A thermal imaging camera renders infrared radiation as visible light. The cameras pick up body heat and allow people to be located in smoky, dark or extremely hot places. Firefighters use the cameras to quickly locate the source the fire in a structure or to find people who are visually obscured. Thermal imaging cameras can …
Instruments need to be calibrated constantly to ensure their proper working order, and to maintain the delicate balance that exists. There are a number of specific instruments that need to be calibrated, such as high quality pianos, accordions, and even saxophones. If proper care is not taken to ensure they are maintained, problems with the …
In addition to protecting yourself against loss due to protracted default or insolvency, cover is also provided against political risk. The credit intelligence that export credit insurers provide can be invaluable to any budding exporter. For many years export insurance was led by the government’s Export Credit & Guarantee Department (ECGD). Since privatisation of their …
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In this day and age, one can simply expect many innovative concepts to materialize into reality. Because of the advancements made in technology, every other task or matter is made convenient to the people of today’s times. One can simply expect to make use of a device to perform a specific chore with ease, simply …
There are certainly several advancements in technology nowadays that it makes it quite easy for all sorts of professionals to perform what is expected of them. This is something which applies even to technicians and electricians. They are provided all the latest equipment infused with up to date technology. However, there are some nifty innovations …
Belt sanders are a mainstay in industries involving woodwork, as well as many other materials. In the case of woodwork, belt sanders are usually introduced into the production process at either the finishing stage or more commonly in the very early stages of production. This is largely due to their ability to ‘file away’ wood …
The humble cardboard box; they have been around since the early 1800s. They have changed the world we live in completely. Almost all of us will use one in the next year or two. But for most people they are something easily overlooked and underutilised. Invented and developed throughout the 19th century , staring out …
Electrical equipment must be safe to use this is why appliances have to be PAT tested. Portable appliance testing or PAT testing is the term used to describe the examination of the equipment. A lot of defects in electrical equipment can be seen from visual examinations, frayed wires, earths hanging out and not connected, however …
Although this needs to begin as a good practice from childhood, it becomes even more essential as we get older. So many of the illnesses that can otherwise ravage our lives, can be prevented or halted if detected early enough. If you have risk factors such as a family member who has had heart disease …
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No matter what your age, from 8 to 80, exercise will improve your life. But if you’re not used to exercise, then do add it to your regime gently, taking precautions to protect your muscles by keeping them warm, and your heart by building up slowly and having a cool-down period when you’re ending.