Modern Threading Technology

(with acknowledgment to Mike Kanagowski, General Manager, VNE Corp, Wi, a sister company of Vargus who contributed some of the material)

Introduction

Application Development

If we are honest with ourselves, manufacturing engineers looking for increased productivity, spend a lot of time looking for optimizing tool set ups, choosing correct cutting tool grades for a given workpiece and finding the maximum feed and speed conditions in turning and milling Applications. They do not necessarily spend the same of time in optimizing threading operations since there is still an aura of "black box" attitudes concerning this operation.

Threading technology today has advanced in parallel with turning and milling improvements as far as tool grades and coatings, however advance in the design of inserts for threading chip control and the rapid strides in thread milling technology, give the manufacturing engineers a much wider choice for optimizing productivity.

Thread Turning

There are over 40 types of internationally accepted thread standards, some rarely used others much more popular. In addition, many countries have established variations on the international standards for their specific manufacturing requirements.

Primarily the threads are used in four categories:-

Fasting: nuts and bolts

Containing: lids of jars, gas caps, etc

Connecting: fittings and pipe couplings

Actuating: lead screws to transfer power and motion.

The ISO and UN standards are widely used in all industries, the other popular standards have more specific Applications: -

BSW Gas and water fittings

NPT- Pipe fittings

BSPT- Gas and water fittings

ACME- Moving parts

Metric buttress- Moving parts in machine tool construction

Trapeze- Moving parts

Round - Tube fittings for food and chemical industries

UNJ & MJ- Aircraft industries

API- Oil industry

A little over half of the thread forms are based on what we will call the 60º Vee geometry and only differ in such factors as the size of the tolerances and root and crest radii.

Threading versus Turning

Threading operations are much more demanding than straight forward turning operations. Cutting forces are in general higher in threading and the cutting nose radius of the insert smaller and thus weaker.

Comparing the feed rate for turning and threading, we see that in threading, the feed rate must correspond exactly to the pitch of the thread. In the case of an 8 TPI thread, the tool must travel at a feed rate of 0.125 inch/revolution. The nose radius of the threading insert is typically 0.015 ". In the case of turning, the normal feed rate is 0.012 inch/ revolution with a standard radius of 0.032 ". From this example we see that threading feed rates are typically 10 times greater than turning. Correspondingly, the cutting forces at the tip of the threading insert can be anywhere from 100 to 1000 times greater than those for straight turning operations. Thus the nose radius of a threading insert plays a vital role in threading and its dimension is strictly limited by the allowable radius at the root of the thread form as defined in the relevant standard. Unlike turning where the material can be sheared, if, in the case of threading, material is "pushed" then thread distortion will be occur.

Further, since the thread is formed by carrying out a number of passes over the length of the thread, the leadscrew of the cross slide is working excessively hard, stopping and starting, moving forwards and backwards and this factor alone results in a limitation in optimization potential.

Partial Profile versus Full Profile Inserts

Partial profile inserts, sometimes referred to as "non topping" inserts cut the thread groove without topping or cresting the thread. These inserts allow production of a wide range of threads, however the nose radius of the insert ( the most vulnerable part of the insert) must be small enough to produce the smallest pitch. The depth of thread is also affected by the small nose radius. For example for a 8 TPI thread, a partial profile insert requires a thread depth of 0.108" while the same thread with a full profile insert will be no deeper than the specified 0.81". Thus a stronger thread is produced with a full profile insert and further, up to four less passes in producing the thread.

Multi Tooth Inserts

Multi tooth inserts are designed with a number of teeth so that each one cuts deeper into the thread groove than the previous tooth. Thus the number of passes required to produce a thread can be reduced by up to 80%. The tool life of these inserts is considerably longer than single point inserts since the final tooth is only machining a half or a third of the metal removal of a given thread.

These inserts obviously can give a big push to improve productivity, however, due to the higher cutting forces they are not recommended for thin walled parts as chatter can result. The design of the workpiece should have a sufficient amount of thread relief or run out to allow all the teeth to exit the cut.

Infeed Per Pass

The depth of cut or infeed per pass is critical in threading because each successive pass engages a larger portion of the cutting edge than the preceding pass. If a constant infeed per pass is defined, forces and metal removal rates increase dramatically on each pass.

Producing a 60º thread form using a constant 0.010" infeed per pass will result in the second pass removing three times the amount of metal as the first pass. For each succeeding pass the amount of metal removed grows exponentially. Thus the pressure on the nose radius increases accordingly. The depth of cut should reduced on each pass in order to achieve more realistic cutting forces.

Infeed Methods

a) Radial - not recommended for general use

Whilst, controversially, this method is probably the most common method of producing threads, it is the least recommended. Since the tool is fed radially (perpendicularly to the workpiece centerline) metal is removed from both sides of the thread flanks, giving a V shaped chip. This form of chip is difficult to break this chip flow can be a problem. Further, since both sides of the insert nose are subject to high heat and pressure, tool life will generally be shorter than other infeed methods.

b) Flank Infeed - generally not recommended

In this method of infeed, the chip formed is similar to that produced in conventional turning and is easier to form and guide away from the cutting edge, providing better heat dissipation. With this infeed however, the direction of infeed is parallel to one of the thread flanks (30º ) and the trailing edge of the insert does not cut only rubs along the flank causing burnishing of the thread resulting in poor surface finish and maybe,chatter.

c) Modified Flank Infeed - highly recommended

This method is similar to the flank infeed except that the infeed angle is somewhat less than the 30º. This gives the advantages of the flank infeed method while eliminating the problems of the training edge of the insert. A 29½º infeed angle will normally produce the best results but in practice an infeed angle of between 25º and 29½º are generally acceptable.

d) Alternating Flank Infeed - not recommended

This method utilizes both flanks of the insert to form the thread and gives longer tool life since both sides of the insert nose are used. In reality, this method can result in chip flow problems, which can affect surface finish and tool life. This method is usually used for very large pitches and such forms as ACME, TRAPEZE etc.

Clearance Angle Compensation

The ability to precisely tilt the insert in the direction of cut by changing the helix angle is probably one of the most powerful features of the laydown system.

This feature gives a higher quality thread because the insert will not rub against the flank of then thread form and also give a longer tool life since the cutting forces are evenly distributed over the full length of the cutting edge.

In the diagram above, the cutting edge of the insert on the left is parallel to the centerline of the workpiece. Note that the clearance angles under the leading edge and the trailing edge of the insert are not equal. In the case of many thread forms, particularly coarser pitches, this inequality can cause the flank to rub against the side of then insert.

