Feb 3, 2012
Again, the pig's head was found outside the mosque.
Police say yet know the motive for the laying of a pig's head outside a mosque.
Police in Malaysia say a pig's head was found outside a mosque in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, on Thursday (2/2).
It is the discovery of the third pig's head in the past month and BBC correspondent in Kuala Lumpur, Jennifer Pak, says the head of this pig is a symbol of insult to Muslims.
So far not known who put the pig's head outside the mosque.
But non-Muslim politicians said the pig's head was intended to fuel tensions between Muslims and non-Muslims.
Pig's head, which was found in three separate areas in this month, located near the entrance.
Actors seem to want to make sure that those who would enter the mosque for Fajr prayers to see the pig's head.
The officials also said they were not able to determine the motive for the laying of a pig's head outside a mosque.
Tension
Our correspondent says tensions between Muslims and Christians increased in Malaysia after allegations of missionaries forced the Muslims to embrace Christianity in recent months.
Beyond the case of the spread of religion among Muslims and Christians in Malaysia is also dispute about the use of the word "God" in the Gospels.
Nearly two-thirds of Malaysia's population converted to Islam and the government banned the circulation of the Gospel that use the word "Allah" to refer to God.
Ban the use of the word "Allah" has been criticized by some Christian leaders.
They said the ban does not have a solid foundation for long before Islam, the word "Allah" is usually used to refer to God.
The court ruled in 2009 that the ban violates the constitution, but the Malaysian government appealed.
Feb 2, 2012
Technology :: Laser marking for unique identification
2-D Data Matrix code has more information density than bar code
By Geoff Shannon
A unique and global identification mark system, known as a UID, offers many advantages for tracking and traceability in the aerospace, automotive, electronics, defense, or medical industries. In some areas where personal safety is a key concern, such a system has frequently been mandated. In many more cases, organizations or market sectors are looking to this type of system to gain logistical financial benefits. Table 1 indicates a few of the main sectors where a global implementation has occurred.
Table 1. Industries that have or will implement global marking standards
The standards relating to direct part marking (DPM) are specific to
Data Matrix (DM) code symbology. This 2-dimensional (2-D) machine
readable code differs distinctly from the familiar 1-D barcode found on
most consumer goods; it has much greater data density, can be read more
reliably, and can withstand code damage.
The laser is an excellent tool for DPM, because it offers a non-contact process, a permanent contrasting mark on metals and many plastics, ability to mark text, codes or graphics, and highly flexible and reliable implementation for production.
Comparing the barcode and the Data Matrix code
We are all very familiar with barcodes that appear on all consumer items, consisting of a series of contrasting light and dark lines that represent letters, numbers or both. The barcode is an analog code that has two key drawbacks: information density is low and it may lack readability. The barcode is physically large, and must be almost perfect in terms of both high contrast and element positioning to enable consistent readability. Many different barcodes exist, though typical barcodes used are 2 of 5, 39, and 128.
The DM, ID or 2-D code is fundamentally different from the barcode, because these codes are digital, with characters and symbols coded by a 2-D array of light and dark cells. The digital read means that the reading algorithm simply divides the code up according to the number of rows and columns and then checks each square for either a light or dark cell. The DM code comprises a square or rectangle with solid and broken borders. The solid borders indicate the start of the code, and the broken borders allow the reader to establish the size of the code. By contrast with the barcode, the DM code has extremely high information density and is much easier to read.
As shown in Figure 1, the DM code has solid and broken borders indicating code orientation.
Figure 1. Data matrix code compared to barcode. Left: The data is encoded in the light and dark "cells" contained within the red dotted square. Right: A general size comparison between Data Matrix Code both containing "unique identification marking" and barcode 39 shows the much higher data density of the DM code.
Table 2 provides information on density and code size, according to a nominal 0.01-inch cell size. The DM code also contains error correction capability that enables a read to still be made if part of the code has been damaged.
Table 2. Information density and code size
Formatting data matrix information
Although DM codes can contain a large amount of information, the code is used more as a basic part identification that may contain the manufacturer and serial number, and the unique identification tag to a database that contains the critical information of the marked item. After the item is shipped, the database can be updated dynamically, providing lifetime data availability. For each industry, the required database fields will be different, but the premise is the same, providing traceability of safety critical components, tools or devices.
