#Coding & Marking Market Size

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In early April of this year, after more than a decade of litigation and a $90-million settlement, Mark Zuckerberg sent me forty bucks on Venmo.

To be clear, it wasn’t Zuck personally. That $40.67 was my cut of the payout from a class action lawsuit: the “Facebook Internet Tracking Litigation” case (not to be confused with the “Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation,” payment pending). Since January, I’ve secured other payouts of $21.65, $20.04 (twice), $14.81 and $12.60 as a result of class action settlements, and there are almost certainly more to come.

If you spend enough time on the internet, odds are that you too have stumbled into the class action expanded universe. You’re not alone: According to a recent defense attorney interest group report, there was $42 billion in class action settlements reached last year, “the third highest value we have tallied in the last two decades, trailing only the settlement numbers from 2023 ($51.4 billion) and 2022 ($66 billion).” Given the proliferation of corporate monopolies, legal cases brought against tech companies will naturally include more and more claimants and bigger and bigger settlements. Ads marketing these lawsuits are popping up on social media and, while most people ignore them, there are Facebook groups, lawyers, and hunters like myself, all dedicated to chasing down these payouts.

On top of that, a change in federal rules in 2018 laid the groundwork to make email the most common class-action notice delivery method—so it’s entirely possible that right now, hiding in a spam folder, there’s an unread message declaring that you’re already part of one. Open the email, enter your class member code, maybe provide some receipts (unless it’s a “no-proof” settlement), and pick your delivery method; they have Venmo, Zelle, prepaid cards, paper checks, direct deposit, etc. After a couple of years, boom! Instant money.

But while applying to get some of that money has never been more convenient, the vast majority of eligible claimants will never see a dime: A 2019 study by the Federal Trade Commission put the claims rate for class actions at an outrageously low 4 percent by weighted mean.

Take cases about data breaches or privacy violations. There were more than 250 million users in the class of those affected by the 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal—essentially, everyone in the US with a Facebook account. Out of the eligible class size of 250 million, only 17 million valid claims were filed. There’s the spate of recent “social media addiction” cases looking for more class members by (ironically enough) advertising on Instagram, plus the semi-recent class action that chastised the once-mighty Juul for targeting teens, and the very, very recent Lopez v. Apple Inc. settlement, which could give folks $20 per Siri-enabled device if you sign up by July 2.

Many people ignore these messages—assuming they’re a scam, or thinking the payout isn’t worth the hassle. But other people, like April Phelps, are filing claims with gusto.

“I check daily,” says Phelps, a Memphis-based health care worker who estimates she’s received almost $8,000 since 2023 by keeping up with the various postcards, emails, and online advertisements that work to bring eligible claimants into a class action. “Out of a seven-day week, no more than about two and a half hours—probably 30 minutes or so a day—just to scroll through and see if there's been any updates or any new settlements that impact me. I'll check my junk mail too, just to make sure.”

I found Phelps on a 30,000-plus-member Facebook group set up by Top Class Actions, a news site that tracks and offers updates on various ongoing class actions. People in the TCA Settlements & Payouts group help confused first-timers navigate eligibility, answer questions about when settlement payments might come in and post updates about case results. These kinds of sites are what I recommend to people who ask, because since 2021, I’ve become “class action guy,” reminding family members to file claims, check their spam folders, and get that money.

Technically, I was party to my first class action all the way back in 2016, with litigation related to the Aliso Canyon gas leak, which WIRED reported as the “worst climate disaster in US history” at the time. That process was mainly via email and on the phone, and the payout took seven years to show up—but in the meantime, I kept searching for “settlement” in my email.

In 2021, that led me to Mansour v. Bumble Trading Inc., a settlement in California based on claims that Bumble was discriminating against male users by only letting women message first. I signed up, waited for my payout, and after that was Rivera et al. v. Google LLC (Google photos storing face data without consent), plus Sosa v. Onfido (biometric privacy violation), California v. Vitol (manipulated gas prices), even Milan v. Clif Bar & Co. (misleading labels on Clif Bars), and my beloved Facebook Internet Tracking Litigation.

It’s not that I have a personal vendetta against these companies. I still eat the Clif Bars. But by gosh, the law says I’m owed some money, these companies probably did do something wrong (even if they don’t admit it), and frankly, the payout feels a bit like winning in a legal system designed for people to lose. Why wouldn’t I take it?

That’s close to the story I was told by Phelps, as well. She says she’s been on the lookout for class actions since 2021, when she found out she was party to litigation against Blue Cross Blue Shield via a notice hidden in her junk mail.

“More people need to start paying attention, because if you miss a deadline, in some cases, for a $10,000 cheque, you’re going to be upset,” she says. “I wish I was getting $10,000, but some people are eligible to receive that, and they don't take it seriously because they don't do their research.”

Phelps says that the most helpful avenue for staying informed has been the smattering of groups on Facebook, where people answer questions, offer advice, and upload pictures of payouts: Venmo, Zelle, prepaid cards, and paper checks. Phelps says the group helped her evangelize a couple of friends and her mom into class action consciousness.

“It's not like these are poor defenseless companies, right? They committed an error,” she says. “If more people pay attention, honestly, I feel like these manufacturers or these businesses will stop being so quick to offer things to us without doing their research.”

Despite how helpful these groups have been for some people, they’re still a poor substitute for an official government portal, says Amanda M. Rose, a professor of law at Vanderbilt University.

“There’s been a lot of enthusiasm for technology solving these problems, although we see … that it hasn’t necessarily borne itself out,” she says.

Rose adds that a federally run website and support system (ClassAction.gov, say) could help increase claim rates, cut down on confusion, and create a database for researchers looking to make policy suggestions on public oversight of class actions. Without that infrastructure, the void is filled by third-parties (like the absurdly named “ClaimClam,” called out by the DC attorney general last year), who can use AI to identify potential class members in lawsuits and settlements, get them to submit claims via their platform and then take a cut of their settlements. ClaimClam also charged consumers “15%, and in some cases 40%,” of their claim, while also misleading them to think that settlements were guaranteed, and hiding that the law firm they were recommending was also co-owned by the same founder, according to a settlement between the company and the office of the DC attorney general. Even the top aggregator sites, like ClassAction.org or the aforementioned TopClassActions.com, are private companies that can earn referral fees from law firms for offering info on the class actions.

The lack of a federal database also makes it difficult to track down claimants who have changed addresses, determine if the legalese has been effectively translated into plain English, or figure out if the notices are getting past the spam filter—and all of these problems are exacerbated by a glaring lack of data on record. Are the claims settlement administrators who are charged with finding eligible class members doing a thorough job? According to Rose, solving these issues has always been a problem, but no one in particular is keeping track.

“You can't even have an intelligent public policy debate about these matters without having better insight into them,” says Rose.

That argument touches on one of the core pillars in American jurisprudence supporting class actions—as a type of public service in the form of a deterrent.

“At least in our legal culture, we have decided that we should make it possible for people with small value claims to bring them all together,” says Deborah Hensler, professor of dispute resolution at Stanford Law School.

“Perhaps a large number of people have claims, but the claims are worth fairly small amounts of money. Maybe they lost $25 each? A corporation could make a lot of money by collecting lots and lots of $25,” she says. “But individually, going to court for $25? Forget it.” Thus, class actions.