With the laydown anvil system, (a helix angle chart appears in most catalogs allowing ease of choice of the correct shim to be used for the Application under consideration) the proper anvil will tilt the cutting edge of the insert (in the direction of feed) in a plane perpendicular to the helix angle of the thread. The clearance angles beneath the insert's leading and trailing edges will be equivalent. This ensures that the insert will rub on the thread flanks and edge wear will develop uniformly.

Thread Tolerances

Most manufacturers specify the thread tolerance for which their inserts will be suitable and it is important for the manufacturing engineers to take note of this.

Although inserts can be produced which are suitable for other tolerance defined threads, it usually necessary to contact a manufacturer to have these tools manufactured by special order.

Miniaturization

The success of the laydown system has resulted in manufacturers looking for similar Applications in smaller and smaller bore diameters.

The laydown system typically will allow threads to be formed in bores down to ½" diameter. For smaller diameters down to approximately 0.3" diameter, interchangeable inserts with 2 or 3 edges are available

Mini threading laydown inserts offer many advantages over traditional machining of small bores. The quality of the thread formed is usually higher, the insert design allows chips to flow out of the bore with little damage to the thread and being indexable the tooling investment for machining a considerably lower.

This tooling is usually available in a range of carbides and coatings giving the manufacturing engineer the flexibility to chose an optimum set of conditions.

The carbide used in these applications permit machining at lower surface speeds than is normally associated with threading. This is more the result of machine tool limitations than the capability of the tooling.

For bores even smaller than 0.3" the micro range of tooling offers a complete package of machining in addition to threading. This includes turning, copying, chamfering and both radial and axial grooving.

Those Special Needs

In spite of the large range of tooling available for seemingly unending applications, there is always that "special" problem for which standard tooling does not provide the answer.

In one of these cases, a manufacturer had a problem producing tens of thousands of brass fittings using a Schutte 6 spindle machine. There were two threads to be formed on the component and the previous method of manufacture produced each thread one at a time. Thus a more efficient method was required and the company turned to its tooling supplier.

The supplier came up with an innovative solution - using two thread milling inserts on a special holder enabling the machining of both threads at the same time. The inserts were used in the style of multi tooth thread turning inserts. The customer successfully threaded over 70,000 components without changing the inserts!! As well as saving inventory costs over the previous method, a considerable productivity saving was also achieved.

This is just one example of thousands of special applications that are solved year on year. If

Your application is not solved with standard tooling, don't hesitate to contact your tooling supplier, you will be surprised at his innovative solutions!!

Thread Milling

The principle of the screw was invented in the third century BC by Archimedes. Industrial production of screw threads began after 1850 utilizing lathe technology. Over a hundred years later in the late 20th century, threading production by milling was developed.

Without screws the Industrial Revolution would not have taken place. Without thread milling technology, efficient means of production would have been just a dream.

The advent of 3-axis CNC milling machines with helical interpolation opened the door to thread milling technology. Helical interpolation is the simultaneous movement of the tool in the chuck in the "X", "Y" and in the "Z" axis perpendicular the "X" and "Y" plane.

Thread milling is a system based on indexable multi tooth inserts. The cutter rotates on its own axis and at the same time moves along a helical path. The inserts are precision ground so that each tooth is within the specification of the thread form required and forms one pitch of the thread. At the end of a single revolution each tooth has completed the forming of one pitch which combine together to give the thread over the length of the insert.

Advantages

There are numerous practical advantages of this technique of forming threads, each giving cost savings and higher output levels.

- enables machining of large workpieces not mountable on a lathe

- non symmetrical parts easily machined

- all operations can be completed in a single clamping set up

- threading of large diameter threads require considerably less power than taps

- no upper limit to diameters, external or internal

- short chips for easy control

- blind holes do not require a thread relief groove

- a single toolholder can be used for both internal and external threads

- one insert can be used for both right hand and left hand threads

- major reduction in tool inventory costs as a small range of tooling covers a wide range of applications

- interchangeable inserts

- suitable for machining hard materials

- high quality surface finish

- the CNC program can be correct for diameter and length during production

-interrupted cuts machined without any special conditions

- one insert is suitable for a wide range of workpiece material

- short machining time due to high speeds and rapid feed rates

- low cutting forces allowing machining of components with thin walls

With such an outstanding list of advantages, it is quite clear why this technology is growing at such a rapid rate.

Infeed Methods

How does the thread milling cutter enter and exit the workpiece?

Tangential arc approach - the best method!

With this method, the tool enters and exits the workpiece smoothly. No marks are left on the workpiece and there is no vibration, even with harder materials.

Although it requires slightly more complex programming than the radial approach (see below), this is the method recommended for machining the highest quality threads.

1-2: rapid approach

2-3: tool entry along tangential arc, with simultaneous feed along z-axis

3-4: helical movement during one full orbit (360°)

4-5: tool exit along tangential arc, with continuing feed along z-axis

5-6: rapid return

Radial Approach

This is the simplest method. There are two characteristics worth noting about the radial approach:

· a small vertical mark may be left at the entry (and exit) point. This is of no significance to the thread itself.

· when using this method with very hard materials, the tool may have a tendency to vibrate as it approaches the full cutting depth.

Note: Radial feed during entry to the full profile depth should only be 1/3 of the subsequent circular feed !

1-2: radial entry

2-3: helical movement during one full orbit (360°)

3-4: radial exit

Coarse Pitch Threading

Coarse pitch threads are defined as a result of the combination of a small thread diameter and relatively large pitches. Since contrary to thread turning, the thread milling operation does not produce an exact copy of the profile of the insert. This fact can cause profile distortion particularly when machining internal threads.

The distortion can be caused as a result of one or more of the following parameters; thread diameter, tool diameter, pitch and profile angle. It is always necessary to refer to the manufacturers recommendations in this regard.

CNC Program Generator

In order to avoid programming errors, manufacturers provide software to make the job easier. Whilst one can learn the techniques, it is rather like the now defunct slide rule which was overtaken by the pocket calculators.

Summary.

The information in this article merely touches the surface of two of the more popular threading techniques. Coating technology, chip breaker designs, sintered inserts and sintered chip breakers all provide the opportunity for better production rates.

The Development of threading tooling will continue in the foreseeable future

By: Stuart Palmer, Marketing Consultant

Modern Threading Technology

iPhone Application Development - Most Up-To-Date Advancement in Technology

These days technology is exhibiting lots of assistance to the individuals and it is your duty to make efficiently use of the technology through the main objective of obtaining various tasks prepared within the straight time frame. There are number of individuals who are actually fascinated towards the technical part of the Development and are in line contributing a variety of helpful Applications which would move with number of android cell phones and other portable devices such as iPads. It is common that you might be required to get a speech or lecture or even a class if you're a student and you would find number of Applications in the cell phones which would certainly help you with the task of having all the documents through the portable device.

