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Our idea is to manufacture 4 models of loader mechanical equipment alternative completely new not resemble or like the loader and perform the same functions in the loading and unloading directly from the stacks to the truck higher than Loader efficiently. It can load two trucks at the same time.
Award-winning technology from Fraunhofer reduces noise emissions in vehicles.
In vehicles, engines cause vibrations that are transferred from the mounts and the adjacent structures to the interior where they typically result in unwanted sound emissions.
This machine is based off of electrolysis that has been a known format of extracting hydrogen. We know about electrolysis and how it works. The question is have we done all that we can. I propose a different way of thinking about the process.
3: Highest raised puzzle pieces; 100mm; black.
2: Second raised puzzle pieces; 50 mm; white.
1: Lowest raised puzzle pieces; 10mm; coloured.
Colours used are of 3 categories – black, white and colour. Number 1’s are 8 colours (light blue, green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, red and dark blue) which are all colours that are used in pop,
Problem:
Highway vehicle accidents during inclement weather due to decreased visibility, and inefficient rubber windshield wiper mechanisms.
Solution:
Several embodiments are shown of a proposed system that uses a centrifugal compressor/impeller,or a mini-multi-stage turbine to draw in fresh,filtered air.
Said compressor/turbine can be driven by a belt, or exhaust turbine, or high speed electric motor.
Hummingbird is a hardware scheme designed to interface with a free VivaPlanet () data-analysis engine. Hummingbird will send information about the health of its environment to the VivaPlanet data-analysis engine to allow the user to predict and better understand the health of the environment of Hummingbird. Anyone can use an ethernet,
The proposed design is intended to improve the health of the user, in particular their spine alignment during daily activities. Sizable amounts of resources are used to avoid ergonomically induced injuries and this device will help track the user’s spine alignment and give real-time feedback,
iBobber Castable Bluetooth Smart Fishfinder for Mobile Device
iBobber is the fish finder that syncs with your smart phone or tablet. From your first cast, there's a lot to love about iBobber. iBobber sonar finds fish down to 135' and displays them in two fish sizes - under 15" or over 15".
Security in the ATM through manual processes is the main problem. So a face recognition technique has been implemented which is used to provide additional security to the ATM centres from theft with the combination of an embedded system.
Low cost quake proof shelter is meant for locations that have a history of earthquakes and also in high quake risk zones. The idea here is for governments and NGOs to build the shelters for poor people who bear the brunt of quakes due to improperly built dwelling units.
The construction of the shelter is simple.
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