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lens, in optics, piece of glass or other transparent substance that is used to form an image of an object by focusing rays of light from the object. A lens is a piece of transparent material, usually circular in shape, with two polished surfaces, either or both of which is curved and may be...

When you think of fabric, laminate is probably not what springs to mind. Some examples of laminate fabrics are oilcloths, vinyl, chalkboard fabrics, and some types of faux leathers. These items are really great to have around the house but can be pricy to purchase. Instead, why not make them...

A profusion of new and upgraded injection machinery at K highlighted twin themes of Circular Economy and Smart Manufacturing. While presses keep getting faster, they also grow ever more energy efficient in kWh/lb of plastic processed. The vast majority of injection machines at the show were...

Next-level nutrition The growing need for clean label products is a broad demand but a real one. According to Nielsen, clean label products have been the biggest growth drivers of the packaged food and beverage industry in the past five years. Fruit powders can help slim down ingredient labels...

Some of the most promising, attention-getting energy alternatives aren't revolutionary ideas. We all know about windmills and waterwheels, which have been around for centuries. Today, a variety of improvements, including innovative turbine designs, are transforming these ancient machines into...

A car engine burns a mixture of petrol and air. Petrol is pumped along a pipe from the tank and mixed with air in the carburettor , from which the engine sucks in the mixture. In the fuel-injection system, used on some engines, the petrol and air are mixed in the inlet manifold . A fuel pump...

Custom cosmetic boxes are one of the most basic forms of packaging used to package decorative items. These boxes can come in many materials. The most common type is cardboard. You can also make them out of Kraft paper. It is challenging and can be used to protect delicate items. Cosmetics, by...

There are few industries out there with as much potential to develop loyal, die-hard customers as beauty and cosmetics. Beauty products are a staple in bathroom cabinets around the world; whether a person is going for an “I woke up like this” look or the avant garde “makeup is art you wear on...

Introduction Pressure control equipment is a set of tools and device that are generally used to maintain the optimal pressure levels inside a wellbore during well intervention or workover operations. The pressure control equipment can withstand arduous conditions which ensure safety and quality...