According to Hensler, class actions in one form or another have been part of US law for centuries. A dispute in 1820 over the estate of a deceased general, West v. Randall, is widely considered the first, though Brown v. Board of Education, which ended legal segregation in 1954, is probably the most well-known example. She considers their prevalence to be a function of an American court system that has fewer barriers to entry than many others, including much lower court filing fees, the option for lawyers to advertise, and legal representation on contingency (which is widely regulated or outright disallowed in many other countries).

“When you have a system that is so law-oriented, and you have a lot of lawyers and you have a way for people to find lawyers, even if they don't have very much money, then you have a way for lawyers to make money by taking people's cases,” Hensler says. “Then when some issue arises—like Facebook privacy—there are some lawyers who say ‘That’s interesting, maybe I could bring a class action.’”

Because the legal precedent is so complex, Hensler says there are many laws on the books allowing class actions to be brought for everything from the aforementioned privacy violations to the spate of recent class actions with wide political implications, like J.G.G. v. Trump, where a judge ordered deportation flights of Venezuelan men to be turned back, an order the Trump administration ignored.

“The current cases are on behalf of people who are claiming they have been improperly, illegally treated by the Trump Administration,” Hensler says. “They're trying to get the courts to say ‘Stop doing this,’ not just for one person, but for all the people like them.”

Aside from their use in recent immigration cases, class actions as legal tools are actually in a bit of a hard place. The Class Action Fairness Act, signed into law by the Bush administration in 2005, made it easier for defendants to shift their cases to federal court from the state level, a move that ultimately made class actions harder to certify, slower to resolve, and more expensive to pursue.

Instead, plaintiffs’ lawyers have shifted toward mass torts, mass-claim litigation, and multidistrict litigation—approaches that involve coordinating large numbers of individual claims, rather than trying to certify a single class. In the pre-internet era, coalescing that many claimants would be Sisyphean; in 2025, it’s almost smooth sailing.

“The underlying issue is that modern society produces mass injuries, mass complaints, mass everything,” Hensler says. “We've done a pretty good job in this country of trying to come up with procedures for dealing with this ‘mass claim’ phenomenon—a better job than virtually every other country in the world—but we haven't figured it out yet.”

Something that shouldn’t be hard to figure out is that regardless of the particular legal avenue, the class or mass action notifications are just going to keep coming—so people like Phelps and I will keep scanning social media and checking our spam folders. Maybe in a couple more years, I’ll get a notification about another forty bucks. And until then, I’ll keep scrolling, filing, and quietly cashing in, because if corporations can profit off our data, habits, and mistakes, the least we can do is get paid back when they screw up.

It’s not justice, exactly—just the version we’re left with in a system where accountability is slow, flawed, and monetized. But until something better comes along, I’m not leaving free money on the table. You shouldn’t either.

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Coach Garrick “Grizz” Wolfin backstory

Before he was Coach Grizz, he was just Garrick—an impoverished wolf-boy from the Howling Steppes, where the wind never stopped howling and food was scarcer than warmth. Raised in a crumbling shelter-town, he never knew his father, and for most of his childhood, it was just him, his mother, and his younger sister, Lira.

At sixteen, Garrick’s life took a turn when he was accepted into a state-run magic academy in Beasthaven’s capital—a prestigious, merit-based school created to uplift magically gifted students from the lower classes. He left home reluctantly, promising his little sister that he’d make something of himself for their future.

But during his fourth year—just before the last one—tragedy struck. A letter came. His mother had passed away suddenly. No warning, no goodbye. Heartbroken and helpless, Garrick nearly quit, but Lira begged him to stay and finish. "Just one year," she told him. "I’ll be fine."

She wasn’t.

When he returned—graduated and hopeful—he came home to silence.

The house was empty. Torn apart. His sister had been abducted by traffickers. Sold. Used. Gone.

Garrick snapped.

What followed was the Howling Massacre.

With nothing but instinct, fury, and his sharpened Legacy Arte, Garrick tracked them by scent, stormed black-market compounds, butchered traffickers and high-paying clients alike—some of them nobles, some even foreign dignitaries. He was unstoppable, berserk, unrelenting. And yet... too late.

He found Lira at last—but just in time to watch her be murdered in front of him.

What he did to the killer was so brutal, so animalistic, it remains censored in official records. It took a squad of elite Beastfolk guards to subdue him. And so Garrick was sentenced—not for vengeance, not for blood, but for killing the wrong people. Important people.

They called him a monster. Others called him a folk hero.

Prison Years

Garrick spent over three decades in a high-security prison. At first, he fought constantly—out of rage, grief, and survival. His body bears the evidence: whip scars across his back from punishments, claw marks across his ribs from ambushes, and even teeth marks from nights when other inmates turned feral.

He was a storm no one wanted to cross, a beast caged not just by iron, but by loss.

But time dulled the fury. He stopped lashing out. He stopped speaking. The fights ended not because he grew weak, but because the others stopped trying. His silence became legendary—an empty shell of a man who had nothing to live for, and therefore feared nothing. He was Garrick, the Wolf of Wrath, and even the worst inmates gave him space.

Then came the night everything changed.

A prison brawl broke out between two rival factions—bloody and chaotic, with makeshift weapons and broken teeth. A young guard, fresh out of training, was caught in the middle and cornered by a berserker inmate twice his size. No one intervened.

Except Garrick.

He didn’t say a word. He simply stepped in, grabbed the berserker by the throat, and slammed him into the wall so hard the stones cracked. The inmate was hospitalized for months. The guard survived, barely.

From that day on, everything shifted. The guards no longer watched Garrick as a threat—they watched him with something closer to reverence. The inmates kept their distance, not just out of fear, but respect. He wasn’t just a monster anymore.

He was a protector. A dangerous one, yes—but one with a code.

The Man Who Set Him Free

But he wasn’t forgotten.

Though locked in a high-security prison for decades, Garrick’s actions had rippled far beyond the cold stone walls. Guards that arrested him, and victims of the traffickers he killed had quietly begun speaking out. Stories filtered through Beasthaven: of a beastman who tore through slavers and corrupt nobles like a storm, leaving no evil standing. No one could agree on his name, but all of them remembered the carnage, and the fury that burned only for justice.

A chronicler gathered their accounts and published Fangs in the Dark, a brutal and emotional exposé. It sold wildly across the world. In other countries peoples though it was mere fiction, while Beasthaven people knew well how true this story was. A movie adaptation soon followed—melodramatic and stylized, but gripping. It portrayed Garrick as a feral guardian, a monster who protected the helpless. It mythologized him as the Wolf of Wrath.

And Garrick?

He knew none of it.

High-security prisons in Beasthaven allowed no outside books, no messages, no news—especially not for someone with a life sentence for mass murder. He had not received a single visitor in decades. In his mind, he was forgotten. A relic of pain with no reason to live and no story left to tell.

Until Solon Arclight arrived.

Solon, the newly appointed Headmaster of Fablewood Academy, came not as a politician or emissary—but as someone who understood loss. A survivor of his own battles, he had recently helped dismantle a trafficking network in Austreim. When he learned of the mysterious wolf who had done something similar, years before, he requested a visitation—pulling every diplomatic string necessary to gain access to the prison.

Garrick had no idea who Solon was or why he was there.

What followed was not an interview. It was a conversation. One between two men who had seen the worst of the world—and refused to let it break them.

Solon told Garrick everything.

The book. The film. The whispered praises in Beasthaven. The petitions calling for his release. The fact that, in the eyes of many, Garrick was no longer just a killer—he was an avenger, a symbol of brutal justice in a corrupt system.

Garrick didn’t believe him.

