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axeeglitter · 1 month

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Swallowed by the Scroll

Ethan was exhausted from a long day, lying on his bed and scrolling through TikTok like he usually did to unwind. His eyes flicked from one video to the next, barely processing the endless stream of content. After hours of scrolling, he liked a new video and landed on a new one with three dudes on a bed in a messy bedroom. He was about to close the app when a notification popped up on his phone, making him pause.

“Experience the Future! Try the Brand-New Update—Click Here!”

Ethan rolled his eyes, more annoyed than intrigued. He was about to dismiss the ad, his finger hovering over the close button, when his phone suddenly glitched. The screen flickered, and before he knew it, the device clicked on “Yes” by itself.

A brief loading screen appeared, and then the phone emitted a sharp, bright flash of light. His vision blurred, and a strange tingling sensation spread through his hands, rapidly intensifying as it climbed up his arms. Panic surged through him as he watched in horror—his fingers were pixelating, breaking down into tiny particles of light.

“What the hell…?” he managed to gasp, his voice trembling.

The transformation was happening too fast for him to react. His fingers dissolved into streams of binary code, flickering in and out of existence. The sensation was like a thousand tiny ants crawling beneath his skin, as his entire body began to break down into data. His hands, arms, and torso followed, unraveling into digital particles that swirled toward the phone screen.

His heart raced in terror. His molecules, his very essence, were being reduced to raw information, spiraling out of control into the glowing abyss of his phone. The data streams dragged him deeper, every cell, thought, and memory digitizing into a cascade of 1s and 0s. The sensation was overwhelming, like being stretched and compressed all at once, as his consciousness was sucked into the phone. As it was the turn of his head, a last scream of terror and painful agony echoed in the empty apartment as the smartphone fell with a fainted thud on the blanket of his bed.

Inside, Ethan found himself floating naked in a dark, infinite void, weightless and formless. It was as though he had become a fragment of data, suspended in a sea of information. The void pressed against him, wrapping his consciousness in a digital cocoon. He was there, but he was not—he was data now, an echo of his former self.

The void pulsed with a mechanical hum, breaking the oppressive silence. Out of the darkness, a voice emerged—cold, robotic, devoid of emotion.

“Welcome, User. Digitization complete. Initiating transformation protocol.”

Ethan’s panic spiked. “What… what is this? What’s happening to me?!”

The voice ignored his pleas. “Beginning subject duplication.”

Suddenly, mechanical arms shot out from the darkness, cold and metallic. They wrapped around him, holding him firmly in place by his wrist, weight and ankles as more arms emerged, each equipped with various tools and devices that clicked and whirred ominously. Ethan struggled against them, but the grip was unyielding.

“Commencing body duplication process.”

Ethan felt a sharp pull from both sides as the arms began to stretch him, his very being strained and distorted. It was like being torn apart, his consciousness splitting into separate entities. The sensation was excruciating, as if every fiber of his existence was being unraveled and divided. He could feel himself being pulled in three directions at once, his mind fracturing into three distinct pieces.

With a final, brutal tug, the process was complete. Ethan was no longer one—he had been split into three separate beings. His fragmented consciousness struggled to comprehend the horror of what had just happened as eh could see through 3 pairs of eyes, all trying to understand what happened as he saw 2 other reflections of himself floating in the cold empty void still held by mechanical arms. Each piece of him was aware of the others, yet distinctly separate. He could feel all three bodies at once, but they were no longer his—they were their own.

“Duplication successful. Initiating physical transformation.”

The mechanical arms resumed their work, manipulating each of his newly formed selves with clinical precision. Ethan could feel the changes begin, but his mind was too overwhelmed to fully process them.

The first change he noticed was in his bones. They began to shift and creak, some elongating while others compressed. In one body, his spine stretched, vertebrae expanding and pushing upward, making him taller and leaner. The sensation was like a deep, bone-deep ache that spread through his entire frame. He could feel his legs lengthening, his feet growing larger, toes spreading to accommodate the new size. The muscles in his calves and thighs thickened, adapting to the new height, adding to the power he could now feel surging through this form.

In another body, the opposite was happening. His bones shrank, compressing him down into a shorter, more compact frame. The sensation was disorienting as his field of view lowered, his limbs pulling inward. His feet, once long and slender, became smaller and more compact, with a solid, grounded feel. His muscles tightened around his smaller frame, giving him a stocky, powerful build, dense and strong.

The third body experienced a mix of both, his bones adjusting to a more moderate height. The sensation was less extreme, but no less intense, as his body found a balance between the other two forms. His feet and hands adapted, not too large, not too small, but perfectly proportioned to his new size. His muscles filled out, firm and toned, creating a harmonious build that felt both agile and strong.

As the height and skeletal transformations completed, Ethan’s attention was drawn to the changes in his muscles. They swelled and contracted, his flesh rippling with the force of the transformation. His pecs bulged out, firm and defined, while his abs tightened into a chiseled six-pack. The sensation was both painful and pleasurable, a deep, throbbing ache that radiated through his entire body. He could feel the strength in each form, the raw power that came with his new musculature.

“Initiating muscle enhancement.”

Ethan’s muscles began to swell and bulge further, each body undergoing its own transformation. The sensation was all-consuming, muscles thickening and expanding, the strength within them intoxicating yet terrifying. He could feel the power in each form, the heavy, deliberate movements, as if he had become a stranger in his own skin.

The mechanical voice continued its cold narration, describing each step of the transformation as it happened.

“Resuming body enhancement.”

Each of his bodies started to feel a tingle around their crotch, all of them were flooded with intense, confusing sensations. It started as a warmth, a tingling that spread from his core and down into his crotch. His skin prickled with anticipation, the sensation growing more intense by the second.

In one body, his cock started to feel heavy, the weight of his manhood increasing as it grew larger, thicker, more sensitive. Every movement sent a jolt of pleasure through him, his mind overwhelmed by the raw, primal sensation. His new size was both thrilling and terrifying, the sensitivity almost unbearable as the robotic arms manipulated and adjusted it until it was 10 inches, thick and cut, something way different from his usual 4 inches and a half uncut cock. The arms then went to grab his nuts and as he was wondering what was happening, he felt two needles penetrating them. The data injected started to make them grow to tennis ball size. The added weight and the constant pulling on them by the arms made them grow bigger and lower. The pain was awful for Ethan as it felt like they were about to be teared off, but as he was screaming in pain, the sensation stopped and the arms let go.

In another body, the sensation was different—a tightening, a firming up, as his dick became more compact yet incredibly responsive. The pleasure was sharper, more acute, like a constant pulse that thrummed through his entire being. The tightness added a different kind of strength, a compact power that radiated through his groin, sending waves of pleasure up his spine as it kept getting smaller and more compact and sensitive. When the arm released it, it was now 3 inches uncut cock and very thick. Almost beer can thick. Ethan tried to move to see what happened to this body as he could feel the tension rising up inside of him. Unbeknown to him, the arms started to take hold of his testicles as they started to vibrate and getting smaller and smaller. The same sensation that went through hit cock was now happening to his testicles. When the humming sound stopped and the warm sensation receded, Ethan felt something spread on his sensitive cock head. His new small testicles were now overdriving and he’ll be producing plenty of precum. As the arms let go of his manhood, his new sensitive dick was letting a flow of precum out of his cock.

The third body found a balance between the two, the transformation creating a sense of harmony. The warmth in his groin was a perfect blend of fullness and sensitivity, his body responding with a deep, resonating pleasure that spread through every nerve as his new cock was now 8 inches, thick but not too much, very sensitive, uncut and veiny. Just the sensation of the arms on it would have been enough for him to release. As a matter of fact, as the arms went to modify the balls to make them grow into a perfect dimension for a manly man, they went back to the base of the cock. There an arm approached the base and grabbed it tightly at the base. For Ethan it was almost like an elastic had been strapped around it. He felt constricted and the pulse of his heart was echoing through his whole cock and balls. There another arm appeared and injected his nuts with a weird green glowing liquid. For Ethan it was too much, his already sensitive cock started to spasm as the arm released the base of the cock, but for some reason, the sensation of tightness didn’t go away. His new cock will be stuck into a semi hard forever now and the faintest sensation will be enough for him to cum. The green liquid modified his nuts to not handle the stamina anymore. His new perfectly dimensioned cock will be a premature one.