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You might have also taken notice of about the songwriter's pad which comes with the android operating system. This application is developed through the intend of serving many people to note down the lines that comes to the mind irrespective of giving significance to the location where they are situated then. It is usual that you mightn't be aware concerning the time you might get attention towards writing something and also you may not come to the same circumstances after assured time frame. You could without doubt make use of the service efficiently without any problem through the passage of time with esteem to the application developed by the developers. To be sure you're given with all the services that are necessary as using such kind of applications which includes the dictionary as well. In a way the applications are scaling up through the full acceptance.

The mobile technology has got a great uprising in the communication segment of the society in which individuals are able to make use of the latest iPhone Applications.

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Universities Link Humanities With Science and Technology

They're getting free iPads. Students who participate in a new honors program in digital cultures and creativity at a university in Maryland this fall have been promised the tablet computers as part of the program's launch. This same institution also offers courses in electronic literature and new media that covers such areas as online books and electronic book readers.

"People go into humanities because they don't like technology, but today you really can't separate them," Program Director Matthew Kirschenbaum was quoted as saying in a July edition of the university's student newspaper, DiamondbackOnline. At this same institution, an institute for technology in the humanities works to create and preserve electronic literature, digital games and virtual worlds. The institute claims its home to an international group devoted to writing, publishing and reading electronic literature.

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With the computer science and English departments, the institute has provided Book 2.0 students a prototype of an electronic reading device. Its audio archives include discussions related to the project as well as to mobile apps that support children's storytelling and a Smithsonian Art Museum alternate reality game. Organizations on and off college and university campuses, in fact, tie the humanities with technology as well as areas such as science.

An institute at a Virginia university, for example, partners with libraries, publishers, information technology companies and others on humanities computing initiatives, according to its website. The institute offers colleges and universities, as well as cultural, non-profit, government and business organizations, consulting, programming and data services in areas such as three-dimensional cultural heritage site computer modeling, Java and Perl programming and web databases, according to its website. Visitors to the site might access digital collections of African American poetry, early American fiction from authors such as Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott and Harriet Beecher Stowe, as well as the English dramas of William Shakespeare and others. Digital audio databases include African American songs and American music from composers such as Duke Ellington and Cole Porter.

The Humanities and Technology Association, which isn't affiliated with any one institution, dates back to 1978 and promotes understanding the interaction between the humanities, science, engineering and technology. A Humanities and Technology Review journal published by the association includes explorations of Japan's cultural values and how its values influence Development of its nuclear policy to the aesthetics of digital cinema and how movies such as "Miami Vice" exploit the technology's abilities and limitations to create new aesthetics. Another journal article addresses how computers can undermine or enhance student learning.

Industries want scientists who can understand an Application's intellectual properties and issues of equity, human awareness perspective and more, according to co-founders of the Humanities, Arts, Science and Technology Advanced Collaboratory. This particular group formed in 2002 in response to the diminished role of humanities in the information age, according to its website. "Changes in the Information Age require us to think and act collectively to envision new ways of learning to serve the goals of a global society," the group's website notes.

In addition to courses such as English and literature, humanities degrees online and on campus might include classes in history, philosophy, culture, ethics and more. The co-founders of the Humanities, Arts, Science and Technology Advanced Collaboratory represent universities on the east and west coasts of the United States. In an essay citing the central place humanities studies have with regard to exploring the possibilities of technology's reach and implications, they noted that the humanities involve exploring meaning, value and significance and that humanists link the old and the new and then engage the best of both.

An engineering college at a Connecticut university this fall plans to launch a bachelor's degree in sustainability that includes studies in the humanities, according to a recent article in the Connecticut Business News Journal. The degree offering takes a holistic approach, its website suggests. Classes are to include global solutions to sustainability, research methods in sustainability and contemporary issues of art and the environment, the Business News Journal noted.

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Volvo Embraces New Technology

Recently car dealers have started to embrace new technology to engage with consumers, we see many more car dealers and manufacturers on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter these days. Many manufacturers have also moved their focus from traditional marketing channels like TV advertising and put that into online marketing.

Not to be left behind, Volvo has launched a new app for the iPhone and iPad, at the moment it is centred on the new Volvo S60. Key features in the app include the ability to style a Volvo S60, watch videos, read news, find a Volvo dealer and order a test drive. Volvo plans to launch more of these apps so this S60 app is the first of many to come.

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David Holecek who is responsible for Volvo Cars' digital strategy said, "Many customers use mobile phones and Internet tablets to search for information. Now we're simply ensuring that we are where our customers are, opening a window into the company. We've integrated a number of unique features, such as using the mobile phone's built-in gyro to look around inside the car. If you turn the phone, the image viewed moves too, creating the impression that you're actually sitting inside the car."

These apps can be used not just to engage with customers, if used properly they can also be used to bring customers into dealerships. The current Volvo app uses geo location tagging to direct the user to the nearest Volvo dealership.

All Volvo apps will be free to download from the Apple app store, Volvo has already planned to create an iPad app containing Volvo Cars' customer magazine. This magazine app will provide access to some of the traditional magazine's content such as Volvo C70 offers in Chelmsford along with a variety of bonus functions such as extra graphic image and film material.

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The iPad, Truly the Next Generation of Technology

For years the world speculated whether or not Apple Inc. was going to release a tablet computer. Rumors ran rampant if even Apple was developing a product like that or not. Then in April 2010, Apple shocked the world with the release of the revolutionary device. The Apple iPad introduces a brand new way of doing things on a tablet computer, instead of a traditional stylus, the iPad is completely controlled by a users finger. Comes with a beautiful large screen, and can even double as a e-book reader. The question is whether this product is worth the wait, or just another hyped up piece of technology people say we should buy? Let me tell you my friends, this is the real deal!

After being available for pre-order in early March 2010, the world was eagerly waiting to get their hands on the brand new device. During its opening weekend release, the Apple iPad sold over 700,000 units! Very impressive figures considering most people did not exactly know all the device could do. What makes the iPad revolutionary is the multi-touch interface it has built in. Everyone knows good and well how to use their hands and thats all the prior knowledge you will need in order to manipulate the device. Apple took the software platform they perfected touchscreen interface with from the iPhone, and up scaled it to the iPad. The tablet looks amazing with a very sleek and simple design. The screen takes up just about all of the front besides the Home button, and the back seems to be crafted well out of aluminum. The device weighs in at about 1.5lbs and does not feel cheap at all, a staple in Apple production, it feels durable, but at the same time light enough to carry at any angle. The screen though is the main focal point of the iPad coming in a beautiful 9.7 inch LED back lit IPS. The colors are vibrant and very pleasing to the eyes. Apple has toted this device as an E-book killer. Meaning once you read a book on the iPad, you will not want to do it any where else. And by all means its very true, you can adjust the brightness on the fly depending on your personal preference and the text shows up well on the big screen.