But Solon had brought a printed copy of Fangs in the Dark. With the guards' permission, he left it behind.

Later, Garrick sat alone in his cell, flipping through its pages. His story, printed in black ink, felt unreal. He didn’t recognize the romantized version of himself within—but some parts… some parts were true. The desperation. The rage. The love.

Solon returned one week later.

This time, he brought a proposal: to have Garrick’s sentence lifted, under Etherealis Isle’s asylum privilege. With the support of the council of the wise and the influence granted to the Headmaster of Fablewood, Solon could offer Garrick a new life.

Not absolution. Not forgiveness.

A job. A purpose.

To become the school’s Physical Education instructor—a place where he could use his strength not to destroy, but to build others up.

It took Garrick time to answer. But in the end, he accepted.

And so, the Wolf of Wrath was freed—not into fanfare, but into silence. To a new island, a new place, a new life. In Etherealis Isle, barely anyone knew his face. Most who had heard the story assumed it was fiction.

And that was just how he liked it.

The Coach with the Roar

Now, Coach Grizz is the PE instructor at Fablewood Academy, known for his harsh drills, thunderous voice, and no-nonsense attitude. His teaching style is ruthless—but fair. He sees every student as someone who can survive anything, become anything, if they just dig deep.

He doesn’t show it often, but he genuinely cares. Every student reminds him of his sister. That’s why he pushes them—to be strong, to be fast, to be ready. Because the world is cruel. And he won’t let it break them.

He still doesn’t like mirrors. Still wakes in the night, claws unsheathed. But he laughs now. He jokes. He lives.

And if any trafficker or monster dares come near Fablewood again…?

They’ll find out the hard way that the Wolf still has teeth.

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Man or MAG: Main Route

Here is the MAG section of our species swap with everyone's favorite himbo! This is the main route as Mina's path will have her own post. Kafka ain't gonna have fun either way that's for sure. Warning this does get a bit dark with mentions to inhuman experimentation and PTSD. Let's get started.

Kafka is 24 years old when he fails his latest attempt at the Entrance Exams. The day has already been terrible for him personally. He didn't make it through the first part, the company van gotten wrecked so he had to walk, and it was raining like hell.

Kafka was about to walk home when a mysterious man approaches him. The guy explains that he's with a side branch for the Defense Force who focus on dropouts. He heard about Kafka's recent failure and offered him another shot through a special program.

A deal that honestly sounded too good to be true. Yet, the last promise Kafka had made to his childhood friend would do him in. He takes the offer and meets the man at an agreed upon location tomorrow. This was the last day Kafka would be seen by anyone.

In reality his 'provider' actually worked in a shadowy organization with links to the black market. Due to the rise in kaiju attacks, high paying officials wanted special 'guards' to protect their assets. Individuals with the kind of power only seen by the Defense Force.

Thus they delved into experimentation involving kaiju DNA in what would be known as Project MAGNUS. Super soldiers with increased size, enhanced strength, heightened aggression but also made to follow orders by their select 'handlers.' Kafka had become their latest test subject and they aimed to break all of him.

He would undergo grueling experiments as his genetic code is shattered n stitched together like clockwork. These high stressed tests were made with the purpose of triggering the kaiju DNA inside Kafka to activate. Only then would he be ready for 'reprogramming'. It took 6 months for the man's kaiju side to activate.

Kafka would skyrocket to 15'6 in size with his muscle density doubling in the process, dark grey scales swiftly covered his arms/legs/sides of his face/torso sides, teeth growing into fangs so large they overtook his cheeks to form a massive mouth(like his kaiju), a large black scaled tail came out his lower back, twin white long horns burst from his forehead and eyes became blood red slits.

The newly made MAG would go on a vicious rampage. Kakfa brutally kills everyone inside the building he been imprisoned within as all were guilty. He is soon found by Toku, his fellow Monster Sweeper, within an alley. (There was a corpse cleanup nearby where the MAG ran off to afterwards.)

The man quickly recognizes his missing coworker and decides to help Kafka. You can say the Sweepers become very protective of their transformed coworker. Everyone pitched in to find Kafka a safe, comfortable place to call home and help him feel like a person than just survive.

Sometimes the MAG's aggressive nature would come to the surface so his sweepers find kaiju for him to fight. If the Defense Force get too close, then they send a signal out for Kafka to run. There have been a few sightings of the MAG but not enough for him to land on the DF's radar fully.

It would remain like that for years until Reno joins the Sweepers. The young man immediately felt something was off when he was assigned to this particular crew. Like something is watching him with sheer curiosity. It didn't help that his coworkers would ignore sudden discrepancies on the corpses they work on. (Power tools don't leave behind bite marks.)

He uncovers the truth when Kafka is forced to save Reno from the spider Yoju. Things only escalate further as the MAG would find his nest been invaded by a particular tiny Kaiju. One that triggers a panic within him upon the words 'Found You' before shoving itself down his throat.

Kafka reacted much more violently with this forced transformation due to PTSD wrought from the experiments. The new No.8 stands around 23'4 in size, his lower arms/lower legs/jagged back spikes/horn tips now a blood red, has an extra pair of smaller arms underneath his main pair, four horns with a smaller pair in front of the main, mouth reached half way down his neck, and large obsidian batlike wings bearing torn red membrane. Reno immediately called the Sweepers as he seriously needs help to look for the now runaway Kafka.

They would find the upgraded MAG getting soothed by Ami(the little girl) and her concerned mother(Futaba). Interestingly, Kafka's red highlights had turned a soft blueish green as both recounted how he not only saved them from the Spider Yoju but healed the mom with his scales. Whatever had altered his form somehow stabilize the man's unstable DNA.

This becoming more apparent as Kafka suddenly shrinks to a more humanlike state. (He's around 6'8 but still have some monstrous features like small horns, short tail, faded scale 'patterns', and sharp claws.) Kafka will now change forms depending on his mood with content/relaxed leading to his smaller humanoid version.

The kaiju inside him seems to be responding to the MAG's innate desire to keep his humanity. Maybe it could turn Kafka back to the way he was before. Or at least make this monstrous side more manageable.

Although the Monster Sweepers will have to be careful. Kafka has fully landed himself in the Defense Force's radar but more unstable sources shall make themselves known. Whether he can be a man or become a monster only gotten a lot harder than just dangerous.

That's all I have at the moment. For now, enjoy a song that came to mind involving our himbo in general: Monster by Fight The Fade.

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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 .”

To find more information about the K300 monochrome printer please visit: https://dmnoprnt.com/38tcze3r

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CNC development history and processing principles

CNC machine tools are also called Computerized Numerical Control (CNC for short). They are mechatronics products that use digital information to control machine tools. They record the relative position between the tool and the workpiece, the start and stop of the machine tool, the spindle speed change, the workpiece loosening and clamping, the tool selection, the start and stop of the cooling pump and other operations and sequence actions on the control medium with digital codes, and then send the digital information to the CNC device or computer, which will decode and calculate, issue instructions to control the machine tool servo system or other actuators, so that the machine tool can process the required workpiece.

‌1. The evolution of CNC technology: from mechanical gears to digital codes

The Beginning of Mechanical Control (late 19th century - 1940s)

The prototype of CNC technology can be traced back to the invention of mechanical automatic machine tools in the 19th century. In 1887, the cam-controlled lathe invented by American engineer Herman realized "programmed" processing for the first time by rotating cams to drive tool movement. Although this mechanical programming method is inefficient, it provides a key idea for subsequent CNC technology. During World War II, the surge in demand for military equipment accelerated the innovation of processing technology, but the processing capacity of traditional machine tools for complex parts had reached a bottleneck.