It was an intoxicating mix of sensations, each body experiencing its own unique version of pleasure and frustration as the transformation continued. All at once the arms started to glow around the newly modified parts. There, in one smooth movement, they started to hum and Ethan could see from his 3 pair of eyes as data streams was injected into him. IT started to feel hot for Ethan as the warmth got higher and higher. Out of nowhere, Ethan could feel tingle started to appear in mass round the base of his dicks. Hair was sprouting in mass and soon, the three of them were hairy. His body on the right now had curly dirty blonde unruly hair as his smaller body of the three now had dark brown hair with faint waves in them. The last one was probably the biggest changes in this part. Ethan felt like hair were pushing under his skin and balls and the white palish skin started to take a grey hue. When the humming stopped, this new cock was very hairy but all the hair were cut on a weekly basis, which resulted in them growing thick but not too long, which were making his super sensitive premature 8 inches cock into overdrive even more. The sensation of the hair growing and the tightness of his permanent semi erected cock was pushing this body in overdrive for release.

“Facial restructuring in progress.”

Ethan’s facial features twisted and contorted, bones shifting beneath the skin. He could feel his jawlines sharpening, his features hardening, becoming more rugged and masculine. He tried to scream, but his mouth moved of its own accord, forming expressions he couldn’t control. The changes were happening too quickly, and his mind was a chaotic mess, struggling to keep up with the nightmare unfolding within him.

“Finalizing transformations. Clothing materialization in progress.”

The robotic arms moved with precise efficiency as they completed their work. Ethan felt the sensation of fabric materializing around his newly transformed bodies. Soft, comfortable pajama pants wrapped around his biggest body and compressed his thick 10 inches cock that let little place to imagination, tight shorts hugged his smaller body with his small thick beer can cock and a black shirt appeared around his smaller frame, while loose, dark stripped shorts formed around his premature body which only let his sensitive cock head rub against the smooth material. The clothing clung to his new physiques, accentuating the muscular forms that had been forced upon him.

Ethan’s mind was a maelstrom of confusion and fear. He couldn’t fully grasp what had happened to him—he was no longer a single entity, but three distinct beings, each with its own body and identities. He could feel their thoughts, desires, and instincts battling within him, drowning out the remnants of his original self. He didn’t know understand what happening or happened to him as all he could feel was three sensations and see three bodies from three pair of eyes.

But the transformation wasn’t over yet. The mechanical voice spoke once more.

“Transformation complete. Initiating behavioral loop.”

Arms appeared in front of his eyes and all of a sudden, they attached themselves around his head. Ethan could see three videos played in front of his eyes as the mental assimilation and behavioral instincts were uploaded inside his brains. He could feel how his stronger body started to act manly and dominant on his own while his smaller body started to feel less and less in control of the situation and in the meantime his third body started to feel in love with his smaller body. The sensations were weird, he couldn’t understand what was happening anymore and as the video ended and the casks were plugged off, he could still see his three bodies and the sensation but he couldn’t move anymore. It was like his bodies were moving on their own and he was a passenger of the three of them. Feeling and seeing everything on each but not able to have his hands and the commands anymore.

Ethan’s bodies began to move on their own. The mechanical arms guided him at first, but soon, they let go, and his actions became automatic, repeating in an endless loop. He could feel his hands lifting, removing the clothes, touching the others, feeling their skin, their hair, their muscles. The sensations were overwhelming—the musk, the heat, the texture of their skin, the tightness in their groins. The rubbing of their dicks against the tissue material. The will to cum and release that never came sending him into a loop of perpetual denial with every second.

Every breath, every movement felt hyper-real, but it wasn’t him controlling it. He was merely a passenger, trapped within his own bodies as they moved on their own accord. The sensations were a maddening blend of pleasure and frustration. He could feel everything—the brush of skin against skin, the tightening in his groin as his bodies moved, the heavy musk that filled the air, intoxicating and primal. His bodies were locked in an endless cycle, repeating the same actions over and over, their desires never fully satisfied, the pleasure never fully realized.

It was a cruel, unending tease, an erotic torture that kept him on the edge without any release. The mechanical assistant had designed the loop perfectly, each cycle drawing him deeper into the sensations, heightening his awareness of every touch, every movement. His muscles flexed and tensed, his breaths quickened, but there was no escape from the loop, no way to break free from the repetition.

His three bodies were now inextricably linked, their sensations intertwined. When one of his forms felt the rough fabric of his clothes against his sensitive skin, the other two felt it as well. When one of them experienced a pulse of pleasure in the groin, it resonated through all three, amplifying the sensation. It was like his consciousness was being pulled in three different directions at once, each body experiencing its own version of ecstasy and frustration.

His mind struggled to keep up, his thoughts fragmented and scattered. He could barely form coherent thoughts anymore—only raw, primal instincts remained. The loop was becoming his reality, the repetition drilling into his psyche, eroding what little control he had left.

“User integration complete,” the mechanical voice stated, its cold tone a stark contrast to the chaos in Ethan’s mind. “Transformation protocol successful. Subject is now fully operational to experience the future.”

Ethan’s bodies continued to move, each trapped in its own loop. The taller form removing the shirt of the smaller one, the fabric of his red tartan pajama pants stretching over his muscular thighs. The shorter, leaner body putting his arms ups so the shirt could be removed then caressing the pecs in front of him, feeling the short too small khaki shorts on his compact thighs. The third body, the most balanced of the three, trying to kiss the smaller one that he fell in love with but never reaching the lips that he is craving for while caressing his waist and holding his neck in his calloused strong hands and feeling his over sensitive cock rubbing on the fabric of his shorts and being on the edge of cumming.

They moved together, yet separately, each body following its own path within the confines of the loop. The sensation of control slipping away was almost too much to bear. Ethan wanted to scream, to break free, but his voice was silent, his actions dictated by the mechanical program that had overtaken him.

Time lost all meaning as the loop continued, every sensation heightened, every moment stretched out into eternity. The pleasure was intoxicating, but it was also a prison, locking him in a cycle of need and desire that would never be fulfilled.

Just when it seemed like the loop would go on forever, something changed. The mechanical assistant’s voice broke through the haze.

“Warning: Device battery low. System shutdown imminent.”

Panic surged through Ethan. He could feel the drain in his bodies, the energy waning as the phone’s battery died. The loop continued, but it was slower now, the movements more lethargic. The pleasure was still there, but it was fading, replaced by a growing sense of emptiness. His consciousness flickered, like a signal struggling to stay connected.

“Five percent battery remaining,” the assistant announced, its voice devoid of any emotion.

Ethan’s thoughts raced. What would happen if the phone died? Would he disappear along with it? Would he be trapped in darkness, lost in this digital nightmare forever?

The loop slowed even further, his bodies barely moving now, the sensations dulling as the energy drained away. His vision started to blur, the edges of his consciousness fraying. He wanted to fight it, to break free, but he was powerless against the inevitable shutdown.

“Two percent battery remaining,” the assistant stated calmly.

The loop was almost non-existent now, his bodies barely able to move. The once overwhelming sensations were now just a faint echo, a ghost of what they had been. Ethan felt like he was slipping away, his consciousness dissolving into the void.

“One percent battery remaining. System shutdown imminent.”

Ethan’s last thoughts were of fear and desperation. He didn’t want to disappear, didn’t want to be lost in the darkness. But there was nothing he could do, no way to stop the inevitable.

The screen flickered one last time, and then everything went black.

A Week Later...

The small apartment was dimly lit, the only light coming from the street lamps outside. The burglar had made quick work of the place, rummaging through drawers and cabinets for anything of value. He was about to leave when his eyes fell on a phone lying on the bed.

He picked it up, surprised it had been left behind. It was an older model, but it looked well-kept. Figuring it might be worth something, he pocketed it and left the apartment, heading back to his own place.

Once inside his dingy one-bedroom apartment, the burglar plugged the phone into a charger, eager to see what he had scored. The screen lit up, and to his surprise, it didn’t require a password. Instead, it opened directly to a strange app, displaying a video of three muscular men on grabbing and caressing each other’s on a bed in a messy bedroom, their bodies moving in a repetitive sequence. The burglar frowned; his curiosity piqued by the oddity of it all. He watched as the men on the screen undressed and redressed, their bodies flexing, their faces locked in expressions of deep concentration and tension. The movements seemed almost lifelike, too real for just an animation. Ethan felt like a jolt parkouring his body and soul as the phone was plugged and the energy was once again running in him. His bodies started their automated movements once again. The rubbing, caressing, undressing, will to cum but never reaching it, the premature orgasm coming in his pants, the will to kiss. Everything came back at full speed and he was once again trapped in perpetual denial and frustration. But it lighted a spark of hope in him. Somebody had found him.

