Are e-cigarettes a safe alternative to smoking?
An electronic cigarette is a battery-operated device that emits a vaporized solution to inhale. Usually, the solution contains nicotine. The aim is to provide the sensation of inhaling tobacco smoke,…
We Saw, We Sat, We Reviewed: The Most Comfortable Sofas
There’s something interesting happening in the furniture world: a plentiful crop of online-only, direct-to-consumer retailers are popping up everywhere, offering incredibly good looking (and…
SAFETY AND DRIVING DYNAMICS WITH LEVEL SENSORS
Microelectromechanical system (MEMS) accelerometers and gyroscopes are used for adaptive headlights and other automotive applications, such as tilt measurement and headlight leveling. It has been found…
Backlit Film Printing The Eco-friendly Way
An eye-catching, large format display typically used for restaurant menu boards,
movie posters, and trade show displays, the
advertising backlit film
is also sometimes known as a light box display.…
What You Need To Know About Red Light Therapy
What Is Red Light Therapy?
Red light therapy (RLT) is a treatment that may help skin, muscle tissue, and other parts of your body heal. It exposes you to low levels of red or near-infrared…
Marble Fireplace: How Can I Choose the Best One?
Marble is one of the most popular natural stone materials used in interior design. It is both beautiful and durable, making it an ideal fit for any home. While you will need to keep up on maintenance,…
The Best Table Saw Blades for Sharp Cuts
While a good table saw makes large jobs easier and more accurate when it comes to cutting wood, it’s only as good as its blade. A quality blade used for the right job can help you achieve the intended results,…
The Best Dish Rack for Draining and Drying All of Your Dishes
It’s said that there are two types of people in the world. And when it comes to kitchen clean-up, that's true: There are those who have a dishwasher in the kitchen, and those who are…
Benefits of Using Biodegradable Disposables
The Great Pacific garbage patch, which is a massive plastic garbage floating
halfway between Hawaii and California, has grown to 1.6 million square kilometers
or about thrice the size of France. The…
Understanding Metal Stamping
Metal stamping is a
cold-forming process that makes use of dies and stamping presses to transform sheet
metal into different shapes. Pieces of flat sheet metal, typically referred to as
blanks, is fed into a sheet…
What Is A LAN Cable and LAN?
There was a question that came up not too long ago from someone browsing our
website. They noticed that we commonly changed the terms in which we refer to our
cables. Most notably is the way we mention Ethernet and…
What are leggings?
What is the purpose of leggings?
Leggings in
various forms and under various names have been worn for warmth and protection by
both men and women throughout the centuries.
What is the difference between tights and…
Why you need an ergonomic office chair
You may be familiar with the term ergonomic. I’m sure you’ve heard of it in relation to office furniture. I bet you’ve had an ergonomic keyboard, mouse or even piece of furniture. If you’ve never had an ergonomic…
Surprising and Unexpected Ways to Use Baby Wipes
Here’s something you might not know… Baby wipes aren’t just for babies!
Can adults use baby wipes? Absolutely!
You can use baby wipes to clean kitchen counters or to wipe down the inside…
Door Shells vs. Door Skins
Do I need a door skin or do I need a door shell? That's one of the most common questions asked when it comes to repairing dented or rusted doors. In this article, we'll clarify exactly what door skins and door shells…
Is This Deep Fryer Right for You?
I’ve often thought I’d like to own a deep fryer—I love hush puppies and fried chicken, but I’m not crazy about the mess and smells I get from deep-frying in a pot on the stove. So I decided to try out one of the…
What is Phenoxyethanol in Skin Care? Is it Safe?
Is there anything more annoying than cleaning out the fridge to find that half the food in it has spoiled? Well, without some type of preservative, that’s exactly what would happen to your skin…
Why You Should Be Using Outdoor Fabric for Basically Everything
The world of outdoor fabrics has evolved. We are no longer limited to a range of
heavy acrylics in tropical prints. Instead of stiff, scratchy cushions, we can
enjoy soft,…
Recycled Fabric : Sustainable Fabric or Not
Today, many companies are jumping on to the sustainability bandwagon. This is because sustainability has become a need in modern times rather than being an advantage. Everybody knows about the ill effects…
What is Additive Manufacturing (AM)?
A technical committee under ASTM international finally defined these processes
appropriately as Additive Manufacturing (AM), as the technology builds 3D parts by
adding material, as compared to subtractive…
Why ETFE wire material is gaining popularity?
ETFE is one of the most robust materials out there and that is the reason behind it being used to manufacture high-quality wires. Here are some of the major factors that contribute to the gaining…
How they help with up-close vision
What are reading glasses?
Reading glasses, available in over-the-counter or prescription versions, improve the ability to read something up close, such as a book or a computer screen.
Alabama optometrist Dr.…
Omnidirectional heliport LED light improves helicopter safety
Avlite Systems has introduced an innovative LED inset heliport light which is a LED omnidirectional inset lighting fixture light that addresses FATO (final-approach take-off),…
8 Reasons People Love To Grill Out
Since we all have indoor kitchens, it can strike one as a little funny, when you think about it, how many humans love to venture outside their perfectly conditioned interiors to BBQ their food in the thick of the…
Plant Extracts
There are some 500,000 species of higher plants around the world, of which around 70,000 serve as a basis for plant-based drugs. Much as applications for vegetable active ingredients vary, they all share one common feature: they are…
Benefits of Face Towels for a Healthy Skin
Many think about towels as a product we use without giving it much idea. For
others, however, towels speak to their little components of self-spoiling, comfort,
and even extravagance.
