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hai7ani · 1 year ago

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os ventos do amor ᡣ𐭩 ー haitani rindou

the five times rindou shows you he loves you (tries) & the one time he finally tells you about it.

( the winds of love ) friends with benefits + colleagues au, mdni

一 · in his kitchen (prequel)

The first time Rindou tries showing you he loves you, you're busy slurping noodles in his kitchen, and he's creasing his brows ironing your stupid little blouse in his tiny laundry room.

"Need some help?" You tease from the table after swallowing.

Usually you'd let him do it himself in peace, with no mocking, as per his own request to iron your clothes for you whenever you stay the night. But he's been at it for the past 20 minutes now just ironing one stupid blouse, and you're starting to grow impatient, because he'd promised to share this bowl of ramen with you but it's almost finished now.

Your voice echoes in the living area and he doesn't reply, but you know he heard you. You put down the chopsticks and sigh, "you know, I could've done it myself. No need for the trou-"

"Here."

You cock your head to the side and you see him, finally, out of the laundry room, with some sweat beading on his forehead and he's padding towards you, holding out your white blouse to you by its hanger.

He's still frowning when he stops before you at the dining table and you can feel his deject before he even says his next words:

"It's a stubborn crease, 'n I coulda done better. But I don't wanna burn through your shirt." He hands you your blouse and you immediately soften at it, fingers gently running over the said crease and you can tell he's done his best ー he did a great job, because if it were up to you, you would've chosen to give up halfway through.

"And sorry I ripped your skirt. I'll buy you a new one this weekend." He apologises through a mouthful of ramen and you reach a thumb up to wipe away some soup dripping down his chin.

Your eyes flicker to the said skirt sitting on the edge of his couch ー a black linen pencil skirt with a little slit running up your knee is now a big slit running up your hip, and the sight makes you want to laugh. You'd stripped it off and threw it there upon entering his house ー a little angry and upset that he'd ripped through your favourite skirt to wear for work out of eagerness to fuck you in the backseat of his car without getting you both home first, and he'd offered to iron your shirt for the next day out of guilt.

And now you're left in nothing but your undies, still not yet showered (you're waiting for him together), and you notice it's a little red on the tip of his ears. But your fury has died out long ago and seeing him like this ー somewhat embarrassed and you think he's kind of stupid for apologising because deep down you know he knows you don't mind at all, but he still says it anyway ー makes you want to grab him by his cheeks and place a fat smooch on his lips. But you don't, and you continue to watch as he swiftly finishes up the noodles before turning to wash the dishes.

"...Thank you, Rin." He doesn't see it but you're smiling when you say it to him ー shy, rosy lips a little pursed, the apple of your cheeks rose high, and he resists the urge to turn around and cup your cheeks with soapy hands.

"Whatever. 'N the noodles were disgusting. Remind me to never buy it again."

"Okay."

二 · in the office

The second time is when you catch him in the printer room the next morning.

He's photocopying documents by the printer, the sleeves of his dress shirt rolled up to his elbows and he has one hand manning the machine with the other supporting his body. His fingernails tap beats against the hard surface as he waits for the next batch of documents to finish printing.

Rindou doesn't notice your presence and you don't make yourself known either, choosing to watch him by the door as he makes quick work of counting and organising and stapling together freshly printed documents while making sure they're all in the correct order for the team meeting later ー and you think it's so bad of you to be ogling at his exposed arms with indecent thoughts of doing many things to him floating in your mind as his muscles flex under the light with his every move.

But you don't let your thoughts consume you, and he looks up at you ー now standing beside him with your arms tucked behind your body and a cheeky smile planted on your face.

Rindou focuses back on his work, obviously in a rush to complete everything, but he still acknowledges you nonetheless.

"You're up to something." He sighs while stacking together the stapled documents.

You feint a pout.

"...'M not." (He interpreted this as "I am.")

Rindou has never once told you this but he always thought that you had somewhat of a close resemblance to a cat. A very annoying Siamese cat that behaved like his previous one, constantly following him around and begging him for attention while also pretending like it isn't.

But it's nothing new. Rindou had come to a conclusion a while ago that you like to keep him guessing, and you particularly enjoy acting nonchalant when it's so obvious to him right now that you want something, anything that can keep you going for the day.

"What, you want a kiss or somethin'?"

"...Kinda,"

Bingo.

"But I want to use the machine more than I want a kiss."

He smirks, though he doesn't give it to you just yet, and you begin to count and prepare your own documents in silent when he doesn't reply. (You think he's ignoring you and it's awkward.)

But Rindou doesn't step away even when he's finished and you're confused. And unlike yourself, he doesn't have a knack for keeping you guessing. He speaks before you have the chance to ask.

"How many?" He grabs at your papers and lays them face-down on the machine before closing the shutter. His thumb hovers over the screen, eyes unwavering against your own as he waits for your reply.

"Um, ten copies." Your smile slowly widens when he finally presses 'print' and steps back for you to take over. He doesn't collect his documents to leave, however, and you raise your brows in confusion when he moves to close the door gently (and locking it, too) before shutting the blinds altogether.

"What're you doin'? Aren't you in a rush?" You question.

He shrugs and makes his way over to you.

"I've got time," he says it while trapping you against the machine with his two arms, lips quickly hovering against your own and you can smell a hint of the peppermint gum he likes to chew on from time to time.

"The machine's all yours," he licks at your bottom lip, "and now, for your kiss..."

I've always got time for you.

You think it's a great thing that the printer room doesn't have a CCTV.

三 · at the mall (shopping for your skirt)

Rindou has a good eye for things. You knew it the moment he'd picked out a pair of Daiso's reindeer-printed socks for you as your Secret Santa a few Christmases ago.

(You've always liked reindeers, but Rindou simply bought it for you because he didn't know what you liked.

You'd jumped in happiness the moment you opened your present and Rindou thought you were actually the prettiest girl alive.

You'd pounced on him in excitement, yelling out your gratefulness for everyone in the party to hear.

He'd decided that he wanted you then.)

So you're in Aeon browsing through skirts without him even though you came out here together. You don't know where he is, and you've given up on looking for him after phoning him a few times and wandering around like a lost child looking for its parent.

But you hear a cough behind you and you turn around, only to be greeted by the sight of a really pretty dress hanging from his finger.

You admire it from top to bottom ー a really nice coral pink dress with large hibiscuses printed all over with a little slit running up the thigh ー and Rindou moves it closer to you.

"Whatchu think of this?" He asks, nervous eyes a little dodgy against your mischievous ones, and you smile a little when taking the hook off his finger.

"I wanted a skirt, not a dress." You comment, obviously poking fun at him and Rindou immediately reddens like a tomato. "Forget it, then."

He reaches a hand out to snatch it from your own but you take a step back away, clutching the dress to your chest tight.

"Didn't say I don't want it, though." You jut your chin out and he snorts.

"I need to make a call," he fishes his card out from his wallet and hands it to you. You grip on the flat plastic tight, afraid of losing it while also in shock because why did he hand you his card? He's acting like you're both a married couple now.