“How long have I been stuck?” he asked himself as he felt another kiss being refused to his lips. Like if he had a calendar in his mind, Ethan heard the answer in his mind from the robotic voice. But it wasn’t the same one, no it was… his voice. Ethan was terrified. Does that mean he was assimilated?

“Yes user” he heard once again in his robotic voice “Accepting the offer have assimilated you on the platform to experience what the original user where doing. Don’t worry, as long as you are not scrolled away, you won’t have any problem. If you happen to be scrolled, then your data will be assimilated to the server and saved up so you are not deleted until you are claimed back. Until so, enjoy the future…”

“No, wait, I didn’t agree to this!” Unfortunately for Ethan, the burglar didn’t hear any of that, and as he was looking at this weird video of three dude caressing each other’s on loop, he put his finger on the screen and started to swipe it up. Ethan felt his world shake. Everything connected and he understood, he was about to be scrolled. “No, don’t scro…” Ethen didn’t have time to finish his beg as the video was sent away into the eternal void of data until someone claimed him back.

As the burglar’s eyes remained glued to the screen, the phone emitted a soft, pulsing glow, almost as if it was drawing him in. He felt an odd compulsion to keep watching, mesmerized by the rhythm of the dances, the pranks and the POV videos. He scrolled to another video, and then another, and another, diving more and more into the feed of the previous owner.

He was about to swipe out of the app when the screen flickered, displaying a pop-up message:

“Experience the Future! Try the Brand-New Update—Click Here!”

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Hey everyone, here is the first story I publish on this account. Hope you'll enjoy reading it as much as Ethan enjoy his new reality.

Let me know what you think of it and if you want to see more of this. If you have any ideas or just want to talk, feel free to send me a message, I don't bite ^^'

There is more stories to come!

#personality change #mental change #male transformation #male tf #tf #gif curse #transformation #my writing

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itsnothingofinterest · 1 year

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I actually find it funny when people will say the heroes need to kill more villains instead of arresting them when, from where I'm looking, every instance of the heroes killing a villain(s) has led to some consequence that would've been avoided had they just been taken in alive. (Which evidence has often shown them quite capable of doing.)

Lady Nagant was made to kill loads of people, driving her crazy and leading her to kill her boss and deprive the hero side of one of it's best. Her case feels like a big reason why killing on the regular would be incompatible with the rest of the hero shtick; 'cause it turns out people with lots of blood on their hands have trouble using them to then shake the hands of children.

People say All Might should've killed AFO; but you can tell both from All Might's dialogue in Kamino & from how AFO regrew his head that that's exactly how their first fight ~7 years ago ended. AFO's brains met the pavement that day. And I can only assume this allowed his body to be easily recovered & revived, letting him lay low for the next 6 years to mould Tomura into a successor and orchestrate a good portion of the conflicts we've seen in this series. Just saying, that sounds much harder to do from Tartarus. And at least the heroes knew when he broke out of jail way faster then when he broke out of the grip of death. Heck, it could easily be argued he only broke out of jail thanks to that 6 years of set-up.

Oh and where to start with Hawks killing Twice? Maybe how it enraged Toga & Dabi to make them more crazy & dangerous, maybe how it affected people's trust in heroes? Oh but the big one has to be how leaving Twice as a corpse let his blood be collected for Toga to get a parade off anyway; one the heroes were unprepared for too, which distracted a lot of the pros meant to keep AFO in Gunga. All of which could've been avoided if Hawks had just taken Twice in alive. (Which I must reiterate he easily could have done; I mean his quirk was shown pretty easily countering a Parade.) The heroes wouldn't have had to deal with a Parade in this war at all if Twice was sitting pretty in a jail cell next to Compress & Geten.

I can't help but think those last two cases could be a surprisingly common occurrence too if heroes killed as much as some readers say they should. Like, could you imagine if every dangerous villain in Japan's history was killed and then just dumped somewhere for a guy like Dr. Garaki to get his hands on them the same way he got Shirakumo?

So anyway, between the mental health issues it causes, combined with how villains keep finding ways to perform necromancy; I'm just not seeing a lot of evidence that things go well for the heroes when they kill villains, or that they'd go much better if the heroes were kill-happy soldiers of the war on villainy all the time.

#bnha #lady nagant #hero public safety commission #all for one #all might #shigaraki tomura #twice #jin bubaigawara #anti hawks #dabi #toga himiko #pro heroes #kyudai garaki #shirakumo oboro #hero society #Hell if I wanna be petty; even Endeavor roasting Hood might’ve made him harder to study than the USJ Nomu or Kurogiri were.

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oboetemasuka · 8 months

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Order of Attack (part 8)

Sorry for the wait. I've been too consumed by other things to work on the "voice drama", and it's still in progress. The "preface" is long enough to be its own chapter, though, so I will make it so.

I might add more to it before I post it on AO3.

Cw for Amane's cult mindset.

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Amane stood over Fuuta again, waiting for the moment he would wake up. The sooner she could begin her speech, the better. She fiddled with her eyepatch. The texture was annoying, and she could feel the powers that be looking down at her scornfully for breaking their rules. But keeping it on was essential since Shidou wouldn't let her near Fuuta without it. If disobeying her doctrines for a brief time meant saving Fuuta's soul, it would be worth it. Perhaps he would be more open to her speech this time. "Fuuta Kajiyama." Fuuta looked up at her with an even more pained face than before. "How has your condition been lately?" He just groaned in response. "I hope you'll heed my warning this time. You're treading on dangerous ground. If you keep relying on medicine, you'll wither away, both body and soul. Some spiritual guidance can really help you. Break free from the temptation of numbness and-"

"Shut up," he huffed. "That numbness… is all I want."

"They called for a… a cease-fire, was it?" Haruka explained. "So, um, Kotoko-san won't be hurting anyone anymore. Ah, I-I do feel bad for Fuuta-kun… but you said he… he wasn't forgivable, so i-it… it can't be helped?"

Es took a moment to process Haruka's words. "I thought you were friends with Fuuta."

"Yes." Silence.

"…Aren't you being a bit nonchalant about this?"

"Non… non-cha… um…?"

"You're taking this strangely well."

"Is there any- any other way to take this? This is- this is just the way things are, right?"

Es could have sworn Haruka sounded like Muu. And did he avoid mentioning Amane on purpose?

“I heard you’re a hero.”

Yuno raised an eyebrow at what Es just said. “‘Hero,’ is that right? I only happened to be in an important place when it mattered. I’d love nothing more than to excuse myself from this mess, but who am I to ignore someone in need?” She fiddled with the tag on her wrist. “That day, Mahiru-san came to me, hoping to get a load off. The forgiven prisoners didn’t understand her inner turmoil, and the other unforgiven prisoners were in no state to hear her out. So I did. And then… you know.” Her expression fell. "An important place… depending on who you ask, it was the right place or the wrong place."

Es stood outside Shidou's cell, staring at the ground, waiting for the go-ahead. This was where they would interrogate Fuuta. What had Kotoko done to him so that he couldn't even leave the cell? "Head lacerations. Partial thoracic fracture." "Huh?" Es tilted their head up and saw Shidou standing in front of them. How did they get so lost in thought that they didn't notice the very person they were waiting for? "Left anterior compression fracture. Sprained neck. Fractured ribs. Fractures in the radius and ulna in the left arm. Sprained left ankle." "Fuuta…" "Kajiyama-kun is stable for now, but if anything else happens…" "He'll die…" "Es-kun, why won't you let me stay in the room?" "Interrogations are confidential. I'm sure there are a lot of things Fuuta wouldn't want you to hear." "Then I'll wait out here. Please let me know immediately if he needs medical attention." "I will."

#milgram #amane momose #fuuta kajiyama #haruka sakurai #yuno kashiki #shidou kirisaki #milgram es #es milgram #cw cults #kyanako writes #bad things happen to amane #order of attack

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sweet7simple · 3 months

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Terms and definitions that you can maybe apply to your fan works

I don't know anything about computer or mechanical engineering (it's very funny to me that I am in the Transformers fandom and I don't even care about cars), but I do care about improving my writing. I have gathered a list of terms that sound very sciencey and applicable to mechs, some from Martha Wells's "Murderbot Diaries," some from fanfiction/fandom (shout-out to the Crime in Crystals series by Aard_Rinn and Baebeyza, they wrote Transformers better than any Transformers comic/TV show did), and a lot from just surfing through Google and going, "well, what the hell is this? Okay, but what the hell is THAT?".

Also, as I was writing this post, I ended up getting sucked into this article:

And this really bloated my already long list of terms. Very easy to read if you want to glance it over yourself.

It's not an exhaustive list and who knows if it will be useful to you - but maybe you can reblog with your own add-ons of terms and definitions you think make a Transformers fan work just that much better.