In the event…
Why Running Socks Are As Important As Your Running Shoes
Running socks are as important to a runner's comfort and performance as a decent pair of running shoes. Choosing the wrong pair of socks could lead a blisterful rather than a blissful…
Emerging Technologies in Warp Knitting
Warp knitting is a process in which the yarn is knitted up wards instead of a single row, following the adjacent columns known as wales. In warp knitting the total number of individual yarns is equal to the…
The price and use of silicon slag
As one of the metallurgical materials purchased in large quantities by
manufacturers, silicon slag has an
irreplaceable advantage. The price of silicon slag is relatively low compared with
other ferroalloy…
Natural Stone - Everything You Need To Know
Natural stone slabs are one of the oldest and most reliable building materials on
the market. Offering one of a kind designs with a variety of benefits, it’s no
wonder why natural stone has
been the…
Whenever I’m with any human being and pull out my phone to check something I will always meet a shocked face of horror. It doesn’t matter who it is, I will always receive a mix of dirty looks and shock when my phone exits my pocket. Why might you ask?…
An electric cable has the purpose of transporting electrical energy from one point to another. Depending on their final application, House Wiring Cables can have different configurations, always basing their design on national and international…
DOT Truck (Tractor Trailer) marking requirements were set up by the FMCSA to help improve visibility in low light conditions and reduce the probability of fatal motor vehicle crashes into the sides or back of stopped or parked trucks and tractor trailers…
What are Plastic Pallets?
Plastic Pallets are rigid structures that provide mechanical stability to a bulk quantity of goods during handling to preserve their quality. Handling includes all activities related to lifting, moving from one point to…
When to use Steel vs. Fiberglass Grating (FRP)
Floor gratings can be manufactured using several different materials and various
types of steel, and aluminum, also including fiberglass, Buyers must choose the
material that will best perform the…
When it comes to makeup, applying false eyelashes ranks pretty high in terms of
difficulty (or at the least, intimidation), right up there with winged liner and
impeccable contouring. That's why we’re here to demystify all of your questions…
When purchasing a Sheet Fiber Laser Cutting Machine, there are a number of things to
consider, this goes far beyond the purchase price or service intervals. But what
exactly has to be taken into consideration? This guideline might help.
1- What…
Since the spring of 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated worldwide to raise
awareness and responsibility for the environment. And while the planet, and the
living organisms that inhabit it, are being compromised by all kinds of pollution,
plastic…
Most backyard gardeners don’t need an entire shed full of tools to tend to their
vegetable gardens—a few sturdy hand tools will do the trick! This is especially true
if you garden in raised beds or containers. Using a big rake on a raised bed is…
Borosilicate
Glass is a specialized form of glass that uses boric acid as a component in its
fabrication. The result of the addition of the element boron is a type of glass that
is very resistant to thermal shock and exhibits a much lower…
Switch Solenoid is used in
high power circuits for switching purposes by using a small electrical control
signal. This switch mainly uses decision making as well as extensive logic circuits
to perform on economical microchips & tiny electronic…
The short version: because your car will have a higher luminous efficacy. Now for
the long version: First of all, we should state that not all HID (High Intensity
Discharge) headlamps are using Xenon as the weapon of choice. Some use Mercury
vapors,…
What is a spiral steel pipe?
Spiral Welded Pipe Line
is made by steel coil, extrusion forming under the normal temperature, then
taken the technology of double wire and double-faced submerged-arc welded. Spiral
steel pipe, also known as spiral…
Though the part is destined to soar, the method of machining is often slow and
earthbound. For aircraft structural components, a common approach to machining
involves laying the part beneath a gantry. That gantry may move at a relatively slow
feed…
The full-body Harness Buckle
is perhaps the most common piece of equipment in the fall protection industry.
It is also possibly one of the most under-considered. A harness is a necessity for
almost any worker in a fall arrest, fall restraint, or…
What is a relay?
A Relay is an electromechanical or
electronic device through which a heavy load can be switched ON & OFF with a nominal
input of current & voltage. This article focuses on electro-mechanical relays used in
automotive…
What are cable ties and what are they used for?
They’re fasteners that bundle your cables and wires together to keep them
organised and prevent damage. They come in different sizes, lengths, materials and
even colours. The different uses of Cable…
The Strapping Belt is one of
the most commonly used means of unitization and bundling in the packaging industry.
There are multiple types of strapping products available, as well as many application
types, but strapping is especially used in…
Budget, space, and health goals can all influence the type of home exercise
equipment that suits a person best. Luckily, there are many options to choose from.
It is often possible to get a thorough workout at home, and finding new gear can
help…
What is a Fastener?
A fastener is a non-permanent or permanent mechanical tool that rigidly connects
or affixes two surfaces or objects together. Non-permanent fasteners can easily be
removed without damaging the joined materials. The removal of…