Available in 0.5” and 2.0” sizes, saphhire has lower bulk absorption with about 30 times higher thermal conductivity than fused silica protection glasses.
Laser Research Optics has introduced a line of laser debris shields for lasers from 4 kW up that can withstand steel splatter, flash, and debris better than fused silica.
Laser Research Sapphire Debris Shields feature Mohs 9 hardness, which is second only to diamond, and can withstand steel splatter, flash, and debris to reduce focus shift and the deterioration of beam quality. Available in 0.5” and 2.0” sizes, they have lower bulk absorption with about 30 times higher thermal conductivity than fused silica protection glasses.
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FMI states in its recent study on the eye-tracking systems market that the market will record an impressive CAGR of 26.6% through 2028. Demand for the eye-tracking system is anticipated to continue surging due to the recent advancements in The marketing and advertising industry
“The global Eye Tracking System market is expected to witness a high growth rate during the forecast period. The unique benefits offered by eye-tracking systems for consumer behavior research and academic & scientific research are driving the eye-tracking system market across the globe.” says the FMI analyst.
During the forecast era, the demand for mobile eye tracking is projected to rise with the fastest CAGR.
During the estimated timeframe, according to application type, the eye-tracking market for assistive communication is expected to hold a dominant role
North America is expected to remain a prominent regional market for eye-tracking system
Eye-tracking system Market – Drivers
Increasing use in academic and science studies, to study how people communicate visually with the environment is driving the growth of the market.
The increasing popularity of The marketing and advertising industry is boosting the growth further
Favorable government policies and investments in the healthcare sector are anticipated to contribute to the growth of the market.
Eye-tracking system Market – Restraints
Hindrance in the eye-tracking market supply chain due to COVID-19 is creating deterrents.
The Growth in the gesture recognition market is anticipated to be one of the key restraints for the eye-tracking systems market during the projected years.
During this time there has been a disruption in the supply and demand chain which has caused an impact on the revenue of the eye-tracking system in a negative way. However, this is estimated to be a temporary effect and the market is expected to have a turnaround. The pandemic has led to a decrease in the patient’s flow in the hospitals, and doctor chambers. This has caused a reduction in the number of cardio surgeries and that in turn has affected the eye-tracking system market.
Competitive Landscape
The eye-tracking system market players are leaning towards the expansion of the production facilities besides opting for strategic collaborations to attain a competitive edge. Some of the prominent players listed in the global Eye Tracking Device market analysis include Tobii AB, SR Research Ltd, LC Technologies, EyeTech Digital Devices, and Seeing Machines Ltd, among others. Big technology giants, such as Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Lenovo, HTC, and Google, have recently either bought or partnered with promising eye tracking device firms to access eye tracking system technology for use in their products.
The study offers readers a comprehensive assessment of the eye-tracking system market. Global, regional, and national-level analysis of the latest trends influencing the market is covered in this FMI report. The study provides insights based on system orientation (Remote, Wearable), application(Assistive Communication, Marketing & Consumer Behavior Research, Medical Research & Healthcare, Smartphones, Gaming, and VR/AR, Automotive & Aviation) and across key regions (North America, Latin America, Europe, China, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa).
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The Indiana 5G Zone is hosting its first Quarterly Innovation Event on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at 1 p.m. EST. This virtual event will consist of several of the nation’s top 5G experts discussing the industry and a variety of other 5G-related topics. The event is free and open to the public.
Sean Hendrix, executive director of the Indiana 5G Zone stated, “These quarterly events will focus on different topics surrounding 5G and allow the public and those working in related fields to hear from experts in the area and ask them questions.”
The event will consist of three different panels on the following topics:
5G Business Opportunities & Funding Sources
5G Deployment Challenges & Solutions
5G Security: Potential Threats & Strategies To Stay Safe
The event will also include live demos from the Indiana 5G Lab of state-of-the-art Smart City security.
The panelists and discussion items for the virtual event include:
Randy Clark, Vice Chair at National Spectrum Consortium – The Department of Defense’s new Spectrum Forward contract will provide up to $2.5 Billion to accelerate innovation in 5G solutions.
Bob Flores, Former CTO of the Central Intelligence Agency – In depth analysis of the recent Solarwinds breach and important lessons that 5G developers should incorporate to protect their business.
Dr. Apurva Mody, Founder of AiRANACULUS – Review of recent breakthroughs in 5G direct digital transceivers that will simplify deployment and speed, and 5G in space.
Rear Admiral (ret.) David Simpson, Former Bureau Chief of the FCC – Importance of secure software development to ensure 5G systems are less vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Walt Magnussen, Director, IITEC at Texas A&M – Overview of new 5G architectures for Public Sector applications.