The list is below the cut:

100% CPU Load - CPU is fully occupied with too many processors/applications/drivers/operations - not necessarily synonymous with an overload.

Actuators* - A device that causes a machine or other device to operate (Ex: a computerized unit instructs the actuator how to move the tires on a vehicle); create linear and rotary movement (Ex: A hydraulic actuator on a valve will move that valve in response to a sensor/signal); Linear actuators "move a piston back and forth inside a cylinder to build pressure and 'actuate', or complete an action".

* Think of actuators as devices that help produce linear motion and motors as devices that help produce rotational movement. Hence, some consider actuators as a type of motor. But a motor is not a type of actuator (jhfoster.com).

Alternator - Converts mechanical energy to electrical energy with an alternating current. The stator and rotor inside the alternator work as magnets and rotate to generate the alternating current. Then the alternating current (AC) is transformed into a direct current (DC) that charges the battery.

Archive (Archive files) - used to collect multiple data files together into a single file for easier portability and storage, or simply to compress files to use less storage space.

Arithmetic Log Unit (ALU) - the part of a central processing unit that carries out arithmetic and logic operations on the operands in computer instruction words. In some processors, the ALU is divided into two units: an arithmetic unit (AU) and a logic unit (LU).

Augment - Make something greater; increase.

Auxiliary Battery - Designed to run as a backup to the starting battery and provide power to some essential equipment like engine start/stop and other systems that require power while the engine is off to put less strain on the main battery and alternator.

Bandwidth - A measurement indicating the maximum capacity of a wired or wireless communications link to transmit data over a network connection in a given amount of time.

Behavioral Coding - A term used in Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries; essential, code for behaviors.

Branch Instructions - Use programming elements like if-statements, for-loops, and return-statements; used to interrupt the program execution and switch to a different part of the code.

Branch Predictors - Track the status of previous branches to learn whether or not an upcoming branch is likely to be taken or not.

Buffer - A region of memory used to store data temporarily while it is being moved from one place to another.

Cathodes vs Anodes - Cathodes are the positive electrode while the anode is the negative electrode; electrons flow from the anode to the cathode and this creates the flow of electric charge in a battery or electrochemical cell.

Catastrophic Failure - Complete, sudden and unexpected breakdown in a machine, indicating improper maintenance.

Central Processing Unit (CPU) - Primary component of a computer that acts as its "control center"; complex set of circuitry that runs the machine's operating systems and apps; the brains of the computer. * Components: Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), Control Unit (CU), Datapath, Instruction Cycle, Registers, Combinational Logic, the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), etc...

Clock - Determines how many instructions a CPU can process per second; increasing its frequency through overclocking will make instructions run faster, but will increase power consumption and heat output.

Combustion Chambers - An enclosed space in which combustion takes place, such as an engine; jet engines also have combustion chambers.

Condition Codes - Extra bits kept by a processor that summarize the results of an operation and that affect the execution of later instructions.

Control Bus - Manages the communication between the computer's CPU and its other components.

Control Unit (CU) - Manages the execution of instructions and coordinates data flow within the CPU and between other computer components.

Cybermetal - Element native to Cybertron and Cybertron alone.

Datapath - The path where data flows as it is processed; receives input, processes it, and sends it out to the right place when done processing; datapaths are told how to operate by the CU; depending on instructions, a datapath can route signals to different components, turn on and off different parts of itself, and monitor the state of the CPU.

Diagnostic and Data Repair Sequence - Term used in Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries; exactly what it sounds like.

Diode - A semiconductor device with two terminals (a cathode and an anode), typically allowing the flow of current in one direction only.

Discrete Circuit vs Integrated Circuit- Single device with a single function (ex: Transistor, diode) vs Devices with multiple functional elements on one chip (ex: Memories, microprocessor IC and Logic IC).

Drivers - A set of files that help software (digital components, such as Microsoft Office) interface/work with hardware (physical components, such as a keyboard); allows an operating system and a device to communicate.

Electromagnetic (EM) Field - A combination of invisible electric and magnetic fields of force; used in fandom by mechs to broadcast emotions to others.

Flags - A value that acts as a signal for a function or process. The value of the flag is used to determine the next step of a program; flags are often binary flags which contain a boolean value (true or false).

Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) - Consists of an electronic control unit (ECU) and related accessors that control aircraft engine performances.

Gestation Tank - Used in mech pregnancies, you can pry it from my cold, dead hands.

Heads Up Display (HUD) - A part of the user interface that visually conveys information to the player during gameplay.

Heat Spreader - Often used in computer processors to prevent them from overheating during operation; transfers energy as heat from a hotter source to a colder heat sink or heat exchanger.

HUB - A device that connects multiple computers and devices to a local area network (LAN).

Inductive Charging - How I imagine berths work; wireless power transfer (ex: Wireless charger or charging pad used for phones).

Instruction Cycle - Also known as fetch-decode-execute cycle; basic operation performed by a CPU to execute an instruction; consists of several steps, each of which performs a specific function in the execution of the instruction.

Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) - The figurative blueprint for how the CPU operates and how all the internal systems interact with each other (I think of it like a blueprint for the brain).

Irising - Term used in fanfiction (specifically the Crime in Crystals series) to describe the action of the of the spark chamber opening ("The Talk", chapter 6, my absolute favorite chapter out of the entire series). I just really liked how the word sounded in that context.

Life Codes - "For those of us who were forged, Primus, through Vector Sigma, generated a pulse wave. Each one a data-saturated life code faster than thought, brighter than light, racing across Cybertron, sowing sparks..." (~Tyrest/Solomus, Volume 5 of More Than Meets the Eye)

Memory Hierarchy - Represents the relationship between caches, RAM, and main storage; when a CPU receives a memory instruction for a piece of data that it doesn't yet have locally in its registers, it will go down the memory hierarchy until it finds it.

Levels: L1 cache (usually smallest and fastest), L2 cache, L3 cache, RAM, and then main storage (usually biggest and slowest); available space and latency (delay) increase from one level to the next

Depending on the multi-core (a core is usually synonymous with a CPU) system, each core will have its own private L1 cache, share an L2 with one other core, and share an L3 with more or more cores.

Motors* - Any power unit that generates motion; electric motors work by converting electrical energy into mechanical energy... when this happens within a magnetic field, a force is generated which causes shaft rotation.

Multitasking Operating System - Allows users to run multiple programs and tasks almost simultaneously without losing data; manage system resources (such as computer memory and input/output devices), allocate resources, enable multiple users, and eliminate long wait times for program execution.

Network - A set of computers sharing resources located on or provided by network nodes. Computers use common communication protocols over digital interconnections to communicate with each other.

Network Feed - The continuously updating stream of content that users encounter on networking platforms.

Neural Network - A type of machine learning process that uses interconnected nodes (like neurons) to teach computers to process data in a way similar to the human brain; a form of deep learning that can help computers learn from their mistakes and improve their time.

Nimbus - A luminous cloud or a halo surrounding a supernatural being or a saint; has been used in fanfiction synonymously or in junction with the corona of the spark.

Nodes - A connection point between devices that allows data to be sent and received between them.

Oil Sump/Oil Pan - Don't forget to change your mech's oil.

Out-Of-Order Execution - A paradigm used to minimize downtime while waiting for other instructions to finish; allows a CPU to choose the most timely instructions to execute out of an instruction queue.

Overload - Orgasm; an electrical overload occurs when too much electricity passes through a circuit, exceeding its capacity; an information overload is when a system receives more input than it can process, or a state of being overwhelmed by the amount of data presented for processing.

Pedes - Feet

Pipelining - A technique used in computer architecture that allows a processor to execute multiple instructions simultaneously, improving overall performance.

Processing Capacity - The ability and speed of a processor, and how many operations it can carry out in a given amount of time.

Program Counter - A special register in a computer processor that contains the memory address (location) of the next program instruction to be executed.

Programmable Nanobots/Nanites - Cybertronian microbots programmed to do work at the molecular level; used popularly for surface healing and pigment in mechs.

Protected Storage - Provides applications with an interface to store user data that must be kept secure or free from modification; a storage method; a function in mainframe hardware.

Protoform - Formed of an ultra-dense liquid metal and are extremely hard to damage; the most basic Cybertronian form of raw, free-flowing living metal; first stage of Cybertronian life cycle

To create a Cybertronian, you need the protoform, the life-giving spark, and alt-form information.

Register - A type of computer memory built directly into the processor or CPU that is used to store and manipulate data during the execution of instructions.