The electronic revolution (1950s-1970s)

After World War II, manufacturing industries mostly relied on manual operations. After workers understood the drawings, they manually operated machine tools to process parts. This way of producing products was costly, inefficient, and the quality was not guaranteed. In 1952, John Parsons' team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) developed the world's first CNC milling machine, which input instructions through punched paper tape, marking the official birth of CNC technology. The core breakthrough of this stage was "digital signals replacing mechanical transmission" - servo motors replaced gears and connecting rods, and code instructions replaced manual adjustments. In the 1960s, the popularity of integrated circuits reduced the size and cost of CNC systems. Japanese companies such as Fanuc launched commercial CNC equipment, and the automotive and aviation industries took the lead in introducing CNC production lines. 

Integration of computer technology (1980s-2000s)

With the maturity of microprocessor and graphical interface technology, CNC entered the PC control era. In 1982, Siemens of Germany launched the first microprocessor-based CNC system Sinumerik 800, whose programming efficiency was 100 times higher than that of paper tape. The integration of CAD (computer-aided design) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) software allows engineers to directly convert 3D models into machining codes, and the machining accuracy of complex surfaces reaches the micron level. During this period, equipment such as five-axis linkage machining centers came into being, promoting the rapid development of mold manufacturing and medical device industries.

Intelligence and networking (21st century to present)

The Internet of Things and artificial intelligence technologies have given CNC machine tools new vitality. Modern CNC systems use sensors to monitor parameters such as cutting force and temperature in real time, and use machine learning to optimize processing paths. For example, the iSMART Factory solution of Japan's Mazak Company achieves intelligent scheduling of hundreds of machine tools through cloud collaboration. In 2023, the global CNC machine tool market size has exceeded US$80 billion, and China has become the largest manufacturing country with a production share of 31%.

2. CNC machining principles: How code drives steel

The essence of CNC technology is to convert the physical machining process into a control closed loop of digital signals. Its operation logic can be divided into three stages:

Geometric Modeling and Programming

After building a 3D model using CAD software such as UG and SolidWorks, CAM software “deconstructs” the model: automatically calculating parameters such as tool path, feed rate, spindle speed, and generating G code (such as G01 X100 Y200 F500 for linear interpolation to coordinates (100,200) and feed rate 500mm/min). Modern software can even simulate the material removal process and predict machining errors.

Numerical control system analysis and implementation

The "brain" of CNC machine tools - the numerical control system (such as Fanuc 30i, Siemens 840D) converts G codes into electrical pulse signals. Taking a three-axis milling machine as an example, the servo motors of the X/Y/Z axes receive pulse commands and convert rotary motion into linear displacement through ball screws, with a positioning accuracy of up to ±0.002mm. The closed-loop control system uses a grating ruler to feedback position errors in real time, forming a dynamic correction mechanism.

Multi-physics collaborative control

During the machining process, the machine tool needs to coordinate multiple parameters synchronously: the spindle motor drives the tool to rotate at a high speed of 20,000 rpm, the cooling system sprays atomized cutting fluid to reduce the temperature, and the tool changing robot completes the tool change within 0.5 seconds. For example, when machining titanium alloy blades, the system needs to dynamically adjust the cutting depth according to the hardness of the material to avoid tool chipping.

‌3. The future of CNC technology: cross-dimensional breakthroughs and industrial transformation

Currently, CNC technology is facing three major trends:

‌Combined‌: Turning and milling machine tools can complete turning, milling, grinding and other processes on one device, reducing clamping time by 90%;

Additive-subtractive integration: Germany's DMG MORI's LASERTEC series machine tools combine 3D printing and CNC finishing to directly manufacture aerospace engine combustion chambers;

‌Digital Twin‌: By using a virtual machine tool to simulate the actual machining process, China's Shenyang Machine Tool's i5 system has increased debugging efficiency by 70%.

From the meshing of mechanical gears to the flow of digital signals, CNC technology has rewritten the underlying logic of the manufacturing industry in 70 years. It is not only an upgrade of machine tools, but also a leap in the ability of humans to transform abstract thinking into physical entities. In the new track of intelligent manufacturing, CNC technology will continue to break through the limits of materials, precision and efficiency, and write a new chapter for industrial civilization.

[liampboyle]

Stabby Returns

While I want people to subscribe to my Patreon because like everybody else I've got bills to pay. Stabby the Roomba belongs to the community, so here's this morning's Stabby story.

Prompt: “Those robots were uniquely hard to conquer but fell nonetheless, what’s curious though, is they seem to call out for their ‘Earthly parent’.”

It was no secret among the species of the alliance that humans pack bonded. They were a social species. That they gave their technological creations, robots they called them, this behavior, was interesting and also disturbing. Vsdnak shook xe’s head, causing xe’s antennae to sway, and looked over the now empty ship. Twisted bits of titanium and steel were scattered everywhere, along with pools of the petrochemical fluid the human’s called “cherry juice” that their mechanical creations used for their hydraulic systems. The shade was disturbingly similar to the blood of biological humans, or at least how it was described in the study materials.

Vsdnak had yet to actually see a human, it was far more common to encounter their robots than members of the human species. Yet all their ships still had full life support capabilities for biologicals. The machines, when destroyed, would call out for whatever human they had bonded with. Between the resemblance to actual human forms, the fluid that leaked from them, and the fact they mimicked pack bonded biological behavior it was easy to forget these things were not biological sentients.

If there was one thing, the primates were good at making it was weapons. That was Vsdnak’s entire purpose on this ship. To recover any weapons that were aboard. This was ship small for a military carrier but the humans seemed to like vessels of this size to carry small arms and ammunition. Xe checked the charge on xe’s particle thrower, it was still full. The sensor readings showed only base levels of activity aboard. What little activity there was could just be the ship's own systems. The crew of xe’s sister ship had been slaughtered in xyr encounter with it. The two survivors had already been rescued, and xe had sent xe’s own crew back to xyr vessel already. Xe remained simply to see what was still intact that could be taken. Human “slug throwers” were famed for their ability to pierce energy shields and no one had ever duplicated the explosive powders that seem to power them. It seemed like whatever it was made from was exclusive to the barren rock the humans claimed as their homeworld. 

Vsdnak shifted xe’s antennae again, that type of thing was for the scientists to figure out, xe was just a mercenary pilot, specializing in salvage. Xe passed some shattered exoskeletons from the members of xe’s sister ship’s crew. According to xyr logs, xy had boarded this vessel in order to use melee and short burst energy weapons to pacify the robotic crew. Xy should have known better. Humans were famed for their relative strength and endurance, and their robots were even stronger. Human metal work was some of the strongest in the known galaxies. So their hand weapons could easily penetrate chitin. Their robots were always armed with the same. Finally xe reached the door that should be the cargo area in this ship class. Xe reached down with xe’s lower manipulation foot to withdraw a code breaker from the supply pouch belted around xe’s lower thorax. Placing it against what looked to be the door’s locking mechanism, xe pressed the activator and waited a few seconds until the indicator light glowed and xe detected the reassuring ping of device success. The door slid open and xe focused xe’s eyes on the boxes of cargo, marked ‘ammunition 7.62x51mm’ in the human script. While xe could not read the human language, xe knew this marking well. Human weapon ammunition, multiple crates of it. This would go for an extremely high price on the salvage markets. These projectiles were known to occasionally pierce ship hulls and devastate beings using only energy shields.

