Thursday, March 30, 2006

Prof Prods Production Machine To Proceed Progressivly

Factory Net: E-mails On The Production Machine

Press Release by: Dr.-Ing. K. Brankamp System Prozessautomation GmbH

03-29-2006 04:25 pm - CEST - (openPR) - When is manufacturing finally going online? Materials management systems, e-mail communications, customer relationship management computer networking has revolutionised business processes in many areas. However, it is generally a different story when it comes to the production side. Yet it offers massive potential for industrial companies. Particularly in Germany, this opportunity needs to be seized quickly.

By Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Brankamp

The intensive use of EDP systems has transformed the world of work in offices all over the world. Internet searches, online orders, and e-mail in particular, have long become an essential part of everyday life in the office. The computer is assisting in opening up opportunities for growth and savings which even optimistic experts would not have thought possible. The speed of many processes has also increased radically. Order today, deliver tomorrow a principle which now applies equally to books and to complex components for the automotive industry.

In view of this, it is all the more astonishing that networking in most companies stops at precisely the point where the actual process of value-added begins in industry: when it comes to manufacturing. Let me give but one key ratio to support this observation: whereas you can find a computer in over 90 per cent of German offices, overall only 53 per cent of employees in industrial companies use a PC frequently. In other words, if you are working on the production side generally you will be working offline.

Admittedly, it feels as if you are being transported against your will back to the early 1990s as you argue the case that it is high time for manufacturing to be linked in to the internet and/or intranet. Back then, people with mobile phones who were seen using them in public were often greeted with a shake of the head from many of those passing by. It was practically the same when it came to the internet. Whats the point of e-mails? After all, youve still got the regular mail.

The rest is history. And it is simply a realistic forecast to suggest that, once manufacturing finally goes online, it will similarly develop a dynamic all of its own, with developments which to some extent cannot yet be predicted. It is set to develop in much the same way as the incredibly fast integration and spread of mobile telephony and the internet into all areas of our daily life.

Ultimately, every experience of practice in industry demonstrates more than clearly already that consistent networking, known as Factory Net, can enable production flows to be further accelerated, costs to be reduced and customer services optimised. With this, there is a particular critical advantage in the transparency of networked manufacturing. For example the works manager can use the network to monitor how many parts a machine has already manufactured and when the order in progress will be completed. This enables him to have an optimal assessment of existing production capacities, on the basis of real-time data. This in turn allows idle times and production bottlenecks to be minimised.

If all machines and production halls are linked with one another via a common database, then raw materials management can be optimised with ease. The supervisor can see from his workstation which machine still has how many raw parts available and when it will need resupplying. Even ordering processes can be automated, in a further stage.

Professional management of service intervals or repair work can be delivered more easily using Factory Net. Many machine manufacturers are already offering a remote maintenance option. The technician can then access the defective machine via the internet or using what is known as a P-to-P connection. Some problems can thus be resolved without a service team deployment. If the technician does need to come on call-out, he has the advantage of already being familiar with the problem and thus being prepared accordingly. Downtimes and maintenance costs can be reduced to a minimum in this way. In a world of increasingly strong competition, this is a critical advantage.

Factory Net also allows you to significantly simplify day-to-day processes which are essential for production management. A good example of this is recording the volumes produced. In many companies, the operator still writes down the number of parts produced on a slip of paper and hands this in to the production manager. He then has to enter the figures for all the machines laboriously onto the PC. Not only is this very time-consuming, but it can lead to inaccurate data if the handwriting is illegible or if there are keying errors and the associated risks are difficult to guard against.

Using Factory Net, the volumes produced can be recorded on the machine entirely automatically, and summarised immediately into comprehensive overview tables to be used in production management. A system which has already proven itself in practice in terms of offering this kind of performance is the BRANKAMP eR5 ProductionMonitoring tool. It even enables key production data to be downloaded via a secure internet connection and a standard internet browser from anywhere in the world - for example, during an on-site customer presentation. But the customer also benefits in his day-to-day operations: capacities and delivery dates can be calculated in the shortest of times, and with a degree of accuracy not possible before. In the fierce competition for orders, that can be a critical advantage.

