Archive for January, 2010

Production in the Consumer Electronics Association in 2007, which is DZHS300A hybrid camcorder, Hitachi is not only for the first time the same, but the public appearance of the world. The DZHS300A to its owner's audio and video recording directly to 8GB built-in hard disk drive or a DVD – R, – RW or + RW, or the possibility of DVD – RAM discs. In the DZHS300A hybrid camera with built-in editing tools and one-touch dubbing button, clean, and send video from internal8 GB hard disk drive to another medium. An SD memory card slot allows you to capture frames of the DVD are still images, video, or photo mode.

With its market price of around 400 U.S. dollars, which is a budget, digital cameras and video quality shows that Das DZHS300A but the Hitachi hybrid camcorder is recording flexibility, easy to use, fast start-up time, making it the best choice for people who share an immediate and actions on the computer, effortlessly record video and / or fast, such asEdit and create more complex projects.

Among the components involved, a hard drive and DVD recorders DZHS300A hybrid camera view is relatively compact (3.5 × 2.4 × 5.3 inches) and lighter (about 1 pound) device. This is not quite small enough to be stored in a jacket pocket, but a shoulder strap included.

The DZHS300A with a 25 times optical zoom lens mobile applications smoothly, and there is not much pressure. It is an electronic imageStability and to prevent blur, and there is an option, choose the automatic and manual focus.

Controls and menus simple, intuitive 2.7-inch color LCD display, but large enough. In the "record" button on the user's thumb with a small dial in the center. Dial-up allowed to switch to SD card location, close, hard drives and DVD burners.

The equipment is one of the prominent features of start-up time. Of course, with the host countryTo the hard drive in about 1 second. There is also a spare set, which can stimulate the user and the records faster. For those who also recorded an unusual life-time, put online, addiction is a Hitachi DZHS300A start-up time is ideal.

From the point of view of quality problems, we should not forget that this is the AA budget camcorder and Hitachi pitcher of their multi-purpose recording, but he did not performance.Those video, need more than casual video camera, you maySkip DZHS300A.

The camera provides the outdoors in bright sunlight, slightly overcast days and indoors the best under the bright light. In the lower liquid crystal display can be used as light source used in lighting conditions, but only a very short distance. Digital image is still not included, for 640 × 480 resolution and a considerable movement, but still shooting function is to serve as an additional, and not a substitute for a separate camera.

Hitachi DZHS300A are simple and easy to use, very fast startup time and theIts hybrid recording. These advantages make it the novices who just want to go to a CD and pop the perfect equipment, but also for those who want full editing and CD-ROMs. In addition, with some built-in editing tools and a touch of the hard disk dubbing to DVD, you can give family and friends a quick DVD, fully hide the personal computer, there is no docking like other units need to be transferred.

Job Title:
Project Engineer-Knees
Company:
Johnson & Johnson
Location:
INDIA
Status:
Full Time, Employee
Job Category:
Project/Program Management

JOB DESCRIPTION

Project Engineer-Knees

DePuy Orthopaedics Inc., a member of Johnson & Johnson’s Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Project Engineer Product Development-Knees, located in Warsaw, IN. DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. – Develops and markets products under DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., DePuy Spine, Inc., Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. and DePuy Mitek. Among these are products for reconstructing damaged or diseased joints; repairing and reconstructing traumatic skeletal injuries; facilitating the treatment of spinal disorders and deformity; surgical treatment of neurological and central nervous system disorders, and sports medicine devices for the treatment of soft tissue injuries. DePuy has three main locations: Warsaw IN, Raynham MA and Leeds, UK. DePuy is one of the largest businesses within Johnson & Johnson.
The Project Engineer Product Development-Knees will be responsible for participating on cross-functional project teams through all phases of the product development process, and planning and executing projects through product launch. The candidate will work closely with Marketing and surgeons to define user needs, generate design concepts and prototypes, perform design evaluations (such as tolerance analysis, FEA, simulated use testing, etc.), and support development of product validation plans and testing.
The Project Engineer Product Development-Knees will work with manufacturing engineering and suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturability and produce prototypes. The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in the application of design controls and development processes. The candidate must have a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage a varied workload, exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills and interface effectively with project teams, management and surgeons. The individual will also be expected to develop an expert knowledge of our product lines and detailed knowledge of various muscular skeletal pathologies, and will be an active participant in sales training and provide product support to the field.

Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline is required; an advanced degree is a plus.
A minimum of 3 years work experience in product design / development or engineering is required. Experience in design and development of medical devices (orthopaedics) is an asset. Candidate must have demonstrated expertise in various types of mechanisms, materials, GD&T, and drafting standards. Proficiency utilizing the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required.
The candidate must have a demonstrated background in developing creative solutions to solve design problems. A successful track record working within a cross-functional team bringing products from concept to launch is required. Must have the ability to effectively communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to other individuals, surgeons, customers and/or teams, and work effectively as a team member. The ability to review and critically assess patents and other forms of intellectual property is preferred. This position may require up to 10% travel. This position will be based in Warsaw, IN.

My own Geneva wheel

January 30th, 2010

A few weeks ago I saw a nice printable geneva wheel posted on Thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.co

Solice, the Mechanical Moon

January 30th, 2010

Solice, the Mechanical Moon

The right-winged overseer of Envelia, its massive mechanical countours always a source of wonder and worship from the people below. It appeared after The Rift, and started orbiting along with its counterpart, Valicia. Every midnight, Solice would meet up with its twin and both wings would spread, emitting a holy light. Its color is light blue.

The Search Begins Again

January 30th, 2010

Here we are again.  The job hunt.  I am caught between selling the Brian M. Warner brand and selling myself short.  I can either feel excited about Mechanical Design Engineering or Commercial HVAC or Utilities Efficiency Engineering positions and wait impatiently for a response that will inevitably take anywhere between a month and six OR consider applying at Safeway–one of the underling companies of VONS, like the Pavilions that I worked for in college–or CVS/Wallgreens and rely on my crapjob resume work experience.

I have two resumes right now.  One is steeped in engineering jargon and talks up my project experience and the other glosses over engineering and outlines my customer service abilities.  I am sick of this.  I don’t want to get a meantime job because I want to be able to be honest with my employer and say that “I am looking to start my engineering career and I simply need an income in the mean time, thank you.”  But, I know that will spoil my already very, very limited chances.

Meanwhile, Athena and I have been model Americans in Oregon.  We may still be unemployed, but our homeless stint was short lived, thankfully.  We have been furnishing our apartment and we have proven time and time again to be great bargain hunters.   We haggled our bed down from ~1,200 to $499 and got it delivered.  We only had to spent one night on the floor.  We bought our towels and bedding, which all look and feel nice, and would keep us warm if the apartment wasn’t already efficiently heated.  We have energy efficient baseboard heaters.  They’re silent (except for some clicking of metal expansion and contraction).

We got our kitchen set up in bits and pieces.  It had the fridge, microwave, stove, sink, etc. of a standard apartment.  But we got a great deal on a pots and pan set.  We knew to avoid aluminum cookware because of its positive correlation to Alzheimer’s.  We got stainless steel instead.  It’s a bit thin, and I told Athena that it would heat and cool quickly which makes burning things and controlling temperature more difficult than cast iron and the stuff we were used to using.  This turned out to be favorable to Athena, so yay!  We got a Crock Pot, toaster, coffee maker, rice cooker, and an instant hot water kettle all for very agreeable prices.  So, we got our groceries and condiments and had our first couple meals, using the cardboard boxes everything came in as table space.

We are walking distance from a Dollar Tree store and Safeway.  We have been able to get a lot of what we need for cheap for a dollar.  AND with no sales tax, everything is exactly the price marked.  For all that I’ve spent, I have saved an additional 8%.

I’ve had a hard time enumerating all of the good things.  My only complaints are my allergies/cold this week and my joblessness.  But, the fresh Oregon air has done great things for my sinuses.  A walk outside clears me up quickly.  It’s fantastic.

Name a foreign food and we have it in walking distance or within a short drive.  Mmm.  Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Thai, Indian, Filipino, Japanese!  We discovered Shari’s too.  It’s an American diner open 24hrs.  They serve stuffed hashbrowns.  There are so many sushi places too.  It’s not a big thing in my book but Athena loves it.  There is a revolving sushi place though that was really cool.  I just need a job to be able to afford all of the yummy.  I want to try every little hole in the wall and discover all of the good eats.

There’s just one real hurdle left.

The rubber met the road.