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If you aren't familiar with "apps", these are the Applications that Apple along with many other 3rd party developers create for Apple products. But why buy an ipad when you can get a free iPad? Right out of the box the iPad can run just about all of the 150,000 apps currently available for the iPhone and iPad Touch. Truly something for everyone. Along with many special apps developed just for the iPad, these apps are the REASON you will want to get your paws onto the iPad. From Google Maps to watching streaming movies from Netflix, this device seems to do almost everything your computer can do, all while in a portable shell that's a visual masterpiece. One cool App comes from Marvel Entertainment with their app that allows you to view eye-candy rich graphic novels and comics that almost play like a movie. The iPad might not be a laptop replacement for everyone, but if you are like most internet users out here who mostly surf the web, listen to music, catch up on news, and play games online, this is the device for you. The best entertainment experience you can have that is portable, trust me.

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Looking Into the SMB Technology Crystal Ball for 2012

Through the years, visionaries and dreamers alike have wondered what their future may hold. Some seek out fortune tellers, tarot card readers, and mediums to guide them on their path for future success. However, those methods won't work for small or mid-sized business decision makers. When it comes to technology, it's especially important for the SMB community to make the right choices. Unlike larger enterprises, SMB organizations are unable to spend significant amounts of time and money on a "proof of concept," a practice that partially deploys a new system or series of technologies to just a small corner of the business. For an SMB with a limited budget, a proof of concept is not bottom-line friendly. Solutions need to be practical, easy to implement, and have an immediate impact on how the organization operates. This month's article will focus on the best technology trends small and mid-sized businesses should consider for 2012.

When considering what to expect in the coming year, looking back to hot topics in 2011 can provide a lot of insight. Communications giant Verizon produces a yearly "top 10" list of what they anticipate will be the most adopted notions, and their November 15, 2011 report aligns with another highly recognized annual assessment commissioned by industry watcher Gartner. While both identify similar trends from 2011, the prediction for 2012 is an influx in adoption. Trends topping the lists include cloud computing, mobile technologies, social media, reputation management, powerful Wi-Fi implementations, compliance management, and energy usage responsibility.

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I remember sitting in the audience at the 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) when Steve Ballmer excitedly spoke about cloud computing. Sure, Microsoft was "all in" with the cloud, but what exactly did that mean for small and mid-sized business? A LOT of people were asking that same question, and when I sat back and thought about it, I realized that I had been using the cloud for nearly 15 years. Email services such as AOL, Hotmail, and Gmail are all perfect examples of cloud computing. Access to news, instant messaging, email, and other data is stored at remote data centers and accessed locally.

While those early iterations of cloud services were fairly rudimentary, the prospects on the horizon for 2012 offer a plethora of additional uses. When Microsoft went live with the Windows Azure platform, I wondered why a small organization would need access to vast computational resources. Then, at WPC 2010, a small airplane customizer told the story of how they lowered their turnaround time on interior designs from weeks to hours by leveraging the on-demand processing power from Windows Azure. While this is only an outlier in the cloud solution scenario, it's not the only example of how the cloud is being used in small and mid-sized organizations.

SMB organizations are increasingly looking at services in the public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid of both to offset the costs of their core network. Requiring equipment like servers, firewalls, switches, routers, client end points, voice Applications, and security can quickly deplete a small budget. The upside is that a cloud-based network infrastructure can provide a shelter from these large up-front investments. Doesn't it make sense to segment some or the entire portion of your business network to an outside provider that lives and breathes technology every day? In doing so you free yourself and your staff to focus on expanding the organization, not to mention the side benefit of turning you capital expenses into monthly operating expenses. As always, consult with your tax or financial professional for complete details.

Cloud-based options for small and mid-sized businesses are emerging with low and in some cases no costs. Take a look at GoBook (http://gosuite.gramercyone.com) which provides a free scheduling and marketing suite for service-oriented enterprises like salons, repair shops, medical offices, health clubs, and more. Not only will GoBook integrate into the familiar Outlook interface, it also plugs into your social media endpoints like Facebook and Twitter. This is just one example of the growing list of options for the budget-conscious business.

As cloud computing continues to grow, it's inevitable that mobility will grow, and the increase in handheld devices and tablets only solidify this point. The use of tablets illustrates a concept called consumerization where new technology first emerges in the consumer market and then later spreads to the business market. There are now several choices when it comes to tablet technology such as the Apple iPad, the Android-based Samsung Galaxy, and the BlackBerry PlayBook to name a few. The tablet market is constantly changing and new products are always right around the corner. It's rumored that Microsoft is working on devices that will leveraging the upcoming Windows 8 operating system which introduces touch into the Windows GUI experience.

Additionally, employees are now expecting to be able to connect to their employer's network with their own devices instead of carrying a second device. This means technology staff must now make networks accessible and secure for a multitude of devices. Since growth for these devices is expected to continue, this means more "apps" for specific business needs such as GoToMyPC for the iPad.

Social media is another area where both Gartner and Verizon expect to see continued growth. Small and mid-sized businesses are now embracing social media in new ways and centralizing marketing plans around outlets like Twitter and Facebook. LinkedIn continues to see growing adoption among the business networkers, job seekers, and hiring authorities. At this point, if your organization doesn't have a social media strategy you had better find a way to develop one or risk being left behind.

Social media may well fuel the increase in reputation management which is a term used to describe the ever-growing trend of online feedback from your customers and clients. With the unfortunate fact that there will be those who will look to discredit your competency, it becomes critical to have a processes in place to address situations as they arise.

As wireless networks become more pervasive, you'll need to re-examine your network security for potentially cracks. Don't forget the connection for free wireless Internet access for visitors, customers, and vendors who expect to have a near-LAN speed experience. The growing adoption of the 802.11N standard helps bridge the gap, but of course the wireless client must be able to traverse the improved network with the same protocol or the experience won't transcend.

Since compliance management is not universal, those who accept credit card information over their website must be vigilant as the penalties for failure could be crushing. According to the Verizon study, "In a difficult economic environment and with increasingly more stringent government regulations, the need for taking full advantage of business opportunities will increase interest in prudent, holistic security approaches. Companies and governments will change how they interact with their extended network of partners, increasingly choosing to do business with those that can demonstrate a comprehensive multiyear and standards-based approach to security." (Verizon Communications Inc., 2011) In other words, be smart and be aware or the consequences could be devastating.