Unlike in the 1970s, when the notion of networked manufacturing first excited engineers, Factory Net is no longer just a theoretical concept which still needs to be realised. The applications and technologies are available today, and are already being used by innovative companies such as the forming and shaping company Vosseler Umformtechnik. As the pioneer and global market leader in ProcessMonitoring systems (sensor-based measurement systems for machines), BRANKAMP will be exhibiting Factory Net in use at the wire trade fair in Düsseldorf. The next step in eVolution will soon be upon us, and companies which react quickly will secure clear market advantages. To give an example: networking manufacturing will trigger a revolution and reconfiguration of operations just as we have seen in office practices.

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About the author: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Brankamp is the founder and Managing Director of BRANKAMP System Prozessautomation GmbH. The company, based in Erkrath near Düsseldorf, is a pioneer and global market leader in ProcessMonitoring systems. At manufacturing sites around the world, roughly 50,000 BRANKAMP applications are in use. AT EMO in Hanover, the company will exhibit Factory Net in operation at its stand. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Brankamp also lectures at RWTH Aachen on "Planning and development of new products, and is the author of several specialist works.

Dr.-Ing. K. Brankamp System Prozessautomation GmbH
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Wednesday, March 29, 2006

High Capacity Memory System for Industrial Embedded Designs

The Industry's First Truly Rugged High Capacity Portable Memory System Optimized for Industrial Embedded OEM Designs!

Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley 2006

Datakey Electronics' new NFX Portable Memory Token is optimized for embedded OEM designs. Datakey Electronics NFX family provides a complete solution for embedded OEM designers - memory Tokens, a variety of Receptacles, an economical PC interface, and development tools.

SAVAGE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2006--Datakey Electronics, Inc., announces the launch of its Managed-Memory(TM) Token - a portable data transport device specifically optimized for use in OEM systems controlled by embedded microprocessors. The new NFX-series Managed-Memory Tokens (128MByte -1GByte) are used to transport data to and from non-networked electronics that are deployed in any environment. They provide both an SPI interface for simple direct connection to microprocessors and a USB electrical interface to facilitate connection to PCs.

Datakey Electronics combines its 30-year proven rugged and reliable technology with its Managed-Memory concept to provide features that OEM embedded designers require and that mass-use consumer-type products don't offer. The efficient high-level command set, guaranteed long-term availability, system "ownership", extreme ruggedness and reliability, and user customization features uniquely combine to meet the needs of embedded systems.

The NFX Managed-Memory Token's efficient command set and on-board file management system ease the host microprocessor's load, decreasing both hardware requirements and firmware complexity. Datakey Electronics assures long-term availability by configuration-controlling the Token's electrical, mechanical and software interfaces for each OEM program. Managing the NFX token in this manner virtually eliminates the constant costly re-qualifications OEMs are experiencing due to the ever-accelerating obsolescence of mass-market memory devices. Additionally, this configuration-control effectively eliminates the need for in field updating of deployed OEM equipment due to data carrier obsolescence. As the designer/manufacturer of the entire data carrier / receptacle system, Datakey Electronics "owns" the performance of the overall system. This provides the OEM with a highly technical and proven single point of contact throughout the lifecycle of their program.

"We are extremely excited to bring the values that have made us an industry leader in embedded systems for 30-years to the memory capacity range that until now was only served by consumer-based products," commented Datakey Electronics President, Eric Jennings. "Managed-Memory combines all of the values that OEMs need - ruggedness, reliability, security, and ease-of-implementation, along with technical support and long-term availability. Our goal with this product was to manage all critical aspects for our customers - manage the file system, manage long-term availability, manage the entire data carrier/receptacle system, and manage the ease of implementation. The Managed-Memory Token does all that and more."

