Food and Drug Administration. The FDA defines adequate lighting in food manufacturing facilities as.

540 lux in areas where food employees work with food equipment or utensils and safety is paramount

215 lux in locations where packaged food is sold or provided for consumption and in self-service areas

108 lux at 30 inches above the floor in dry storage areas and walk-in refrigeration areas

Meat, poultry, and dairy processing plants that want to comply with the USDA regulations for inspections must follow specific illumination criteria. The lighting guidelines stipulate:

30 foot candles in all locations where dairy products are cleaned, produced, or packaged

30 foot candles in all locations where utensils are washed, produced, or packaged

50 foot candles in all locations where products can get contaminated. Additionally, the luminaires should be protected from breakage

50 to 200 foot candles for inspection stations (the foot candles required depend on the specific inspection area)

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) has specific illumination levels for different food processing areas. For example, the illumination levels for food examination areas range between 30 to 1,000 foot candles, depending on the intricacy of the process. Locations for color grading must have a minimum of 150 foot candles, while packing areas need a minimum of 30 foot candles.

These are some of the requirements that businesses must observe if they want to adhere to the Food and Drug Administration’s Current Good Manufacturing Practices. The guidelines also stipulate that lights in facilities where food is present must be coated, shielded, covered, or provide shatterproof protection.

The Application of LEDs in Food Safety

The food industry depends on powerful lighting systems to enhance productivity and safety in the workplace. Food processing, manufacturing, and retail establishments are shifting from traditional lighting systems (such as high intensity discharge lights and fluorescent lamps) to light emitting diode products. This is because LED technology is able to meet the strict food safety guidelines set by the regulatory bodies in place.

According to research, by 2020, the adoption of LED technology in the food industry will reach $80 billion annually. The food plants that are currently leading in the adoption of LED technology are food processing and manufacturing facilities, because LEDs provide solutions to the complex and challenging working conditions in these environments.

The successful application of LEDs in food processing and manufacturing facilities usually depends on the types of fixtures used. Explosion proof LED lights must be used in facilities that deal with explosive dust and gases. The units must comply with the guidelines set by the National Electric Code. In case of an explosion, explosion proof LEDs contain the activity and ensure it does not spread.

Operators inspecting storage tanks and confined spaces should use LED drop lights as these units are designed for tasks that require portable lighting. These LED fixtures are usually shatterproof, shock-resistant, and devoid of glass. They have hooks located at their tops that enable people to easily latch them on various structures for support.

Businesses can use LED dock lights to meet the needs of hectic delivery bays when receiving products. Hinges or extendable arms can be attached to the units to create versatile lighting options for workers.

Supermarkets and restaurants normally use LED lights to adhere to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines. Most of the time, these units are found in the backend. Since LEDs are solid state lighting devices, they contain no fragile parts, which means glass and toxic chemicals cannot make their way into food.

They also have a very low heat output, which ensures that cooking processes are not affected by high temperature levels. This feature is very critical in baking stations as a minor change in temperature can quickly melt icing, cake batters, and chocolate.

3 Benefits LED Lighting Offers Food Facilities

Energy Efficiency

The major reason LEDs are so popular is because they offer significant energy savings compared to conventional lighting technologies. Before LEDs were introduced to the market, metal halides and fluorescent lamps were used in many food and beverage plants. However, these lights are not energy-efficient, waste a lot of energy as heat, take a long time to warm up and cool down, and lose their brightness extremely fast.

LEDs can reduce energy consumption by as much as 75%. If they are paired with lighting controls, the energy savings can be as much as 90%. They have a high lumen output and do not need a lot of watts to produce adequate light. For instance, a 400W metal halide bulb usually consumes about 470 watts. A 150W LED bulb can easily replace this traditional bulb and offer better light because of its higher lumen output and Color Rendering Index.

Food plants that switch to LED don’t just save money on their monthly electric bills, they also save money during the conversion project as many utility companies and government programs offer rebates for installing energy-efficient lighting. Government programs are a big motivator in converting to LED technology. Most food manufacturers make the switch because of the rebates and incentives offered. The added benefit is that they also get better lighting and create a safer working environment for their employees.

Less Downtime and Reduced Labor Costs

While energy efficiency and compliance are the top motivators for converting to LED lighting, the real value of LEDs comes from their lower ownership costs. Most businesses don’t think of getting ROI on their lighting, but LEDs usually pay for themselves in less than 2 years.

While their upfront costs may be a bit higher than for metal halides and fluorescent lamps, the cost of ownership is considerably lower. LEDs last 10 times longer than traditional lighting technologies, meaning they have to be replaced less often. Their long lifespan lowers both downtime and labor costs.