Finally, responsible energy use will not slow down in the next twelve months. As always, the management of power, data equipment, and facilities will take center stage, but the ability to consolidate with virtualization even in the smallest of data networks will help utilize equipment to its fullest potential. The decreases in expenses for power and cooling will help fund other areas of growth and change as they have for much of 2011.

There is a great deal of repetition in the outlook for 2012 as we've seen over the past year, but in this case it's a concerted effort to fully adopt these technologies that will create opportunities for organizations to adapt, streamline, and even reinvent themselves. For as we head towards the quarter pole of the second decade of the 21st century, growing upwards is the right trajectory. The signs point to technological options that will help the SMB community make the necessary steps to get where they need to be, as well as adapt to the new paradigm. Those that ignore the signs on the horizon risk having the sun set on their entities.

Looking Into the SMB Technology Crystal Ball for 2012

Integration of Mobile Software With EMR Technology

Integrating the right technology in a hospital can always help resolve problems and increase productivity. In this article we will be talking about some of the latest technologies to help hospitals. Specifically we will talk about EMR technology and some mobile apps that are helping make integration even better.

In this article I will assume you know the basics of EMR systems and how it can help your medical practice or hospital. Therefore I will jump straight into some technology that is innovating the way this system can be used. The first major breakthrough for electronic medical record systems is the ability to integrate with mobile apps. A mobile Application is simply a piece of software that can run on your iPhone Application will cost you around 140 dollars but does not require the use of a specific EMR brand or hardware. This mobile app will allow for iprescribing for patient medications, mobile billing, laboratory information, and more. With the help of this software you will now be able to remotely access patient information and accomplish a lot more than ever before.

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In conclusion by using these new applications in conjunction with electronic medical record technology you can now increase efficiency and overall ease for your medical practice. Many EMR applications will be provided or recommended for you when you buy a specific system. Therefore when researching different systems be sure to ask your sales associate how they integrate with mobile technology. Always remember research is the key to better understanding the latest technologies and what you should be buying.

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We couldn't hold back anymore. We were too excited about what we've got in the works that we flew down to the Musikmesse Convention in Frankfurt, invited a room full of our friends in the press and development community, and lifted the curtain on some groundbreaking new technology we're working on. In this presentation we'll introduce you to Figure, our new mobile adaptation of actual Reason devices running on your phone and Rack Extensions, our new technology which will allow third party developers to create fully functional Reason rack devices complete with CV, cable routing, combinator patch creation, and everything else that makes Reason so versatile and creative. To learn more and to find out about getting started with our SDK, visit: www.propellerheads.se

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Kineo, an Educational Technology

At the Florida Educational Technology Conference a new educational device was showcased, the Kineo. This device's main objective is for school use. It is run off the operating system, Android, which was created by Google. A lot of their technology mirrors that of Apple, but with a more lax system. Apple is completely confined to having things the way they want it. With Android operating systems, Google wants users to be able to change the devices and personalize them so they fit the customer's lifestyle. They have open sourcing enables other third party information to be shared so the user can customize their devices. Unlike the iPad, this is locked to Apples standards. With this Android device, the Kineo, they can block out any content that is not educational. This is of great benefit to schools and teachers because it takes out the worry of what the kids could be downloading or looking at with an iPad, iPhone Application store is relatively conservative, as every app has to be approved by Apple and there is no x-rated content. They have a selection of applications that state when you purchase or download an app that you must be seventeen years of age or older to download the particular application, but that warming is a simple yes or no and then it continues to download. These applications are rated seventeen or older mainly because of violence, because of a shooting game, or a dating application, such as eHarmony. So it's not really the inappropriate content that the schools are fearing, it's the distraction that these devices could cause.

With the Kineo, because it has the option of only allowing certain information to be shown this is a great advantage for schools because the students will be able to learn much more easily without the distractions of all the "cool" applications they could be downloading. Schools are always looking for new technology and new educational devices that will help their students to understand their subjects better and help them to do better on tests. It's very important for school ratings for the students to score well on their standardized test, that's why schools are always investing on new inventions and new educational technology. Since the time is changing and students are starting to relate more to technology than lectures than anything else, it's important for schools to keep their technology updates. If a school doesn't have the up to date equipment and is still relying on chalkboards to do their lectures, parents won't want to send their kids to that school.

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Amazing Technology to Help Improve Our Healthcare System

Healthcare is being revolutionized by the technology boosts of the last few years. Medical practices once kept endless amounts of patient records and files in a basement, now they can be stored on a virtual computer somewhere in the World. Practices can now access patient information from anywhere within a Hospital or even at home through revolutionary electronic medical record technology. In this article we will examine some other technologies that are changing the industry today.

One of the first medical breakthroughs for technology came from software created specifically for the iPhone. This software can now sync with medical technology and provide up to date patient information directly to a doctor's phone. While some people may be scared about this new technology and have the fear information could be stolen. They can rest assured that most of the Applications and platforms are fully encrypted and provide maximum patient security. This new technology will better allow Doctors, physician assistants, and nurses to better track patient care.

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The last bit of technology I wanted to talk about was storing patient information in what is called the cloud. This means that vital information is now stored on a secure server somewhere in the World. The information is no longer stored on a specific server or computer within the Doctors office. This allows for both secure backup and access from any secure computer. If the information is hosted on a different server not at your office it will be free from any disasters that might occur. Like I said before the information can also be accessed from a variety of sources including cell phones, computers, netbooks, and laptops.

In conclusion technology can be an amazing driving for in increasing the effectiveness of our healthcare system. However, we must always ensure that our new systems are both secure and beneficial. If you have any questions about technology within the health care field I would look up electronic medical record in Google and begin reading about that amazing technology. You can also feel free to ask your local Doctor about what system they use to ensure your privacy and best care.

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Edgy Technology - MindMeister Maps Your Mind

Ever have a great idea and then forget it three minutes later when someone jumps into your office asking for help? Or how about the problem of not seeing the world as a series of consecutive steps? What if, to you, everything is kind of inter-related?I know about that. That's how my brain works. It's not about a series of steps, it's about the relationship between these steps, your edgy ideas, and the people they involve.

It's about mapping your mind. And a product like MindMeister hits a homerun in making that possible. There are dozens of tools that allow you to mind map. Some are made specifically for PC or Mac, and others are designed specifically for mobile devices like the iPad. I like a tool that works anywhere - and that's where MindMeister really shines.

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It's a web app that works from your browser, your email, or from their iPhone app. Just send an email with your Geistesblitz (some language for "brilliant edgy ideas that you are about to forget") to MindMeister and it will automatically be added to your default map.

