Aerogel – Monolithic Silica Aerogel

Posted: 4th February 2012 by Noman Shah in Gadgets
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Aerogel is a low-density solid-state material derived from gel in which the liquid component of the gel has been replaced with gas. The result is an extremely low density solid with several remarkable properties, most notably its effectiveness as an insulator. It is nicknamed frozen smoke, solid smoke or blue smoke due to its semi-transparent nature and the way light scatters in the material; however it feels like extruded polystyrene to the touch.

Aerogel was first created by Steven Kistler in 1931, as a result of a bet with Charles Learned over who could replace the liquid inside a jam (jelly) jar with gas without causing shrinkage.

Silica-based Aerogel is the world’s lowest-density solid. Silica Aerogel strongly absorbs infra-red radiation. It allows the construction of materials that let light into buildings but trap heat for solar heating. It has extremely low thermal conductivity (0.003 W/(m·K) [1], which gives it remarkable insulation properties. Its melting point is 1,200 °C (2,192 °F). Silica Aerogel holds 15 entries in the Guinness Book of Records for material properties, including best insulator and lowest-density solid.

Silica Aerogel can protect the human hand from the heat of a blowtorch at point blank range.

http://gyroscope.com/d.asp?product=AEROGELDISC

Ferrofluid – Magnetic fluid/liquid

Posted: 4th February 2012 by Noman Shah in Gadgets
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Ferrofluid is a really interesting material. As the name suggests it is a runny fluid….until it is subjected to a magnet. Ferrofluid reacts to magnetic fields, often changing into seemingly impossible shapes as it tries to maintain the shape of the magnetic field. The most common form of ferrofluid is ultra fine iron particles which have been nano-coated and then suspended in another liquid. To the naked eye it just seems like a very dark brown/black liquid that responds to magnetism.

Ferrofluid has been extensively used as a bearing/shaft seal, as it can maintain a relatively low friction, create a very good seal, allow high spin speeds and a simple magnetic can keep it exactly where it is needed. Ferrofluid is now commonly found as a seal on high-end hard disks.It has also found its way into exotic cars into the form of magnetorheological fluid (MagneRide ) in the suspension dampeners. An electrical current is passed through the dampener whenever a restriction of the dampener movement is required. This can be controlled tens of times a second as the car is driving over different road surfaces.

Variations of ferrofluid has also been rumoured to be used stealth aircraft technology in the form of Rader Absorbent Material (RAM).

http://gyroscope.com/d.asp?product=FERROFLUID

Polymorph – Low temperature melting plastic

Posted: 4th February 2012 by Noman Shah in Gadgets
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Polymorph is a fascinating new type of material. It is perfect for hobbyists whether you are model making or prototyping. At room temperature it just as strong as a normal plastic but at 62 degrees C becomes soft and mouldable. It can be heated easily and quickly either with hot water or hairdryer. Polymorph can be coloured/dyed using our food-grade colourings. See the manual for more detailed ways on how to use it and examples for what it can be used for.

http://gyroscope.com/d.asp?product=POLYMORPH#changecurrency

Super Magnetic Thinking Putty

Posted: 4th February 2012 by Noman Shah in Uncategorized
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This Thinking Putty has unique and mind-blowing awesome magnetic properties! When Super Magnetic Thinking Putty is stretched, molded, or shaped, the putty has no magnetic charge and behaves like any other Thinking Putty. However, in the presence of a magnetic field, its magnetic forces begin to align. Suddenly, a truly Super Magnetic Thinking Putty is created that will attract to one magnetic pole and repel from the other.

http://gyroscope.com/d.asp?product=MAGNETICPUTTY#changecurrency

Environmental Protection Staple Free Stapleless Stapler

Posted: 4th February 2012 by Noman Shah in Gadgets
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Office work means files, papers, reports, MIS, Vouchers and what not. Loads of paper on different heads and clump them properly is a major part of the office management. Similarly at school and colleges, there are notes, question papers, answer papers, reports etc which too needs bundling up. Apart from these there are many places where paper bundling properly is a major part of disciplinary and perfect execution of work. In all these places the old traditional concept of stapler with staple wire has been used to bind pages for better management of papers but now people are used to the idea of stapless stapler. Easy, convenient, safe and inexpensive this is a tool with all good qualities punched together.

