Wired cyclists connect to computers to measure pedal power

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Two companies are making strain guages for bicyclists. Cyclists use the guages to measure power they are generating as they propel their bicycle by pedaling. The technology embeds small U-shaped wires in the metal of the part under strain. As the metal flexes, a small current applied across the wire fluctuates. A cell phone-sized computer measures these variations and calculates the output in watts or joules. The guage made by Schoberer Rad Messtechnik fits out the pedal cranks with the system. Tune's system uses the rear wheel hub. Measurements at the hub are slightly less accurate than at the crank. The trade off is that a cyclist who doesn't need the system on a particular ride can easily change out the rear wheel.

Germany, Product information, Measuring & controlling devices, not elsewhere classified, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, Stress, Strain & Flaw Detectors, Statistical Data Included, Instrument industry (Equipment), Product introduction, Testing and measuring equipment industry, Electronic test device, Electronic test equipment, Technology application, Mechanical testing equipment, Schoberer Rad Messtechnik A.G., Tune Inc.

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Making a still point in a turning world

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Still-camera arrays are in use today to help create special effects, such as frozen action in a scene filled with movement, in motion pictures and commercials. Special-effects firms like Director's Cut, Reel EFX and BUF Compagnie use arrays of cameras connected by data cable and controlled by computer, to ensure synchronization or precise sequencing of firing of the cameras. The still images are then converted into movies via splicing and software that assembles the images and stores them on digital tape or a DVD.

Methods, Services, Television advertising production companies, Cinematography, Special effects (Performing arts), Special effects (Motion pictures), Special effects (Movies), Director's Cut, Reel EFX

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With Steel Prices Climbing, Bankrupt Producer Gets Bids

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As bankruptcy proceedings continue at Stelco Inc., the biggest steel producer in Canada, several companies are making bids to take it over. Bids have already been submitted by Russian steel maker Severstal, and Toronto investment company GMP Capital Corp., while United States Steel Corp. and Arcelor of Luxembourg are rumored to interested.

Canada, Acquisitions & mergers, Blast furnaces and steel mills, Russia, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, International aspects, Steel industry, Stelco Inc., United States Steel Corp., OAO Severstal

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