#Lab Supplies Market industry

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Lab Supplies Procurement Intelligence Competitive Landscape

The global lab supplies category is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030. Growth of the category can be attributed to a rise in life science research and clinical laboratory testing, and growth in financial support and investment for biotechnology and pharmaceutical research & development. The category is anticipated to witness steady growth over the forecasted timeframe due to uninterrupted and ongoing supply of laboratory equipments. Over time, laboratories have evolved into multifunctional research spaces where a wide range of testing procedures and comparison studies are conducted. The market need for laboratory supplies has increased as a result of this. In addition, the field of lab supply research has become increasingly dominant over the past ten years. As a result, academic institutions have expanded their labs, which has further fuelled the category's growth.

Technologies that drive the global category include automation, cloud, advanced analytics, smart lab devices, single-use technologies, nanotechnology, and 3D-printing. Workflows in laboratories are being revolutionized by automation, which reduces human error and streamline repetitive operations. Faster and more precise data generation is made possible by robotic devices for high-throughput screening, chemical synthesis, and sample handling. in addition, latest lab equipments are capable in recording data and adding it on cloud. The apparatus can also notify a scientist or lab technician in case of malfunction. Furthermore, Researchers are becoming more knowledgeable about intricate chemical systems because of developments in analytical techniques. Unmatched detail is being provided by methods like electron microscopy, NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) spectroscopy, and HRMS (high-resolution mass spectrometry), which is propelling advancements in disciplines like drug development, materials research, and metabolomics.

Order your copy of the Lab Supplies Procurement Intelligence Report, 2023 - 2030, published by Grand View Research, to get more details regarding day one, quick wins, portfolio analysis, key negotiation strategies of key suppliers, and low-cost/best-cost sourcing analysis

The category for lab supplies is fragmented, with the presence of regional and global suppliers. Players in the industry are investing heavily in improving existing products and launching new products with cutting-edge features and technologies to streamline sampling operations. For instance, in 2022, Waters Corporation released ‘Extraction+ Connected Device’ which records & automates solid phase extraction technique utilized in sample preparation for research applications in clinical studies, environmental, forensic, food, and biological applications. In addition, the players are indulging in activities such as mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, etc. to increase their market share and stay competitive. Since the category is fragmented, the buyers in this category possess higher negotiation power as they can look for alternative providers who can provide at a lower cost with better quality. However bargaining power of big players is still high owing to their operational and functional capabilities, making it challenging for the buyers to get the price of their choice.

Cost of products (equipments, disposables, reagents), labor cost, transportation cost and insurance cost are the key cost components in this category. In 2022, the cost of raw materials reached all-time highs for plastic converters in North America, Europe, and Asia. Also, the price of consumables getting shipped from North America, Europe, and Asia got affected by the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Goods being transported by rail from China has increased recently, which has decreased the need for shipping containers as well as the costs connected with gasoline for transportation. The prices of centrifuges offered in the category ranges from USD 27 to USD 63,000 depending on type of centrifuge (mini, micro and benchtop), RPM speed and relative centrifugal field (RCF). In addition, the prices of incubators offered in the category ranges from USD 31 to USD 49,900 depending on chamber size, temperature ranges, and features (smartphone notification, alarms, etc.)

North America region dominates the global lab supplies category, holding over 37.6% of global market share. The need for products offered in the category throughout the region is being greatly influenced by rising research & development investments in number of industries, including chemicals and pharmaceuticals in the United States. In addition, favourable government regulations, active engagement of FDA in monitoring clinical test findings and advances, and the growing number of approvals is further supporting the growth of the category in the region. Furthermore, assessing the range of products offered by a supplier, lead time being guaranteed by a supplier, ensuring that the supplier offers technical assistance post sales, comparing the prices offered by different suppliers are some of the best sourcing practices considered in this category.