"Text me when you're finished." And he shuffles away with his phone pressed to his ear.

四 · during the phone call with his brother

"Yo, Aniki." Rindou greets the moment his brother picks up the phone. After eight rings, what the hell is this idiot even doing?

"What?" The older man answers from the other line, phone tucked between the shoulder and his ear while he's rushing to prepare his daughter's dinner.

"You busy?" The younger boy asks. He shuffles his weight from heel to toe while standing in front of a wall full of different mugs and bowls at the home appliances department.

Pink is nice. She likes pink. Or should I get red? It's almost Valent-

"Uncle Rin-rin!" His niece's voice booms through the speaker, cutting Ran off and Rindou immediately smiles at it. "Hi, sweetie."

And Ran takes over the phone again. "What's up? Speak before I hang up. I'm a very busy man." Rindou resists the urge to snort at it ー he has a favour to ask, after all.

"How do you..." The younger pauses, oddly feeling a little too nervous to continue. Though it is his own brother on the other line that he knows although very annoying, he would still be there to help, Rindou finds it a little embarrassing to be asking him about this. He's never done this before, and he's not very big on asking his brother for favours too, and Ran is surprised at the sudden question shot that's been left hanging.

He looks up at the ceiling and sighs. He knows Ran will never let this go if he asks, but he decides to screw his ego because in the end, it is for you.

"How do you, um," he taps his foot on the ground.

...Fuck it.

"How do you chase a girl? Or something like that. Whatever it is."

"...Chase a girl? What girl- Oh. The one you've been sleeping with."

"What the fuck? Not in front of my niece, dude."

"Relax, I put her down a while ago."

"You're fucking annoying, you know that?"

Ran only laughs boisterously at Rindou's annoyance, but he doesn't leave his brother hanging.

He's always here for him, no matter what.

"So what're you thinking? Any options?" Ran asks. Rindou grabs at a white mug with pink flowers painted on it before replying. "Mugs."

"Mugs? Like for drinking, mugs? You're not serious, Rindou? You're buying mugs to chase a girl, are you insane?"

The younger clicks his tongue and puts the porcelain back on the shelf albeit a little harshly. "Why else do you think I'm asking you, asshole? Just tell me what to buy. I really don't know."

"I can't tell you what to buy for a girl you're chasing, dude. And I don't even know what she likes. What does she like? You tell me."

He ponders for a moment. "Dresses. Pink stuff." His mind travels back to the night you first met, at work, as clerks, when you'd included your hobbies into your introduction and one of it was gardening. "And like, flowers."

"Then just get her flowers, you already have your answer." Ran deadpans from the other line, but Rindou only hisses. "Yeah, but I already got her a pink dress with flowers printed on it. What else?"

"I'm talking about actual flowers. You can get them anywhere, and most importantly, never fails to make a pretty girl smile. She already likes flowers anyway."

"...'Kay, thanks. You're useful for once."

"Fuck off." Ran clicks his tongue. "...And red tulips, if I may suggest. And remember, tell me how it goes-"

"Yeah, yeah, yeah."

五 · aftercare with you

Remember when I said that Rindou wanted you the moment you'd hugged him in excitement after seeing some lame reindeer-printed socks wrapped up nicely in a little box tied with a pink ribbon on top?

Yeah. He'd wanted you since then. But instead of starting off as friends from colleagues before getting to know you better and then asking you out on a date when he feels the time is right ー like a normal, sane person ー the both of you had gotten into a mutual agreement of becoming friends with benefits.

You don't remember exactly when it started, how it started, who initiated it, and neither does he, but you don't really care. Not when he's busy rubbing soft circles on the bruise forming on your hips for some comfort while he pecks you again and again on your forehead as you slowly fall asleep beneath him. He'd lost focus for a bit and gripped you a little harsher than he should've, but you really don't mind, yet he still feels bad.

And Rindou thinks you're prettiest like this ー neck and chest painted in hickeys that he'd sucked (out of adoration), eyelids droopy with your bags a little red from the tears of bliss you'd shed, and the back of yours fingers are gently caressing his left cheek. Your room smells of sex and lemongrass and a quiet 'sleepy?' is all he asks when your eyes finally close.

You hum out a lazy response of 'yes' before moving the same hand down to rest it on his nape, playing with the ends of his mullet a little, and you push him down to rest on your chest.

It's heartwarming. It feels intimate. And despite your abnormal relationship title with the man, you don't reject the sudden swell of your heart and neither does he.

So he presses a soft kiss to the top of your left boob ー right where your beating heart resides ー and you hug your legs a little tighter around his waist. It's nothing sexual and you both know it. It was all just to bring him closer to you, for you to feel more of his warmth in the coldness of your bedroom paired with the chill of February.

"Sleep then." He assures, voice gentle and lulling, and you smile a little at it.

Rindou is always softer at times like this, you realise ー when he'd fucked the life out of you after a particularly long day, when he'd made you moaned out melodies that he swore belonged to heaven, when he'd spent hours between your legs lapping up everything you have to give him.

Though you don't let yourself go at his words, and he watches amusedly as you try your hardest to fight back dear sleep in his arms. You don't think you're ready to sleep yet. Something feels out of place, oddly, even though you're sure you have completed everything that was in your checklist today.

Laundry, washing the dishes, prepping for Monday's meeting... You've done it all, and yet you still can't pinpoint what it is that is missing.

Until he moves up to silently place a warm kiss on your neck ー where your pulse beats against his lips ー and he realises his life hasn't really started until recently, until the day he'd met you and he thought you were such a breathtaking girl. Colours had burst into his world and your smile was the first thing that had lightened up.

And while you're happily drowning in his attention, Rindou silently wonders if the two of you were perhaps lovers in your past lives.

He wonders if you'd be willing to catch him. To be there, holding your arms out and yelling to him that you're here and to not worry; for him to just fall into your arms and he'd be safe ー you'll catch him.

Because he is falling. Hard. And he doesn't know how to tell you about it. He hopes that for the past few days his gestures were enough to tell you a portion of his love...

Just a portion, though. Because he wants to tell you the rest when he finally gets to call you his. Under the moonlight, at dinner with his brother and his family, before his parents at their graves every anniversary, or in front of your dog that's pawing at your door asking to be finally let in... Whatever it is, he wants to show the world that he loves you.

So when you smile sweetly up at him as he grows hard against your thigh ー a silly little love boner that you must've thought was just him getting horny to you massaging his sore backー Rindou's become a little more certain that the two of you must've met one way or another in the previous lifetimes and have fallen in love with each other when you gently trail a finger down his abdomen, before finally wrapping a hand around him.

Rindou wonders what it'd feel like to be yours in this lifetime.

And he gives in to your touches. He buries his head into the crook of your neck and lets you play with him as you please.

He thinks it's kind of cute that even as friends with benefits, you've already engraved a piece of yourself onto him.