The NFX Token's electronics are solid over-molded, providing extreme ruggedness. It can be soaked in water or fuels, covered in mud, autoclaved, washed, and even rolled over by a truck - it will still work. The NFX Token's redundant contact system and 50,000 cycle mating Receptacle designs have been used successfully for more than 15 years in the most extreme conditions including military, medical, and industrial.

The NFX Managed-Memory Token helps secure the OEM's intellectual property and revenue stream. Every Managed-Memory Token contains a factory-loaded electronic serial number and unique OEM code, allowing the OEM to secure the revenue stream from the sale of the Tokens. The NFX Token provides several OEM-customizable write-once registers that can be used for encryption seeds, one-time use flags, write protect flags, etc. for protection of on-board data and to facilitate distribution/sale of software, firmware upgrades, or "recipes."

The SR4000 Series of mating receptacles provide a variety of mounting options, including panel mount versions that fill a definite need in OEM embedded systems. Also, a newly developed IP-rated (splash-proof, dust-proof) panel-mount receptacle is nearing release.

Datakey Electronics supports the Managed-Memory Token with a complete line of support peripherals including Development Kits designed to help embedded designers reduce R&D costs, reduce time-to-market, and reduce technical risk.

For more information on the industry's first truly rugged high capacity memory product optimized specifically for embedded OEM system designs - the Managed-Memory Token - please contact Datakey Electronics or visit our new web-site at www.datakey.com or visit us at Booth #1846 at the Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose, CA, April 4-6.

For more information about Datakey Electronics, Inc. visit our new website at: www.datakey.com

Contacts
Datakey Electronics
Sue Hansen,952-746-4066 x323
Fax: 952-746-4061
E-mail: sueh@datakeyelectronics.com

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Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Anti-Counterfeiting Label Catches Eye, Counterfeit Products

3M Introduces New Confirm Security Label with Floating Image Technology at Authentication Connections Forum in Tampa, Fla.; Strong Overt and Covert Technologies Combine to Help Fight Counterfeit Products

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2006--3M today announced its newest, high-security anti-counterfeiting label will be introduced on March 30 at the Authentication Connections Forum in Tampa, Fla. This new security solution, the 3M Confirm authentication label with floating image technology, incorporates a unique eye-visible security feature that provides powerful product authentication and can be verified easily with or without the use of a tool.

The label's floating image has an optically variable device (OVD) - a unique, overt security feature. The OVD image appears to "float" above or "sink" below the surface of the label and then disappear as the viewing angle changes. Dramatic movement of the image is easy to detect and recognize using only the human eye, enabling quick and easy authentication that proves the label and product are genuine. The label also incorporates a very secure and time-tested covert security feature inherent to Confirm security material.

"Electronics, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, apparel, and cosmetics - the list of items that are counterfeited is endless," said Bill Markovitz, marketing development manager, 3M Security Systems. "The new Confirm security label will allow manufacturers and distributors to certify their products as authentic and then let wholesalers, retailers and end-consumers rapidly identify fakes. 3M currently sells a similar security product to governments for passports and driver's license programs. That same high level of security now will be available for commercial applications."

These labels build on 3M's proven retroreflective security technology - 3M Confirm security labels - which have been very well-accepted in the security marketplace for more than 25 years. The new floating image security feature enhances the inherent security of Confirm authentication labels and is based on proprietary technology. Verification is easier than ever and can be accomplished by a diverse population.

For more than 30 years, 3M has provided premier security solutions and services that identify, authenticate, secure and track materials and information by combining security and productivity. Drawing on its broad technology base and expertise, 3M creates solutions for a wide array of security needs. Examples include issuance and authentication of travel documents and personal identification cards, brand and asset protection solutions to fight counterfeiting and tampering, file tracking solutions, and library security and workflow management solutions.

About 3M -- A Global, Diversified Technology Company
Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers in more than 200 countries around the world, the company's 69,000 people use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. For more information, including the latest product and technology news, visit www.3M.com.