Browse through Grand View Research’s collection of procurement intelligence studies:

• Drug Testing Procurement Intelligence Report, 2023 - 2030 (Revenue Forecast, Supplier Ranking & Matrix, Emerging Technologies, Pricing Models, Cost Structure, Engagement & Operating Model, Competitive Landscape)

• Ammonia Procurement Intelligence Report, 2023 - 2030 (Revenue Forecast, Supplier Ranking & Matrix, Emerging Technologies, Pricing Models, Cost Structure, Engagement & Operating Model, Competitive Landscape)

Lab Supplies Procurement Intelligence Report Scope

• Lab Supplies Category Growth Rate: CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030

• 5% - 10% increase (Annually): Pricing Models

• Cost-plus pricing, Fixed pricing: Supplier Selection Scope: Cost and pricing, Past engagements, Productivity, Geographical presence

• Supplier Selection Criteria: Industries served, years in service, geographic service provision, certifications, types of products, features, technical support, lead time, regulatory compliance, and others

• Report Coverage: Revenue forecast, supplier ranking, supplier matrix, emerging technology, pricing models, cost structure, competitive landscape, growth factors, trends, engagement, and operating model

Key Companies 

• Agilent Technologies, Inc.

• Becton

• Dickinson and Company

• Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

• Danaher Corporation

• Hilton Instruments Ltd.

• Medline Industries, LP

• PerkinElmer Inc.

• Sartorius AG

• Shimadzu Corporation

• Th. Geyer GmbH & Co. KG

• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

• Waters Corporation

Brief about Pipeline by Grand View Research:

A smart and effective supply chain is essential for growth in any organization. Pipeline division at Grand View Research provides detailed insights on every aspect of supply chain, which helps in efficient procurement decisions.

Our services include (not limited to):

• Market Intelligence involving – market size and forecast, growth factors, and driving trends

• Price and Cost Intelligence – pricing models adopted for the category, total cost of ownerships

• Supplier Intelligence – rich insight on supplier landscape, and identifies suppliers who are dominating, emerging, lounging, and specializing

• Sourcing / Procurement Intelligence – best practices followed in the industry, identifying standard KPIs and SLAs, peer analysis, negotiation strategies to be utilized with the suppliers, and best suited countries for sourcing to minimize supply chain disruptions

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$200k seems like quite a reasonable cost for a small sterile lab. It's not a plan to make it at home, it's a plan to make it in your town. As of now, there are so few insulin plants that the economies of scale aren't optimal for distribution (but they are for profits!)

did you miss the part that it was speculative? that it has never been demonstrated? also no, the economies of scale are fine for distribution cold chain distribution it is a solved problem. people aren't struggling to get insulin bc it can't be delivered, they're struggling bc its expensive.

im not sure you understand what economies of scale means, it means when you try to do things at larger scale – you are generally able to deploy productive technologies and innovations in organisation (specialisation) which make things easier to produce (less labour and capital input) on average. things become cheaper to produce. it is cheaper to weave cloth at a factory than in a loom you install in your backyard. that's why open insulin can only hypothetically get a vial down to the price of for profit insulin in the uk. big pharma is able to profit from insulin at 7 dollars a vial, ie it's even cheaper to produce. this is like, adam smith pin example.

the existence of a big factory or doing things at scale doesn't create destructive megaprofits... this is such a bizarre worldview of the world. you have to make a very sophisticated argument to prove this, which imo is immediately debunked by the reality of worker organised cooperatives in factories or even state run industrial production. profit tends to be a function of factors like labour relations + market dynamics like supply, demand and competition. us healthcare sucks bc your workers don't have rights, private insurance colludes with hospitals and competitors and the govt doesn't regulate pharma companies who are providing an inelastic good (medicine.)

also addressing this bc some people are mad at me but the only part of my argument that cites a piece hosted on RAND corp is the extremely high price of US insulin compared to every other country in the world. its like 30x. i don't think that is a fact that's a capitalist conspiracy, the data can be confirmed with other sources too, it just illustrates how dysfunctional US healthcare is. like, when your enemies agree...

[rjzimmerman]

Our Taste for Flesh Has Exhausted the Earth. (New York Times)

Excerpt from this New York Times story:

More than almost anything else we put into our mouths, meat matters. What flesh we eat — or forsake — tells the world who we are, what class and caste we belong to, what gods we believe in. Halal or kosher. Pure-veg or paleo. Hormel or farmers’ market.

Worldwide, 80 billion animals are slaughtered every year for meat. Raising all those animals has already claimed most of the world’s farmland. It has led to zoonotic diseases and vast deforestation. It has polluted air and water and spewed planet-heating gasses into the atmosphere.

It has also enabled many more people to eat meat more often than ever before, which has in turn put pressure on governments to both keep meat prices affordable and reduce its climate hoofprint.

