Applied Research LaboratoriesSenior Technical Writer

Thermo Scientific purchased the ARL division from Baush & Lomb, and now produces most of their previous products.

The Thermo Scientific (ARL) 4460 optical emission spectrometer is the solution for ultimate analytical performance in varying laboratory conditions or in hostile environments. I wrote parts of the User's Manual for this instrument.

I was employed as a Senior Technical Writer at Applied Research Laboratories (A Division of Bausch & Lomb) from 2/80 to 6/81 . Duties included documentation of Optical Emission Quantometers, X-Ray Fluorescence Quantometers, Ion Microprobe Mass Analyzers, Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometers, Scanning Electron Microprobe Quantometers, and Quantotest Metal Analyzers. Responsible for all software specifications and manuals conforming to FIDS specifications for ARL, ARL-DIANO, and ARL-SEMCO computerized spectroscopy systems.
I was responsible for researching, documenting, and developing detailed operator procedures, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting procedures, fault isolation procedures, and operation checklists for all technical documentation. Source material was derived from engineering drawings, specifications, and electrical schematics. I taught training courses at U.S. Steel in Lorraine, Ohio on the use and operation of the Quantotest 36000 Metal Analyzer.

The ARL 36000 Quantotest Metal Analyzer was revolutionary in its time... a non-destructive spectrographic analyzer that was portable enough to wheel around a scrap yard.

This is the Functional Block Diagram from the Operator's Manual of the ARL 36000 Quantotest. A dedicated team of professionals was assembled by Ray Little (Manager of Publications) to produce these beautiful manuals for ARL. The detailed block diagrams, fault isolation charts, and troubleshooting procedures were all produced by hand, using pen and ink, and made camera-ready. FIDS manuals were as expensive as they were comprehensive in the early 1980's, before the advent of desktop publishing.

Dolch Logic Instruments (now Dolch Computer Systems, Inc.)

Volker Dolch started Dolch Logic Instruments in Germany in 1976, to design and manufacture a line of Logic Analyzers, an important instrument in the design and test of digital electronic circuits. The company became the largest supplier of logic analyzers in Europe. In 1987, Dolch sold the company and arranged a management buy-out of its American division. In 2005, Kontron AG acquired Dolch and then sold its rugged mobile platform to Azonix in 2007.
I was employed as the Manager of Technical Publications from 10/82 to 3/84. I reported to Terry Larson, who was the Director of Marketing (click here for a pdf file of my final Performance Review). By mutual agreement, I left Dolch to start my own consulting firm, Technology Media Enterprises, Consulting. Dolch Logic Instruments was my first customer (click here for a pdf file of the first Purchase Order).
I was hired to work at the main plant in Dietzenbach, West Germany to convert what was called “Genglish” (combination German and English) technical manuals into “Silicon Valley English” technical manuals. The first thing I did at Dolch was to introduce the Functionally Integrated Documentation System (FIDS), which I helped develop at ARL several years prior. Click here for pdf excerpts of the FIDS Technical Manual Specification. You will see that it was the basis for all the technical publications produced by DLI since then.

The 64300 Logic Analysis System 64-Channels/300MHz. I wrote the Operator's Manual.

MEBA – Technical Profile Metals of Bahrain (MEBA)

1. Tool room / Engineering Center 2 x 3D Router Machine Wood Processing Unit
2. Automatic Cold Box Core Making.
3. Self Set Molding.
4. Sand Reclamation
5. Continuous Mixer (Furan Sand)
6. Melting Dual Track 750 Kw Induction Furnace with two Crucibles of 1 tone capacity Dual Track 175 Kw Induction Furnace with two Crucibles of 250 kgs capacity
7. Shot Blast Chamber
8. Fettling and Finishing
9. Heat Treatment Furnaces with fork type quenching facility and chart recorder. Two tone batch capacity with 1950x1500x1000 mm 500 Kg. batch capacity with 1200x1200x 800mm chamber sizechamber size
10. Pneumatic Glass Beads Blast
11. Inspection and Testing