You start with all your mind maps in folders. You can keep business ideas separate from personal ideas and share your maps with colleagues or clients. It's great for collaboration. What's even easier is creating a mind map in the platform. You start with a blank canvas that continuously updates every few seconds.

You fill in the center of your idea and add ideas from there... You can add pictures, icons, notes, and even deadlines. And it's mostly drag-and-drop. Create ideas and then place them on different nodes to organize your conquest of the world. It's not just about your wild imagination. You don't just want to dream big. You want your edgy ideas (your big dreams) to actually happen. Right?

Stop forgetting. Change the world with your ideas. MindMeister can help.

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When Is It Too Late for a Science and Technology Course?

Science and Technology surround us wherever we go and whatever we do. From the way we communicate to the way we entertain ourselves, we all interact with it on a daily if not hourly basis. But, if you're not already in the industry and didn't grow up with an iPod or get an HTC for your 10th birthday, is it still possible to take a course in science or technology? Or have you simply missed the hi-tech boat?

Many people start studying at University directly after high school without a real idea of what they want to do with the rest of their lives, alternatively they start working immediately and get caught in the cycle of earning an income to meet expenses very early on in life. Either way, many people reach a point in their late twenties or early thirties, where after ten years of hard work they feel they have achieved what they wanted in their selected field of study or work and start craving a new challenge. And it doesn't get much newer of much more challenging than the ever evolving field of science and technology courses.

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To clarify, the field of science and technology is as broad and as all encompassing as the field of 'art'. Except, instead of paintbrushes dueling it out with HDTV, science and technology courses more often go hand in hand. From scripting mobile phone Applications to mapping the genome of the common housecat, revolutionary progress in one field inevitably has an indirect field on another and ultimately on the way we live our lives. Taking a course in science and technology therefore spans all aspects of modern living.

If you want to get involved with this constantly developing field, there are some questions you are going to have to ask yourself before setting out. It's no coincidence that you can't step into cyberspace without coming face to face with the work of a hundred good to great web designers, while the work of good to great bio-engineers is a little harder to come by. Before typing out your resignation letter and stapling it to your boss's desk, ask yourself the following:

1. What career do I ultimately want to pursue?
2. How much time does it take to establish a career in this field without prior study/experience?
3. Do I have any cross over skills that I could transfer to a scientific or technological field? (Here's a clue, project management is one of them, icing cakes is not)
4. Do I have the time to invest in skills acquisition part time?
5. Could I afford to invest in re-skilling full time?

Doing a quick budget or a 'life audit', where you break down how you spend your week on average hour by hour, will help you to decide whether you have the monetary or timing capacity to invest in a career change. But investing in a course in science and technology requires serious commitment and capacity and motivation are not one in the same.

Do as much research as you can into the science or technology course that you want to pursue and see if you can find someone in that field who can answer some of your questions. Better yet, ask them to allow you to shadow them for a day. Studies show that it takes at least 10 000 hours to become an expert at anything, so realise that you will need time to become proficient in your new career and above all, remember that it's never too late to learn anything.

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Google's Android - Something More in the World of Mobile Technology!

Well, finally there is something more in the market than Apple's iPhone Applications and even help in gathering other applications. This SDK includes an emulator that helps the developers to test their application on Android operating system.

Merging of all these factors makes the Android a perfect suitable application to cope up with the growing requirements of the technology friendly users. The Android application will make a noticeable change in the mobile market in the near future with its advanced technology and Development, which will in turn replenish the market needs and requirements.

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iPhone - "No-Worries" Technology For Travelers

What are we worried about nowadays when we leave home and go explore the world? Do we really go to explore the world?

Not really. Yes, there are still people, who look for deserted places, but let's be honest: usually when we speak about traveling we actually mean that we're going to spend quality time in a distant and often unfamiliar place. Be it nature, foreign country or countryside, exotic places of the Far East or African safari, comfort is the keyword. We are tired of everyday routine, hard work, obligations... and want some peace of mind... and body. We don't want to worry, we want to enjoy our time... just for one or two precious weeks a year we've got.

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But even when we finally find ourselves far away from home, in a relaxing atmosphere, in a place where we don't need to worry about dirty dishes, tough clients and angry bosses, in a place where we are not enclosed into open-space office cubicles and don't need to hire or fire anybody, we're still stressed.

Where to go? How not to lose a second of our HOLIDAY? What to see? How to get around? Are we spending too much money? What will happen when we come back? What if the biggest client of all times decides to contact us exactly now, when the only answer he can get is our "out of office" auto reply? And how to share all these beautiful scenery we are enjoying with our loved ones?

Yes, lot's of times I've heard people saying that they are gonna switch off all their communication devices and just rest... yeah, gimmie a break! For how long? One day? Or two? Very (VERY) few people can allow themselves doing that. Most of us have families, friends, clients, bosses... in short - obligations. And, hence, 'headache'.

Funny enough, as our lives become more complicated and stressful, more technology appears to compensate for that.

And now only one piece of hi-tech equipment is able to offer us a solution for all (well... almost all, as we can never be fully satisfied) our worries.

'And Apple created them, and called their name "iPhone" in the day when they were created.'

Hmmm... yeah, technology solving human problems. Scary, isn't it? But it's true.

Let's just take a look at the questions I've just asked:

Where to go and how to get there?

You arrive at your destination and want to see the most interesting places. Interesting FOR YOU! Not just those standard tourist attractions, but those places that YOU could enjoy the most.
Take your iPhone and find hundreds of travel guides, destination Applications, including video and audio guides with built-in GPS search and location identifier.

You choose what you like to see and your iPhone guides you. You don't spend hours (if not days) looking for what you'd like to do or see, you don't need to roam around trying to locate the place you chose... one (ok, maybe three) touches of those colorful icons, and you know exactly where to go and how to get there.

Built-in Google maps also make it so much easier to get to your destination.

Are we spending too much money?

First of all, with your iPhone you can know in advance where you can find local sales or discounts (look up, for example, a Local Sales Finder iPhone app)

iPhone Applications help finding cheaper hotel deals, airline tickets, taxis. Moreover, iPhone apps provide you with information on various sales and discounts, if you like shopping.

And... are you worried about the cost of using your iPhone? Nothing to worry about because you can rent an iPhine or unlimited Internet SIM card for your iPhone (sorry, actually, for any smartphone) from iPhoneTrip and surf the Internet for free. No data roaming charges at all! No more thousands dollars bills for data roaming. No need to look for wi-fi spots. No need to pay for international phone calls. Use your iPhone to its full capacity anywhere in the world.

What if the biggest client of all times decides to contact us exactly now, when the only answer he can get is our "out of office" auto reply?