What will all of this mean for the $1 trillion global meat industry?

A new kind of factory farming is on the horizon, one that grows meat in giant steel vats, either from real-live cells taken from real-live animals or from tiny microorganisms.

This new industry has many names — lab meat, cellular meat, cultivated meat, precision fermentation. I think of it as chicken without wings.

Its fans praise its extreme efficiency: feet, tails, feathers, snouts are eliminated. Its detractors say it’s a threat to culture and livelihoods. To some people, it’s just uncanny, or maybe it’s just the natural next step in how uncannily the modern food system has denatured meat.

Countries most worried about the future of their food supply are racing to conquer the new meat market. The world’s billionaires are making a bet on it too, including global meat giants. The United States is among the first countries to permit its sale. And even though it’s only occasionally available at fancy restaurants in the United States and at one specialized deli in Singapore, it’s already so divisive that it’s pre-emptively banned in places as dissimilar as Florida and Italy.

The commercial future of cellular meats is still unclear. And even if it takes off, it’s unclear whether it’s any better for our health or the health of the planet than the industrially produced meat most of us eat today.

The one certainty is this: Our taste for flesh has already exhausted the Earth. Our relationship to meat is, once again, changing.

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General Post for Monday, April 8, 2024

(~1,600 words, 8 mins)

1 - Robot Jobpocalypse Notes: A brief theory that long-term redistribution to manage job losses from automation should consider focusing on inherently more scarce factors of production (land and materials), rather than more dynamic ones (labor and capital).

2 - Niche Smartphone Notes: If the pace of the smartphone industry were slower, niche smartphones might be more feasible.

3 - Coalitional Politics Notes: Many coalition-internal communications take place in public. Possible implications for loyalty vs. truthfulness.

4 - Lab Leak Notes: Separating the "strong" from "weak" lab leak hypothesis for Covid-19.

5 - Property Notes: Not all labor is equally effortful or valuable, so should claims on property be weighted? Entropy implies the gradual degradation of land and products to a "natural condition," which we might expect to either invalidate or weaken a property claim.

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1: Robot Jobpocalypse Notes

I've said this before, but I just want to reiterate:

Everyone already knows about the problem where automation can take over a job faster than the economy finds new jobs for those currently employed in that category. (Obviously we could talk about abstract skill capital that they've invested in the job that has now been made less valuable.)

But over the long term, the thing to think about is a bidding up of the prices of land, materials, and energy. For the first two, we can think of this in terms of rents (e.g. "land rents"), as the supply of land is highly inelastic. In theory, the gains from trade should make everyone better off, but that's only if you can bid high enough to get enough resources to survive. If people could always go back to subsistence farming if they had to, the trade would (almost) always make them better off than subsistence farming.

But without land, they can't. It's not just a matter of not selling, as land is taxed, and higher-value uses will bid up the price of the land, and thus the assessed tax.

We want a redistribution that's dynamic and which will respond to changes in market conditions, which won't dampen investment in capital and production, and which is less subject to political capture. Thus the thing to focus on is rent for land and materials, the inherently scarce factors of production, rather than labor (highly responsive to effort) or capital (material configurations).

2: Niche Smartphone Notes

[ @jadagul ]

They're currently putting out a 4.7" rugged phone, which is actually tempting. But if I wanted a keyboard phone from them, the most recent option is the Titan Slim, which came out in 2021 and runs Android 11. (My current phone is on Android 14.)

[...]

They can make some niche phones, but they just can't cover all the niches. There are too many! And because they're a niche producer, they also have lower quality across a variety of metrics: they can't put as many resources into their software stuff because they can't amortize it across nearly as many phones. In order to get the full advantages of a modern industrial toolchain, you need to standardize some stuff so you can spread development work across a ton of devices.

It's interesting to note that the extremely rapid rate of software development, including finding and patching security flaws, is such an obstacle.

In an Elfworld scenario, where some users are buying a phone for 15-25 year use, firms might be able to amortize the costs by updating the model less frequently, and charging more for the base model. They would likely also maintain smaller teams, who would work on the phones for longer.

Smartphones probably won't become such a stable technology for decades, however, and even if they did, we should expect fashion cycles.