Machine Shop
1. C.N.C. Machining centers
2. Vertical Machine Center (VMC)
3. Turn Mill Center
4. 2 x Wickman Multi Spindle Auto Lathes
5. 2 x Rossini –Threading and Multi-station Transfer Machine
6. Milling
7. Trimming process
8. Gang Drills
9. Turret Lathe
10. Grinding Machines
11. Center Lathe Machine

Quality Control (ISO 9001‐2000 QMS)
• ARL Spectrometer
• Non Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Tensile Testing
• Hardness Testing
• Sand Lab
• Microstructure Examination
• Die penetrant Test

ALLOYS

Degradation of natural fibers in artifacts

Picture 1. Seica optical microscope.

Seica optical microscope.

Picture 2. Silk samples closed in sealed vials after (left) and before (right) ageing.

Silk samples closed in sealed vials after (left) and before (right) ageing.

The goal of the study of the silk degradation is to work out the optimal storage conditions including anoxia frames for the silk composed artifacts. The first approach to the problem is, however, optimizing the analytical methods to trace down silk changes imposed by the environment.
To study degradation processes small samples of the depicted above silks were aged in closed vessels (see picture 2) and in chambers at 150°C. The ageing conditions were chosen to observe maximum degradation effect but not exceeding the transition temperature for silk. The reactors were chosen to study the degradation phenomena with (closed vessels) and without (chamber) the influence of gaseous degradation products.
After having been removed from the reactors (past 1, 2, 4 or 7 days), samples were investigated by simple chemical and physical methods to obtain fast but rough evaluation of the degradation progress. These were colour change by VIS spectrometry, acidity by pH measurements (see picture 3) and tensile strength by mechanical properties measurements. All the indicators of degradation (delta E, tensile strength, pH) have shown significant changes upon ageing with the general tendency to deteriorate faster in the closed system than in the open one. In figure 1 the tendency of growth of delta E the parameter in the CIE Lab model with time of exposure to temperatures is clear as well as the fact that yellowing is stronger if sample was aged in closed system. The acidity of samples (see fig. 3.) also depends on the duration of being exposed to high temperature and the presence of the gaseous degradation products. The tensile strength experiments revealed that the strength of silk drops significantly with ageing time (see fig. 2.). Mechanical properties, although bearing high experimental error, seem to be most sensitive dependent on the conditions of aging. For example, the decrease of resistance to stress for a sample aged in the closed reactor for 1 day is comparable to the one aged in open reactor for 7 days.

 

X-ray Spectrometer for Fast, Accurate and Sensitive Cement Analysis

ECUBLENS, Switzerland (May 19, 2010) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new addition to its Thermo Scientific ARL 9900 IntelliPower series of X-ray spectrometers. The new ARL 9900 IntelliPower 600 operates at 600W and can be configured with a Free Lime channel, addressing the most common requirements of the cement industry. The ARL 9900 IntelliPower 600 offers excellent performance in cement analysis at an affordable price. 

 

The ARL 9900 IntelliPower 600 can be configured with XRF fixed channels for rapid and precise analysis as each channel is dedicated to analyzing a single specific element. Up to 12 XRF fixed channels can be fitted for simultaneous analysis of the usual element/oxides required in cement industry including sulfur/sulfate determination in case of slags additions in cement. The ARL 9900 IntelliPower 600 can also operate without any gas supply for all elements, including sodium.  

In addition, the ARL 9900 IntelliPower 600 can be configured with two types of Thermo Scientific goniometers, the SmartGonio^TM and the F45 universal goniometer. These fast and highly accurate gearless goniometers can be programmed for both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Moiré fringe technology offers excellent angular positioning and high quality sequential X-ray spectrometry. The SmartGonio covers analysis of elements from fluorine to uranium which will be sufficient for most cement laboratory. The F45 universal goniometer is used when additional lighter elements such as carbon may be required. Both goniometers offer full capability for the analysis of non-routine elements and can back up any of the XRF fixed channels. They provide standard-less analysis when coupled to appropriate software packages like UniQuant^TM or QuantAS^TM.