Like the extra sets of pencil skirts and blouses that you leave hanging in his wardrobe in case of last minute plans that he swears are a hassle to iron because he can never get the creases right. But he never complains, and he would always offer to iron your clothes each time you stay over at his house. Or even when you don't. Because he would always find your stuff sitting in the basket when he's doing his laundry. And he'd have to iron them neat for you, before hanging it up in his wardrobe for you to wear the next time you stay the night.

Or like your toothbrushes hanging next to each other on the wall in his bathroom ー pink and purple facing each other by their bristles because you'd insisted out of the blue on a random Monday morning, at the start of your "relationship", with foamy toothpaste in your mouth and your hair poking out in every different direction it can go.

And sometimes your shoes bring him joy too, whenever he would get up to check on the door while you're falling asleep in his bed and he'd spot how your black pumps are always somehow scattered messily next to his own neat dress shoes by the entrance, and he'd have to squat down and rearrange them nicely.

He looks back up at you with ragged breaths and a coil in his abdomen that's threatening to break anytime soon. You're still giving him the same smile that drives him nuts every single time, and he leans in closer to give you a little kiss on the lips that you very much love.

And Rindou comes to a sudden realisation that he wants to tell you he loves you now. He needs you to know that he's all yours. You're his sweetheart.

So he does what he thinks is right ー what he feels is right. He reaches over your body, towards the marble vase on your nightstand that your mother had gifted you as a housewarming present, and he picks a fresh flower out of it after careful consideration. You don't move from your spot, only trying to kiss whatever skin of his that your lips can reach from your position ー his shoulder, his bicep, his arm, his neck... And a familiar smaller-sized tulip appears before your eyes. You raise your brows a little at it.

"Pretty fuckin' girl," is all he murmurs before pushing himself into you.

"I'm all yours." He whispers.

A peaceful winter night and Rindou fucks you again in missionary with so much love bubbling in his chest and a red tulip tucked behind your ear.

终 · during breakfast together

"Do you want eggs?"

"Sure."

"Okay."

You kick your feet and watch from the bar as he cooks you both breakfast in your kitchen. You're covered in one of his shirts that he'd left sitting on the back of your chair, your tired eyes scans over his half-tattooed back covered in scratch marks, and you feel oddly proud to be the one to have done all that.

But you know it is not right. And you're not stupid ー you're aware of the things he's been doing these days, and if you were a forgetful fool you would've missed the rule you made with him at the start of your intimacy.

Never catch feelings for each other.

...But you were no forgetful fool, and the ache in your heart is too painful for you to ignore. You'd seen the way he looked at you last night ー the way he'd fucked you like you were the finest thing personally handcrafted by the hands of God. And because you treasure your friendship, you know you shouldn't be doing this to him. You think he's a good person, and you want to remain friends with him.

But you don't want to let him go.

"Hey, Rindou." You call out. He's in the midst of scrambling your eggs with butter when you do so. "Yeah?"

"Rindou," he hums again.

Ever so patient, but I have to break your heart.

"...We should end things, Rindou-kun."

Saturday morning and it feels as though his world is falling apart from your simple sentence. Like you've ripped apart his beating heart that pounds solely for you and threw it on the ground.

You are so cruel.

So much for all that last night, he thinks. So he turns around after hurriedly switching off the gas. The wooden spatula covered in eggs is still in his hands when he faces you in agony and you want to break down and cry.

You feel like a villain. The evilest villain of them all.

"Why? Was I too rough on you last night? I- Or were we too open about it? Tell me." He's worried. He's so worried that it almost makes you want to crumble into pieces.

Purples flicker between your own and your lips wobble. You grip the hem of his shirt tight in your hands and look down.

"Please, tell me." He pushes again, so you decide to tell him truthfully.

Be a big girl, don't cry. You've survived 25 years of life, cutting things off with your FWB should be easy.

"...I've caught feelings."

Except it's not.

A lone tear makes its way down your cheek and you wipe it away quick. "Sorry, I broke the rule. I caught feelings and I- I don't think it's right for us to continue this any further." Your voice cracks with every word you speak and it makes you want to cry even further, because he's not saying anything.

And despite the strong stance you've presented to him, Rindou knows you're putting on an act for him. So he puts down the spatula and shuffles to you. He stops before you and tilts your chin up with his finger.

You'd half-expected him to be upset about this as much as you are, because you know the feeling's mutual, but you respect the rule of your relationship more and you don't think it's right to continue on.

Except he isn't, and he's so fucking smug about it.

Rindou's got a huge grin on his face when you look up at him. Hair a little messy, a hickey on his jaw, and you're sobbing into his arms now.

"You like me." He states.

You kick him a little and continue to cry.

"You like me, huh?" He repeats again.

Rindou has an arm wrapped securely around your waist with the other hand smoothing the back of your head as he shushes you gently, rocking you both side to side and you hit him a little on the chest.

"Do you think this is funny? It's not funny. I'm being serious." So you try pushing him away in hiccups but he only laughs as you struggle against his strength.

"Why do you wanna end things?"

"As I've said, I broke the rule. It's not right anymore."

He snorts at your reasoning. "You know, rules are always meant to be broken."

"So you don't respect me enough to follow my rule?" You're trying to pick a fight but he doesn't quite buy into it, choosing to kiss your forehead instead as you continue to wiggle your way out of his hold.

"I've never been one to follow the rules anyway." Rindou mutters against your hair as he presses another kiss to your crown. You're too endearing to let go, he thinks, and he holds you anymore tighter to himself at that.

"And who said if it's right or wrong? Screw rights and wrongs. We both like each other, the feeling's mutual. There's no point in letting each other go." He wipes your tears away with his palm and cups your cheeks with them. "I know you don't wanna let me go."

You swat his chest again at that and he only laughs harder at your reaction. He thinks you're the most precious thing in life. In his life. In the universe. You're the most precious thing ever.

"I like you a whole lot, you know." Smooch. "More than you'll ever know." Another smooch. "Let me be yours."

You pout as you look into his eyes. Purple orbs sucking you in deep and you have no choice but to fall. Purple orbs that tells you these arms will catch you if you do. And another kiss to your soul that tells you everything you need to know.

"Okay."

You'll catch each other.

"I love you."

You're already catching each other.

😅😅😅😅😅 been mia for so long bc i've been working on this. Its been in my drafts for soooo long LOL and this was supposed to be a valentines day special but i didnt make it in time cus i was bz sleeping.. but i hope you guys like this a lot ^^ listen to the playlist if u have time! And i tried a new layout too i hope it looks nice.

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dulcecherub · 7 months ago

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Love Espresso

Chapter two: welcome back to Kildare island

MASTERLIST

Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3

Synopsis: after her breakup with Rafe and him kicking her out. Her best friend offers her a new job and a place to stay. But when Rafe comes back from Morocco. He realizes he’d made a grave mistake. Will Sofia go back to him? Or will she decide that her new life means more to her than him?