Well, this is really a million dollar question. And the answer is simple... if you really need - make VoIP free call or check your e-mail. Just after you saw a gorgeous lioness with her cub, and just before those buffalos appear, stop your car (because otherwise you can hurt a tortoise crossing the safari road), take your iPhone out and make sure you're sharing your experience with your future big client.

And of course, send pictures and videos in real time to all those who are waiting to hear from you.

In short, iPhone seems to be the modern plaster for all sores. So... go for your dream holiday, travel the world and... no worries

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How Technology Advanced the Way We Write

From the dawn of human evolution, writing has come a very long way. Whether it was etchings on stone, ink on scrolls, or bytes on a word processor file, humans always found ingenious ways of communicating. And although the medium used may have been different for each era, the principle of communication and that idea of getting a message across remained the same. Today however, technology has helped us get the message across more easily and accurately than our ancestors did. Simple tools like autocomplete, autocorrect, and spelling and grammar check have made writing for today's humans more hassle and error free.

Autocomplete Function

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The autocomplete feature is prevalent in many Applications. Web browsers, word processors, integrated Development environments, and search engines all employ some type of autocompletion functionality. The feature basically predicts what the user is intending to type before he/she has actually finished typing it. It uses the currently keyed in characters and calculates the most suitable word to display.

Developing code has also gotten faster with the advent of autocompletion. A coder can simply start typing and prompt an autocomplete using a keyboard shortcut combination. The function either completes the code or presents the user with a list of possible candidates from which the user can select. Search engines offer a similar function where the list is ordered based on how frequently the word or words have been searched.

Autocorrect Function

This feature is similar to the autocomplete feature in that it helps the user finish typing a word quicker. The main difference is it attempts to fix mistakes caused by typographical errors by replacing the typed word with the correct one. The word used for replacement is determined by the vicinity of the keys typed and a dictionary of words matching the sequence. The iPhone uses this feature to speed up typing text messages. For example, say the user typed in "gwkku", autocorrect will see that 'g' is next to 'h', 'w' is next to e, 'k' is next to 'l', and 'u' is next to 'o', thereby deducing that the user was supposed to write "hello" instead, and replace the erroneous word.

Spell and Grammar Check Function

Our writing is also commonly supplemented with a spell checker and grammar checker. Word processors and email clients use this feature to make sure the user writes legibly and error-free. Spelling errors are usually underlined and have an associated right-click context menu listing suitable replacement suggestions. Similarly, the grammar checker underlines phrases that do not have correct sentence structure and suggests possible replacement phrases in a right-click context menu.

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Trade Show Technology That Will Draw in a Crowd

Today, more people are doing business and setting up meetings directly from their phones, so it is no surprise to me that the convenience of this technology is now being used in trade shows to reach out to a larger audience. What could you be doing to draw in a larger crowd and be remembered long after the event is over? The answer is right under your nose. Here are several products that can be used to your advantage at the next event.

iPads
These sleek, lightweight versions of the traditional laptop have been creating quite a buzz from the moment they came on the market. iPads are carried around the convention floor by both exhibitors and attendees to make it easier to load all literature, presentations, and videos instead of carrying stacks of brochures and pamphlets. Qualifying leads is also much simpler because you can input the attendee's information into a form, as well as a few qualifying questions and can send the form directly to the marketing or sales department.

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Mobile Apps
There seems to be an endless array of apps you can add to your smart phone, and now there are apps to enhance the success of your trade show displays. Before the event, post when and where your trade show booth will be on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. During the event, let your fans and followers know what's going on at the convention. Use hash tags with the name of the event and keywords to make it easier for tweeters with similar interests to find your posts. Start up conversations with other exhibitors and attendees to increase their chances of stopping by your display system.

Not only are these social media apps a must, but there are some designed specifically for the trade show industry. Here are just a few of those mobile apps:

• Pathable - This mobile app brings sponsors, attendees, and exhibitors together in the palm of your hand. Attendees are able to see what exhibitors are going to be at the event and everyone gets the opportunity to participate in discussions to enhance your trade show experience.

• ChirpE by a2z Mobile - Three different Applications are available to enhance your convention experience: ChirpE Mobile, ChirpE Facebook, and ChirpEvite. ChirpE Mobile allows you to check out the trade show floor plan, find out what exhibitors and products will be at the event, and view conference sessions. ChirpE Facebook lets you share exhibitor profiles and reach out to a much larger target market. ChirpEvite is a great way to send out an invitation to those colleagues or customers who aren't members of the existing social networking sites.

• Square - This app is intended for the iPhone and allows you to take credit card payments at the convention and sends the customers a geo-tagged receipt.

Kiosks or Monitors
Inform your trade show exhibit visitors of what your business does by displaying a presentation or video on a monitor attached to your display booth. It will draw in attendees as they are walking by your convention exhibit. Another excellent way to use these trade show accessories is by allowing booth visitors to check their email or browse your website. If you have enough space in your display system, have several kiosks available to use at their convenience. As attendees begin to enter the trade show exhibit, engage them as soon as they enter your display system to let them know you are available for any questions they may have. If you notice someone is using the kiosk to check out your website, approach them and ask if there's something you can help them with. This will definitely draw in a crowd.

Technology is more developed today than it was yesterday, so there will definitely be more products and apps available to make it that much easier to do business outside of the office. A stunning trade show booth will definitely get noticed, but with the use of these tools, you can now engage your target audience both at and outside of the convention.

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A behind the scenes look at Starbucks Global Technology

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Information Technology is key to the success of Starbucks Coffee Company. Our IT partners work in all aspects of the business from the systems that run our retail store operations to our Starbucks.com website, and our mobile applications. They are also involved in enabling our Store Development through the use of technology and supporting all the partners at our corporate and regional offices. If you haven't considered a career in IT at Starbucks, it's time to reconsider.

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High-Tech Keys and Pedals: The Evolving Technology in Pianos

As far as musical instruments are concerned, pianos stand to be one of the most popular and widely recognized ones in the world. From immortal composers like Mozart, Beethoven, and Vivaldi, to contemporary musical geniuses like Alan Menken, Glenn Miller, and John Williams, to popular musicians like Alicia Keys, Norah Jones, and Jamie Cullum; pianos were and still are some of the most preferred musical instruments of all time because of their versatility and ubiquity.

To stand the test of time, these keyboard instruments went through a number of improvements. Examples of early innovations include extended keyboards, larger soundboards, tunable duplex scaling, aliquot stringing, and many other technical changes that made pianos sound and play better.

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These improvements weren't limited to resonance and tonal range either; looks were also changed, giving way to the rise of instruments with unconventional appearances. Limited edition art cases are good examples of such changes.