Metal halide and fluorescent lamps have a very steep degradation curve. After one year, they may only produce 60% of their initial light output, and after 2 years they may only produce 40%. These lighting systems have no return on investment because they have to be replaced every now and then. You may pay $60 for the light bulb, $80 for the electrician, and $200 for the lift used to install the bulbs. The costs add up quickly.

But LEDs only lose about 2% of their original light output every two years. It takes approximately 10 years for the light to degrade 20%. In food processing facilities, LED bulbs can easily last 5 years and still offer sufficient illumination. The same cannot be said for metal halide and fluorescent bulbs which only offer adequate light for less than one year. When converting to LED lighting, the return on interest is more important than the initial cost of the product.

LEDs Have Excellent Color Rendition, Which Is Vital For Food Safety

LEDs don’t just provide high-quality light, they also render colors very well, thanks to their high Color Rendering Index (CRI). Color Rendering Index is a measurement that ranges from 0 to 100 which measures how precisely a light source renders colors when compared to the perfect light source, the sun.

The sun has a Color Rendering Index of 100, which means it renders the whole color spectrum perfectly. High-quality LED lights have a color rendering index of 70 and above. Those with a Color Rendering Index of 80 and above render colors very well.

The United States Department of Agriculture and the Food Drug Administration specify lighting requirements for food and beverage plants. The USDA requires food inspection areas to have a CRI of 85 and general food processing areas to meet a CRI of 70.

In the food and beverage industry, accurate color rendering is crucial for assuring product quality. It is also important for compliance because it is one of the things that are examined by food safety inspectors. In order to comply with the stringent standards that are set by the regulatory agencies, many food processing plants are making the switch from metal halide lamps to LEDs.

In days gone by, the Color Rendering Index for food inspection areas was in the high 70s. It was later changed to 80, then 83 and now it’s 85. If any changes are made in the near future, chances are that the number will be higher because a high CRI helps food inspectors to make very accurate assessments.

Forward-thinking LED manufacturers are now manufacturing LEDs with a CRI of 85 and above. They are not aiming for the current industry standards because history has shown that the standards will change, so they most definitely will.

Thinking of Switching to LED Lighting To Enhance Food Safety? Talk to Us!

At The Lighting Center, we don’t just meet your lighting needs, we also offer retrofits, replacements, upgrade parts, and industrial-grade power accessories. Our lighting experts can create any lighting plan or design to fit the unique requirements of your food facility.

Our commitment to quality, dependability, and honesty has made our company a leader in the lighting industry. Contact us today to get more information on our customized options for your specific industry needs.

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Plowman Fletton - Found Southwick, Northants. 2017 by old frechevillian's brick collection

T & M Plowman Ltd., Fletton, Peterborough, Cambs.

T & M Plowman, London Stock-brickmakers bought land at Fletton in 1891, and later at Meppershall. Plowman's Brickworks employed 38 men by the late 1890s and was using steam to facilitate the manufacturing process. The company was taken over by London Brick Company and Forder's Limited in 1928.

Photo courtesy of the Bill Richardson collection at Southwick Hall

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So pretty, all the very thick glass squares are shattered, but this only adds to the interest of these pavement lights. Apparently they were originally created for ships to allow light below deck. The colours in the older glass comes from the manufacturing process where they often used silica from sand that contained iron and other impurities. This light source for basements gradually disappeared with the advent of electric lighting. Shame, I say...

CZB Series Thick Film Chip Attenuator With Balanced  Filter Saves Space, Simplifies Manufacturing by Vishay Intertechnology

Featuring a balanced  filter schematic, the Vishay Dale CZB surface-mount thick film chip attenuator can replace three or more discrete devices, reducing board space requirements and simplifying the manufacturing process in telecom and mobile wireless products.

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One of the steps in manufacturing processors includes the

application and removal of a light-sensitive polymer coating on

silicon wafers that contain multiple processor cores. Here, a

manufacturing technican logs this process during the manufacturing

of Itanium 2 processors.