Sofia was placing books by their respective shelves. She stared down at one that read “how to win his heart back,” then immediately shoving it back into one of the shelves. Even when she tried to not think of Rafe. Signs of him were everywhere. Like he was cursing her for what she did to him. And she couldn’t blame him for being angry. She would have been too. If it were her.

“Sofia! Do you know where I left the bookmarks?!” Liliana yelled. Sofia attention deviated from the books.

“Yeah! It’s in the back. Next to the printer!” Sofia yelled, she came out of the shelves. Finally finished with her tasks. Wheeling out the book cart with her, to place in the back.

“Okay, found them! Can you please start the coffee machine?!” Liliana yelled again, now in the back.

“Got it!” Sofia yells back, walking swiftly towards the coffee machine. She was glad that Liliana taught her how to use it properly. She knew how to make drinks thanks to the country club. So it wasn’t much different from that. She began to set it up, allowing the coffee machine to heat up.

She began to make sure that she had enough coffee beans, making sure it was cleaned, and making sure things were working smoothly. Before letting the machine do its thing on its own. It was ready for its first batch of coffee.

Liliana came out from the back finally. Carrying the box filled with bookmarks. A big grin on her face.

“I made these myself.” She said proudly, showcasing them to Sofia. Sofia looked at each other, her eyes roaming through them.

“Those are so pretty.” She said in awe. “You’ll definitely stand out with those. They’re not like the typical ones you see at the bookstores. It looks like you took some time with them.”

Liliana blushed, “It just took me three days to finalize. Oh! Also Hector is coming to help us with the shop. He’s going to be making all the little pastries.” She waved Sofia’s comment away. But Sofia could tell it meant a lot. Liliana loved anything creative. It made perfect sense that she made the bookmarks herself.

Sofia looked at her agaped, “Hector? Seriously? How?”

“I’m good at finding what makes people heart sing.” Liliana said, her eyes closing as she smiled. Sofia gave her an incredulous look.

When Liliana finally opened her eyes, she spotted the look Sofia gave her. Her smile dropping replaced with a scowl.

“He likes to bake. I helped him discover his dreams and to chase them.” Sofia raises an eyebrow at her, Liliana face drops once more.

“Rude. Anyway, he’s going to help us on that front. You and I can switch between doing the register and the floor. I’m still trying to hire more people.” Liliana explains, looking around. “They do say it takes a village.”

Sofia smiled up at her friend, she couldn’t help the way her heart swelled. She was so proud of her friend. Happy that she got to experience this with her.

Liliana goes to squeeze Sofias hand. “Thank you so much for helping me. I wouldn’t have done this without you.”

“Same here.” The words hold more weight, she hopes Liliana understands how much everything she’s done means to Sofia. She can only squeeze her hand back.

Rafe stared up at his house, apart of him hopeful. Maybe she hadn’t left. She hadn’t run off, this whole situation was messy. He hated not having the chance to talk to her. He wished he hadn’t let his anger get the best of him. She still betrayed him, so why did he feel like shit about it?

Once he managed to get himself to walk inside. He walked in slowly, trying to see if he could hear any noise. He didn’t hear any movements. He began to walk in quicker to the kitchen. He took a harsh intake of breath.

There lay the ring.

So she hadn’t taken it. She hadn’t left with it, to pawn it. She’d let him go, just like that. He didn’t know why he felt so upset. He’d told her to pack up her shit and leave. Of course, she listened. It was Sofia.

Rafe ran a hand through his buzz cut. This is not what he had anticipated. And now he had to admit to himself that he wished she had fought for their relationship.

“Hey Rafe?” Sarah says coming into the kitchen. She stops once she sees what he’s looking at. “That’s mom’s ring.”

Rafe nods, his eyes glued to it. He couldn’t wrap his head around the fact that Sofia had just left it.

“You gave her mom’s ring?” Sarah asked, in shock. Rafe doesn’t speak at first, the regret building a home in his heart. Why didn’t he hear her out? He never found out the reason why Sofia did it.

“Rafe—

“I don’t want to talk about it, okay.” Rafe says quickly. He doesn’t want to be around anyone at the moment. He wants to be alone. This was all too much. He sees how spotless the house looks. Like Sofia had never even step foot in here since he’d proposed. Since he… broke up with her over the phone.

Sarah looks at him, but doesn’t say anything more. Rafe can feel her eyes on him and he tries to keep his face neutral. But he can’t help but let a scowl appear on his face.

“Rafe, she obviously meant a lot to you.” Sarah whispers. Rafe stares only at the ring. Tears start to film in his eyes and he wants to be alone. But doesn’t know how to say it gently. So he just shrugs.

“She betrayed me. Why am I the one who has to feel like shit for breaking up with her?” He asks bitterly, his voice is hoarse.

Sarah puts her head on his arm. A gesture that was very foreign for the Cameron siblings. But things had changed.

“You still loved her Rafe. That doesn’t change how you felt.”

Rafe finally managed to walk towards the kitchen counter. Picking up the ring in his hands. Letting the light glint against the diamond.

Sofia met up with Catalina. She still worked at the Pelican yacht club and she’d just gotten out of her shift for the day. Catalina took one good look at her and smiled.

“Mi amiguis!” Catalina squealed running towards Sofia. Sofia laughed, as Catalina wrapped her arms around Sofia. Sofia returning the hug.

“Hey cutie.” Sofia looked towards the country club. Seeing it again stirred emotions she didn’t think it would. Her smiles falters for a second before she turns her attention back to Catalina.

Catalina can see the conflicting look on sofias face. She sighs.

“He’s back.” She simply says, Sofia hearts drops.

“Oh.” She wasn’t expecting Catalina to tell her that. She lets a fake smile appear on her face.

“Good-good for him.”

“Sofia. I know you’re not happy about it.” Catalina says, unfortunately her friends could read her like a book. A quality that she both admired and hated at the same time.

“It’s fine. It’s— fine.” Sofia lies, she’s not ready. She can feel her heart sink. She doesn’t know how she’ll face him. She’s glad at least she’s no longer apart of the country club. She doesn’t have to deal with Rafe and his kook friends. Sofia lets out a sigh.

“Let’s go, okay. I’m hungry.” Sofia is glad that Catalina changes the subject. Sofia nods and takes Catalina to her car.

Song Sofia is listening to on her playlist

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Failure

I did finally manage to complete or partially complete the stiffness test. Every single step of this process has been fraught with failure.

The first major struggle is with the new printer I have (Comgrow T500). In some ways it is brilliant as it is such a large machine capable of printing very large parts. However the machine really struggles with cooling and this causes the parts ot have issues with thermal stresses and warping. I will need to experiment further on how to manage these stresses. But parts either kept not coming out right or would snap and twist easily because of so much thermal stress already within it. I did though eventually get further along with it. However right now I can only make the parts with walls one thick or the additional walls seem to put too much heat into the part leading to warping and a buildup of thermal stresses. I finally managed to get parts printed and yesterday went to do the poor which was really just a comedy of errors. There were so many mistakes one after another after another. First part of the pour had not enough material, and was so incredibly viscous I struggled really to mix it and certainly could not cast it via the pour tube and eventually just took off the top and poured it in directly but I did keep dripping everywhere and got stuff all over my shirt. I then had to prep a second batch which I did not make enough and so had to make yet a third batch. But finally after much frustration and exhaustion I did finally finish the pour.

