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* Shielded Space Wall Defense System (SSWDS) :
In the huge rush of enemies weapons, suppose that a large numbers of, for example, rockets are launched simultaneously against buildings, establishments and other targets. Simultaneous pointing, tracking and destroying of all rockets are not easily or may not even be possible. But, by applying the SSWDS system,
WHY DOES VIBETECH EXIST?
VibeTech would like to help those individuals who are living with impaired mobility by giving them a fighting chance at restoring lost strength and function. For too long, it has been generally accepted that age-related decline is an inevitable process that cannot be slowed.
Instead of searching for alternative fuels or alternative sources of energy, this entry discusses how we have optimized the existing technology of engines used in electric/hybrid engines for generation of better torque and thus higher power output. This we have done by changing the way in which electric engines work,
Magnetic Repulsive Propulsion system and operating method for hybrid vehicle that can travel on land, in space and at sea is theoretically formulated. Basic theory for the propulsion is proposed and model for the proposed vehicle is theoretically constructed with its working.
A Solar Powered Self Replicating Robot Factory is comprised of:
A set of networked computer systems,
A 3D Rapid Prototyping Parts Printer;
Several Refillable ReservoirArrays of Composite Epoxy Resin Fluids and Chemicals;
A Part Finishing Robot;
Current emergency locator beacons transmit their current GPS location as it changes repeatedly.
Most off road vehicles travel in rough terrain, so the chance of damaging the tire and tire puncture is greater. Due to this problem the work in progress can stop. Nobody wants such things to happen. During such unavoidable circumstances EMERGENCY THREE WHEEL DRIVE comes into action. For example,
Ruppell Spacetrack is an air floating maglev track for lauching a spaceship. An elevator is used to lift the spaceship to 20 km high above the Earth's surface. A long track accelerating it at 3G is used to give the spaceship enough energy to exit Earth attraction.
The Prong PocketPlug is the first mobile phone case featuring an integrated charger. The PocketPlug is optimally engineered to charge mobile phones in any standard electrical outlet without the use of charging cords or external battery packs. Instead, the PocketPlug employs two charging plugs built directly into the phone case’s design for immediate charging results.
Iron filing determination in tea is a need of the hour as FSSAI has introduced the limit at 150 ppm. To date there is no such equipment to measure iron filing in tea. This instrument gives a hassle-free and nondestructive technique to measure the same.
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