Xe’s antennae twitched again, detecting an electrical signal. Something, some piece of technology was still active in this cargo hold. Vsdnak felt a sharp pain as something pierced xe’s leg just above the floor. The electrical signal…. Xe looked down, and there it was, a small round cleaning robot, a sharp blade of some sort attached to it with adhesive tape. It let out a forlorn beep as it backed up and then started forward again; the blade piercing the exoskeleton of xe’s leg again allowing the hemolymph to flow more quickly out of xe’s body. Xe reached for xe’s supply pouches to withdraw the first aid kit, but the dizziness from the fluid loss was already starting to affect xe. 

There was a hiss from the cargo bay door behind xe. Before Vsdnak could even turn, a sharp, overwhelming pain blossomed throughout his consciousness. As Vsdnak fell, xe heard a voice speaking, “Good job, Stabby, you got the roach.”

[tonymattny]

Self-Healing Test Automation: The Future of Reliable Testing with ideyaLabs

Revolutionize Your Quality Assurance with Self-Healing Test Automation Self-Healing Test Automation stands at the forefront of the software development lifecycle. ideyaLabs brings this transformative approach to organizations that demand efficiency, agility, and reliability. Automated tests often falter when changes occur in the codebase. This evolution often slows down deployment and increases maintenance workloads. Self-Healing Test Automation resolves these challenges.

What is Self-Healing Test Automation? Self-Healing Test Automation uses advanced algorithms to detect and fix test script failures automatically. The system identifies changes in the user interface or back-end structure. Whenever tests fail due to altered elements, the self-healing engine analyzes patterns, locates the new elements, and updates the scripts in real time. Testing teams monitor and validate without manual interference.

How ideyaLabs Implements Self-Healing Test Automation ideyaLabs tailors self-healing solutions to address unique business needs. Automation frameworks integrate seamlessly with existing tools. Machine learning components track the behavior of test scripts. Automated systems ensure that test cases dynamically adjust when updates in application interfaces occur. Teams enjoy uninterrupted test execution cycles. Projects stay on schedule and defects come under control.

Benefits of Self-Healing Test Automation with ideyaLabs Organizations achieve significant time savings. Maintenance costs drop as test scripts self-correct without human intervention. Automation frameworks remain robust, even during rapid software releases. Teams focus on valuable exploratory testing. Reliable tests accelerate go-to-market strategies. ideyaLabs clients boost product quality and operational velocity.

Eliminate Manual Test Maintenance Manual intervention often derails productivity. Self-Healing Test Automation eradicates mundane and repetitive test maintenance tasks. ideyaLabs empowers teams to shift attention toward innovative work. Engineers concentrate on developing new features, while the self-healing engine manages test scripts.

Continuous Integration with Zero Downtime Seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines marks a key strength of Self-Healing Test Automation. ideyaLabs optimizes pipelines by automating script updates during every build and deployment. Software updates no longer break automated tests. Teams receive instant feedback on application stability.

Machine Learning Enhances Self-Healing Accuracy Machine learning principles drive the efficiency of self-healing test scripts. ideyaLabs equips frameworks with smart algorithms. Systems recognize element locators, assess historical changes, and intelligently predict likely replacements. This elevated accuracy delivers resilience in the face of UI or code updates.

Accelerate Digital Transformation Businesses shift to digital-first approaches. Rapid updates remain vital in today’s marketplaces. Self-Healing Test Automation allows organizations to innovate faster. ideyaLabs ensures software releases meet the highest quality standards, supporting agile and DevOps methodologies.

Reduced Risk in Production Releases Poorly maintained test scripts result in hidden bugs and failed deployments. Self-Healing Test Automation eliminates such risks. ideyaLabs delivers proactive identification and correction of test script issues. Releases progress smoothly. Operational confidence increases across engineering teams.

Scalability for Enterprise Applications Large enterprise applications feature complex UIs and frequent changes. ideyaLabs deploys scalable self-healing automation frameworks to handle vast test suites. Test maintenance remains minimal, regardless of application size or complexity. QA departments experience less friction during expansion.

Elevate Collaboration Across Teams Test automation becomes more approachable and efficient with self-healing capabilities. ideyaLabs fosters cross-functional collaboration between testers, developers, and business users. Teams access real-time dashboards with test outcomes. Responsibility for quality becomes a shared objective.

Security and Compliance Prioritized Automated adaptation of test scripts preserves test coverage for critical functionalities. ideyaLabs frameworks comply with rigorous security and industry standards. Sensitive data remains protected during testing cycles. Compliance audits receive comprehensive evidence.

Faster Feedback Loops Drive Continuous Improvement Feedback speed drives rapid improvement. ideyaLabs speeds up reporting cycles with real-time detection and healing of test failures. Developers receive faster insights. Corrections occur sooner in the development stream.

Enhanced ROI from QA Investments Investment in QA yields greater returns with self-healing technology. ideyaLabs clients notice measurable improvements in delivery speed, reliability, and cost savings. Automated processes reduce overhead for maintenance. Business leaders realize faster payback periods.

Self-Healing Test Automation: A Must for Modern Organizations Organizations demand predictable outputs and high software quality. Self-Healing Test Automation addresses these needs. ideyaLabs provides cutting-edge services and solutions tailored to modern development challenges.

How to Start with ideyaLabs Self-Healing Test Automation Initiating a project requires collaborative assessment and planning. ideyaLabs experts consult with stakeholders to understand project requirements. Teams receive walkthroughs on integration with current frameworks. The implementation phase unfolds with minimal disruption. Support covers every step.

Case Studies Highlight Success Stories ideyaLabs has spearheaded automation success for clients in finance, healthcare, retail, and technology. Self-healing frameworks reduced test maintenance by up to 85% in diverse projects. Clients report on improved system reliability and faster deployment cycles.

Preparing for the Future of Testing Trends continue to shift. ideyaLabs positions clients at the forefront of innovation. Self-Healing Test Automation stands as the bedrock for future-ready QA processes. Automation adapts, learns, and evolves with each release.

Partner with ideyaLabs for Test Automation Excellence Choose ideyaLabs for seamless, sustainable, and scalable test automation. Experience superior quality assurance with minimal maintenance effort. Contact ideyaLabs today to transform your testing approach with Self-Healing Test Automation.

[nehamariamelvin]

Making WordPress Work for You: A Smarter Approach to Business Websites

In today’s fast-moving digital world, having an online presence is not a choice but a necessity. Whether you're a small business owner, a startup, or a well-established enterprise, your website acts as the digital face of your brand. Among the many options available for building websites, WordPress stands out as one of the most trusted and versatile platforms globally.

But simply building a website on WordPress isn’t enough. To truly benefit from its potential, businesses must understand how to optimize and customize WordPress to match their unique identity and connect meaningfully with their audience.

Why WordPress?

WordPress is an open-source Content Management System (CMS) that powers more than 40% of websites on the internet. What makes it so popular? It's user-friendly, highly customizable, and packed with features that support a wide range of business needs.

Some key benefits include:

High Security: With the right plugins and regular updates, WordPress offers strong protection against common online threats.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO): WordPress is naturally SEO-friendly, making it easier for your site to rank well on search engines.

Fast Loading: Speed matters, and WordPress sites can be optimized for quick loading on both desktop and mobile.

Scalability: Whether you’re a local café or a global brand, WordPress can grow with your business.

