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  2. Affixing machine - Wikipedia

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    An Affixing Machine is a machine that affixes postage stamps to an envelope, postcard or wrapper. [1] Affixing machines first appeared in the 1850s [2] but were not widely used until the early 20th century. [3] Stamp affixing machines were brought about by the need to mechanically affix stamps for bulk processing of mail. [4]

  3. BioBrick - Wikipedia

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    BioBrick parts form the base of the hierarchical system on which synthetic biology is based. There are three levels to the hierarchy: Parts: Pieces of DNA that form a functional unit (for example promoter, RBS, etc.) Device: Collection set of parts with defined function.

  4. Detonator - Wikipedia

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    Cutaway diagram of various types of blasting caps and detonators The oldest and simplest type of cap, fuse caps are a metal cylinder, closed at one end. From the open end inwards, there is first an empty space into which a pyrotechnic fuse is inserted and crimped, then a pyrotechnic ignition mix, a primary explosive , and then the main ...

  5. Cellular manufacturing - Wikipedia

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    The goal of cellular manufacturing is to move as quickly as possible, make a wide variety of similar products, while making as little waste as possible. Cellular manufacturing involves the use of multiple "cells" in an assembly line fashion. Each of these cells is composed of one or multiple different machines which accomplish a certain task.

  6. Sandblasting - Wikipedia

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    A wheel machine is a high-power, high-efficiency blasting operation with recyclable abrasive (typically steel or stainless-steel shot, cut wire, grit, or similarly sized pellets). Specialized wheel blast machines propel plastic abrasive in a cryogenic chamber and is usually used for deflashing plastic and rubber components. The size of the ...

  7. NYC woman murdered 33 years ago finally ID’d as ... - AOL

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    A woman who was brutally murdered in Queens more than three decades ago has finally been identified - through advanced DNA testing - as a mom who went missing soon after celebrating her daughter's ...

  8. Syncytiotrophoblast - Wikipedia

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    Image showing trophoblast differentiated into the two layers of cytotrophoblast and syncytiotrophoblast during implantation. It is the outer layer of the trophoblasts and actively invades the uterine wall, during implantation, rupturing maternal capillaries and thus establishing an interface between maternal blood and embryonic extracellular fluid, facilitating passive exchange of material ...

  9. Bellows - Wikipedia

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    Diagram of a fireplace hand-bellows. A bellows or pair of bellows is a device constructed to furnish a strong blast of air.The simplest type consists of a flexible bag comprising a pair of rigid boards with handles joined by flexible leather sides enclosing an approximately airtight cavity which can be expanded and contracted by operating the handles, and fitted with a valve allowing air to ...