January 30th, 2010

An ultimatum was delivered.
A challenge was issued.
A deal was struck.
She is home again.
But she was an eyelash away from being admitted today.
To a pediatric medical ward.
To undergo mechanical, scheduled re-feeding.
3 full meals.
3 full snacks.
For a period of days.
The doctor clearly stated. “Your eating is non-negotiable. You will. One way or another.”
What a normal person her age would eat.
Timed 30 minutes to eat a meal
15 minutes to eat a snack…
All under observation.
(A thing she dreads.
She hates eating with others due to her fear of being ill in public.)
Strict bed rest.
We amazingly got in today to see the pediatrician in charge of the Eating Disorders Clinic.
A 2.5 hour meeting and physical exam.
Another lost pound.
A lot of tears and anxiety.
“Please don’t put me here.”
“I can do it.”
“I will eat.”
So we were given the hospitals re-feed meal plans and guidelines as to what we have to do.
We have been instructed that until such time as she has recovered food is her new medication.
It is also her biggest demon.
If, she had been admitted they proceed as follows;
Present the meals.
if non compliance is observed the patient is given Boost or Ensure.
If still non compliant.
The patient receives a nasal gastric tube.
This could have been today.
Yep.
Read her the Riot Act.
And me and the Anchorman and the rest of the squad have been transformed from a ragtag bunch of bumblers to a crackerjack food team.
And so far…
She has eaten everything we’ve put in front of her.
But I’ve seen this before.
But I am pulling for her.
Real damn hard.

It is offered to graduate students in Mechanical Engineering to promote and recognize academic excellence. The award is made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Private tune: Hot air intake?

January 30th, 2010

Man it’s hot! Anyway, apologies for the lack of posts, but have been rather busy with work and also saving up for Chaser parts!

Anyway, had a cheap pod filter lying around, so decided to fit it up.
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Whilst the air flow meter was out, I decided to give it a clean. The spray says good for 4-10 horsepower at the wheels! Hah….
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And here’s the finished result.
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On a side note, someone mentioned to me the blow off valve spring was wound right in… so I also loosened that up at the same time. It definitely sounds alot better now, much like the ones in the Option DVD’s :P
The car doesn’t feel too much faster, pod doesnt seem to make much noise either. But oh well :)

Squeezing Out More Power

January 29th, 2010

Piezoelectric Material Harvests Record Amount Of Energy.

Technology Review (1/29) reports, “Researchers at Princeton University have created” a piezoelectric material that “can harness 80 percent of the energy applied when it is flexed–four times more than existing flexible piezoelectric materials.” The researchers used PZT, “the most efficient piezoelectric material known, but its crystalline structure means that it must be grown at high temperatures, which normally melt a flexible substrate. The Princeton researchers, led by mechanical engineering professor Michael McAlpine, got around this by making PZT at high temperatures and then transferring thin ribbons of the material onto silicone.” The researchers are particularly focused on biomedical applications.

The above reposted from the January 29, 2010 issue of ASEE First Bell.

Nuclear Fusion Milestone

January 29th, 2010

Scientists Reach Milestone In Nuclear Fusion Experiment.

According to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), AFP (1/29) reports, “US scientists have produced a laser shot with an unprecedented energy level that could be a key step towards nuclear fusion.” In a statement, the NNSA said that “researchers for the first time delivered a megajoule of energy to a target by focusing 192 laser beams at the same time at a temperature of 111 million Celsius (200 million Fahrenheit).” NNSA administrator Thomas D’Agostino said, “Breaking the megajoule barrier brings us one step closer to fusion ignition,” adding, “This milestone is an example of how our nation’s investment in nuclear security is producing benefits in other areas, from advances in energy technology to a better understanding of the universe.”

In a report that only refers to the NNSA’s funding of the project, the San Francisco Chronicle (1/29, Perlman) reports that scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s National Ignition Facility said that their work “marked the most important advance yet in more than 10 years of work at the $3.5 billion facility.” In the coming months, “the team will start a new round of experiments seeking finally to achieve what they call ‘ignition’ — a true thermonuclear reaction inside the laboratory’s tiny targets.” L. Jeffrey Atherton, one of the lead physicists on the project, said, “We’re confident of our ability to start seeking ignition this summer.” Atherton added, “And we’re optimistic that at some point soon we’ll achieve it.”

The above reposted from the January 29, 2010 issue of ASEE’s First Bell.