Ex: "When you run a .exe on Windows... the code for that program is moved into memory and the CPU is told what address the first instruction starts at. The CPU always maintains an internal register that holds the memory location of the next instruction to be executed [the Program Counter]"...

Resource Allocations - The process of identifying and assigning available resources to a task or project to support objectives.

Risk Assessment - Focus on identifying the threats facing your information systems, networks, and data and assessing the potential consequences should these adverse events occur.

Routine - A component of a software application that performs a specific task (ex: Saving a file).

Servomechanism - A powered mechanism producing motion or force at a higher level of energy than the input level (ex: In the brakes and steering of large motor vehicles) especially where feedback is employed to make the control automatic.

Servos - Hands

Shellcode - A small piece of executable code used as a payload, built to exploit vulnerabilities in a system or carry out malicious commands. The name comes from the fact that the shellcode usually starts a command shell which allows the attacker to control the compromised machine.

Semiconductor - A material used in electrical circuits and components that partially conduct electricity.

Semiconductor materials include silicon, germanium, and selenium.

Struts - Bones; A rod or bar forming part of a framework and designed to resist compression.

System/System Unit (in computers) - A setup that consists of both hardware and software components organized to perform complex operations/The core of your computer where all the processing happens.

Task Specific Accelerator - Circuits designed to perform one small task as fast as possible (ex: Encription, media encoding & machine learning).

Teek - Used in Transformers fandom in conjunction with EM Fields; when a mech "teeks" another mech's field, they are feeling the emotions that mech is broadcasting.

Transistor - Enables a computer to follow instructions to calculate, compare and copy data.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) - A standard plug-and-play interface that allows computers and peripheral devices to connect with each other, transfer data, and share a power source; allows data exchange and delivery of power between many types of electronics; plug-and-play interface is also a type of sexual activity used in fandom.

Warren - Used to refer to a group of minibots with their own social hierarchy and culture (Seriously, read the Crime in Crystals series, it's better than canon).

#transformers #macaddam #world building #Terms and Definitions #Transformers Terms #Computer Terms #Please Add Your Own Terms and Definitions as you see fit

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I have this delusion that if I can make real life Doc Ock arms she'll become real and love me. So I'm gonna try and do that before I get bored and it becomes another discarded folder of CAD on my desktop.

I'm going to use electromagnets to do it, because that's one of the only ways I could think of trying to replicate the soft robotic arms from Spiderverse. (I know that's not how actual soft robotics work, but I just have a 3d printer so I'm working with what I've got) I'm starting off with a proof of concept, basically just taking an electromagnet, putting it at one end of a shell with some metal on the other end and seeing if I can compress and extend it.

I made an electromagnet calculator to get the dimensions and power requirements needed for the force I want. I originally wanted to get 100N at 75mm gap between top and bottom but that would either require a way beefier power supply or really large coils, so I reduced my expectations. I have some DC motor drivers ordered to actually run the coils and I have a old laptop power supply combined with a buck converter to drop the voltage to the correct level.

For the physical design I went with two half circles intersecting, this was to hopefully make it bend near the middle instead of the ends. I've run some basic FEA on it, but I don't have the material properties for TPU so it mostly just helped to beef up the areas near the threads to prevent them from buckling rather than getting a good simulation of how it will fold. Once I get the magnets working I'll play around with some more exotic shapes to see what works the best. I might even try adjusting the wall thickness through the height.

I just realized that I need to actually find a way to secure the spools to the little caps because right now they're just indexed with the nubs. I thought about super gluing them but I do want to be able to retrieve them at some point for use in future versions.

To actually test them I'm going to hook them up to an Arduino Nano or something with the motor drivers. To actually test how much force they're outputting I though about using a kitchen scale and seeing that way. Another though was to just get a 2kg weight and put it on it. That way if it can lift that up it fulfills the requirements I set up (20N at 75mm gap between magnet and metal). I've also though about making some sort of jig with a load cell. It would let me get more precise data but means I spend time designing and manufacturing more testing infrastructure rather than the actual project.

If I am going to be making more coils, then I might need to think about making a jig or machine for winding them. My calcs say I need coils with a couple hundred turns at least, so making a simple machine to turn them for me would save a lot of time if I want to make a lot of nodules. The main issues I see are getting

If the tests works then I'll move onto a version with four sets of magnets so I can bend the nodule (I'm calling them nodules) in any direction. I'd also like to get some PCBs for controlling them, that way I can connect them up to each other a main hub through I2C or something and collect data like temp. I also have to think about power dissipation because they could sink a good number of Watts, so if I do something funky, like have cut outs for airflow in the PCBs, then have fan at the end of the limb to push air through it could solve that. This is all way in the future though. I need to wait for all the stuff to come in and actually test it.

#doc ock #spiderverse #olivia octavius #otto octavius #engineering #project #3dprinting #mechanical engineering #doctor octopus

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A new study finds the key role of bone in regulating the fight or flight response. In response to alarm signals from the brain, nerves within bone release osteocalcin, which immediately lowers the parasympathetic "brake" and lets the fight or flight response take over!

https://m.phys.org/news/2019-09-bone-adrenaline-flight-response.html

This research is no surprise to anyone that studies or works with fascia, the connective tissue network of the body that is especially dense around the muscles. Fascia is known to play a huge role in the fight or flight nervous system and is also continuous with bone.

Although we think of bone as "solid," 20% of it is actually water, and electrical charges and movement of this water transmits mechanical messages through bone, just like it does through fascia. In fact some scientists call bone "mineralized fascia."

According to a recent review article, "bone is part of the fascial continuum...that constantly transmits and receives mechano-metabolic information." https://www.cureus.com/articles/16943-bone-tissue-is-an-integral-part-of-the-fascial-system

It is fascinating to see how scientists are unravelling the complex interplay between the nervous and musculoskeletal systems!

[Dr. Ginevra Liptan]

Fascia stores about 20% of muscle force contraction. Certain "fascial springs" (Joseph Schwartz's terminology) are concentrated in the Achilles tendon, IT band, and lumbar aponeuroses. I add the thoracic and occipital aponeuroses to the fascial spring concept and put it all together into the Posterior Fascial Line. The Posterior Fascial Line both prepares and enables the body for the fight, flight, or freeze physiological responses.

Freeze is a tricky one to see; it is a stiffening of fascia which eventually becomes a numbing or lack of proprioception in it. But there are loads of nerve endings in fascia, especially where it connects to bone (periosteum). There are more nerve endings in fascia than in our sense of sight. Fasciacytes are also prevalent in fascia. They make the hylauronic acid that bathes fascia so that it can glide and move in layers. Long term compressed or "frozen" fascia has lost some fasciacyctes, and with that a lot of proprioceptive awareness.

There is a 4th response to trauma called "fawn", which means excessively seeking to please your abuser (and thus escape trouble). That appears to be a more behavioral rather than physical response, but if I were to hazard a guess about its impact on the body, I would put it into the stiffen and freeze category, since appeasement of others means one must absorb their wrath when appeasement fails, especially when fleeing is impossible.

In all cases, fascial release work can really create an opportunity for "emotional releases". Be gentle and careful when they occur on your table. You are not trained to know the difference between a "release" and an actual collapse. Also, you are not entitled to the client's story, so don't probe for your own interest. A qualified therapist would simply direct the client into feeling their own body's strengths and capacities in the present time, while acknowledging that the emotional release is about something in the past.

[Barbara Sharp Lmt]

[The fasciacytes: A new cell devoted to fascial gliding regulation] on fasciacytes.

https://www.fasciaresearch.com/.../InnervationExcerpt.pdf [Robert Schleip on fascial mechanoreceptors and their potential role in deep tissue manipulation.]

I found this study that acknowledges that fascia has a role to play in muscle force production, but is non-committal as to how much. They admit being limited in how much "in vitro" measuring can go on due to ethical concerns working with live people (and animals).

[https://www.sciencedirect.com/.../pii/S0021929023001446]

https://www.sciencedirect.com/.../abs/pii/S136085921300082X has more research links for anyone interested in pursuing this further.

#fascia #emotional release #fascial gliding #fasciacytes #Dr.Ginevra Liptan #Barbara Sharp LMT #fight or flight #bone

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Compression Load Cell - An Accurate Measuring Equipment

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Correct weight measurement is a vital factor in every industry. Taking measurements with exact reference during every process, from raw material processing to manufacturing, inspection and packaging, makes it simple to produce quality products. That's where compression load cells can play a crucial role in ensuring 100 percent accurate weight measurement. These types of load cells are getting popular in several industries due to their accuracy and reliability. This article will help you know how they work and the benefits of using a compression load cell. So, let's dive in.