Ease of Management: Adding new content, images, or features is simple—even for non-tech-savvy users.

With all these features, WordPress is suitable for businesses of all sizes, from startups to large corporations.

Is Your WordPress Website Performing?

Building a WordPress website is only the beginning. What happens when your beautifully designed site isn’t generating enough leads, orders, or engagement? It’s a common concern. Questions like:

Why am I not getting any orders?

Why is there no customer engagement?

Can my website look better or feel more customer-friendly?

Why isn’t the business growing online?

These are valid concerns that arise from deeper structural or strategic issues within the website or its supporting ecosystem.

The truth is—there is no one-size-fits-all answer. But there are certainly a variety of tools and strategies available to diagnose and improve your site’s performance.

A Website Beyond Aesthetics

When a website is created only from a technical perspective—just code and layout—it often misses the mark. Today’s digital consumers expect more: a seamless user experience, relatable branding, and functional interfaces.

To make a WordPress website work effectively, businesses must align the website’s design and functionality with:

The brand’s voice and personality

Customer behavior and preferences

Market trends and consumer psychology

Ongoing analysis and performance reviews

This is where a well-rounded team becomes essential. Website development today requires collaboration between technical developers, designers, digital marketers, and business analysts. Each brings a unique perspective to ensure that every element of the website aligns with business goals and user expectations.

Key Areas of Improvement for WordPress Sites

Let’s explore some common elements that, if optimized, can drastically improve a WordPress website’s performance:

1. User Experience (UX)

Is your site intuitive? Do customers find what they need quickly? Navigation, readability, and load speed all play critical roles.

2. Mobile Optimization

With more users accessing websites via smartphones, mobile responsiveness is no longer optional.

3. Content Strategy

Regularly updated blogs, engaging visuals, and informative product/service pages keep users interested and build trust.

4. Conversion Optimization

Clear CTAs (Call-to-Actions), easy checkout processes, and engaging landing pages can turn visitors into customers.

5. SEO and Analytics

A good SEO strategy combined with regular analytics tracking can help you understand what’s working and where improvements are needed.

6. Ongoing Maintenance

A website is never truly “done.” It must be constantly updated, tested, and fine-tuned to stay relevant.

The Golden Rule: Create, Test, Improve, Repeat

The secret to a high-performing WordPress website lies in consistency and iteration. A successful digital strategy isn't static. It evolves. By continuously analyzing what works and what doesn’t, businesses can make data-backed decisions and improve incrementally.

This process involves:

Creating new content or layout features

Testing changes through A/B testing or user feedback

Making improvements based on results

Repeating the cycle to stay ahead of the curve

With WordPress, this approach becomes practical because of its flexibility and wide range of plugins and integrations.

Affordable, Insight-Driven Consultation

Many business owners worry about the cost of website upgrades or professional consultation. While budget is always a concern, it’s important to weigh the cost of inaction against the potential gains from optimization.

Fortunately, some service providers offer personalized website analysis at no cost, helping businesses understand their digital performance before making a financial commitment. This enables a more informed decision-making process and fosters a collaborative approach to improvements.

Final Thoughts

Your website is your digital storefront, your online identity, and in many cases, the first impression you make. WordPress gives you the tools to build something powerful, but using those tools wisely is the real key.

A well-structured, intelligently managed WordPress website doesn’t just showcase your products or services—it creates meaningful interactions with your audience and opens the door to sustainable business growth.

If you’re ready to explore how to make WordPress truly work for your brand or business, consider reaching out for an in-depth consultation and customized support.

Learn more at https://amlaconsultancy.com/wordpress-content-management-system/

[digital-transformation111]

Website Development: The Digital Engine Behind Business Growth

In today’s digital economy, your website is often the first and most important interaction a customer has with your business. It’s not just about having an online presence—it’s about building a powerful platform that supports your brand, engages visitors, and drives results. This is where Website development Services plays a vital role.

Whether you're a startup looking to make your mark or an established business aiming to scale, investing in professional website development can give you a strong competitive edge.

What is Website Development?

Website development refers to the process of creating and maintaining websites. It includes everything from designing the layout and writing code to integrating third-party tools, optimizing for search engines, and ensuring that the site works smoothly across all devices.

It typically covers three main areas:

Front-End Development: Focuses on how the website looks and feels to users.

Back-End Development: Handles the server, databases, and core functionality.

Full-Stack Development: Combines both front-end and back-end to deliver complete solutions.

Each of these components plays a crucial role in delivering a site that is visually appealing, fully functional, and technically sound.

Why Website Development Matters

Your website isn’t just a digital storefront—it’s a critical part of your sales process, customer service strategy, and marketing engine. A professionally developed website can help you:

Build credibility and trust

Enhance customer experience

Increase lead generation and sales

Improve visibility on search engines

Support mobile and desktop users effectively

In many cases, the quality of your website determines whether a visitor becomes a customer—or clicks away.

Key Elements of Effective Website Development

A well-developed website blends creativity with technology. Some of the most important elements include:

Responsive Design: Ensures your site looks great and functions smoothly on all screen sizes.

Fast Loading Speed: Keeps users engaged and boosts SEO rankings.

User-Friendly Navigation: Helps visitors find information quickly and easily.

Secure Framework: Protects data and builds trust, especially for e-commerce and forms.

SEO Optimization: Makes your site discoverable on search engines like Google.

Scalability: Allows your website to grow as your business expands.

These features are not just technical perks—they directly impact user experience and business performance.

The Business Impact of Website Development

For business owners, website development is about more than aesthetics or coding. It’s about building a foundation that supports long-term growth. With a robust website in place, you can:

Launch marketing campaigns with confidence

Automate tasks and collect leads 24/7

Showcase your products or services professionally

Create content that educates, informs, and converts

Analyze performance and improve over time

A strategic approach to website development ensures that every click and visit brings value to your business.

Final Thoughts

In a world where digital impressions matter more than ever, website development is one of the smartest investments a business can make. It’s not just about being online—it’s about being effective, engaging, and ready for the future.

Whether you need a simple company website, a feature-rich e-commerce store, or a dynamic platform tailored to your goals, professional website development gives you the tools to stand out and succeed.

[forblogmostly]

Hazoor Multi Projects Limited to Chart New Growth Trajectory Through Strategic Expansion

Hazoor Multi Projects Limited (HMPL), a company long known for its diversified project development initiatives, is now preparing to take a significant step toward a more dynamic and future-facing business strategy. In a regulatory communication dated June 7, 2025, addressed to BSE Limited, the company officially announced that a meeting of its Board of Directors is scheduled to be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 4:00 PM. This pivotal board meeting will take place at the company's registered office, located at C-45, 4th Floor, Plot-210, C Wing, Mittal Tower, Barrister Rajani Patel Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai.

The upcoming meeting is not just another agenda-setting session—it marks a turning point in HMPL’s corporate journey. The key highlight of the meeting will be the Board’s consideration of a strategic plan to enter new and emerging business segments. This includes the potential acquisition of companies that are engaged in sectors characterized by high growth and long-term sustainability. With this move, HMPL aims to align its operations with modern market demands, diversify revenue streams, and reinforce its commitment to innovation-driven progress.

Central to this agenda is the proposed alteration of the 'Object Clause' in the company’s Memorandum of Association. Such a change reflects the organization's intention to legally and operationally accommodate its expansion into future-ready industries, opening up possibilities in sectors that offer both relevance and profitability in a rapidly evolving economy. The management’s focus remains on identifying high-potential business avenues that complement HMPL’s current competencies while unlocking new sources of value for shareholders.