Steinway & Sons, an award-winning American and German manufacturer of acoustic pianos, partnered with a number of artists, designers, and woodworking craftsmen to craft unique piano cases inspired by paintings, decorating concepts, places, and even notable pianists from the past, resulting in rare instruments that are next to priceless. Other brands that offer such cases include Mason & Hamlin and Bosendorfer.

To adapt to the modern age, pianos also received a number of digital improvements that expanded their functionality, thus creating the digital player and hybrid piano series.

Examples of these enhancements include the ability to record and playback music, function without strings, or even play without a pianist. In addition, most digital pianos now come with preset musical accompaniment choices, alternative instrument voices, and other features that transform solo pianos into virtual orchestras.

Although most brands have tailored their instruments to adapt to the digital age, other manufacturers have improved piano technology even further; Yamaha's Disklavier is a shining example of this. Created to be an outstanding and sophisticated musical entertainment system, these pianos were also built to become intelligent alternatives for those who want an unprecedented range of playback and recording features in an easy-to-use system.

Aside from its ability to play audio and MIDI CDs, the Disklavier is compatible with most home entertainment systems and mobile devices. Using a smartphone or tablet Application, owners can wirelessly command the piano to perform on its own without any difficulty. Newer Developments have even found these pianos to be compatible with Siri, the Apple iPhone 4S's intelligent software assistant and knowledge navigator Application.

As technology continues to make things more durable, usable, and adaptable, musicians all over the world can rest assured knowing that pianos can also adapt to the changing times.

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Use Technology in Your Job Search

Like many other things in life, your job search has been impacted by the advance of technology. Embracing these changes can greatly enhance and accelerate your ability to find your next employer. Fight against it, and you'll quickly find that your competition has quickly outpaced and outmaneuvered you. In today's job market, you need to take every advantage you can, including using the wide variety of technology-based choices available to you.

The internet is a wealth of information, including a ton of high quality job search websites. Names like Monster and CareerBuilder are well known, and many newer niche job search websites are appearing all the time. Putting 'job search' into Google returns over 1.4 billion hits! The true challenge is not in finding the sites themselves, but in sifting through all of them to find the few that will work for you and make a difference in your search.

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Try out some of the larger/more popular sites first to get a feel for the number and type of jobs (or job search services) they offer. Also talk with coworkers or friends and family and see what they've used and liked or disliked in the past. Many people you know likely have experience using the internet to find work. Learn from their experiences to improved your our job search.

There are also national niche job search sites. These websites are focused on a particular group or industry (i.e. technical or sales jobs). While these sites will probably have fewer available jobs, for the particular job-seeker they cater to they are often a great resource to find potential matching jobs quickly.

One of the best methods of finding jobs has been by networking with family, friends, and former co-workers. In the past, this was accomplished by each person maintaining their own "human" network of people. This has changed with the popularity of web based social networking websites where people can collaborate and communicate with others anywhere in the world.

Millions of people belong to Facebook making it one of the most popular social networking websites in the world. For the job-seeker the fact that so many people belong to the website make it an invaluable resource in networking. While many people use the site to reconnect with old college classmates, the resourceful job seeker can also use it to connect with previous coworkers or managers. There are many pages created on Facebook with the sole purpose of networking with previous co-workers at a particular employer. Even long lost friends may have insight into job opportunities you may not find out about on your own.

Along with some of the more well known sites (such as Facebook), there are also sites that focus exclusively on business networking. On these sites, networking with people who work in the industry or even at the company you'd like to work for can be an invaluable advantage over other people. These websites can offer you experience and insights that would be difficult to find on your own, especially if you are making a career change. As with other web sites, be cautious about where you go and who to interact with and protect your privacy.

There are also many smart phone and tablet apps available that can assist today's job seeker. Using iTunes (or Amazon etc.) you can find a wide variety of apps, including from some of the big job search sites like CareerBuilder, Monster Beyond, or Craigslist that match job the search capabilities from your mobile device. Other helpful apps include those liked to social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Other apps can help with resume writing etc, however the most helpful overall appear to be those that keep you current with new openings etc. while you're away from your computer. With the recent surge in new tablets (i.e. iPad, Kindle Fire) and technology, the options and offerings should only get better.

Embrace technology in your job search and improve your results!

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Technology Used in 3D Displays

Television technology has come a long way from the bulky CRT-based displays. Today, televisions have sleek and thin designs, flaunting rich colors through liquid crystals. The latest Development in LCD displays is 3D screens, which are being hailed as the next generation experience. Even though these displays are currently expensive, you can opt for 3D LCD display rentals to try them out before committing to the big investment.

Earlier, you needed to use special goggles for seeing the 3D effect. But with the latest 3D display technology, glasses are no longer necessary. 3D LCD displays show vivid images without the need for glasses. A number of technologies are used to create 3D displays. Many consumer electronic companies are working on different technologies and you can try some of these by going for 3D LCD display rentals.

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Autostereoscopy

Autostereoscopy is one of the most common technologies used in 3D LCD displays and television sets. Autostereoscopic displays provide the perception of depth without requiring the use of specialized headgear. This technology has long been used in research environments, but has now been adapted to LCD displays.

In this technology, the switching liquid crystal is controlled to create a parallax barrier and separate the light into two different images. This results in the left and right eyes seeing different images, creating a sense of depth as opposed to a 2D display where the same image is seen by both the eyes. Stereoscopic technologies can show separate images to the eyes but generally involve the use of glasses.

Holography

Another important technology is computer generated holography. This technology uses both horizontal and vertical parallax to create various viewing angles and a light field that is similar to that of the original picture or scene. The effect created is that of looking at a scene through a window.

But this technology is limited by the fact that a great deal of calculation and detailing is required to create a scene identical to the original. As a result, while holographic equipment is produced commercially by a select few, its Applications outside of the laboratory are restricted as of now.

Volumetric displays

Volumetric displays can also be successfully used to create 3D effect. Such displays use 'voxels' instead of 'pixels', and utilize a physical mechanism to display points of light inside a given volume. Volumetric displays can include rotating panel displays in which a panel rotates and sweeps out a particular volume. You may also find multiple display planes stacked one above the other.

Lenticular lenses

An arrangement of lenticular lenses can also be used to create 3D displays. Such an arrangement uses a columnar array of cylindrical lenses in which refraction determines the view width.

Most of these technologies are in the nascent phase stages. Each technology comes with its own set of disadvantages, like excessive calculation, problem of a viewer's location, and other issues. Nonetheless, it is expected that 3D displays will evolve into more user-friendly, cheaper and less cumbersome forms. Until then, you can try out the existing models in the market by going for 3D LCD display rentals.

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