Stapless staplers have various designs and are available at different shapes and sizes and also in bright eye-catching multiple colors. The stapless stapler is usually made of plastic or maybe metal and have a spring construction inside which has considerable flexibility. The stapless stapler is lightweight objects with funky shapes and also with size that can fit into a very small place like your back pocket, your purse or can fit into a keychain. However this doesn’t mean the stapless stapler are not found in bigger sizes. The larger sizes are also available, used in offices and homes, which are easily traceable in your desk and drawers. The funky shapes of stapless stapler are the coolest attraction. The animal shapes of stapless stapler are best for home purpose with children who love them as a toy. And the sleek elegant designs are formal enough for the office purpose.

The process to use the stapless stapler is easy and you don’t need to do much struggle with paper binding. You just need to insert the pages bound together into the stapleless stapler and the punch on the papers with it, a v shaped tab is made in the corner folding it on itself and thus binding it. The clamp looks like a small paper pocket. Stapless stapler successfully binds together the pages without the use of metal pins and metal staple wires. The etona stapler is also good tool for binding. The etona stapler works the duties of there, staples, tacks and binds. Relieve from the old technology metal staples and the wires which use to be jammed or pricked in fingers or hitched into clothing or clamped into your shoe souls. The highest danger with this staples lie when you have to keep it in front of children and it’s not safe before your pets which may swallow pins or step over it. And one of the good thing of this stapless staplers is that they have no pins hence the vacuum cleaner is also benefitted.

The stapless stapler is an environment friendly technology which has only good features related to it. Whether its school paper works, or bunching up home works the stapless stapler is always best for the parents to provide their children with one. These are light weighted and easy to carry hence in office work also people prefer these stapleless staplers to bind the pages. The best part of stapleless stapler is paper recycling as the pages are not damaged while opened from staple rows and thus can be perfectly used.

To conclude safe and secure stapleless staplers is better in all terms and can be used in schools, offices and homes.

http://www.staplessstapler.net/

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Sound Key Finder Locator

Posted: 4th February 2012 by Noman Shah in Uncategorized
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Locator

Small size, easy to carry
Find your key or any other items easily
Remote control by sound
Whistle or shout within 7 meters to make it beep and flash

I remember we had these in late 80s and use to whistle to activte it. Was available from Hall Road, Lahore.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sound-Key-Finder-Locator-Find-Lost-Keys-Chain-Whistle-NEW-/260919006466?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cbffc1502

Bulletproof Body Armor Clipboard

Posted: 4th February 2012 by Noman Shah in Everyday Carry
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Can’t shoot this!
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If Batman had a clipboard, it would be this one. If Superman was a clipboard, it would be this one. Why? Because this clipboard is bulletproof. Yeah, you read that right: bulletproof. It can hold paper AND stop a 9mm bullet in its tracks. We call it the Bulletproof Body Armor Clipboard, and when you get yours, you can call it whatever you want (we recommend something awesome like “Awesomeboard,” “The Boardinator,” “Bill,” or anything else you can think of).

Each Bulletproof Body Armor Clipboard is a section of Level II body armor, with a clip attached to hold the paper. Level II body armor is tough enough to stop the penetration of 9mm bullets and all those stopped by Level I and Level IIA. The Bulletproof Body Armor Clipboard is the toughest clipboard we’ve ever held. Sure, it’s heavy, but when you own a clipboard that can stop bullets, weight doesn’t matter anymore. Nothing matters anymore, other than your own awesomeness for being the only person in the office to own a Bulletproof Body Armor Clipboard. Oh yeah.