Laptop with great display NC20

 

The Samsung NC20 is another laptop with great display from the house of Samsung after the release of NC10 in the market. It is a powerful machine and has

Toshiba Qosmio X500 Core i7 Laptop

Toshiba offers in the US the Qosmio X500 series laptop powered by Intel Core i7 processor and running Windows 7. The X500 gets a 18.4-inch HD LCD display and offers HDMI port.
Several Models are available:
Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q830 and X505-Q832 Specs:

• Intel Core i7-720QM processor
• 4GB DDR3 1066MHz memory
• NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M
• 18.4-inch 1680×945 HD LCD display
• 320GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
• Blu-ray Disc/DVD Combo
• Bluetooth
• WiFi 802.11b/g/n
• HDMI Port

Sony KLV-S23A10 LCD TV

The 23" KLV-S23A10 LCD TV is Sony's latest offering in its high-end Wega line of displays. Sony, a dominant player in both the LCD and plasma markets, has begun a complete withdrawal from plasma manufacturing and is focusing its efforts entirely on LCD Televisions - both LCD rear projection and LCD flat panel. Sony should have no problem staying at the top of the pack of LCD manufacturers if it continues to deliver TVs like the KLV-S23A10.
The Sony logo is a hallmark of stylish industrial design and the KLV-S23A10 wears it with pride. WalkMans, HandyCam camcorders, MiniDisc players, and Vaio computers are a handful of Sony's enviable consumer electronics lines that other manufactures have long sought to emulate. The KLV-S23A10 builds on the respected Wega TV line. Sony clearly incorporates its knowledge from manufacturing consumer electronics, LCD computer monitors, and professional video equipment when building LCD TVs, devices that lie at the technological intersection of the aforementioned products. The KLV-S23A10 replaces the Sony KLV-23HR2 as Sony's 2nd generation 23" LCD TV. It is a 1st tier, solid and well-thought-out product, stylishly clad in silver, with cleanly-integrated bottom mount speakers.
In terms of industrial design the Wega line stands out above its nearest competition, the high-end Aquos series from Sharp. In terms of picture reproduction though Sharp's Aquos line, with its ever-so-slightly less attractive casings, captures top honors.
For consumers looking for an exceptional, mid-sized LCD TV, the Sony KLV-S23A10 is an attractive option that gets bonus points for its aesthetic appeal. Those people looking to use the LCD TV as a computer monitor on a busy desk will enjoy the display's VGA inputs, tilt-and-swivel base, and rock solid design.

The 23" KLV-S23A10 LCD TV is Sony's latest offering in its high-end Wega line of displays. Sony, a dominant player in both the LCD and plasma markets, has begun a complete withdrawal from plasma manufacturing and is focusing its efforts entirely on LCD Televisions - both LCD rear projection and LCD flat panel. Sony should have no problem staying at the top of the pack of LCD manufacturers if it continues to deliver TVs like the KLV-S23A10.
The Sony logo is a hallmark of stylish industrial design and the KLV-S23A10 wears it with pride. WalkMans, HandyCam camcorders, MiniDisc players, and Vaio computers are a handful of Sony's enviable consumer electronics lines that other manufactures have long sought to emulate. The KLV-S23A10 builds on the respected Wega TV line. Sony clearly incorporates its knowledge from manufacturing consumer electronics, LCD computer monitors, and professional video equipment when building LCD TVs, devices that lie at the technological intersection of the aforementioned products. The KLV-S23A10 replaces the Sony KLV-23HR2 as Sony's 2nd generation 23" LCD TV. It is a 1st tier, solid and well-thought-out product, stylishly clad in silver, with cleanly-integrated bottom mount speakers.
In terms of industrial design the Wega line stands out above its nearest competition, the high-end Aquos series from Sharp. In terms of picture reproduction though Sharp's Aquos line, with its ever-so-slightly less attractive casings, captures top honors.
For consumers looking for an exceptional, mid-sized LCD TV, the Sony KLV-S23A10 is an attractive option that gets bonus points for its aesthetic appeal. Those people looking to use the LCD TV as a computer monitor on a busy desk will enjoy the display's VGA inputs, tilt-and-swivel base, and rock solid design.