For example, a UID for the Department of Defense must not contain more than 78 characters, and must use the following format:
<>03<>17V0B107<>MTM-001-A320<>35149<><>
Data Identifiers: RS = record locator; GS = Group Separator, EOT = End of Transmission
When this code is read, the ASCII codes are embedded in the text to create the required data identifiers. In this case, these are found under ISO/IEC 15418. The coded data format clearly indicates the data segments and end of the data
Figure 2. Engraved mark in steel marked to UID MIL-STD-130 specifications.
Laser marking ideal for unique identification part marking
The laser is able to place contrasting marks on both metals and plastics for direct part marking. For certain applications, the code must be engraved to a certain depth for wear resistance, but in other instances minimal material penetration is needed. The laser is a highly flexible marking tool that can achieve both types of marks in a wide variety of materials. The marking software is extremely flexible, and can create the code with the necessary ASCII character delimiters and tilde symbols that can be edited as needed directly within the software. The generation of each mark with incrementing information can be pulled into the marker via a database and dynamically updated in the Data Matrix code and human readable text.
Geoff Shannon (geof@muc.miyachi.com) is with Miyachi Unitek, Monrovia, Calif.
By Geoff Shannon
A unique and global identification mark system, known as a UID, offers many advantages for tracking and traceability in the aerospace, automotive, electronics, defense, or medical industries. In some areas where personal safety is a key concern, such a system has frequently been mandated. In many more cases, organizations or market sectors are looking to this type of system to gain logistical financial benefits. Table 1 indicates a few of the main sectors where a global implementation has occurred.
Table 1. Industries that have or will implement global marking standards
| Industry | Primary verification standard |
|---|---|
| Aerospace | SAE AS9132 |
| Automotive | AIM DPM-1-2006 |
| Defense (DoD) | MIL SPEC 130 |
| Electronic components | EIA 706 |
| Medical devices | Awaiting specification |
The laser is an excellent tool for DPM, because it offers a non-contact process, a permanent contrasting mark on metals and many plastics, ability to mark text, codes or graphics, and highly flexible and reliable implementation for production.
Comparing the barcode and the Data Matrix code
We are all very familiar with barcodes that appear on all consumer items, consisting of a series of contrasting light and dark lines that represent letters, numbers or both. The barcode is an analog code that has two key drawbacks: information density is low and it may lack readability. The barcode is physically large, and must be almost perfect in terms of both high contrast and element positioning to enable consistent readability. Many different barcodes exist, though typical barcodes used are 2 of 5, 39, and 128.
The DM, ID or 2-D code is fundamentally different from the barcode, because these codes are digital, with characters and symbols coded by a 2-D array of light and dark cells. The digital read means that the reading algorithm simply divides the code up according to the number of rows and columns and then checks each square for either a light or dark cell. The DM code comprises a square or rectangle with solid and broken borders. The solid borders indicate the start of the code, and the broken borders allow the reader to establish the size of the code. By contrast with the barcode, the DM code has extremely high information density and is much easier to read.
As shown in Figure 1, the DM code has solid and broken borders indicating code orientation.
Figure 1. Data matrix code compared to barcode. Left: The data is encoded in the light and dark "cells" contained within the red dotted square. Right: A general size comparison between Data Matrix Code both containing "unique identification marking" and barcode 39 shows the much higher data density of the DM code.
Table 2 provides information on density and code size, according to a nominal 0.01-inch cell size. The DM code also contains error correction capability that enables a read to still be made if part of the code has been damaged.
Table 2. Information density and code size
| Symbol Size (row x column) | Information capacity: numeric | Information capacity: alphanumeric | Code size for 0.01" cell |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 x 12 | 10 | 6 | 0.12" |
| 18 x 18 | 36 | 25 | 0.18" |
| 24 x 24 | 72 | 52 | 0.24" |
| 32 x 32 | 124 | 91 | 0.32" |
Although DM codes can contain a large amount of information, the code is used more as a basic part identification that may contain the manufacturer and serial number, and the unique identification tag to a database that contains the critical information of the marked item. After the item is shipped, the database can be updated dynamically, providing lifetime data availability. For each industry, the required database fields will be different, but the premise is the same, providing traceability of safety critical components, tools or devices.