Bulletproof Body Armor Clipboard
•A slab of Level II body armor – with a clip (for paper).
•Level II body armor protects against 9mm, as well as all those calibers protected by Level I and Level IIA.
•25 year limited manufacturer warranty.
•UL Rated for Level II protection.
•Weight: approx. 3 lbs.
•Dimensions: 9″ x 12″.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/e769/

Pistol Door Handle

Posted: 4th February 2012 by Noman Shah in Gadgets, Uncategorized
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The “Bang Bang Handle” is a door-handle made from a 9 mm Makarov semi-automatic pistol (“the personal weapon of the Soviet and post-Soviet armed forces and law enforcement”). It was designed by Nikita Kovalev, who included a lot of detail about the Marakov in his documentation. Available in many colorful metallic platings.

http://www.behance.net/gallery/bang-bang-handle/1871397

Hybrid fiber optic cable carries data and power

Posted: 4th February 2012 by Noman Shah in Information Technology
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When you want to isolate communications between two devices or locations, a fiber optic link is one of the best ways to go. Under some circumstances, however, you might also want to isolate the transmission of power – in situations where traditional copper wire might prove unsafe or impractical, for instance. That’s why researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are developing a power-over-fiber (PoF) communications cable. It carries not only data, but also optical power.

Invented by Sandia’s Titus Appel and Steve Sanderson, PoF is currently limited to a fairly low capacity, so don’t expect it to be delivering power to your house any time soon. It could, however, supply power to small electrical devices such as sensors, for which it would also be providing data transfer.

In the cable’s present incarnation, optical power goes through a single glass fiber. A laser diode at one end of that fiber emits light, while a miniaturized photovoltaic cell at the other end converts it into electricity. Power is only delivered on demand, in order to save energy.

Data is carried by plastic optical fibers, connected to stacked circular circuit boards with LEDs, mounted in the backshell connector housings at either end of the cable. The next version of the PoF will use less-bulky glass fibers for both power and communications. It should also have the ability to provide power to outside devices, whereas the present prototype uses the optical power solely to run its own communications electronics.

So, where would such a cable find use? Appel and Sanderson believe it would be useful in applications relating to safety, such as security, explosives, explosion-proof devices, aviation and medical devices. “The key issue here is to maintain total electrical isolation from any stray electrical energy and high-voltage electrical surges caused by such things as lightning strikes,” said Sanderson.

The team have already tested a PoF-based low-energy detonator firing cable, which carries data regarding detonator resistance, temperature and charging voltages, while also delivering power to the detonator. They are now working on reducing the size, weight and cost of the technology, and making it rugged enough to stand up to everyday use.

http://www.gizmag.com/hybrid-data-power-optical-cable/21335/

Buhel Speakgoggle lets you talk through your nose bones

Posted: 4th February 2012 by Noman Shah in Health
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Traditionally just big, goofy optics designed to protect your eyes from cold, snow and bright light, ski goggles have taken all kinds of new roles over the past few winters. Some goggles track your speed and vertical and some capture video. The Buhel Speakgoggle provides a seamless, vibration-based communications mechanism to keep you in touch with your crew.

Cell phones are both a boon and a bane to skiers and snowboarders. Boon: They help riders stay in touch with their group in a sport where it’s easy to lose track of one another. Bane: They are difficult to find and operate with gloves, jacket pockets, helmets, hats, etc.

The Buhel Speakgoggle G33 Intercom is designed to streamline cell phone communications on the hill. The goggles use Bluetooth to connect to your cell phone, music player or other Bluetooth device. The microphone is actually integrated into the goggle frame itself and uses bone conduction – essentially vibrations sent through your facial bones – to pick up your speech. This type of communication helps eliminate background noise and provide for clear communications.

To listen, you connect your earphones directly into the goggle rather than running them to the device in your pocket, so there’s less wire to worry about. The goggles automatically answer incoming calls, pausing your song if you’re listening to music. The buttons on the sides of the goggle frame let you control your functions, and they appear large enough to operate with gloves on.

If you prefer to listen without earphones, Buhel also makes Soundglasses, which are sunglasses that have integrated wireless speakers and microphone.

In addition to its Bluetooth capabilities, the Speakgoggle can pair with other Speakgoggles to provide intercom communications at distances up to 500 meters (1,640 feet). You can mate your goggles to six other pairs and communicate directly with each other.

Outside of its technological capabilities, the Speakgoggle offers a helmet-compatible interface with anti-scratch, anti-fog lenses.

You’ll find more information about the goggles and distribution at Buhel’s website. The video is more like an advertisement, but shows a little more of the goggles in action.

http://www.gizmag.com/ski-goggles-bluetooth-intercom/21238/