TRAAKiT Launches Tracking Device For EquipmentTRAAKiT has introduced a custom programmed tracking device to safeguard equipment and machinery from theft. With no need to drill holes or modify what is being guarded in any way, the TRAAKiT monitor can be hidden in any convenient spot such as in a compartment, or under a seat.The equipment is guarded by setting an invisible boundary and the TRAAKiT user is immediately sent an SMS text message to his...

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Emergency Blanket From Tool ConnectionThe Tool Connection introduces its Emergency Blanket, designed to maintain the body's natural heat and reduce the risk of hyperthermia. Suitable for use after accidents, as an emergency during out of doors activities, for marathon runners to maintain body heat after events, camping, climbing, walking or at music festivals.A non-bulky pack allows the blanket to be carried easily or kept in a glove compartment for emergency use. Supplied in Counter Display for attracting customers attention (Part No 55973). Typical...

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Thermo-Floor Offers Underfloor Heating And CoolingThermo-Floor has completed an installation for Vinci Construction that provides heating or cooling at Luton Sixth Form College. Neil Evans, general manager of Thermo-Floor, said: "Aside from energy efficiency gains, underfloor heating and cooling systems provide a healthier environment because of a more even and regulated temperature.For a college or school this is paramount as the working environment has a massive impact on the effective learning time". "Traditional central heating systems are...

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Kingspan Shows Complete Solar Packages At EcobuildKingspan Solar, part of Kingspan Renewables, will be exhibiting its solar thermal technology at Ecobuild 2010. Enhancements to its Thermomax vacuum tube collectors will be on display, which are now easier to install and deliver further efficiency. Kingspan Solar will also be exhibiting its Marvel flat plate panels, complete solar package solutions, Aeromax Air Source Heat Pumps and Renewables input...

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Autodesk Expands Online Sustainable Design GuideAutodesk has launched updates for the Autodesk guide to sustainable design for architecture, engineering and construction. Enhancements include interactive graphical interface and resources for green building renovators. The free online guide helps industry professionals make better informed decisions to achieve building performance goals. The updated site now extends through the entire building lifecycle with new features and tools targeting green building retrofit and renovation projects, and an...

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Dimplex Extends The Daytona Towel Rail RangeDimplex unveils the DTR70, the latest addition to the Daytona range of towel rails, incorporating Drytech technology to offer rapid warm-up. The patented Drytech construction allows the heat to be uniformly distributed over the whole of the towel rail's surface, eliminating heat stratification and cold spots.The DTR70 has an output of 70W, but Dimplex says this economical rating feels like more as the Drytech...

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REHAU Products Feature In Low Carbon HouseREHAU was a key partner in the opening of the first affordable, low energy, low carbon house designed for the mass market. The house has been built at South Lanarkshire College and was officially opened by John Swinney, cabinet secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth in the Scottish parliament. Scottish Ministers hope that the house's micro-renewable and energy saving features will be used as a prototype...

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BFi OPTiLAS Offers Avigilon High Resolution LensBFi OPTiLAS has extended its Avigilon lossless mega pixel camera range with a high resolution mega pixel aspherical IR corrected lens. The compact mega pixel rated lens boasts a resolution of more than three mega pixel as well as low distortion, flat optics for sharp focus across the whole image and great contrast.The lens is suitable for any 1/4inch and 1/2inch mega pixel camera with auto iris control....

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Osmo Showcases Its Eco-Flooring Ranges At EcobuildOsmo UK will appear at Ecobuild 2010 exhibiting its high quality, environmentally friendly flooring and floorcare products. Osmo will also be introducing products from Taylor Adhesives, which Osmo is exclusively distributing in the UK. Among Osmo's eco-friendly products appearing at the exhibition will Polyx Oil which strengthens treated wood from within creating a hardwearing surface which is water repellent, stain resistant and does not crack, flake, peel or blister.Available in a matt, clear...

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Summary of Records at ISC USR 2009

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Video: ISC USR 2009 Nic Case runs

Nic's 3 successful runs with his original car, the fourth with his velodrome car. The original car was clocked at 154mph (3rd run), the velodrome car 129mph....

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ISC USR 2009 speed runs zoom-cam

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Official ISC records

Official ISC Speed Records Straight Line Electric StandardOpen Electric: 161.76 mph Nic CaseElectric Modified: 126.50 mph Tim SmithElectric Stock 2WD: 101.61 mph Tim SmithElectric Stock 4WD: 71.36 mph Shawn Palmer Internal Combustion StandardIC Open: 97.75 mph Mark DavidsonIC Big Block: 101.46 mph Jason AndersonIC Small Block 2WD: 85.12 mph Gary O'ConnorIC Small Block 4WD: 89.95mph Bernard Heredia Specialty ClassesLarge Scale: 97.96 mph Bernard HerediaMini: 87.98 mph TJ KendallOpen Wheel: 81.75 mph Beau RamelotMotorcycle:...