This test was to explore if the hardness would be enough and how thick these inner sections of the fins had to be as the current concept, though a good thickness for the whalesuits is not as viable for commercial production as they would be simply very expensive (around 320 euro excluding VAT which is comparable to a fantasea fin IV which is most comparable depending on what the values of the euro and US dollar are doing) but also be very heavy on the foot which is not ideal for many people. Also as we will shortly see, would not be stiff enough regardless.

Anyway trying to get the parts out was an absolute nightmare. It is always a bit difficult but these larger parts are particularly hard. Silicone quite famously does not well bond to other materials. I had found that it bonded poorly enough to the PLA that I could separate the moulds with even the need for release agent. This worked very well at small scales, though as I have been doing large casts the bonding energy, even though weak, is sufficient is it extremely difficult to seperate the halves of the mould and often results in their destruction.

Unfortunately though the final part, though it has a significantly higher hardness, the stiffness is simply not enough. The part is very floppy under its own weight and this is not sufficient for usable flukes.

This is without any loading and at this point the fin should stick out more or less straight with little deflection. Having retaken that picture though so it does not show my human body at all, it has become a lot stiffer than two hours ago, I might just let it sit the rest of the day and see how it comes out.

One thing though this level of flexibility might actually do pretty well for making something like ike's fin (especially how it was a few hours ago) in it being a bit floppy, as well as our own fins wiggle and waggle a bit when surfacing or breaching.

I did label this about failure and frustration and how I will have to redesign my approach, but I may yet not actually have to. I guess I will have to see how it goes and how it will stiffen up.

In any case I will take the day to rest and consider other options and see how exactly this material turns out. It is some updates and progress and a lot of struggle to design this all. I will get there though! I do not always post on what I am doing but this is a pretty continuous amount of work and struggle going on with this project. I do hope soon I will have a full fin.

Kala

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Domino Presents New Monochrome Inkjet Printer at Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025

Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) is pleased to announce the APAC launch of its new monochrome inkjet printer, the K300, at Labelexpo Southeast Asia. Building on the success of Domino’s K600i print bar, the K300 has been developed as a compact, flexible solution for converters looking to add variable data printing capabilities to analogue printing lines.

The K300 monochrome inkjet printer will be on display at the Nilpeter stand, booth F32, at Labelexpo Southeast Asia in Bangkok, Thailand from 8th–10th May 2025. The printer will form part of a Nilpeter FA-Line 17” hybrid label printing solution, providing consistent inline overprint of serialised 2D codes. A machine vision inspection system by Domino Company Lake Image Systems will validate each code to ensure reliable scanning by retailers and consumers whilst confirming unique code serialisation.

“The industry move to 2D codes at the point of sale has led to an increase in demand for variable data printing, with many brands looking to incorporate complex 2D codes, such as QR codes powered by GS1, into their packaging and label designs,” explains Alex Mountis, Senior Product Manager at Domino. “Packaging and label converters need a versatile, reliable, and compact digital printing solution to respond to these evolving market demands. We have developed the K300 with these variable data and 2D code printing opportunities in mind.”

The K300 monochrome inkjet printer can be incorporated into analogue printing lines to customise printed labels with variable data, such as best before dates, batch codes, serialised numbers, and 2D codes. The compact size of the 600dpi high-resolution printhead – 2.1″ / 54mm – offers enhanced flexibility with regards to positioning on the line, including the opportunity to combine two print stations across the web width to enable printing of two independent codes.

Operating at high speeds up to 250m / 820′ per minute, the K300 monochrome inkjet printer has been designed to match flexographic printing speeds. This means there is no need to slow down the line when adding variable data. Domino’s industry-leading ink delivery technology, including automatic ink recirculation and degassing, helps to ensure consistent performance and excellent reliability, while reducing downtime due to maintenance. The printer has been designed to be easy to use, with intuitive setup and operation via Domino’s smart user interface.

“The K300 will open up new opportunities for converters. They can support their brand customers with variable data 2D codes, enabling supply chain traceability, anti-counterfeiting, and consumer engagement campaigns,” adds Mountis. “The versatile printer can also print variable data onto labels, cartons, and flatpack packaging as part of an inline or near-line late-stage customisation process in a manufacturing facility, lowering inventory costs and reducing waste.”

Code verification is an integral part of any effective variable data printing process. A downstream machine vision inspection system, such as the Lake Image Systems’ model showcased alongside the K300, enables converters and brands who add 2D codes and serialisation to labels and packaging to validate each printed code.

Mark Herrtage, Asia Business Development Director, Domino, concludes: “We are committed to helping our customers stay ahead in a competitive market, and are continuously working to develop new products that will help them achieve their business objectives. Collaborating with Lake Image Systems enables us to deliver innovative, complete variable data printing and code verification solutions to meet converters’ needs. We are delighted to be able to showcase an example of this collaboration, featuring the .”

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could you link to that post where you talked about/talk more about credit card fraud? if you even remember what i'm talking about? i love reading about that kinda stuff

sometimes, if you're lucky, or unlucky, there are unauthorized duplicates of your credit card made during the production process. maybe the wrong color tipping was loaded into the embossing machine, or maybe the mailer was loaded into the printer upside down so your address printed illegibly over a patch of preprinted background color. and when this happens, the embossing machine operator has to take the duplicate cards to the locked gate of the the high security area inside the high security area (the vault) in order to get it voided out, where they lock the duplicates in a cage, until they're ready to take a large batch of them to the high security area inside the high security area inside the high security area (the shred room). and sometimes, in the middle of the night, you can hear it rumbling all across the factory floor because the shred machine is really loud and kind of broken and they're shoving literally thousands of unauthorized but fully functional duplicates of real people's credit cards into it

this really brings the fiction of the whole thing into relief: a credit card is a piece of plastic that has numbers encoded onto the magstrip and the emv chip that link to a bank account without arousing suspicion at the point of sale, much in the same way that a forged coin that fools experts must be real. we're always talking about the best way to pull off a heist at the factory, but i'm always saying you should go big and try to get out with one of the embossing machines and a pallet of gift card blanks

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At the height of the US trade war with Japan in the 1980s, Congress established a nationwide network of organizations to advise small American manufacturers on how to survive and grow in what was then a particularly difficult environment. Decades later, there is now at least one Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center in all 50 states, and they continue to provide taxpayer-subsidized consulting to thousands of businesses, including makers of ovens, printers, tortillas, and dog food.

But on Tuesday, shortly before the president announced sweeping tariffs on global imports, Trump administration officials informed members of Congress that it was withholding funding for some MEP centers because their work no longer aligns with government priorities.

The Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which administers the program to help manufacturers, emailed lawmakers to say that it would not be paying out nearly $12.9 million that had been due overall this week to MEP centers in 10 states, according to Democratic staff of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology who spoke on on the condition of anonymity.

“The department is reprioritizing its programmatic activities to ensure that the US secures its position as a leader in critical and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum,” according to the email seen by WIRED. “As such NIST has determined that these cooperative agreements are no longer aligned with the priorities of the department and NIST.”

The Democratic congressional aides and heads of MEP centers in multiple states believe that abandoning support for the program runs counter to Trump’s long-standing goals of boosting domestic manufacturing and winning the ongoing trade war with China. While the president has demonstrated a preference for punitive measures such as tariffs over subsidies to increase American manufacturing capacity, his defunding of the centers could leave US small businesses without the support they need to take advantage of such policies, advocates for the MEP program say.

“These efforts directly align with the president’s goals to strengthen domestic manufacturing and re-shore production,” says Jennifer Sinsabaugh, CEO of New Mexico MEP.

Project 2025, a proposed road map for the current Trump administration authored by the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank, had called for eliminating federal subsidies for the manufacturing program and letting the private sector “more properly” carry out its business advisory services. But as of Wednesday, the Department of Commerce and NIST had not announced a plan to privatize it or shared how the withheld funds would be repurposed.

NIST did not respond to a request for comment. The manufacturing program is one of a number of NIST initiatives that the Commerce Department has moved to scale back or eliminate in recent weeks as Trump and Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency work to dismantle a whole range of long-standing agencies and programs run by the US federal government.

Perhaps anticipating that DOGE might be coming for the program, NIST added a graphic to the top of its MEP webpage in February highlighting how it contributes to the US economy, according to screenshots from the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine.

NIST spends under $200 million annually on the MEP program, with most of the money passed on to states and Puerto Rico in batches of payments. The congressional aides tell WIRED that they expect all remaining centers will lose their funding over the next year or so, as their next checks come due.

Depending on the state, centers are operated by universities, government agencies, or independent nonprofits. States also help pay for the MEP program, but the congressional aides believe it would be difficult in many states—especially smaller ones—to make up for the loss of federal funding.

Carrie Hines, president and CEO of the American Small Manufacturers Coalition, which represents all of the state help centers, says businesses pay market rates for the personalized consulting they offer. “This is not a handout,” she says. Traditional consulting firms may not be able to assist these small businesses or even exist in some regions, she adds. “We fill that unique void of technical assistance, with boots on the factory floor,” Hines says.

Wyoming’s help center, known as Manufacturing Works, was among the organizations that on Tuesday did not receive some $700,000 in funding it had been expecting from NIST. The other states affected include Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, and North Dakota. “Those 10 centers were blindsided,” Hines says.

Jodie Mjoen, CEO and president of North Dakota’s MEP center Impact Dakota, says he’s begun working with partners on finding new ways to support its 21 current projects across 93 manufacturers. These companies, according to Mjoen, are trying to contend with tariffs and other regulations, deploy more AI and automation, and introduce new skills to their employees. “This is what it’s all about,” he says. “Implementing innovative emerging technology solutions” and keeping the “US manufacturing supply chain thriving and expanding.”

Sinsabaugh of New Mexico MEP says the cuts “will have real and lasting negative impacts on the manufacturing ecosystem, both in our state and nationally.”

Officials for centers in the other states did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

US representative Sarah McBride, a Democrat from Delaware who also sits on the science committee, tells WIRED that “Trump is ripping opportunity away from Delaware’s working families, and I’ll fight with everything I have to reverse this reckless and cruel decision.”

Case studies published by NIST and state partners show that advisers associated with the help centers have walked businesses through how to adopt cybersecurity measures and build more resilient factory lines, or simply get executive teams to align on company priorities. Popular brands featured on NIST’s website that say they have benefited from the help centers include Dot’s, a maker of pretzel snacks owned by Hershey, and Purina, a dog food division of Nestlé.

The help centers also link businesses to other resources. In the case of Pertech Industries, a Riverton, Wyoming-based manufacturer of specialized printers that struggled to find workers skilled at soldering, the local MEP office connected it to a training company that later started offering a soldering program. The office helped the training firm pay for it with state funding. Pertech did not respond to a request for comment.

MEP’s work is not without alleged faults. Last year, the Department of Commerce’s Office of Inspector General accused NIST of poor oversight of a survey program it uses to estimate the benefits of the consulting services. After reviewing about $7.3 billion of the $18.8 billion in new and retained sales that NIST claimed from MEP work nationwide in a recent year, the inspector general found that $3.5 billion of the sample came from unreliable data.

In 2023, the inspector general flagged NIST for its alleged inadequate oversight of spending by state centers. It called for NIST to limit salaries for officials at state centers and better manage conflicts of interest in cases where board members of state centers also run companies that do business with them. NIST disputed the allegations in both the 2023 and 2024 investigations, but told the inspector general that new policies and processes would be considered.

An employee at one local center on the East Coast who knows the survey process well acknowledges that the data collection has some flaws. But even after removing some questionable results, the data shows that the MEP system is generating a sizable return on investment, according to the employee, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media. They say many startups would not be able to afford the training, certification, and policy drafting programs their center provides without government subsidization.

“It isn’t a perfect system,” the East Coast employee says, “but having access to dedicated staff that are experienced in navigating challenges small companies are facing, sometimes for the first time, can be the difference between that company shutting down or continuing to grow.”

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Can I Start a Soap Packaging Business from Home in Canada?

Starting a soap packaging business from home in Canada is not only feasible but also a potentially lucrative venture. With the rise in the popularity of artisanal and small-batch soaps, the demand for unique, high-quality packaging is growing. If you're considering diving into this industry, here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the process.

1. Understanding the Market

Before launching your soap packaging business, it's crucial to research the market. Identify the types of soap products you want to cater to—whether it's handmade artisanal soaps, organic soaps, or luxury bath products. Understand the packaging needs of these different types of soaps and the preferences of your target customers. This will help you tailor your offerings and stand out in a competitive market.

2. Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Starting a home-based business in Canada requires adherence to several legal and regulatory standards. Here are some key steps:

Business Registration: Register your business name with your provincial or territorial government. You may also need to register for a GST/HST number if your revenue exceeds the threshold for small suppliers.

Home-Based Business Regulations: Check local zoning laws and homeowners' association rules to ensure you can legally operate a business from your home.

Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure that your packaging materials comply with Canadian regulations for health and safety. For instance, if you plan to use materials that come into direct contact with soap, ensure they are safe and non-toxic.

3. Setting Up Your Home Workspace

Creating an efficient workspace is crucial for a successful packaging business. Designate a specific area in your home for packaging activities. This space should be clean, organized, and suitable for the tasks you'll perform, such as cutting, folding, and assembling packaging materials.

Invest in essential tools and equipment like cutting machines, label printers, and sealing devices. Ensure your workspace adheres to health and safety standards to prevent contamination and ensure product quality.