Samsung-Zipel-e-diary-efrigerator-1

The new era of home appliances these days do lot more than just household chores. The new Zipel e-diary Refrigerator from Samsung belongs to this very league and can crumble the presence of any other electronic device on your kitchen floor. It has a 10″ touch screen display powered by Wi-fi that gives its user the latest scoop on news, weather forecast and also an option to download one’s favorite music numbers.

Since every gadget these days is made internet-capable, home refrigerators delivering the same didn’t come as a big shock to me. It would help high-profile home-makers to keep a tab on recent developments on any area of interest, be it the career they left long back or cooking recipes or even thanksgiving gifting ideas. Needless to say, the fridge also doubles into a great communication tool.
The LED lighting on the door makes it an ornamental appliance. The 25 cubic feet fridge features the Smart Eco-system to cut down on energy consumption and make you a responsible eco conscious user. The base model would cost you as much as $2170 and prices would differ depending  on feature combination.

Car DVD Player with 7 Inch Touchscreen

Widescreen Car DVD player with 7 inch touchscreen and Bluetooth for entertainment, convenience and safety while on the road.

This single DIN (1-DIN = 50mm tall) multi-function motorized Car DVD player with a 7 inch TFT LCD touchscreen display and embedded Bluetooth technology makes a great car upgrade for anyone wanting to do some DIY work on their car during the next long weekend. By upgrading a single 50mm slot in your car you can replace your old car stereo with a sound and multi media powerhouse.

Do you still enjoying playing your CD's while you drive to work? Need a user-friendly Bluetooth handsfree device to use while you drive on your sales trips (using your car stereo speakers - great for those of us who need to really hear what that quiet talker is saying)? Or just want to keep the kids busy with their favorite DVD movie while you are driving along the busy road trip? No matter what your needs, this unit can cover the basics and do it in style.

With all the basics covered, including MOSFET 50W x 4 sound output, this is a Car DVD player makes a sweet vehicle upgrade and comes to you at a direct to you wholesale price.

  
  
 

kimchi refrigerator, “LG Dios Quad

Cool sohlution for hot dis: A model reveals LG Electronics new kimchi refrigerator, “LG Dios Quad,” which will be available at local stores starting next week. Korean electronics makers, which also include Samsung Electronics, market refrigerators specialized for keeping kimchi, a staple Korean dish of peppered fermented cabbage. LG said its newest product is the first four-door model of such a refrigerator. 

Yoon Eun-hye designs pink refrigerators

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In the flowery style that is hot in interiors right now, Yoon Eun-hye helped to design the new Samsung Zipel refrigerator for the “My Fresh life” campaign. Would you buy it?
We think the refrigerator looks better covered up 

Sub-Zero 36 inch Refrigerator

36 inch Refrigerator with glass door Manufacturer: Sub-Zero Model: 650G

Refrigerator – a Cooling Appliance

Refrigerator is a cooling appliance used to store foodstuffs for longer period of time. Gone are the days when you used to get fresh fruits and vegetables easily. With the extensive development all the arable land is fast declining. Therefore in cities agricultural produce is transported from far away villages. Due to the time consumed in the transportation perishable goods lose their freshness and are prone to get rotten. Besides in the city not everyone has the time to purchase these on a daily basis. They buy foodstuffs for days or weeks together. Due to the increasing hustle bustle in the city life, people cook food for the entire day at once and then use them as and when needed. In such cases refrigeration or cooling is the easiest method of preservation.
This growing need has boosted the production and sales of refrigerators.
The direct cool and frost free are the two main types of refrigerators. In the former type of refrigerator everything is manual. Here the attainable freezer temperature is 10o Celsius. The benefit here is that it is economical and consumes less power. In the frost free type, the temperature controls are electronic while the defrosting and disposal process is automatic. Here the benefit is that there is uniform cooling. No ice or frost is formed besides it automatically defrosts and cools.
Each time with the improving innovations, refrigerators have been redesigned to suit all the growing needs of the customer. Due to the growing demand for aesthetics in refrigerators, innovations these days are not just restricted to scientific but have taken a detour and have added aesthetics too into it. Today refrigerators are made available in many sizes, with versatile interior shelving and storage space. In the long run it is important to consider a model that will not only fit everything, but also makes everything easy to reach.
The capacity requirement of the refrigerator largely depends on the following:
a. Size of the family.