3M, Confirm, Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti are trademarks of 3M.

Contacts
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Friday, March 24, 2006

Transparent Integrated Circuit World's First

OSU Creates World's First Transparent Integrated Circuit

3/16/2006 - Corvallis, OR - Researchers at Oregon State University have created the world's first completely transparent integrated circuit from inorganic compounds, another major step forward for the rapidly evolving field of transparent electronics.

The circuit is a five-stage "ring oscillator," commonly used in electronics for testing and new technology demonstration. It marks a significant milestone on the path toward functioning transparent electronics applications, which many believe could be a large future industry.

A report on the findings has been accepted for publication in a professional journal, Solid State Electronics. The research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, Army Research Office, and HP. Recently, OSU also licensed to HP the rights to market new products based on this work, which provides the university a partner to help scale-up and commercialize the technology.

"This is a quantum leap in moving transparent electronics from the laboratory toward working commercial applications," said John Wager, a professor of electrical engineering at OSU. "It's proof that transparent transistors can be used to create an integrated circuit, tells us quite a bit about the speeds we may be able to achieve, and shows we can make transparent circuits with conventional photolithography techniques, the basic patterning methods used to create electronics all over the world."

Collaborators on the work at OSU include Wager; Doug Keszler, professor and head of the OSU Department of Chemistry; Janet Tate, a professor of physics; and Rick Presley, who as a master's candidate in electrical engineering at OSU has been at the cutting edge of a new electronics industry.

Transparent electronics, scientists say, may hold the key to new industries, employment opportunities, and new, more effective or less costly consumer products. Uses could range from transparent displays in the windshield of an automobile to cell phones, televisions, copiers, "smart" glass or game and toy applications. More efficient solar cells or better liquid crystal displays are possible.

Recently, OSU announced the creation of a transparent transistor based on zinc-tin-oxide. The new transparent integrated circuit is made from indium gallium oxide. Both of these compounds, which are amorphous heavy-metal cation multi-component oxides, share some virtues - they have high electron mobility, chemical stability, physical durability and ease of manufacture at low temperatures.

They also will be cost-effective and safe - alternative heavy metals such as gold and silver have been ruled out because of their expense, and others such as mercury, lead or arsenic avoided due to environmental concerns.

There are still challenges that need to be met, Wager said. The technology needs to be scaled up to larger sizes, all process steps must be functional for manufacturing, physical protection is needed for the new circuits, new markets and products identified. And work will continue toward a "P-channel" device would provide a number of advantages, such as lower power consumption, simple electronic architecture, and ability to do both analog and digital processing.

"What's exciting is that all of the remaining work seems very feasible," Wager said. "It will take some time, but we just don't see any major obstacles that are going to preclude the commercial use of transparent electronics with these compounds.

"In a way," Wager added, "it's shocking how fast this field has progressed. We might be able to bring transparent integrated circuits to widespread use in five years or so, a process that took a couple of decades in the early evolution of conventional electronics."

When perfected, researchers say, some transparent electronics applications may be so cheap and effective that they could be used in "throw away" devices, or used to replace conventional circuits that don't even require transparency. The electronic capabilities of the materials are sufficiently impressive that have already outperformed organic and polymer materials that are the basis of millions of dollars of research every year.

OSU officials believe the evolution of these products and the collaboration with HP may be one of the most valuable the university has ever developed with private industry.

The project is affiliated with the Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute, a research collaboration involving Oregon's three public research universities - OSU, Portland State University, and the University of Oregon - as well as the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the state of Oregon, and the regional business community.

SOURCE: Oregon State University

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Thursday, March 23, 2006

Singapore and Malaysia To Get More Sensors

American Sensors Technologies Contracts OptoCom Equiptech

American Sensor Technologies (www.astsensors.com) and Macro Sensors (macrosensors.com) have appointed OptoCom Equiptech as distributors of their full line of sensing products throughout Singapore and Malaysia.

