There are several types of laser marking systems, and each operates slightly differently. The correct process to use the machine also depends on the material you’re working with and the application you’re using. MECCO offers a list of resources to help you operate your machine and troubleshoot any issues, from how-to videos to detailed documentation. When using any laser marking machine, it’s important to follow all safety guidelines. Thanks to a variety of preventative measures, including safety enclosure options, laser marking is a relatively safe process. http://www.whamark.com/laser-marking-machine/uv-laser-marking-machine/

Let’s take a minute to highlight the unique properties thyristors bring to a circuit by going further into the nature of the signal and the thyristor’s response. Electron (or Vacuum) Tubes An electron tube (also known as a 'Vacuum tube', or a 'Valve' ) is a glass or metal enclosure in which electrons move through the vacuum or gas from one metal electrode to another. The vacuum tube is often used to amplify weak currents or act as a one-way valve (rectifier) for electric current. http://www.weldh.com/electronic-tube-equipment/

UVC light disinfection for commercial facilities use germicidal lamps to disinfect mold, bacteria, and other viruses. To clarify, germicidal lamps are used to sterilize workspaces and tools used in commercial facilities, such as, retail buildings, office buildings and other public assembly facilities. This method of disinfection uses a short-wavelength ultraviolet light to kill or inactivate microorganisms, consequently, leaving them unable to perform vital functions. Therefore, UVC Light Disinfection is the perfect solution to disinfect your commercial building’s many surfaces, water, and air quality. http://www.uvwavetek.com/222-nm-far-uvc-light/far-uvc-light-module/

Summer is now rapidly approaching, and all around us, we see the reemergence of outdoor activity. The beaches are becoming more crowded and public pools have shed their winter tarps. While stores have begun to line their shelves with the newest swimwear fashion. But, whether you know it or not, those swimsuits wouldn’t be nearly as stylish or practical without one important material, stretch fabrics. Stretch fabrics can actually be found throughout your everyday life, often allowing you to go about your day in comfort. http://www.suzhouzhifan.com/stretch-fabric/

An IBC water tank is a versatile, long-lasting, yet cost-effective storage container designed to store and protect large quantities of water or other liquids. An IBC tank (intermediate bulk container) can be used to safely store and transport a range of liquids, but is most commonly found storing drinking water. Given its UN ratings however, an IBC tank can also be used for storing hazardous waste. In this article, we ask the experts at ITP Packaging to explain what an IBC water tank is and why they’re so popular. http://www.steelibc.com/

Yardley self-tapping inserts are ideally suited for high volume assembly operations because of their easy, quick installation. Inserting a self-tapping insert is as simple as driving a self-tapping screw or tapping a thread. A drilled hole of correct size must be provided, driver tool is applied to insert, driver and insert are positioned over the hole, insert is driven (turned) home and the driver is backed off, leaving the insert installed. The insert cuts its own threads as it is driven into the base material. http://www.hardwaco.com/threaded-inserts/self-tapping-threaded-inserts/

Chondroitin: Everything You Need to Know Chondroitin is a chemical found primarily in joint cartilage. A form of chondroitin, known as chondroitin sulfate, is manufactured from animal byproducts and sold as a dietary supplement to aid in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Chondroitin sulfate is often co-formulated with glucosamine sulfate, a naturally occurring compound found in joint fluid, under the presumption that they can slow or even reverse the loss of joint cartilage. http://www.haiyubiotechnology.com/dietary-supplement/chondroition-sulfate-for-joint-support.html

Wouldn't It Be Nice if Bus and Bikeshare Worked Together? Last week I got the call I’d been dreading from my bike shop: My bike, which I’d brought in a few days before, and which I use to get everywhere, was beyond repair. After stopping by the shop to pick up the pieces, and going through a brief mourning period, I signed up for a monthly membership with BlueBike, Boston’s bikeshare system. http://www.dstruckbodyparts.com/bus-parts/

Hot Asphalt is the type of asphalt that you mostly see when driving past a construction crew. Use mostly for paving and patching, Hot Asphalt, as its name suggest, is easiest to work with when the temperature of the asphalt is high. Hot Asphalt is a permanent solution to a problem, but must be used almost immediately after purchasing. As the asphalt cools, it becomes increasingly difficult to work with, and once completely cool, it hardens like a rock. http://www.czyuzhan.com/asphalt-equipment/asphalt-concrete-instrument/