Cellphone vibration syndrome and other signs of tech addiction
Thu, 24 May 2012 03:16:07 -0700

By Patrick Thibodeau Computerworld - It turns out that the phantom cellphone vibration syndrome is fairly common. Ask around. See if you can find someone who believed the smartphone in their pocket was vibrating but found when they checked, ...

Phantom Mobile Phone Vibration Is A Sign You Need A Tech Break
Sun, 27 May 2012 22:39:24 -0700

Your phone is vibrating in your pocket but when you check, it really isn't. The good news is you're not going crazy. This phenomenon, called phantom phone vibration syndrome, is increasingly common. The bad news is you might have a tech addiction.

Datastick Systems Ships New Rugged, Handheld VSA-3300 Vibration Spectrum Analyzers
Thu, 24 May 2012 10:26:57 -0700

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 24, 2012 (Business wire) -- Datastick Systems Inc. today announced the first customer shipment of three rugged VSA-3300 models in its line of affordable, handheld VSA Vibration Spectrum Analyzers. VSAs are used to detect and ...

Vibra Slim Vibration Fitness Proudly Launches New Website Vibraslim.com
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:05:42 -0700

We combine advanced technology and simplicity to really empower our customers to get in shape. Not only has our vibration fitness machines changed so many lives around the world, but we have changed the whole idea on how fitness and weight-loss can be ...

What Apple's Vibrating Pen Tells Us About the Future of Everything
Sat, 26 May 2012 13:18:42 -0700

The i Phone even offers a little-known feature called Custom Vibrations . To use Custom Vibrations , open the Settings app, tap General then Accessibility then turn Custom Vibrations on. Now in Settings tap Sounds, then Vibration under the heading ...

Introducing Fluke r 805 Vibration Meter from Davis Instruments
Wed, 23 May 2012 00:08:04 -0700

Discover the reliable, repeatable, and accurate way to check bearings and overall vibration . The Fluke 805 Vibration Meter from Davis Instruments features an innovative sensor and sensor tip design which helps minimize measurement variations caused by ...

KV Racing's Kanaan claims 3rd, Barrichello top rookie finisher at Indy 500
Sun, 27 May 2012 18:07:59 -0700

Teammate EJ Viso suffered a vibration in his car for most of the day and finished 18th. Tony Kanaan, in the No. 11 GEICO | mouser electronics - KV Racing Technology Chevrolet/Firestone entry, started eighth on the 2.5-mile superspeedway oval and ran a ...

SAE International Offers Book on Vehicle Noise, Vibration and Sound Quality
Tue, 22 May 2012 07:30:56 -0700

Warrendale, Pa., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- SAE International offers a book that gives readers a working knowledge of vehicle vibration , noise and sound quality. The knowledge it imparts can be applied to analyze real-world problems and ...

Noise, Vibration & Harshness: Snow And Ice: Teach Your Children
Tue, 22 May 2012 07:45:26 -0700

I remember too well my first winter driving disaster, sliding the nearly new parental Saab 99LE sideways through a stop sign at the bottom of our hill and across a major truck thoroughfare. My life flashed before my eyes as I prepared to meet the fate ...

SAE International Offers Book on Vehicle Noise, Vibration and Sound Quality
Tue, 22 May 2012 09:11:15 -0700

Warrendale, PA--May 22, 2012: SAE International offers a book that gives readers a working knowledge of vehicle vibration , noise and sound quality. The knowledge it imparts can be applied to analyze real-world problems and devise solutions that reduce ...

Future Proof: Volvo's Road Train Project Debuts On Public Roads
Mon, 28 May 2012 06:15:46 -0700

"People think that autonomous driving is science fiction, but the fact is that the technology is already here," says Linda Wahlstr APm, project manager for the SARTRE project at Volvo Car Corporation. "We covered 200 kilometres in one day and tried out ...

Feel the Vibration : Goga Studios Opens in Woodbury
Thu, 17 May 2012 03:25:16 -0700

The workout facility features machines that use whole body vibration to provide myriad benefits, owner says. By Kris Janisch There was a bobblehead mayor sighting on Wednesday. Woodbury Mayor Mary Giuliani Stephens checked out one of the machines at ...

MRT Breakdown COI: SMRT unaware vibration would disrupt power
Wed, 23 May 2012 16:33:42 -0700

Mr Ng said SMRT did not foresee that vibration from passing trains would dislodge metal claws holding in place the power supply third rail. -- ST PHOTO: lim wui liang by Jermyn Chow Rail operator SMRT was unaware of the damage that vibration from ...

Donohue: Conflicting claims on vibration machines
Sat, 12 May 2012 12:23:43 -0700

It has a machine that transfers to the body vibrations that are supposed to help osteoporosis. What do you think of this? And what does "weight-bearing" mean? DEAR HA: Vibration machines are somewhat new to the sports world.

Specific Environmental Solutions for Research Applications
Sun, 27 May 2012 19:29:28 -0700

Herzan has successfully designed numerous custom solutions ranging from large scale acoustic enclosures, tabletop active vibration isolation systems, custom EMI Isolation systems and many more. These custom solutions began with an intensive design and ...

New Sensing Solutions to Be Introduced at Sensors Expo & Conference
Thu, 24 May 2012 08:19:44 -0700

Vibration Research Corporation (Booth 508) will be exhibiting its 5th generation vibration control system hardware (VR9500 Revolution) with Version 10 software for electro-dynamic & servo-hydraulic shakers. -- YEI Technology (Booth 85) will be ...

Subdivision's vibrations caused by landfill flare
Mon, 07 May 2012 11:14:18 -0700

No, the vibration felt and heard around a Northeast Austin subdivision after Sunday's overnight storm was not the annoying neighbor playing bass guitar. The mysterious buzz came from some shifting of the damper at the end of a gas flare at the Sunset ...

New Health Studio Now Open In Taylors
Thu, 24 May 2012 06:13:42 -0700

Goga implements Whole Body Vibration Technology (WBV) an increasingly popular method frequently used in physical therapy and rehabilitation. Katie White, studio manager at the Taylors Goga, said the studio's WBV machines use vibrations to generate blow ...

Vibrating suit could give Olympic hopefuls the edge
Fri, 04 May 2012 11:27:11 -0700

When rhythmic gymnast Mimi Cesar hits the mat at the 2012 summer Olympics in London, the host country favorite may have an added edge she's been training with a vibrating suit that's helping her hone her routine to perfection.

Road work outside historic Fairbanks church requires careful digging
Thu, 24 May 2012 08:13:49 -0700

To help protect the church from excessive vibration , electronic monitoring equipment has been set up inside the building that will send an alarm to a structural engineer when the movement reaches 40 percent of the level that a building of that age is ...