[ClickPress, Wed Mar 22 2006] For American Sensor Technologies (AST), OptoCom Equiptech will represent the Companys product offering of pressure sensors and switches, while OptoCom will sell Macro Sensors line of displacement transducers, gauging probes, spring-loaded LVDTs and support instrumentation.

I am very pleased to work with OptoCom Equiptech as they have many compatible products that support our sensors. This sales agreement is critical to growing our sales in addition to providing better support to our customers throughout the region, notes Ken Hartman, AST/Macro Sensors International Sales Manager. OptoCom Equiptech brings extensive local knowledge related to sensing products through their technical representation of laboratory, scientific, engineering, industrial and research equipment & instrumentation.

About OptoCom Equiptech
Since 1999, OptoCom International has been the leading manufacturer's representative for electronic instrumentation and technical solutions in the South East Asia region including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. The company supplies products from around the world, with many of principles being the market leaders in their fields including laboratory, scientific, industrial, engineering and research equipment. For more information, visit their web site at www.optocom.com.my.

2-2-2 American Sensor Technologies

About AST and Macro Sensors
Macro Sensors (www.macrosensors.com) extensive line of LVDT-based linear and rotary sensors are used for linear position measurement and feedback in a variety of industrial applications including factory automation, motion control systems, metal fabricating, automotive assembly as well as power plants, gas/steam turbines. Incorporated in 1994, the Company offers more than 200 years of cumulative design and manufacturing experience by its key staff in serving its OEM and end-user international customer base. On June 1, 2005, Macro Sensors was acquired by AST, manufacturer of state-of-the-art (Micro Electro Mechanical Structures) MEMS-based pressure sensors, transducers, and transmitters.

AST makes pressure sensors and transmitters that utilize Krystal bond technology. An unique way to bond Piezo resistive gages to metal diaphragms. The technique allows bonding to stainless steel as well as Inconel and Titanium. Their line of gage and differential pressure devices are highly appreciated by demanding end users. For more information on AST products and technology, visit the AST website at www.astsensors.com.

450 Clark Drive, Mt. Olive, NJ 07828
Tel: (973) 448-1901 * Fax: (973) 448-1905

Company: Macro Sensors
Contact Name: Ken Hartman
Contact Email: khartman@macrosensors.com
Contact Phone: 856-662-8000

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Thursday, March 16, 2006

Digital kanban Aligns Inventory Levels With Actual Consumption

Curator Companion Supplier Interface Tool for Signum Digital Kanban

Supplier Interface Tool for Curator Companion by Signum Digital Kanban

[ClickPress, Wed Mar 15 2006] Signum is Datacraft Solutions, Inc. (www.datacraftsolutions.com) flagship digital kanban automation solution, which streamlines replenishment and enables collaborative communication throughout the supply chain. Curator is Signum's companion supplier interface tool, provided free of charge to client's suppliers. It enables them to view and confirm orders as well as anticipate and prepare for upcoming demand spikes.

Curator completes the path to a more truly integrated, streamlined, responsive supply chain by providing increased visibility of process information. Whenever a supplier confirms, denies or ships an order, Signum automatically updates inventory and order status. The needs of a manufacturing operation are always visible, and always up-to-date.

Signum integrates inventory barcode scanners with an easy-to-use desktop interface. Manufacturers can automatically issue replenishment signals to suppliers at the point of use. Built-in monitoring, customizable alerts and control features ensure that inventory levels are properly maintained. According to Matthew Marotta, founder of Datacraft Solutions, The result is a dramatic increase in visibility and control, adding up to a significant reduction in the number of required replenishment transactions.

According to Marotta, As digital kanban solutions continue to spread throughout the manufacturing industry we are able to draw on the insights and experiences of our clients to enhance the functionality of offerings. We are, in effect, applying the lessons of continuous improvement to our own platform, optimizing Signum and Curator to make Digital Kanban implementation more efficient and effective.

