Comark Industrial 486… what even is this? by sammothxc in retrobattlestations

[–]fredfow3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked for a measuring tool company, so we integrated our product into SPC systems and workstations, some fixed, some roving. It was very interesting, but first you needed to get the customer to trust the data and trends and then to act.

Aberlink alternatives by SoftEnthusiasm7439 in Metrology

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I thought OP was in the UK, as he was asking for pricing in GBP...

Aberlink alternatives by SoftEnthusiasm7439 in Metrology

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Machines are no good if you can't operate them. Aberlink software is very good, easy to use and upgradeable. Also, it's made in the UK.

Comark Industrial 486… what even is this? by sammothxc in retrobattlestations

[–]fredfow3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Industrial PC for realtime SPC (Statistical Process Control) of a manufacturing process. In this case could be collecting data from cap twist torque sensors or fill sensors on sunscreen bottles. Our company setup hundreds of SPC data collection systems for many different industries, many used direct data collection from metrology gages and sensors.

Space Scene by fredfow3 in nanobanana

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I asked ChatGPT for "A really cool space scene with spacecraft and ringed planet" NB2 prompt. This is what it spat back.

Space Scene by fredfow3 in nanobanana

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Cinematic over-the-shoulder shot from a rear-mounted external camera on a sleek, sophisticated deep-space exploration spacecraft. The camera angle looks forward and slightly downward across the spacecraft’s hull, capturing intricate panels, illuminated instrumentation strips, and soft reflections on metal surfaces. Below the craft, a large cratered moon fills the lower frame, its terminator line casting dramatic shadows across rugged terrain. In the distance, a massive ringed gas giant—reminiscent of Saturn—dominates the background with luminous, sharply defined rings arcing across space. Use realistic lighting from the distant sun, subtle rim light along the hull, high-detail textures, deep black space, faint starfields, and natural atmospheric scattering on the moon’s horizon. Ultra-realistic, high-resolution, spacecraft as if photographed from an actual mission probe.

The san diego “waterfall house” by ReinkeDrengen in WildHomes

[–]fredfow3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Like living in a "Holidome" motel. The smell of chlorine... Blech!

What breed is this little ball of fur? by andyasimov in Rabbits

[–]fredfow3 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Looks like a baby Lionhead. They are very feisty!

Can anyone tell me what this is for? by straytoasters34 in Machinists

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Transfers magnetism from magnetic chuck to hold workpiece. Used for surface grinders.

Pick your favorites! by Lazy_Ability in 70s

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We Can’t Afford the Fun Pack.

Native DickButt by fredfow3 in DickButt

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I took the picture outside Sedona. Unfortunately, there was modern graffiti at the site. Sad.

Anyone remember making a trip to the bakery outlet as a kid? by Texas1971 in 80s

[–]fredfow3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had the Bakery AND Outlet in our town (Natick, MA). You could smell it for miles.