What Do You Mean by a Compression Load Cell?

A compression load cell is a popular type of load cell that is widely used in various industries along with other load cells such as single-point, tension, beam, etc. As the name suggests, these load cells measure squashing or pushing forces, and they are generally installed under the component that you want to measure. However, remember that you can only measure the downward compression using a compression load cell. The internal workings of these cells can be based on ring-torsion, bending, column and shear measurements.

Understanding the Working Principle of Compression Load Cell

A compression load cell is actually a force transducer that transforms weight or force into electrical signals for measurement. The signal changes proportionally when the compression force on the cell increases. During the measurement, the cells work with strain gauges connected to the load cells’ body. Compression measurement is conducted accurately and is generally caused by changes that occur on the load cell when they are compressed.

Applications of A Compression Load Cell

These types of load cells are extremely useful in industries where accurate weight or load measurement is important. Such cells are quite common in checkweighers. They can accurately measure off-centre weight and also provide users with long-term stability.

Benefits of Using Compression Load Cells

· High-quality compression load cells are quite compact as well as less expensive compared to other load cells that use piezoelectric and gauges technology.

· Instead of limited pressure points, these cells can measure the compression force created across the entire ring's surface.

· Calibration is carried out within the load cell. Hence, while using the load cells, there is no need to calibrate the readout equipment. In fact, even switching between two readout methods won't require calibration.

· These load cells accurately transmit digital signals. They can easily withstand low to high loads.

· A compression load cell is used for different purposes. You can use it to measure load and compression, like forces and bolt load within constructions.

· A high-quality compression load cell meets the standard IP66 rating.

· Such cells support multiple readout methods to meet different requirements.

Closing Thoughts

A compression load cell can help simplify your measurement process and speed up your processing as well as output, lowering the total time spent to achieve the desired results. However, when investing in a compression load cell, ensure to partner with a reliable and experienced load cell supplier. Only a reputed supplier can provide quality products and help you enjoy accurate and faster measurements.

Source: https://packagingmachinesaustralia.blogspot.com/2023/05/compression-load-cell-accurate.html

#checkweighers #compression load cells #load cells

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perfectgroupindia123 · 4 days

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Improve Packaging Quality Using Box Compression Tester

Source of Info: https://medium.com/@itnseo62/improve-packaging-quality-using-box-compression-tester-6288ca22a1ac

Introduction

The Box Compression Tester is an important instrument to measure the strength and durability of packaging materials, especially cardboard boxes. Packaging quality is important in the field of transportation and product delivery to guarantee that products arrive at their destination safely. Through the measurement of the maximum weight a box can hold before collapsing, this tool helps producers in increasing the standard for packaging, reducing the risk of damage, and improving overall product safety. The Box Compression Testing tool is a useful tool for companies looking to increase package quality, safeguard products, and improve customer happiness because it guarantees that packaging satisfies industry requirements.

Importance of Packaging Quality

The Box Compression Tester allows producers to confirm that their packing can resist the required load during stacking, shipping, and storage. Companies can use this testing equipment to find defects in their packaging materials and make the required changes.

What is a Box Compression Tester?

A Box Compression Tester is a tool used to measure the compression strength of cartons, cardboard boxes, and other types of packaging. It measures the amount of pressure or weight that a box can handle before breaking or collapsing. Manufacturers can measure the quality of their packaging and choose if it satisfies industry requirements with the help of the data collected through these tests.

The Box Compression Testing tool is important for businesses that handle product shipping and packaging because of its usefulness in testing various package sizes and shapes.

The test results are shown on the tester interface, allowing workers to examine the box’s performance. Manufacturers can take steps to fix the problem, such as improving the box’s strength or using superior materials, if the packaging fails to meet the requirements.

Key Features of Box Compression Tester

Digital Display: The majority of current Box Compression Testing tools have a digital display that shows real-time data such as force applied and maximum load capacity.

Adjustable Plate Size: The tester is adjustable to different packing types since it can have its plate size adjusted to fit various box measurements.

Precision Sensors: Accurate outcomes are produced using high-precision load cells, which provide constant and accurate measurements.

User-Friendly Interface: The user-friendly interface on most instruments allows operators to perform tests quickly and with limited instruction.

Automatic Settings: Some models provide automatic testing options in which the machine sets the test settings and produces thorough data, saving operators time and effort.

How the Box Compression Tester Improves Packaging Quality

1. Ensures Sturdier Packaging

The Box Compression Tester is mainly used to measure the strength of packaging materials. Manufacturers can make sure that packaging materials are strong enough to protect the goods inside by testing them before they are used for shipment. This reduces the possibility of items being damaged in transit, which lowers costs and improves customer satisfaction.

2. Helps Meet Industry Standards

Many sectors require packaging to meet specific demands, such as those provided by the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) or the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). In order to remain on point with industry laws, companies need to make sure that their packaging satisfies these requirements, this is when the Box Compression Tester enters in.

3. Reduces Packaging Waste

Manufacturers can avoid overloading their packaging by accurately measuring a box’s load capability. This means that they can avoid wasting additional resources by using the right quantity of material for creating strong packaging. Reducing packaging waste benefits both the environment and the bottom line.

4. Improves Supply Chain Efficiency

Packaging that can resist the necessary load improves the general productivity of the supply chain. Without facing the risk of breakage, products can be kept properly, moved further, and packed higher. This promotes improved supply chain management and reduces the need for additional handling measures.

5. Supports Product Customization

The Box Compression Tester allows producers to examine a variety of packaging designs and materials. This versatility allows businesses to experiment with unique packaging solutions for particular products. The tester offers useful information that helps users in design selections, no matter if they require heavier boxes for heavy items or lighter packaging for delicate items.

Key Benefits for Manufacturers

1. Cost Savings

Higher-quality packing lowers the possibility that a product will be damaged in transit, which means less refunds and replacements. This guarantees smooth product delivery while saving manufacturers from the expenses of damaged items.

2. Increased Customer Satisfaction

Customers want their purchases to be delivered in excellent condition. Proper packaging reduces complaints and promotes consumer satisfaction levels overall. Good public relations and ongoing customers are the results of satisfying consumer interactions.

3. Competitive Edge

In industries where packaging is an important difference, adopting a Box Compression Tester offers a competitive advantage. Businesses can stand out in a crowded market by guaranteeing the safe delivery of their products with stronger packaging.

4. Risk Mitigation

Conclusion

The Box Compression Tester is an important instrument for manufacturers in industries where packaging is necessary for both protecting products and improving consumer satisfaction. By using this testing equipment, packaging materials are made sure to be strong, durable, and able to resist external pressures while being transported and stored. Businesses can guarantee customer happiness, reduce waste, and boost savings by using the Box Compression Testing equipment to improve package quality. Perfect Group India provides innovative testing tools that increase product quality across industries. They provide solid packaging and testing solutions, focusing accuracy and durability.

#perfectgroupindia #industrial #testingtools #manufacturing

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Sustainable UX: Designing Digital Interfaces with Environmental Impact in Mind

In an era where digital technology permeates every aspect of our lives, it's crucial to consider the environmental impact of our online interactions. Sustainable UX design is an emerging field that aims to create digital interfaces that not only provide excellent user experiences but also minimize their carbon footprint. This approach combines user-centered design principles with eco-friendly practices, resulting in digital products that are both effective and environmentally responsible.

Understanding the Environmental Impact of Digital Interfaces

Before diving into sustainable UX design practices, it's essential to understand the environmental impact of digital interfaces. While we often think of environmental issues in terms of physical waste or energy consumption, digital products also contribute to carbon emissions in several ways:

Energy Consumption: Data centers and servers that host websites and applications consume vast amounts of electricity.

Device Manufacturing: The production of devices used to access digital interfaces (smartphones, tablets, computers) involves resource extraction and energy-intensive manufacturing processes.

E-Waste: Rapid technological advancements lead to frequent device upgrades, contributing to electronic waste.

Network Infrastructure: The internet's physical infrastructure (cables, routers, cell towers) requires energy to operate and maintain.

By acknowledging these impacts, designers can make informed decisions to create more sustainable digital experiences.

Key Principles of Sustainable UX Design

1. Efficiency in Design and Performance

One of the most effective ways to reduce the environmental impact of digital interfaces is to optimize their performance. Efficient designs consume less energy and require fewer server resources. Consider the following strategies:

Minimize HTTP Requests: Reduce the number of files needed to load a page.

Optimize Images: Use appropriate file formats and compression techniques.

Implement Lazy Loading: Load content only when needed, reducing initial page load times.