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USR 2009 100 mph Club

These are the guys that went 100+mph at this years ISC USR 2009Nic Case 154.43 mph (not pictured)Tim Smith 126.50 mphRichard Tompkins 121.43 mphPaul Caruso 119.20 mphBrian Sigsworth 112.14 mphBrian Pohlman 103.23 mphTim Smith 101.61 mphJason Anderson 101.46 mphMarc Davidson 101.24 ...

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Video from the 2009 USR

Back-to-back speed runs, with times, when available. You can see Nic's first run starting around 6:30 in this video. Back-to-back speed runs, with times, when available. Nic's second run around 6:50 in this video. Back-to-back speed runs, with times, when available. Nic's third run around 3:40 in this video. In the latter part of the video, the wind was so bad that the announcer couldnt be hea...

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News from the USR 2009

I wasnt able to attend this years USR 2009. Here are some initial reports from the event posted on the ISC website.From Nic Case:Hi EveryoneThe 2009 Ultimate Speed Run was awesome!Here is where the photos & more info will be at this link.11 New records in 12 classes -- But my previous record of 161.76 mph still stands.40 entries from all over the country!We had 9 go over 100 mphNic Case 154.43 mphTim Smith ...

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Nic Case's 2009 USR car

From the ISC:I've only stated working this Oct 3rd. (Just short of one year from Oct 4th 2008 -Rockingham)Just got it together last night. I'll be trying a 6s stradegy. I've only got 2 test runs in, the fastest at 155. That was done with lowest gearing that I have --- with those Great RW gears (so quiet)! Even the motor is a little smaller - it's a NEU 1512 1.5D 3300kv - this baby's got some kick!Castle has a new speedo - HV-140 that should be good....

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Video: Schumacher MI 3.5 hits 157 mph

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Video: Hermes hits 145 mph

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Video: 77 mph Rc Speed Record Test at Holland International Speedway

The guys at Glenwood Rc are trying to grab the land speed record on a FULL SIZE Nascar track. Located in Holland, New York Dr. Drew leads the guys to the world of underground speed clocking the Mamba Max powered TC3 - 5000mAh 4S Lipo reaching speeds of over 70m...

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Video: How Fast?

Here is a video from "Hermes" from the ISC forums. His car is a Schumacher Mi3.5 on 10s li-po Castle Creations 2200kv motor with a Castle Creations HV-110 speed control. This is what he said about the run:Well I went out to do a few runs today after some minor adjustments to the wing and a few other things the first run was pretty good and the radar read 27 mph,second run was better 131mph but my son took a picture instead of a video,third run was...

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Top Speed Power calculator added to RC Monster

Brian G over at the R/C Monster forums has added my top speed power calculator to the list of helpful tools. Thanks Bri...

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ISC closed course speed run results

Posted by Nic Case at the ISC forums:A quick run down – of the ISC Insane Speed Run at IndyNew Closed Course records were set --- results, to be posted soon at http://rc-isc.com/Results.htmlShawn Palmer - Open Wheel on foams, 50.57 mph. With a 4wd off road CATTony Fox -- 2WD stock 80.41mph this is going to be hard to beat.Shawn Palmer--4WD Stock record to 68.83mph. with a Velo nascar body on his Schumacher Mi-4Steve Cutshaw -- Electric MOD 76.38mph...

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ISC speed challenge (closed course) initial report

The 2nd closed course event for the ISC was held this weekend at the Major Taylor Velodrome in INdiana this past weekend. The reports are just being posted:From Mike Ogle:Just got back from Indianapolis this evening, here's a recap of what went down.Shawn Palmer set the mark in Open Wheel with a 4WD Schumacher CAT 4wd buggy on foams, 50.57 mph. Also bumped up his own 4WD Stock record to 68.83.Local racer Tony Fox reset 2WD stock to 80.41, fast lap...

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Quick report from the 2009 ROSSA speed challenge

Written by Tony Lovering: Hi Guys Just back from the event so here is a quick review just to keep people updated. More reports, vids and pics will follow. The weather on Saturday was perfect with bright sunny weather and we were off to flying start right away. Kevin Simms blasted the UK record set by Vassmar last year at 104mph with a run of 111mph with his Losi XXXs. I was concentrating on the rocket car and manages a decent run with 1/2 NOS...

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Video: Tony's 163.51 mph solid rocket car

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UK ROSSA speed event September 12-13th

The UK ROSSA speed event is this weekend. Results arent up yet but here is a video of some practice runs. In this video is a Losi Speed NT, touring car and Tony's solid rocket car. Initial reports are coming in that Tony L. got 163.58 mph with his solid rocket car: Just back from the event!! What a weekend. Yes the rocket car managed 163.58mph on the final run so a new worlds record. I'll post some more on the forums There will be more videos...

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Video: 100 mph brushless Team Associated RC8

Mike used a Castle Creations 2650kv on 6S a 25T pinion, custom fitted 34t spur gear, ofna foam tires and adjusted the suspension to reach these insane speeds.Mike had a couple comments about the run: We had no need for the gyro, it go pretty straight the way we setup it. The wing really have a role to play, run a buggy without wing and i guarantee you will lose control over 50mph, it will spin out. :) We did changed the wing though, the stock...

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