Gail Nolan- Chief Strategy Officer, Invest Puerto Rico – New business opportunities that 5G creates for Smart City and Smart Manufacturing
Christian González – Founder & CEO, Wovenware, Inc. – New product concepts that combine 5G and Machine Learning
About Indiana 5G Zone: 5G Zone is a cross-sector demonstration laboratory to help government, industry and academia, design and deliver groundbreaking practical testbed offerings. Learn more: https://indiana5gzone.com/
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Digital media, transparency and the war against corruption and in developing countries
Corruption is highly damaging to economic and social life through misappropriation of public funds, restriction of open market activity, favouritism towards families of those in power and the many detrimental effects of rent-seeking.
The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on developing countries brings the prospect of reduced national revenues unless and until these countries can address their corruption challenges.
In this piece David Fellows and John Leonardo review evidence for the power of transparency to reduce corruption and improve economic performance. They then consider the increasing relevance of digital media, particularly social media, to the transparency agenda and how its application can be encouraged.
Social media is fast becoming an important form of popular communication throughout the developing world. Governments can use social media to seek public support for anti-corruption activities, including reporting corrupt practices, complaining about unfair decisions and observing the accumulation of unexplained wealth by politicians and officials.
Such engagement is, however, dependent on the demonstration of government integrity, the recognition of public priorities and the provision of basic information on services and funding made available to local communities.
The international development community can encourage governments to uphold press freedom, protect whistle-blowers and use social media as part of the transparency process, and scale up its support to countries that are pursuing effective anti-corruption policies.
David Fellows is an international development PFM advisor who previously worked extensively in UK local government finance and in the Cabinet Office as an advisor on public service reform. He was a leader in the introduction of digital communication in UK public service delivery. He is a director of PFMConnect, a public financial management consultancy: david.fellows@pfmconnect.com
John Leonardo John Leonardo is a PFM expert with extensive worldwide experience including institutional strengthening and public engagement pertaining to PFM activities. He is a director of PFMConnect.
About PFMConnect:
PFMConnect is an online consultancy dedicated to improving public financial management (PFM) and exploiting the potential of digital communication to improve public engagement. The company has a particular focus on international development.
Energy Savings – The Three-Phase vs Single-Phase Pump Motors
When selecting a pump motor, it is vital to consider not only the upfront cost of the equipment but also the long-term operating expenses. Single-phase pump motors may have a lower initial price tag, but the energy savings of a three-phase pump motor will generally begin to yield a return on your investment within a year.
Three-phase pump motors are more efficient in general than single-phase motors. Pound for pound, they use less energy at the same load, partly because they create less friction and partly because they can turn over the same amount of water at a lower pump speed. Fewer revolutions per minute translate to reduced energy usage whenever the pump is running. However, the bulk of the energy savings from three-phase motors comes from soft start afforded by their variable frequency drive (https://com-pac.net/com-pac-accupump-systems-variable-fre…) (VFD) control system.
Advantages of Soft Start Technology
Single-phase motors have a “hard start”, requiring a considerable in-rush of power to overcome inertia, up to 5 or 6 times the current required for normal operation. This has a significant impact on the efficacy of the piping system and components and your organization’s power bill.
Energy companies add a demand charge to the power bills of industrial and commercial facilities. This surcharge is based on the peak demand of your business, as the energy company must generate the capability to provide you with the maximum power you may need at any given time.
If they are accounting for enough energy to be able to power a hard start at any moment, the bill might be rather steep. In some instances, the demand charge outstrips the cost of actual energy expenditure.
A VFD control system eliminates this problem by facilitating a gradual “soft start,” which requires only around 1.5 times the normal operating current. The energy effectiveness of a soft start means a much smaller demand charge on your power bill every month.
Reduction in Maintenance Expenses
The lower start-up current needed for a soft start also means less wear and tear on the pump, piping, and components, further reducing operating costs by decreasing the maintenance and repair requirements (https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f16/pump.pdf) for the entire system. The lower pump speed and reduced friction of three-phase motors also produce less stress and cooler temperatures for other components.
Additionally, three-phase motors produce less vibration in the system than single-phase motors, reducing the stress on pipes and their supports. Three-phase power provides a smoother, more balanced motor operation.
Excess vibration from single-phase motors can loosen joints and cause cracks in welds. Some of the vibration is a result of an excess of fluid energy that builds up when the flow rate of a single-phase motor far outpaces the need of the system. A VFD control system solves this problem, decreasing the need for repairs and replacement parts.