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Universal Trailer Corporation Plant Opening Event on March 24, 2017 in Bristol, Indiana. On Friday, March 24, 2017, the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Universal Trailer Corporation new $25 million, 200,000 sq. feet advanced technology cargo trailer manufacturing facility was held in Bristol, Indiana. The plant is located on 43 acres at the corner of C.R. 4 and Blakesley Parkway (C.R. 29), a half mile east of S.R. 15 on C.R. 4 north of the Indiana Toll Road. 200 new hires are expected over the next 18 months. The plant has new, automotive-style robotic manufacturing capabilities unheard of in the cargo trailer industry. Trailer “kits” will be manufactured here for other Universal Trailer plants across the country. The Plant is designed to be employee-friendly with an emphasis on employee empowerment to assure an efficient and quality manufacturing process. Plant tours were also held. With its innovative engineering and worker empowerment, the location of this new trailer technology in Elkhart County was the result of many public and private entities working together to provide such assistance as annexation for municipal services, tax incentives and industrial revenue bonds, among other aid. Just the Facts: Speakers: Jeff Howes, Universal VP Marketing; Universal CEO & President, Terry Carlson. Op Mgr. Keith Shockey; Indiana EDC President, Elaine Bedel; State Senator Blake Doriot; Elkhart Co. Commissioner, Suzie Weirick; Bristol Town Council President, Ron Norman; Unable to attend, 2nd Dist. Congresswoman, Jackie Walorski, sent a video of congratulations.

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Universal Trailer Corporation Plant Opening Event on March 24, 2017 in Bristol, Indiana. On Friday, March 24, 2017, the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Universal Trailer Corporation new $25 million, 200,000 sq. feet advanced technology cargo trailer manufacturing facility was held in Bristol, Indiana. The plant is located on 43 acres at the corner of C.R. 4 and Blakesley Parkway (C.R. 29), a half mile east of S.R. 15 on C.R. 4 north of the Indiana Toll Road. 200 new hires are expected over the next 18 months. The plant has new, automotive-style robotic manufacturing capabilities unheard of in the cargo trailer industry. Trailer “kits” will be manufactured here for other Universal Trailer plants across the country. The Plant is designed to be employee-friendly with an emphasis on employee empowerment to assure an efficient and quality manufacturing process. Plant tours were also held. With its innovative engineering and worker empowerment, the location of this new trailer technology in Elkhart County was the result of many public and private entities working together to provide such assistance as annexation for municipal services, tax incentives and industrial revenue bonds, among other aid. Just the Facts: Speakers: Jeff Howes, Universal VP Marketing; Universal CEO & President, Terry Carlson. Op Mgr. Keith Shockey; Indiana EDC President, Elaine Bedel; State Senator Blake Doriot; Elkhart Co. Commissioner, Suzie Weirick; Bristol Town Council President, Ron Norman; Unable to attend, 2nd Dist. Congresswoman, Jackie Walorski, sent a video of congratulations.

Images from the trail: Steel clipping by Dan Forest

steel clippings from the manufacturing process of steel buildings from our tour of US Buildings in Boone

1-1 by Yang Jun

The induction hardening process is a very important way in the manufacturing process of heat treatment of mechanical parts. In order to improve the hardness of metal's surface, not only should the surface layer depth of the workpiece reach the industrial design standard, but the heat treatment production plants are also needed to introduce the hardening process in the production. Functioning as an effective tool to implement the induction hardening process of steel, the induction hardening machine occupies an irreplaceable position in many heating methods, especially in the control of layer depth and temperature control. As a mature induction hardening machine manufacturer, JKZ sells 1-10KHZ medium frequency induction furnaces, 15-30KHZ ultrasonic frequency induction heaters, 30-60KHZ high-frequency induction heating machines, and 50-120KHZ super high-frequency small induction heating machines of high quality. These induction hardening machines hold the power range from 7.5KW to 600KW, which can process workpieces with a diameter up to 2000mm and hardening depth from 1 to 20mm. Moreover, capable of working together with CNC/PLC hardening machine scanner system, JKZ's Induction heating equipment can also accurately control the induction heating coil moving speed, workpiece rotation speed, power output percentage, layer depth, and quenching liquid spray time. Thus, if you are still looking for a tool to conduct effective application of induction surface hardening, our industrial heating unit can then perfectly meet all your needs for the hardening and heating processes.

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Ferrari 250 GT Sperimentale, 1961

V-12, 3.0 litre, 300 hp, Chassis no. 2643GT

The Sperimentale represents a step between Ferrari's successful 250 GT and the famous GTO that followed it. It used a modified 250 chassis and a spcially prepared 300 horsepower race engine.

[Design Museum]

Ferrari: Under the Skin (November 2017 to April 2018)

In an Italy ravaged by the Second World War, Enzo Ferrari and a small team decided to create the perfect racing machine. The exhibition will explore Ferrari’s powerful personality, the design and manufacturing process, the famous clientele and the future of the luxury car brand.

From the very first Ferrari to Michael Schumacher’s winning Formula One car and the newest hybrid model, the exhibition features rare cars and memorabilia displayed in public for the first time. Discover the Ferrari experience through original hand-drawn sketches, sculpture-like models and engines, alongside films and interviews telling one of the great design stories of all time.