b. Food shopping frequency. If you are a weekend shopper, more space is required.
c. Type of food. You may need higher capacity for storage of non vegetarian foods.
d. Size of the utensil you use to store in the refrigerator. Bigger the utensil bigger the capacity.
Refrigerator is one of the appliances in your house that is always running. Therefore it is important to choose a model that is easy to clean and take care of. It is better to choose models with removable glass refrigerator shelves. This is because they are easier to clean in comparison to wires, besides they contain spills better. Some models even feature "spill-proof" glass shelves, which have a raised edge to contain the spill and keep it from dripping onto the shelves below.
There are a range of refrigerators manufacturers are available in market i.e. LG, whirlpool, Godrej, Samsung Refrigerators etc. Most of the refrigerators are frost-free, meaning that frost won't build up in the freezer. Another time saving feature is the removable slide-out floor that makes it easier to reach items in the back of the compartment. This makes it easy to keeping the freezer clean and organized.

solar powered air conditioning

Chromasun's enhanced  for hot and dry climates

The rise in temperature has a direct impact on our electricity bills…..both soar faster and make us break out in cold sweat.The culprit is power guzzling air-conditioner. But here is a green way to beat the heat and the escalating bills! A multifunction solar system Chromasun from Australia is the latest entry into solar powered air conditioning. It contains photovoltaic and solar thermal technology that harvest light and heat from the sun. The makers say that this device can has 75 per cent efficient in converting electric power into solar thermal system. It contains mirrors, receivers and a concentrator and silicon solar cells. This system generates electricity from the cells and the waste heat is used to increase the temperature of water or oil in a sealed tube to 220 degrees celsius.
The heat is then used to warm a solution containing a refrigerant which then boils away. When the solution and refrigerant are recombined, the temperature is much lower and can then be utilized to cool a room. And that, is how this system works.
As is obvious, the Chromasun system seems to be a very wise alternative especially in hot and dry climates. Maybe it should come to the Middle East and then our bills will reduce for both water and electricity. 

Programmable Energy Saving Vent

The Vent-Miser is a programmable vent that opens and closes itself based on the settings you have programmed into it. By only allowing warmed or cooled air into a room when it is needed, the Vent-Miser helps conserve energy and keep costs down.

Smart Programmable Thermostat System ecobee

The ecobee Smart Thermostat is an advanced temperature control system for your home, which makes it easier to save energy through having more control of your central heating system. The ecobee allows you to set up highly specific schedules for your heating and cooling systems, rather than the twice-daily on/off settings that exist on most central heating controls.

Solar Powered Hybrid Air Conditioner

If it’s a really hot summer, there’s no doubt that having an air conditioner will make the hot evenings a lot more bearable. However, air conditioners do use an incredible amount of electricity. A new company called Chromasun has announced their plan to release a highly efficient air conditioner unit. 

Off-Grid Solar Powered Refrigerator

To do their job, fridges and freezers need to be powered on constantly. If you have an unreliable power source, or you’re in a remote location, you’re going to have issues if you have food that need to be kept cool. Industrial Insulation Systems has a solution, which is basically a solar-powered refrigerator kit

14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner

NewAir 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner With Builtin Air Purifier

Description : Cools rooms in just minutes - no permanent installation required. Boasts 14,000 VERIFIED BTUs of cooling power. Unique cubic shape and body style makes this portable AC great for areas short on space.
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 NewAir 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner

Description : Experience the latest in portable air conditioner technology - amazingly compact, great cooling and forget about emptying a condensation bucket! With the New Air AC-12000E Portable Air Conditioner you get all the relief of the best air conditioning without the usual drawbacks. Powerful 12,000 BTU cooling makes your home or office more comfortable through the long, hot summer - great for spaces as large as 400 square feet.
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