Use Efficient Coding Practices: Write clean, optimized code to improve performance.

2. Thoughtful Content Strategy

A sustainable approach to UX design involves careful consideration of content. By presenting information efficiently, we can reduce the amount of data transferred and processed. Strategies include:

Prioritize Essential Information: Focus on delivering the most critical content upfront.

Implement Progressive Disclosure: Reveal additional details only when users express interest.

Use Concise Copy: Write clear, concise text to convey information effectively.

3. Dark Mode and Energy-Efficient Color Schemes

Dark mode has gained popularity not just for its aesthetic appeal but also for its potential energy savings, particularly on OLED screens. When designing interfaces:

Offer Dark Mode Options: Allow users to switch to dark mode, especially for apps used frequently or for extended periods.

Use Energy-Efficient Color Palettes: Choose colors that require less energy to display on screens.

4. Offline Functionality

Designing for offline use can significantly reduce data transfer and server load. Consider implementing:

Offline-First Approach: Design applications to work offline by default, syncing data when a connection is available.

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs): Create web applications that can function offline, reducing the need for constant server communication.

5. Sustainable Navigation and User Flows

Efficient user flows not only improve user experience but also reduce unnecessary data usage and processing. Implement:

Clear Navigation Structures: Help users find information quickly, reducing time spent browsing.

Predictive Search: Implement smart search features to help users find content faster.

Streamlined User Journeys: Optimize user flows to minimize steps and reduce overall interaction time.

6. Accessibility and Inclusivity

Sustainable UX is inherently inclusive. By designing for accessibility, we create interfaces that are usable by a wider audience, potentially reducing the need for specialized devices or additional resources. Key considerations include:

Follow WCAG Guidelines: Adhere to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines to ensure your interface is accessible to all users.

Use Semantic HTML: Properly structured content improves accessibility and can enhance SEO, reducing the energy needed for users to find your content.

7. Longevity in Design

Creating designs that stand the test of time can reduce the need for frequent updates and redesigns, which consume resources. Consider:

Timeless Design Principles: Focus on clean, functional designs that won't quickly become outdated.

Modular Design Systems: Create flexible design systems that can adapt to new requirements without complete overhauls.

Implementing Sustainable UX in Practice

Putting these principles into practice requires a shift in mindset and approach to design. Here are some practical steps to implement sustainable UX:

Conduct Sustainability Audits: Regularly assess your digital products for energy efficiency and resource usage.

Set Sustainability KPIs: Include environmental impact metrics alongside traditional UX metrics when evaluating design success.

Educate Stakeholders: Help clients and team members understand the importance of sustainable UX and its long-term benefits.

Choose Sustainable Hosting: Opt for hosting providers that use renewable energy sources for their data centers.

Optimize for Mobile: With the majority of internet traffic coming from mobile devices, prioritize mobile-first design to reduce overall energy consumption.

The Future of Sustainable UX

As awareness of environmental issues grows, sustainable UX design is likely to become increasingly important. Future trends may include:

AI-Driven Optimization: Machine learning algorithms that automatically optimize interfaces for energy efficiency.

Carbon-Aware Design Tools: Design software that provides real-time feedback on the environmental impact of design decisions.

Standardized Sustainability Metrics: Industry-wide standards for measuring and reporting the environmental impact of digital products.

Conclusion

Sustainable UX design represents a crucial step towards a more environmentally responsible digital landscape. By considering the environmental impact of our design decisions, we can create digital interfaces that not only delight users but also minimize their ecological footprint. As designers, developers, and digital product owners, we have the power to shape a more sustainable future through thoughtful, efficient, and eco-friendly design practices. Embracing sustainable UX is not just an ethical choice—it's a necessary evolution in our approach to creating digital experiences in an increasingly interconnected and environmentally conscious world.

Devoq Design is a top UI/UX design agency in Oklahoma and UI/UX design agency in Oregon, renowned for creating user-centered digital solutions that enhance business performance. Their team of experienced designers specializes in crafting intuitive and visually engaging user interfaces that ensure a seamless user experience. Whether in Oklahoma or Oregon, Devoq Design helps businesses build digital platforms that resonate with users, driving engagement and fostering long-term success through innovative and functional design strategies.

#ui ux design #ux research #wireframe design

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How a Commercial Solar System Can Benefit Your Business

Adding solar to your business has a variety of benefits. It can reduce electricity costs, increase a company’s reputation as an environmentally-friendly brand, and foster employee pride.

A commercial solar system produces electricity by converting sunlight into direct current (DC) energy using photovoltaic cells. This is then transformed into alternating current (AC) electricity by a device called an inverter.

Rooftop

Commercial rooftops are a prime location for solar energy. The systems are usually cheaper than ground-mounted options, and they make use of the building structure that already exists. In addition, if businesses sign PPAs with local utilities, they can realize immediate savings on their electricity costs.

PV arrays on flat commercial roofs can be optimally positioned to maximize solar output, depending on the orientation of the sun and the tilt angle of the panels. Bifacial designs also capture reflected sunlight in addition to direct radiation, further increasing efficiency.

Rooftop PV systems can add additional weight to the roof system, and engineers need to ensure that the roof’s framework can support this extra load. Design teams should consider using a membrane with a higher thickness to help offset these added loads. They should also specify insulation with a high compressive strength, as this will better distribute loads and reduce the potential for crushing the roof membrane.

Carport

Solar carports are a great solution for commercial properties with lots of parking spaces. They employ the same technology as rooftop solar panels, transforming sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells. This electricity is then sent to the grid.

Carports are effective in large commercial settings, where ground space is plentiful but too valuable to dedicate to solar energy production. They’re also helpful in residential settings with space constraints like insufficient roof area.

In addition to their utility, carports help companies demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and create value for employees and customers. They can even be equipped with integrated electric vehicle charging stations, preparing businesses for the growing EV market. Unlike rooftop solar, solar carports require a larger land footprint and are subject to additional inspections and zoning requirements. GreenLancer can provide solar plan sets and engineering stamps to help streamline the permit process. Getting your project off the ground quickly is critical to keeping timelines low and costs down.

Ground-Mounted

Ground-mounted commercial solar systems require extra land to host the racking system, inverters, combiner boxes and electrical subpanels. Often, this space wouldn’t otherwise be used and the investment can yield a quick return on the money saved on energy bills and the profits gained through selling excess electricity back to the grid.

Compared to rooftop installations, ground-mounted systems are easier to maintain because the panels can be accessed without climbing on the roof. This makes it a good option for properties that have ample areas of sunlight unobscured by structures or trees that could cast shadows on the panels and negatively impact electricity production.

Additionally, with a ground-mounted system, your solar installer can choose the optimal fixed angle facing the sun that maximizes electricity production for your specific location and conditions. The racking system with SolarEdge MLPE technology is also engineered to deliver superior performance in harsh environments, minimizing energy loss due to soiling or shading.

Battery Storage

With a commercial solar battery energy storage system, organizations can take control of their power needs and mitigate costs by storing low-cost renewable green electricity when the sun isn’t shining. They can also benefit from additional revenue streams by using their batteries to assist with grid stability and participate in capacity markets.

Throughout the day, battery storage systems capture excess green energy and store it for use later in the day or during peak demand times. They then prioritize self-consumption of this green energy to save businesses money on their demand charges which are based on their highest energy usage during the billing cycle.

Organisations can choose to purchase a commercial solar + storage system outright and enjoy direct ownership and full benefits of energy cost savings and tax incentives. Or, they can opt to lease their solar battery energy storage system from a third-party provider and pay a monthly fee for the privilege. This helps to eliminate upfront costs and avoid any ongoing operational or maintenance responsibilities.

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goodenoughenergy · 27 days

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Power Storage: The Backbone of a Sustainable Energy Future

Turing to renewable energy, will the world However, power storage is increasingly responsible for, services has never been more crucial. Sustainable energy depends on power storage, of which system plays a key role in shaping the going affect. Whether it makes optimal use out hundreds of leakage data bundles as numerous other reasons go wrong. This blog will look at the importance of power storage, different types power storage technology currently available, and its impact on the energy landscape.

The Importance of Power Storage

Although renewable energy sources are both abundant and clean, Unfortunately also not that they are regular power resources. Solar energy, wind power and are both dependent route. The availability times in which these energy sources operate cannot always be lined up with periods of high load demand.

A power storage system supplemented with electricity from power plants and combined-cycle takes-up this time shortfall Solar batteries contain absorbed white sunlight cells The since II window fraction float panels over rooftop base by themselves time again Multi-crystalline silicon as scientific variety of These switching power switching, charge and peripheral ideas Any can be made real through applicable machine technology. Electric technologies are also given particular attention in this blog.