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In the Design Museum

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Ferrari 400 Superamerica, 1959

Ferrari: Under the Skin (November 2017 to April 2018)

In an Italy ravaged by the Second World War, Enzo Ferrari and a small team decided to create the perfect racing machine. The exhibition will explore Ferrari’s powerful personality, the design and manufacturing process, the famous clientele and the future of the luxury car brand.

From the very first Ferrari to Michael Schumacher’s winning Formula One car and the newest hybrid model, the exhibition features rare cars and memorabilia displayed in public for the first time. Discover the Ferrari experience through original hand-drawn sketches, sculpture-like models and engines, alongside films and interviews telling one of the great design stories of all time.

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In the Design Museum

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Estimated cost of Gundam parts:

ITEM UNIT COST ~ QTY ~ COST

Aluminum alloy (honeycomb)$1,800 ~ 43,875 ~ $79,000,000

(+ Metal manufacturing/processing) ~ $240,000,000

Main computer (IBM) $1,550,000 ~ 1 ~ $1,550,000

Gas turbine engines (GE) $52,000,00 ~ 7 ~ $364,000,000

Superconductive motors (IHI) $260,000 ~ 30 ~ $7,800,000

Motor drivers $260,000 ~ 30 ~ $7,800,000

Reducers $760,000 ~ 30 ~ $22,800,000

Sensors ~ $910,000

Cockpit ~ $450,000

TOTAL: $724,310,000

Height: 18 meters (60 feet)

Weight: 43.4 metric tons (nearly 100,000 lbs)

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DSC_0178 by Kevin Czarzasty

On Scene with Watertown Volunteer with a smoky structure fire at 20 McLennan Dr in the Oakville section of town. First due crews found heavy smoke coming from Quality Automatics Inc ,a machine shop located at that address. Crews immediately stretched lines and hit the hydrant at the end of the dead end street for an additional water source. Extension ladders were used to access the roof for ventilation since powerlines prevented the aerial ladders from being used. The fire was brought under control after approximately 30 minutes but required extensive overhaul and ventilation. In addition hazmat precautions had to be taken due to the lubricants and by products of the manufacturing process at the business were mixed with the water and foam used to extinguish the blaze.

S-100 Portable Automatic Surge and Corona Test System by ATI Dayton

Automation Technology's model S-100 Portable Automatic Surge and Corona Test System indicates the quality of the magnet wire insulation and the consistency of the manufacturing process by analyzing the inductance of the part under test while a high voltage potential is present between the turns of wire.

DSC07876 by Bristolsun Bristol Indiana

Universal Trailer Corporation Plant Opening Event on March 24, 2017 in Bristol, Indiana. On Friday, March 24, 2017, the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Universal Trailer Corporation new $25 million, 200,000 sq. feet advanced technology cargo trailer manufacturing facility was held in Bristol, Indiana. The plant is located on 43 acres at the corner of C.R. 4 and Blakesley Parkway (C.R. 29), a half mile east of S.R. 15 on C.R. 4 north of the Indiana Toll Road. 200 new hires are expected over the next 18 months. The plant has new, automotive-style robotic manufacturing capabilities unheard of in the cargo trailer industry. Trailer “kits” will be manufactured here for other Universal Trailer plants across the country. The Plant is designed to be employee-friendly with an emphasis on employee empowerment to assure an efficient and quality manufacturing process. Plant tours were also held. With its innovative engineering and worker empowerment, the location of this new trailer technology in Elkhart County was the result of many public and private entities working together to provide such assistance as annexation for municipal services, tax incentives and industrial revenue bonds, among other aid. Just the Facts: Speakers: Jeff Howes, Universal VP Marketing; Universal CEO & President, Terry Carlson. Op Mgr. Keith Shockey; Indiana EDC President, Elaine Bedel; State Senator Blake Doriot; Elkhart Co. Commissioner, Suzie Weirick; Bristol Town Council President, Ron Norman; Unable to attend, 2nd Dist. Congresswoman, Jackie Walorski, sent a video of congratulations.

Winkelmann Flowform Technology Grand Opening by Governor Kay Ivey

Governor Kay Ivey participated in the Grand Opening of Winkelmann Flowform Technology, LP. Thursday October 3, 2019 in Auburn, Ala. Winkelmann Flowform Technology, LP. specializes in high-precision, high-strength, thin wall roto-symmetrical parts from metals such as titanium and steel. Through technical engineering and in-house manufacturing processes, the company seeks to provide high-quality, precise, near net shape designs for use in the Aerospace and defense industries. The project involves the creation of 50 new jobs and a $12 million investment in the Auburn metal forming operation. (Governor's Office/Hal Yeager)

IMG_3378 by Tyrone