Efficiency and Flexibility of VFD Control Systems
With single-phase, pumps, sizing the pump to the specific application is absolutely critical for efficiency. This almost never happens perfectly, especially in the pool industry. A single-phase pump is usually a little oversized for the actual hydraulic conditions on-site, so the operator must produce artificial backpressure by valving down to get the desired flow rate. You are then constantly using max horsepower and simulating the need for that power by causing more total dynamic head in the system.
With a VFD control system, you can reduce energy use to match your need. Our three-phase pumps are designed to always use the least amount of horsepower to maintain the system design flow rate. This translates into ongoing energy savings and a reduced load on the pump, leading to longer pump life and lower maintenance requirements.
On top of this, VFD controls give you options not available with single-phase pumps. For instance, if you have a three-phase filter pump in a commercial pool, you can slow the pump down to a minimum speed at night to reduce your energy usage even more. The VFD control system is programmable, so you can set a schedule for the pump that optimizes energy savings and is ideally suited to the operating hours and particular needs of your organization.
Additional Considerations
Except for a few specialty pumps, single-phase motors will soon be eliminated from the pool industry. The energy sector is increasingly requiring variable-speed pumps because soft starts are so much better for the electrical grid. They are also requiring more efficient motors, leading to a radical decline in the production of single-phase motors above 3 hp.
The cost of single-phase pump motors has therefore almost tripled, shrinking the amount of additional investment required to upgrade to a three-phase motor. Check with your local energy company. Your organization may be able to recoup some of its investment with a utility rebate if you choose a three-phase, variable-speed pump.
To Learn More
Our VFD-controlled three-phase pump motors minimize system maintenance requirements and maximize energy efficiency. For more information about the energy savings afforded by three-phase pumps, contact Com-Pac Filtration of Jacksonville, Florida. With over 100 years of combined industry experience, the professionals at Com-Pac would be happy to answer your questions and help you select the pump that will best meet the needs of your organization.
Maine-based manufacturer of windows and doors, Paradigm Windows, offers several different glasses and fill options for improved energy efficiency and performance.
Choosing the right windows for a new build or replacement window project can be difficult and confusing with the wide variety of glass and fill options available today. Paradigm Windows, a Portland-based manufacturer of high-quality windows and doors, offers a variety of glass and fill options.
Paradigm Windows offers a sizable selection of glass, including single-, double-, and triple-glazed windows, that are designed to suit any home or business in virtually any climate. Their single-glazed options are most popular in areas where the climate stays relatively mild year-round, and their triple-glazed windows are ideal in areas where temperatures can be rather extreme. Double-glazed, double-hung windows are the company’s most popular offering as they offer outstanding insulation at a reasonable price. Paradigm Windows also offers obscure glass, which is popular in bathrooms as it allows for exceptional natural lighting without interfering with privacy.
The air between panes of glass can create issues as temperatures shift. The constant circulation of air can lead to condensation, which can cause perpetually foggy panes of glass. Because of this, Paradigm Windows also offers two gas fill options from which to choose: argon and krypton. Argon is the most popular option for double-glazed windows as it insulates well, prevents condensation, and fits most budgets. For those who prefer triple-glazed windows, krypton gas is the better solution. Krypton can provide all the same insulating power as argon, but in a smaller space. When it comes to triple-glazed windows, argon fill can make the window too thick to fit into a standard frame, so krypton gas can be used in its place.
Paradigm Window also offers high-quality sliding glass doors that provide the same insulating power, beauty, and durability as their windows. Their standard product offers 1” thick tempered low-E argon filled insulated glass, which is perfect for almost every climate. Consumers may also choose tempered triple glass filled with krypton for even more insulation if they live in areas with exceptionally cold winters or hot summers.
The company offers numerous other customizable options, including different exterior casing styles, screen types, door handles and hardware, grids, and jamb extensions. Consumers can also choose from various finishes and colors to suit their individual aesthetic preferences.
To learn more about Paradigm Windows and their commitment to integrity or quality, or to browse their extensive line of energy-efficient windows and doors, visit their website. You can also call (877) 994-6369 or contact them via the short online webform. Just choose whether you are a homeowner or contractor and provide the requested information, and a member of the team will contact you at the email address you provide.
About Paradigm Windows: Paradigm Windows is located in Portland, Maine and has provided both homeowners and contractors with high-quality vinyl windows and doors since 1981. They offer numerous customization options to suit any project or style, and they stand behind their products with an industry-leading warranty and friendly customer service.
Builder offering incentives at select communities throughout Atlanta.