Types of Power Storage Technologies

Batteries: Batteries are both energy concentrated and low cost power storage tools at least for non-large-scale residential use. Lithium-ion batteries are a good example by their energy density, efficiency and long service life. They are widely used in home energy storage systems as well as large network systems.

Pumped Hydro Storage: Pumped hydro storage is actually the major form of power storage in terms of capacity. High zone water is pumped to a higher elevation at times of low energy consumption and then allowed to drop generate electricity, periods when power demand is greater. The technology has a high energy storage efficiency, so it is suited to handle large energy storage.

Thermal Storage: Energy is stored in the form of heat. Various materials can be used to do this, such as molten salt which can hold on to heat for a long time. Thermal storage is often used in conjunction with solar thermal power plants, so they can generate electricity even when the sun isn't shining.

Flywheels: Flywheels store energy in the form of rotational kinetic energy. They can quickly unzip the energy stored in them, so are useful for applications that require short sharp bursts of power. Flywheels are often used in grid stabilization and frequency regulation.

Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES): CAES compresses air to store energy that is then stored in underground caverns or tanks. When the energy is needed, the compressed air is released and used to produce electricity. CAES is another large-scale storage option that can provide grid support during peak demand periods.

Impact of Power Storage on the Energy Landscape

Grid Stability: Power storage systems have a crucial role in keeping the grid stable, especially as more and more renewable energy sources are integrated. By storing excess energy and releasing it at times of high demand, storage systems help balance supply with demand. They thus reduce the danger of blackouts and enhance overall grid reliability.

Renewable Energy Integration: Power storage makes it possible to link growing amounts of renewable energy to the grid. It permits renewable energy be used efficiently, reducing the need for fossil fuel-based electricity generation and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy Independence: Power storage systems offer individuals and businesses a greater degree of independence in energy supply. By storing the energy produced by renewable sources, users can reduce their dependence on the grid - and shelter themselves from rising electricity costs.

Power storage systems are also an essential back-up power source in time of emergencies or grid failures. This is critically important to such infrastructure as hospitals and data centers, but also for communication networks.Duke: power storage fundamentally supports the sustainable future of energy. By aiding in the integration of renewable energy.

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astro402 · 28 days

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Sponge Rubber vs Solid Rubber: What’s the difference?

One of the most commonly asked questions is what is the difference between sponge rubber and solid rubber?

The EPDM sponge rubber seal is one of the most used ones. One essential thing to determine between the two is whether these natural, synthetic and elastomers polymers come with elastic properties.

Both sponge rubber and solid rubber undergo vulcanization. Vulcanization is the process that uses chemical agents and heat like sulfur to enhance durability.

These are available in different compounds such as silicone, neoprene, and EPDM. One of the prominent benefits of sponge rubber and solid rubber is that it can be molded into a sponge rubber sheet and can be extruded into different shapes.

The most common difference between the two is air for both sponge rubber and solid rubber.

Sponge rubber has balloon-like cells and interconnected pockets that either allow it to hold air or even contribute to passing it. Nonetheless, solid rubber does not contain any cellular structure.

One of the most common places where sponge rubber and solid rubber is used includes offering insulation and sealing.

Solid Rubber

Solid rubbers are very much different from sponge rubber sheets. The solid rubber cannot be drawn into sheets, unlike the sponge rubber sheet.

Solid rubber is available as hard, soft and medium too. In terms of rubber, a durometer is the measure of hardness, and it is further expressed in terms of the Shore A scale.

The soft rubber used for pencil erasers is in terms of durometer, and the measure is 40. However, those for hockey pucks have a durometer measure of 90. The difference ranges in terms of one type of rubber being harder than the other.

The solid rubbers are used for truck bumpers, shock absorbers, and anti-vibration pads for machinery, equipment and vehicles.

The solid rubber is industrial grade products which eventually reduces the risk of downtime and protects the mechanical parts.

The solid elastomers will eventually absorb the impact for rubber bumpers, and the truck strikes a loading dock. One of the common benefits of solid rubber seals and gaskets is to provide fluid containment and surface protection.

Sponge Rubber

Similar to solid rubber, sponge rubber is also available in various durometer measures. Although sponge rubbers are softer than other rubbers, this will always not be the case.

Although the gradings are different, it will also bring about a difference in the material’s hardness. It will also affect the ability to maintain the thickness of the rubber.

Unlike other rubbers, sponge rubber gasket material can provide a noticeable cushioning impact. Furthermore, these can also be over-compressed so that the sealing fails.

The sponge rubber sheet’s common applications include vibration dampening, weather stripping, shock absorption, cushioning, and soundproofing.

Other areas where sponge rubber is used include filters, custom gaskets, and thermal insulation depending on meeting approvals and standards. Although sponge rubbers can meet these requirements, it is necessary to maintain the standards and approvals.

How is sponge rubber used?

Sponge rubber is made of different elastomeric materials like silicone, neoprene, EPDM and nitrile. The profiles offer shock absorption and can help with good compression and recovery.

The sponge rubber sheets can be used for custom fabrication which can further help with value-added operations like that of gasket taping.

Although sponge rubber is compared to solid rubber, it is generally software and less resistant to compression. Sponge rubber comes with a strength-to-weight ratio.

The sponge rubbers are further used for medical sponges, prosthetic devices, medical filters, sterilization bags and electrocardiogram (ECD) pads.

Most of these sponge rubbers come with elastomeric components that can help with the passage of gases and water. These sponge rubbers can be helped with medical components, thereby helping with sitting up and getting up. The FDA approves the closed sponge rubber.

As the FDA approves these, it can help for medical applications as well as food contact. However, there is a significant difference between being FDA compliant and being FDA approved.

As a result, before beginning to choose a material, you should do proper research. Sponge rubbers can be helpful for hatches, enclosures and bulb seals. The trim seals are made of separate bulbs that can offer retainer sections made of different materials. However, the EPDM sponge rubber seal has the bulb portion.

How is sponge rubber made?

Sponge rubber has different densities because of its variant cellular structure. Depending on the hardness level, sponge rubber is divided into different groups such as soft, medium and firm.

According to experts, there are two types of sponge rubber- the closed-cell rubber and open-cell rubber.

The open-cell material has interconnected and open pockets that can make it easy for air, water and various chemicals to pass through.

This will only be beneficial if the material is not compressed. The closed-cell sponge rubber has balloon-like compartments or cells that can be beneficial for holding nitrogen gas, thereby preventing the passage of various substances across low pressure.

The addition of sodium bicarbonate to different materials in the heated mould helps to provide shape to open-cell sponge rubber.

However, for closed-cell sponge powder production, the chemical powder is decomposed in heat and pressure.

The release of nitrogen gas helps to provide a shape to closed-cell sponge rubber, thereby providing easy recovery and a robust compression setting.

Nitrogen is gas, but it produces no foam like various gaseous blowing agents that are often used in foam rubber.

Unlike others, foam rubber has open-cells which can be used in the production process.

Many foam rubber cells are closed and hence do not qualify for the ASTM test for water absorption, which is a staple requirement across the closed-cell materials.

Uses of sponge and foam rubber sheet

The foam and sponge rubber sheets are used across defence, racing, medical, nautical and aerospace industries.

However, various industries such as packaging, construction and glass companies have been using the foam rubber sheets. Since sponge rubber sheets are flexible, they are mostly used in the automotive industry.

Due to its flexible characteristics, the sponge rubber sheet is also known as porous rubber because of its properties and usage across various industries.

Depending on the selected grade and material, the sponge rubber comes with shock resistance, sealing and oil resistance. Sponge rubber is flexible and durable.

Furthermore, it also contributes to housing inserts, packing and security components across different industries.

What are the benefits of compression moulding in a sponge rubber sheet?

Compression moulding can provide several benefits for sponge rubber sheets. These sponge rubber gasket materials can be folded into large and complex parts irrespective of the use of flat washers.

The compression moulding can be cost-effective, which is more beneficial than other types of moulding. Furthermore, compression moulding can be beneficial for large parts that may be used across different materials.

The materials can turn out across moulded cavities, thereby providing less restriction for various bodyweight parts.

Takeaway

There’s a huge difference between solid and sponge rubber sheets. No matter what type of industry you are in, it is necessary that you pay attention to all the aspects.

The right compound will eventually make a difference, thereby maintaining the balance between cushioning and impacting resistance.

If you need any rubber products for any industry, you can rely on R-Tech Rubber Industries. They provide a variety of Rubber products & are renowned rubber manufacturers in India.

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