This development signifies a well-calculated strategy aimed at long-term growth, capitalizing on market opportunities and building organizational resilience through diversification. The acquisition path being explored is not just about growth in size—it is about evolving in substance. HMPL appears poised to integrate innovation with experience, bridging its legacy with forward-looking ambitions.

In line with its commitment to transparency and compliance, HMPL has also notified that, pursuant to SEBI’s regulations and the company’s internal Code of Conduct for Regulating, Monitoring, and Reporting of Trading by Insiders, the trading window for dealing in company securities will remain closed. This closure begins on June 7, 2025, and will extend through June 18, 2025, covering all directors, officers, designated employees, and their immediate relatives. The company continues to uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all material developments are communicated fairly and in accordance with statutory requirements.

This forthcoming board meeting has therefore garnered significant attention, not only within the organization but also among investors and market watchers. Should the proposals be approved, they could signal the beginning of a bold new chapter in HMPL’s corporate narrative—one that embraces opportunity, encourages reinvention, and builds a foundation for lasting success in a rapidly transforming economic environment.

The intimation was duly signed by Mr. Radheshyam Laxmanrao Mopalwar, Managing Director of Hazoor Multi Projects Limited, reinforcing the leadership’s direct involvement and commitment to driving the next phase of the company’s evolution.

[getsholidaysblogs]

Jagannath Rath Yatra: An Experience of a Lifetime

Every year, the sacred town of Puri in Odisha transforms into a vibrant spiritual haven as it hosts the iconic Jagannath Rath Yatra—one of the most grand and revered religious festivals in India. Celebrated with unmatched devotion, this chariot festival draws millions of pilgrims and tourists from across the globe, all eager to witness the divine journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra.

What is Jagannath Rath Yatra?

The Jagannath Rath Yatra is a centuries-old Hindu festival where the deities of the Jagannath Puri Temple are taken out in massive, beautifully-decorated wooden chariots. This public procession covers a distance of nearly 3 kilometers, from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, believed to be their aunt’s home. Devotees consider it auspicious to pull the ropes of these chariots, a ritual said to cleanse one of sins and grant spiritual blessings.

The Story Behind Jagannath Rath Yatra

As per legends, Lord Jagannath expresses his desire to visit his birthplace once every year, along with his siblings. This forms the basis of the Rath Yatra of Jagannath Puri. The divine siblings travel in three separate chariots:

Nandighosha (Lord Jagannath)

Taladhwaja (Lord Balabhadra)

Darpadalana (Devi Subhadra)

These chariots are built anew each year, following strict ancient traditions and with sacred neem wood.

Rituals and Spiritual Significance

The festival begins with Snana Purnima, followed by the deities being kept away from public view for 15 days, known as "Anasara." On the day of Rath Yatra, the temple gates open for devotees to have the first glimpse of the deities, known as “Netrotsav.” The actual chariot pulling event is a grand affair marked with chants, drumbeats, and colorful celebrations.

Participating in the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra is considered an act of divine service. Even foreign travelers and tourists often get swept up in the fervor, finding deep spiritual meaning in the celebration.

Highlights of the Festival

Massive Crowds & Global Attention: The festival attracts nearly 1.5 million visitors annually.

Cultural Performances: Traditional Odissi dances, chants, and devotional songs add to the experience.

Puri Tourism Boom: Hotels, homestays, and local markets thrive during this season, making Puri Tourism a vibrant industry.

Essential Rath Yatra Information for Visitors

Location: Puri, Odisha

Main Venue: Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple

Best Time to Visit: June–July (Exact dates vary as per the Hindu calendar)

Dress Code: Traditional attire is encouraged; modest clothing is a must inside temple areas

Stay: Book accommodations in advance due to high demand

Interesting Facts About the Yatra

The name of the chariots—Nandighosha, Taladhwaja, and Darpadalana—represent the unique identities of each deity.

Non-Hindus are not allowed inside the Jagannath Temple, but they can freely witness the Rath Yatra.

The sheer size and design of the chariots make them engineering marvels, built by local artisans with generations of experience.

Final Thoughts

Being part of the Jagannath Rath Yatra is not just about witnessing a religious event—it's about immersing yourself in centuries-old traditions, collective spirituality, and cultural vibrance. Whether you're a pilgrim, photographer, spiritual seeker, or curious traveler, this once-in-a-lifetime experience in Odisha’s Puri promises memories that will stay with you forever.

[cybersecurityict]

What role do AI and automation play in remote SaaS applications

The Software as a Service (SaaS) Market size was recorded at USD 335.21 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1057.8 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 13.62 % over the forecast period of 2024-2032.

The Software as a Service (SaaS) market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by the increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions across various industries. Valued at approximately USD 408.21 billion in 2025, the global SaaS market is projected to reach around USD 1,251.35 billion by 2034, expanding at a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.32% during this period. North America remains the largest regional market, with the U.S. alone expected to grow from USD 115.82 billion in 2024 to USD 412.14 billion by 2034. The surge in cloud services, venture capital investments, and the proliferation of AI-driven SaaS platforms are key contributors to this expansion

U.S. Leads the Global SaaS Adoption Surge as Demand for Scalable Cloud Platforms Accelerates

The Software as a Service (SaaS) market rapid evolution is marked by innovation in AI integration, automation, and personalized customer engagement. Businesses are increasingly leveraging SaaS to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance collaboration, especially amid the rise of remote work and digital transformation. The market is also witnessing significant consolidation through mergers and acquisitions, with established players expanding their portfolios by acquiring niche startups. Emerging trends such as vertical SaaS, low-code/no-code platforms, and hyper-personalization are shaping the competitive landscape, enabling providers to offer tailored solutions across diverse industries and regions

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Market Keyplayers:

The major players in Market are IBM, Alphabet Inc., Google LLC, Salesforce, Inc., Adobe Inc, Oracle, Alibaba Cloud, SAP SE, Rackspace Technology, Inc., ServiceNow, Inc, VMware Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., IONOS Cloud Inc. Atlassian, Microsoft Corporation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. 

Market Analysis

The SaaS market is characterized by strong growth fueled by technological advancements and changing business needs. Key segments driving revenue include customer relationship management (CRM), which accounted for 29% of the market in 2023, and vertical SaaS solutions tailored for specific industries, expected to reach USD 157.4 billion by 2025. The integration of AI and machine learning enhances SaaS products by enabling predictive analytics, automation, and personalized user experiences. Additionally, the rise of subscription-based models ensures predictable revenue streams for providers. Strategic partnerships, such as those between Oracle and AWS or Microsoft and KT Corporation, are accelerating innovation and cloud adoption globally

Market Trends

Several trends define the SaaS market in 2025:

Advanced AI and Automation: AI is now standard in SaaS products, improving operational efficiency and customer interactions through predictive insights and dynamic recommendations.

Hyper-Personalization: SaaS companies are focusing on personalized engagement across marketing, onboarding, and customer support to enhance user retention.

Vertical SaaS Growth: Industry-specific SaaS solutions are gaining traction due to their tailored compliance and domain expertise.

Low-Code/No-Code Platforms: These tools empower users to create applications with minimal coding, broadening SaaS accessibility.

Community-Led Growth and Gamification: Building user communities and gamified experiences helps increase engagement and loyalty.