For example, a UID for the Department of Defense must not contain more than 78 characters, and must use the following format:
<
Data Identifiers: RS = record locator; GS = Group Separator, EOT = End of Transmission
When this code is read, the ASCII codes are embedded in the text to create the required data identifiers. In this case, these are found under ISO/IEC 15418. The coded data format clearly indicates the data segments and end of the data
Figure 2. Engraved mark in steel marked to UID MIL-STD-130 specifications.
Laser marking ideal for unique identification part marking
The laser is able to place contrasting marks on both metals and plastics for direct part marking. For certain applications, the code must be engraved to a certain depth for wear resistance, but in other instances minimal material penetration is needed. The laser is a highly flexible marking tool that can achieve both types of marks in a wide variety of materials. The marking software is extremely flexible, and can create the code with the necessary ASCII character delimiters and tilde symbols that can be edited as needed directly within the software. The generation of each mark with incrementing information can be pulled into the marker via a database and dynamically updated in the Data Matrix code and human readable text.
Geoff Shannon (geof@muc.miyachi.com) is with Miyachi Unitek, Monrovia, Calif.
Feb 1, 2012
Technology :: Innovation Award Laser Technology
Honoring outstanding innovations in laser technology
- Technological fields of interest: the whole range from development of new laser beam sources and systems for use in laser materials processing to the qualification of innovative laser manufacturing processes for use in an industrial production environment
- Eligible applicants: Individuals or project groups working for universities, R&D centres or companies established in Europe
- Condition: The innovation must have been implemented in industry no more than 3 years prior to application for the award
- Jury: An international panel of experts
- Prize money: 10,000 euros
- Closing date for applications: January 20, 2012
- Official presentation: May 9, 2012 at the International Laser Congress Aachen AKL´12 (www.lasercongress.org )
Technology :: Call for applications for the Innovation Award Laser Technology 2012
The call for proposals is open for the Innovation Award Laser Technology, a European research prize provided with 10,000 Euro prize money and awarded at 2-yearly intervals jointly by the associations Arbeitskreis Lasertechnik e.V. and the European Laser Institute (ELI) in recognition of outstanding innovative work in the field of laser technology.
Closing date for applications is January 20, 2012. Download application forms. The official presentation of the award will take place in Aachen´s town hall on May 9, 2012 at the International Laser Technology Congress AKL'12 .
Objectives:
The award can be conferred on an individual researcher or on an entire project group. The scientific and technological projects in question must center on the use of laser light in materials processing and the methods of producing such light, and must demonstrate commercial value to industry.
Eligible applicants:
Applications are accepted from individuals working in industry or at universities or independent research centers who have successfully conceived and implemented an innovative idea relating to laser technology, following the project through from early-stage laboratory research to ultimate industrial application. The range of possible fields extends from the development of new laser beam sources and systems for use in laser materials processing to the qualification of innovative laser manufacturing processes for use in an industrial production environment.
Prize money and fellowship title:
The best three applicants will be awarded. The prize winner will also receive the sum of 10,000 euros and be awarded the title of "AKL fellow" and "ELI fellow".
Official presentation:
The official presentation of the award will take place at the International Laser Technology Congress Aachen AKL'12.
Jury and selection procedure:
A shortlist of the best candidates will be compiled by an international jury consisting of 10 members recruited from industry and the research community. The prize-winner as well as the second and third places are selected on the basis of merit. Any and all legal recourse is explicitly barred.
Conditions for entry:
The innovation must have been implemented no more than three years prior to application for the award. Applicants must work for universities, R&D centers or companies established in Europe.
Closing date for applications:
No later than January 20, 2012 (time of receipt)
For application documents and further information: www.innovation-award-laser.org
Contact persons:
Axel Bauer, General Secretary of Arbeitskreis Lasertechnik e.V., Ph: +49/241/8906-194, email: axel.bauer@akl-ev.de
Dr. Stefan Kaierle, President of the European Laser Institute, Ph: +49/241/8906-212, Fax: +49/241/8906-121, email: kaierle@europeanlaserinstitute.org
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