The Providence Group of Georgia, LLC, a Green Brick Partner, is pleased to announce limited-time homebuyer incentives and special reduced pricing at several of its intown and metro Atlanta communities throughout Cherokee, DeKalb and Fulton counties. Price reductions range from $5,000 to $89,540 with homebuyer incentives spanning from $15,000 Any-Way-You-Want-It up to $7,500 toward closing costs.*
With limited quick move-in opportunities currently available amongst unprecedentedly low interest rates, the New Year is the perfect time to Make Space for Life in a new home from The Providence Group.
“The Metro Atlanta area presently has historically low home inventory,” MarketNsight President John Hunt said. “For home shoppers looking to buy a new home, if you can find one, now is a good time to buy because interest rates are also historically low.”
Special offers include: Fulton County Recently named the 2020 Attached Community of the Year, Pratt Stacks is located on the Atlanta BeltLine in Historic Grant Park, walkable to shopping, dining and entertainment options. Priced from the $398,900s, condominiums at Pratt Stacks feature 1,318 to 2,881 square feet of living space with two-to-three bedrooms, two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half baths and one-car garages. For a limited time, as the only quick move-in opportunity, Homesite 1510 features $5,000 in savings, and the award-winning model home is open daily for tours.
Already 50% sold out, The Views on Ponce in Atlanta is located mere steps from Ponce City Market and the 17-acre Historic Fourth Ward Park. Offering the ultimate intown lifestyle, The Views on Ponce features luxury townhomes from the $839,900s with limited-time price reductions ranging from $68,950 to $89,540 on select homesites and $5,000 toward closing costs with pre-approved lender.
Set in North Fulton County, The Maxwell features new Alpharetta townhomes from the $500,000s and condominiums from the $374,900s. Tucked off South Main Street adjacent to onsite retail, dining and entertainment including Fairway Social, The Maxwell is also walkable to downtown Alpharetta. Plus, for a limited time, select quick move-in townhomes feature price reductions up to $54,370 and select condominiums feature $7,500 toward closing costs.
DeKalb County Set inside the perimeter within desirable Scottdale, Glendale Rowes features traditionally inspired, three-story townhomes from the mid-$300,000s. Shopping, dining and entertainment are just minutes away at Decatur Square, as well as Emory University. Additionally, for a limited time, receive $7,500 toward closing costs on select quick move-in opportunities.
Cherokee County Nestled right on Main Street in downtown Woodstock, Mason Main features three-story townhomes with two-car garages from the $382,900s. Dubbed One of the Top 50 Places to Live in the U.S. by Money Magazine, Woodstock features a vibrant downtown district with restaurants, local boutiques, concerts, farmers markets, festivals and more. For a limited time, Homesite 15 features $8,400 in savings as the community’s only available quick move-in townhome.
Additional savings are also available at Idylwilde in Canton. Located within sought-after Hickory Flat, homes at Idylwilde feature ranch and main-level owner’s suite designs with three-car garage options. Residents enjoy unmatched community amenities including a clubhouse, pool, pickleball courts and walking trails. With a new phase now selling, Homesites 1 and 2 feature $15,000 any-way-you-want-it while Homesites 51-53, 66-68 and 106-108 feature $10,000 toward design options.
The Providence Group is currently selling condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes at more than 15 communities throughout Atlanta and the surrounding area. For more information regarding incentives on limited quick move-in inventory, visit http://www.TheProvidenceGroup.com/new-homes/available. Explore special offers based on price and home type at http://www.TheProvidenceGroup.com/special-offers.
*Savings and incentives vary by community with price reductions reflected in currently listed prices. Valid on select homesites only. Closing costs only valid when using The Providence Group pre-approved lender. Some restrictions may apply.
About The Providence Group of Georgia, LLC The Providence Group of Georgia LLC was ranked No. 8 largest builder in Atlanta by Atlanta Business Chronicle in September 2019, and Green Brick Partners is ranked No. 34 on BUILDER Magazine’s 2020 Builder 100 List. Atlanta native, Warren Jolly, serves as president of The Providence Group of Georgia LLC. Between Warren Jolly and his dad Pete Jolly, they bring a combined 50+ years of development, home building and marketing experience to The Providence Group. Together, they have built and developed in prime locations throughout metro Atlanta with unique trademarks such as luxury low maintenance lifestyles, livable and unique floor plans and stunning exterior designs. The Providence Group offers homebuyers a 5,000-square-foot Design Studio showcasing upscale interior, exterior and outdoor living design options. The Providence Group is a subsidiary of Green Brick Partners (NASDAQ symbol GRBK). For more information about The Providence Group and its commitment to Making Space for Life, visit http://www.TheProvidenceGroup.com.