4. Sourcing Packaging Materials

The quality of your packaging materials is critical. Source high-quality, eco-friendly materials to appeal to environmentally-conscious customers. Consider various options like biodegradable wrappers, recyclable boxes, and attractive labels. Establish relationships with reliable suppliers to ensure you get the best materials at competitive prices.

5. Developing Your Brand

Branding is key to differentiating your packaging business from competitors. Develop a unique brand identity that reflects the quality and style of your packaging. Create a memorable logo, design eye-catching packaging, and build a cohesive brand image that resonates with your target market.

6. Marketing and Sales

Effective marketing strategies are essential for attracting clients to your packaging business. Leverage digital marketing platforms such as social media, email campaigns, and a professional website to showcase your packaging designs. Participate in local trade shows, craft fairs, and networking events to connect with potential clients in the soap industry.

Offer samples to soap manufacturers and retailers to demonstrate the quality and appeal of your packaging. Building strong relationships with your clients can lead to repeat business and referrals.

7. Financial Management

Proper financial management is crucial for the sustainability of your business. Keep track of all expenses, including materials, equipment, and marketing costs. Set competitive prices for your packaging solutions while ensuring they cover costs and provide a profit margin. Consider using accounting software or hiring a financial advisor to manage your finances effectively.

8. Scaling Your Business

As your business grows, you may consider scaling up operations. This could involve expanding your product line, investing in advanced packaging machinery, or hiring additional staff. Continuously assess market trends and customer feedback to adapt and improve your offerings.

Conclusion

Starting a soap packaging business from home in Canada is a viable and rewarding opportunity for entrepreneurs with a passion for design and a keen eye for detail. By understanding the market, adhering to regulations, and focusing on quality and branding, you can build a successful business that meets the needs of soap makers and appeals to consumers. With careful planning and strategic execution, your home-based packaging business can thrive in the dynamic Canadian market.

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operating system

An Operating System (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs. It's the most fundamental software that enables other applications to run on a computing device. Here's a detailed breakdown of an operating system:

1. Definition of Operating System

An Operating System is software that acts as an intermediary between computer hardware and the user. It provides a user interface and controls all hardware components, making it easier for users and applications to interact with the computer without needing to know hardware-level details.

2. Functions of Operating System

✅ a. Process Management

Manages processes in a system: creation, scheduling, termination.

Handles multitasking (running multiple processes simultaneously).

Provides mechanisms for process synchronization and communication.

✅ b. Memory Management

Allocates and deallocates memory space as needed by programs.

Keeps track of each byte in a computer’s memory and optimizes RAM usage.

Manages virtual memory (swap space on disk).

✅ c. File System Management

Organizes files on storage devices like hard drives or SSDs.

Provides file-related operations: create, delete, read, write, etc.

Manages file permissions and security.

✅ d. Device Management

Controls and manages I/O devices (keyboard, mouse, printer, etc.).

Uses device drivers to communicate with hardware components.

Allocates devices to processes when needed.

✅ e. Security and Access Control

Protects data and system resources from unauthorized access.

Supports user authentication and permissions.

Provides encryption and firewall mechanisms.

✅ f. User Interface

Provides a user interface to interact with the system:

Command-Line Interface (CLI)

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

🔷 3. Types of Operating Systems

TypeDescriptionBatch OSExecutes batches of jobs without manual intervention.Time-sharing OSMultiple users share system resources simultaneously.Distributed OSManages a group of distinct computers and makes them appear as one.Real-time OSResponds to input instantly (used in critical systems like flight control).Network OSManages network resources and allows shared access to files and printers.Mobile OSSpecialized OS for mobile devices (e.g., Android, iOS).Embedded OSUsed in embedded systems like smart TVs, washing machines, etc.

🔷 4. Examples of Operating Systems

💻 Desktop and Server OS:

Microsoft Windows

Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS)

macOS

UNIX

📱 Mobile OS:

Android

iOS

🔷 5. Multitasking, Multithreading, and Multiprocessing

✅ Multitasking:

Running multiple applications at the same time.

✅ Multithreading:

Multiple threads within a single application run concurrently.

✅ Multiprocessing:

Using multiple CPUs/cores to execute processes simultaneously.

🔷 Conclusion

An Operating System is vital for any computing device to function. It manages hardware, provides essential services, ensures user interaction, and forms the platform on which application software runs. Its design and performance deeply influence the overall system reliability and efficiency.

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Revolution in Motion: How 3D Printing is Changing the Way We Make Gears

Today, technology is rapid, and one of the ways technology is revolutionizing is through 3D printing gears. It is a process that is easy and fast when it comes to producing complex gear shapes. It has applications across various industries, from automobiles to machines, due to its ability to save money and time. As more use 3D printing, there is a need to learn both the positive and negative aspects of applying it to produce gears.

Speed and Flexibility in the Production of Gear: One of the greatest advantages of 3D printed gears is how much time it takes to produce the parts. Conventional methods of producing gears are indeed very time-consuming. But with the introduction of 3D printing, the parts are designed on the computer and printed within a matter of hours. This allows businesses to create prototypes quicker and change designs without having to wait weeks to obtain new parts.

Cost-effective for Small Batches: 3D printing is also a smart choice when only a few gears are needed. Old methods of making gears cost more when producing just a small number. With 3D printing, the cost stays low no matter how many are made. This makes it great for testing or for custom machines that don’t need large numbers of parts.

Design Freedom for Complex Gear Shapes: Certain shapes of gears are quite difficult to produce with cutting tools. 3D printers, however, can produce quite intricate designs with ease. It enables engineers to design more efficient gears that operate more smoothly or pass into small spaces. It can make machines work better and even lower the amount of power they consume.

Rapid Product Development and Prototyping: Engineers can create and prototype gear designs quickly with 3D printing. One does not have to wait weeks to get a part made; one can print it overnight. This speeds up the design process and enables companies to get products to the market faster. Quick revisions can be handled in the design from test data, and the final product is even better.

Material Choices and Strength Concerns: While 3D printing is fast and customizable, there are indeed some downsides, especially on the material side. Plastic is the most readily available material for the average 3D printer, which may not be as strong for all applications of gears. There are metal printers that can be used for 3D printers, but it's an expensive and potentially not readily available solution. This limits it in applying 3D printing to gears that will require heavy loads or temperature exposure.

Longevity and Long-Term Use Issues: 3D-printed gears are not necessarily as durable as traditional-grown gears. Pieces printed using this method are more likely to crack or degrade faster when put under stress. This can be a problem for devices that are operated continuously or need high dependability. All parts must be extensively tested by engineers to see if they will perform as expected.

Accuracy and Surface Quality Issues: The gear surface has to be very smooth so that it works. The edges of some 3D printers are roughened or contain tiny deviations from optimal shape. The tiny flaws make the gears fail sooner or later. The parts normally need post-print cleaning or finishing to fix this, which takes extra time and effort.