Security and Compliance: Proactive measures in data protection and regulatory adherence are critical as cyber threats and regulations evolve

Market Scope

The SaaS market spans multiple deployment models including public, private, and hybrid clouds, catering to enterprises of all sizes. It covers a wide range of applications such as CRM, enterprise resource planning (ERP), collaboration tools, and industry-specific solutions. Geographically, while North America leads in market size and innovation, regions like Asia-Pacific and Latin America are emerging as significant growth markets due to increased cloud adoption and digital transformation initiatives. The market also includes a diverse ecosystem of startups and established companies, with ongoing consolidation shaping competitive dynamics

Forecast Outlook

Looking ahead, the SaaS market is poised for sustained growth with forecasts estimating a market value of USD 1,251.35 billion by 2034. The CAGR is expected to remain strong at around 13.32% over the next decade. Growth drivers include expanding cloud infrastructure, increasing demand for scalable and flexible software solutions, and continuous innovation in AI and automation technologies. The trend towards subscription-based pricing and usage flexibility will further support market expansion. Additionally, the rise of vertical SaaS and localized solutions will open new opportunities in untapped markets globally

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Conclusion

The Software as a Service market is transforming the software industry by providing scalable, cost-effective, and innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses worldwide. Fueled by AI integration, strategic partnerships, and a focus on customer success, the market is set for remarkable growth in the coming years. Companies that embrace hyper-personalization, security, and industry-specific offerings will be well-positioned to capitalize on this dynamic landscape. As cloud adoption continues to rise globally, the SaaS market will remain a critical driver of digital transformation and business agility across sectors

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[denverbusinessbroker]

Success Stories: Case Studies of Successful Business Exits in Denver

Selling a business is a major milestone that often marks the culmination of years—or even decades—of dedication, resilience, and entrepreneurial vision. While each exit is unique, there are common patterns that make some business sales more successful than others: solid preparation, expert guidance, and an understanding of market timing.

In Denver, Colorado, a city known for its vibrant economy and strong small business community, many business owners have achieved highly successful exits. In this article, we’ll explore several real-world case studies (names and details changed for confidentiality) that highlight how smart planning, professional support, and strategic decisions can lead to a win-win sale.

These success stories also demonstrate how working with a trusted partner like Peterson Acquisitions: Your Denver Business Broker can turn a complex transaction into a streamlined success.

Case Study 1: Tech Startup Founders Exit with Strategic Buyer

Background:

Dan and Melissa owned a custom software development company in Denver that specialized in creating workflow automation tools for mid-sized businesses. After ten years of growing the company to over $4M in annual revenue, they were ready to explore their next chapter: launching a new venture.

The Challenge:

The founders didn’t just want the highest bidder—they wanted a buyer who would retain their employees and continue serving their long-standing clients. They were also unsure how to value their intellectual property and proprietary code.

The Solution:

With the help of Peterson Acquisitions, they identified a strategic buyer—an East Coast tech firm looking to expand into the Rocky Mountain region. The buyer was excited about the synergies, especially the software's potential to complement their existing suite of tools.

Peterson Acquisitions coordinated with IP attorneys and helped structure the sale to include:

A premium multiple on EBITDA

A two-year earnout based on performance

Employment contracts for key staff to ensure continuity

Outcome:

Dan and Melissa exited with over $6 million in total value and retained a consulting role in the acquiring company. Their team was retained, and the software was integrated successfully into the buyer’s platform.

Lesson: A strategic buyer can offer more than just money—they offer a legacy for the seller and stability for the team.

Case Study 2: Family-Owned Restaurant Chain Sells to Private Equity

Background:

A local family had operated a three-location fast-casual restaurant chain in the Denver metro area for over 20 years. Known for its organic and locally-sourced menu, the brand had strong customer loyalty but limited scalability due to family-run operations.

The Challenge:

The owners were ready to retire, but had no succession plan. The business had great margins, but outdated systems and manual processes.

The Solution:

Peterson Acquisitions worked with the owners to modernize their books, implement basic digital systems, and clean up operations for presentation to buyers. They then marketed the business to a list of qualified private equity firms.

A Colorado-based private equity group with experience in food service saw strong potential to franchise and scale the brand.

Outcome:

The owners sold for 5.2x EBITDA, totaling $4.3 million. They stayed on for six months to support the transition and were thrilled to see their family business enter a new growth phase under experienced leadership.

Lesson: Even if your business is family-run or behind on systems, strong fundamentals and customer loyalty can attract private equity—especially with expert preparation.

Case Study 3: Solo Practitioner Sells Niche Consulting Firm

Background:

Jake, a solo consultant specializing in environmental compliance for construction companies, had built a book of 40 loyal clients over 15 years. But he had no employees and no brand beyond his name.

The Challenge:

Jake believed he couldn’t sell his business because clients only wanted to work with him. He planned to shut down and retire.

The Solution:

After a consultation with Peterson Acquisitions, he discovered that his recurring contracts, documented processes, and client relationships had value.

Peterson helped:

Rebrand the company to be client- and process-focused (not personality-driven)

Package the firm’s value in a client transition plan

Find a buyer—an environmental engineering firm looking to grow its compliance division

Outcome:

Jake sold for $850,000 and committed to a 12-month transition period to build trust with clients. The buyer retained over 90% of the client base and quickly grew the division post-acquisition.

Lesson: Don’t underestimate the value of personal client relationships—especially when a strong transition plan is in place.

Case Study 4: E-Commerce Business Sells for 7-Figure Exit

Background:

Taylor, a Denver-based entrepreneur, built an e-commerce brand in the pet accessory niche using Shopify and Amazon FBA. With strong online sales and a loyal social media following, the business grew to $1.2 million in revenue within four years.

The Challenge:

Taylor wanted to travel and start another business but didn’t know how to position the brand for buyers. The business had no warehouse, no employees, and relied on third-party fulfillment.

The Solution:

Peterson Acquisitions positioned the brand as a turnkey opportunity ideal for e-commerce investors or Amazon aggregators.

They helped Taylor:

Clean up financials and create a standard operating procedures (SOP) guide

Use seller platforms and broker networks to reach qualified buyers

Negotiate a full cash exit with a brief training period

Outcome:

Taylor sold the business for $1.1 million with no earnout, and walked away with enough capital to fund her next venture.

Lesson: Online businesses are in high demand—especially if they’re streamlined, documented, and show clear profitability.

Case Study 5: Manufacturing Firm Acquired by Competitor

Background:

A 30-year-old manufacturing company based in Denver’s industrial corridor produced custom machine parts for energy and aerospace clients. With consistent revenue and a skilled team, the owner was ready to retire—but worried about employees losing their jobs in a sale.

The Challenge:

The owner had never sold a business and didn’t want a "corporate buyer" that would gut the workforce.

The Solution:

Peterson Acquisitions ran a targeted search for competitors looking to expand. A nearby manufacturer with complementary services wanted to acquire the business, retain the staff, and move operations into a larger combined facility.

The deal included:

Full asset acquisition

Key employee retention agreements

Owner’s short-term advisory role

Outcome:

The owner sold for $3.8 million and retired knowing the company—and its people—were in good hands.

Lesson: Strategic acquisitions often value your team and culture as much as your revenue.

Selling a business is never “just” a transaction—it’s the passing of a legacy. These Denver-based case studies show that with proper preparation, realistic expectations, and the right guidance, business owners can exit profitably and proudly.

Whether you're selling a high-tech startup, a neighborhood restaurant, or a one-person consulting firm, the key to a successful exit lies in preparation, positioning, and partnering with the right professionals.