Digital kanban aligns inventory levels with actual consumption; a signal is sent to produce and deliver a new shipment when material is consumed. These signals are tracked through the replenishment cycle and bring extraordinary visibility to suppliers and buyers. Working seamlessly with existing visual board systems, Datacraft Solutions Digital Kanban solution allows individual cells or entire supply chains to realize an immediate and dramatic return from an extremely small process automation investment, by vastly reducing the management time and information gathering required to monitor, update and transmit card-based replenishment needs.

Datacraft Solutions
www.datacraftsolutions.com
Kelly Pryor
800-819-5326

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Saturday, March 11, 2006

Connector Search Engine Comes To Microsite

Connector search engine comes to microsite
Electronics Talk - UK
Combicon Select, the search engine for printed circuit board connection solutions and electronics housings, is now available on TTI Europe's Phoenix Contact microsite. In an updated version boasting enhanced functions and a new interface, the program's search function has been optimised still further, particularly in the plug connector category. As well as making individual searches for base housings and connector components, it is now possible to search for connector pairings.

In addition, the technical datasheets provide all the technical details and dimensions, as well as information on the RoHS status and compliance with the WEEE Directive. CAD data needed for the PCB layout or the housing construction can be downloaded online in any one of the standardised file formats such as DXF, Step, Iges and VRML.

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Saturday, March 04, 2006

Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Within Reach For Eurotech

Eurotech moves toward RoHS compliance

Press Release by: Eurotech S.p.a.

Published on openPR 03-03-2006 02:34 pm - CET
PR Agency: PRandPR

(openPR) - Amaro (Udine, Italy) - Eurotech as a manufacturer and distributor of Electrical and Electronic Equipment started a procedure to make all of its products compliant with the European Unions Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) legislation. The RoHS Directive is aimed at reducing the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment such as Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg) Hexavalent, Chromium (Cr VI), Cadmium (Cd) and Poly brominated flame-retardants (PBB and PBDE).

From the 1st July 2006 all new electrical and electronic equipment sold within the European Union must comply with this directive.

All of Eurotechs new products have already been designed to meet the RoHS directive. Regarding existing products present within the catalogue, they will be replaced with an equivalent model that will be compliant with the directive. The new products will have a different model number with respect to the one that it replaces also they will be identified by a specific logo printed on the circuit board or on the label if it is a system.

The transformation will mean that many modules will be completely redesigned using a new selection of the components, new assembly procedures will be introduced - for example the soldering procedure will need to be modified using different alloys and higher temperatures. Even with the complexity and quantity of redevelopment involved Eurotechs primary aim is to maintain the current level of pricing while minimizing the impact on the end user. Moreover, in some cases products will be updated and equipped with improved functionalities.

The actual release date of the new RoHS compliant products will vary due to the varying complexity of the modifications required, Eurotechs goal however is to have all the RoHS compliant products available for purchase well before the July 1st deadline, allowing its customers to have products available to market when the RoHS directive will be enforced.

ABOUT EUROTECH SpA:
Eurotech ( www.eurotech.it ) is a leader in the innovative design and development of high performance digital systems. Standard or customer specific solutions are based on Eurotech competence in Nano PC and systems technology.

ABOUT THE EUROTECH GROUP:
The Eurotech Group recently expanded its leadership in the global embedded-PC market and extended its product range with a focus on standard systems solutions.

The Eurotech Group ( www.eurotech.com ) is a global family of leading edge technology companies covering the most important and active market areas across three continents. With operations in Europe, North America and Asia, the Group serves the industrial, transportation, defence, security, aerospace, utilities, and research markets. The Eurotech Group includes Eurotech in Italy and Finland ( www.eurotech.it and www.eurotech.fi ), Parvus in USA ( www.parvus.com ), Erim in France ( www.erim.fr ) as well as Neuricam ( www.neuricam.com ), Exadron ( www.exadron.com ), Ascensit ( www.ascensit.com ), and IPS ( www.ipssistemi.it ) in Italy.

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