Time for Printing Bigger or More Detailed Gears: Although 3D printing is quick for small items, printing out large or extremely detailed gears can take hours. Sometimes it may still be quicker to do it the old way. Printing time also gets longer if the gear has to be extremely durable, as the printer has to apply more layers and thicker materials.

Role of 3D Printing Companies in Innovation: 3D printing businesses today are dedicated to enhancing the printing of gears. They experiment with new materials, develop improved printers, and assist other sectors in experimenting with this technology. 3D printing companies also provide services for people who do not have a 3D printer, making it simpler for many to employ this process. As these businesses expand, printed gear will become stronger and better.

Environmental Effects and Waste Reduction: There is only material required for the part when 3D printing, so there is less waste compared to traditional processes. It is thus a more environmentally friendly option. Secondly, when gears are printed close to where they are to be used, fewer parts need to be shipped across the globe. This reduces transport pollution.

Custom Gears for Special Machines: Certain machines require special gears that are not available in shops. It is simple to produce gears to cater to these special requirements through 3D printing. This can be beneficial in agriculture, healthcare, or research, where every machine can be unique. Quick production of custom gears can also assist in restoring old machines that no longer have spare parts.

Education and Skill Development: 3D printing is not just for businesses. Schools and colleges apply it as a means of educating students in terms of design and machinery. Printing gears allows students to understand how components function and provides them with practical experience. This assists in developing skills for future career opportunities in design and engineering.

Issues with Standardisation and Testing: One of the biggest problems with 3D-printed gears is that there are no hard rules for testing or quality. Every printer and every material can yield varying results. Without established standards, it is difficult to know whether a gear will be as functional as one printed the traditional way. Additional research is required to develop firm guidelines for how to test and certify printed gears.

Slow Adoption in Heavy Industries: Although 3D printing offers numerous advantages, some industries lag. They are concerned with the long-term durability of the parts and do not want to try new methods they are not familiar with. As the testing becomes better and stronger materials are produced, more industries will likely start utilizing 3D printing for gears.

Conclusion

Ultimately, 3D printing revolutionized the production of gears, bringing numerous advantages such as velocity, design liberty, and reduced cost for low-volume batches. However, it still suffers from material strength constraints, surface finish, and conventional norms. With improved technology, such issues can be minute in the future. The combination of function and form provided by 3D printing architecture will keep remolding the manufacturing approach of industries in terms of producing moving parts. This process may not eliminate all conventional gear-cutting, but it certainly creates new opportunities for innovators seeking to build smarter, quicker, and more efficient machines.

#3D printing gears

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Barcode Definitions 101 | Uses & Guide | AIDC INDIA – 2025

Barcodes play a vital role in today’s business environment. From retail checkout systems to inventory tracking, they have transformed the way data is collected and managed. As we step into 2025, it becomes more important to understand barcode definitions and their role in modern operations. This guide from AIDC Technologies India is designed to simplify everything you need to know about barcodes and their practical uses.

2. What Is a Barcode? A Simple Definition Explained

A barcode is a machine-readable code represented as numbers and parallel lines or squares. Barcode definitions explain how this code is structured and what type of data it holds. Barcodes typically encode product information like SKU, batch number, or manufacturing details. They are scanned using barcode readers, which instantly convert visual patterns into digital data.

3. Types of Barcodes Used in 2025

There are various types of barcodes in use, each with its own format and function. Barcode definitions help identify which format suits a particular industry or task:

1D Barcodes: These are linear barcodes like UPC, EAN, and Code 128, often used in retail and inventory.

2D Barcodes: These include QR codes and Data Matrix codes, used for storing more complex data.

PDF417: A stacked linear barcode used on IDs and transport documents.

Each format has a specific barcode definition and is designed to meet unique requirements based on space, readability, and data needs.

4. How Barcodes Work: From Scanning to Data Collection

The basic process begins with printing a barcode on a label or product. A barcode scanner reads the lines or squares, and decoding software extracts the stored information. Barcode definitions help determine what type of scanner and software are needed to read the code accurately. This simple process eliminates manual entry and ensures fast, reliable data capture across operations.

5. Key Uses of Barcodes in Modern Industries

Barcode definitions are foundational in a wide range of sectors. In retail, barcodes are used for pricing and checkout. In warehouses, they track stock movement and inventory levels. Healthcare uses barcodes for labeling medicine and managing patient records. Logistics companies depend on barcodes for real-time tracking of shipments. The correct use of barcode definitions ensures that the data captured is accurate and usable.

6. AIDC India’s Role in Barcode Solutions

AIDC Technologies India provides complete barcode systems—from labels and scanners to printers and integration software. Our deep understanding of barcode definitions allows us to recommend the right type of barcode solution for your specific industry. We support clients in retail, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and logistics with customized systems that improve data tracking and minimize errors.

7. Benefits of Using Barcodes in Business

Barcodes offer several benefits that go beyond just automation. Proper use of barcode definitions brings improvements in many business areas:

Speed: Barcodes speed up scanning and reduce checkout time.

Accuracy: Minimizes manual errors in data entry.

Inventory Control: Keeps track of stock movement in real time.

Cost Savings: Reduces labor and improves efficiency.

By applying the right barcode definitions, businesses can unlock these advantages more effectively.

8. Barcode Definitions vs QR Codes vs RFID

Understanding how barcode definitions compare to other technologies helps in selecting the best system. Barcodes are simpler and more cost-effective for small to medium-sized operations. QR codes, which are 2D barcodes, can store more data and are often used in mobile marketing or payment systems. RFID, which uses radio waves, allows item tracking without line-of-sight scanning. However, barcode systems remain more accessible and easier to implement.

9. Smart Barcode Scanning Solutions by AIDC India

AIDC India offers barcode scanning devices that are optimized to read all standard barcode definitions. Whether it’s a handheld scanner for retail or an industrial-grade scanner for warehouses, our devices ensure fast, accurate, and error-free data collection. We also provide software tools that integrate these scanners with your inventory or billing systems for seamless workflows.

10. Choosing the Right Barcode System for Your Business

Barcode definitions help businesses choose the right format, printing method, and scanning tools. AIDC India helps you evaluate your operational needs, the volume of data you need to encode, and the environment where scanning takes place. Based on these factors, we recommend and implement barcode systems that align with your goals.

11. Future of Barcodes: Trends to Watch in 2025

As we look ahead, barcode definitions are evolving with technology. Mobile barcode scanning is becoming more popular, especially in e-commerce and delivery services. Smart inventory systems are using AI to analyze barcode data for forecasting and planning. Environment-friendly printing solutions are also emerging. AIDC India stays updated with these trends to provide future-ready barcode solutions for businesses of all sizes.

12. Get Started with Barcode Solutions from AIDC India

Barcodes are a small but powerful part of your business infrastructure. With the right barcode definitions and tools, you can automate operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. AIDC Technologies India offers everything you need—from barcode labels and printers to scanners and integration support.

Call to Action: Ready to streamline your operations with smart barcode solutions? Contact AIDC Technologies India today for a free consultation, customized recommendations, and reliable tools that match your business goals.

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