3: Coalitional Politics Notes

We've all seen politicians, political operatives, and political party enthusiasts lie a lot. Why don't they lie to (or bullshit (as in speak as though 'indifferent to truth')) outsiders all the time?

There are a number of reasons. One may be that an insider who constantly lies to outsiders all the time could also lie to fellow insiders, and insiders cannot reliably tell whether someone is a general liar or merely a partisan liar.

Since people range in their level of partisanship, this suggests a curve where, from the perspective of someone who is moderately partisan, a speaker can trade some integrity for some partisan loyalty, and vice versa. Someone who has no loyalty and no integrity is of little value. At some point, partisan loyalty will be at odds with the truth due to the inherent contradiction in interests of the coalition members or else just simple imperfection, so someone cannot be both perfectly loyal and perfectly truthful.

For political coalitions, a lot of what is essentially coalition-internal communication takes place in public.

4: Lab Leak Notes

The debate over the potential lab leak origin of Covid-19 has not been settled yet, despite the article on ACX. People are arguing over the individual studies cited in responses to themotte's tracingwoodgrains.

However, we should differentiate between the "strong" lab leak hypothesis and the "weak" lab leak hypothesis.

Strong Hypothesis: Covid-19 was a bioweapon deliberately designed by the government of China and leaked on purpose for some strategic goal.

Weak Hypothesis: Covid-19 was a coronavirus being studied at the lab in Wuhan which studies coronaviruses. This virus may have been the subject of gain-of-function research not intended to create a bioweapon. Subsequently, as the result of an unintentional accident, the virus leaked from the lab, resulting in a global pandemic.

The criticism of the lab leak hypothesis from the more censorious 2020 libs was that, "The lab leak hypothesis is a racist conspiracy theory." The strong hypothesis is a conspiracy theory, but there is no requirement that it is racist - it is sufficient that the government of China openly identify as Communist. The weak hypothesis is neither of these things.

5: Property Notes

There is an Anarcho-Capitalist theory that ownership of unclaimed land is gained by "mixing your labor with it." Many people would ask why this creates a morally-valid indefinite ownership claim.

Alternatively, we could consider a functional decomposition of the operation.

"Mixing your labor" with the land means using [ attention ] to direct [ energy ] to configure [ matter ] according to your intentions. That might mean, for instance, cutting down trees on a lot in order to construct a fence, and then plowing the lot in order to plant a farm for later harvest. However...

Some people may have the intention for the lot, "It should be a wildlife preserve," which looks an awful lot like doing nothing, or perhaps just posting some signs.

Not all labor is of equal intensity. Should someone who uses less labor, or transforms the lot less, have a proportionally lower % claim on the lot? What does a % claim look like as compared to a full claim?

The configuration on the lot will degrade actively with time if it is not maintained. In our example, the wooden fence may break down and rot. Does this degrade the claim on the lot itself?

The metadata about the lot will also be lost, until it may not be feasible to resolve disputing claims of ownership with reasonable certainty.

Back in January, I wrote:

(Side note: The configuration of material inputs, like ore deposits, in the environment, relates to the amount of energy and attention required to recover them. Recycling is mostly about reducing the long-term recovery costs, keeping materials “near the surface.”)

Let's consider an example.

Joe mines a bunch of iron ore beneath a plot of land. The energy and attention required for most desired human uses is reduced.

Joe refines the iron into steel. The energy and attention required for most desired human uses is again reduced. (Did you know 93% of structural steel is recycled?)

Joe shapes the steel into a grill. This reduces the value of the material for other industrial uses, but increases the value for those who want a grill specifically. The steel is now configured as capital equipment.

Joe opens a hamburger shop, and uses the grill to grill hamburgers which he sells to customers.

After deciding to close the hamburger shop, Joe decides to explode the grill for a gender reveal party, scattering pieces all over the lot. The steel has been scattered throughout the environment, increasing the cost in energy and attention to gather it again if someone wants to do something else with it.

The value of the iron is subjective. That's conventional economics. However, there are typical uses that we can say will be common in most near-term human preference environments.

What makes this interesting is that within that common frame, in steps #1 and #2, Joe is pushing the iron up a value gradient. This value addition could then be lost to entropy through abandonment. For instance, in step #1, a landslide could occur, covering the iron back up and requiring it to be mined again. In step #2, the steel could be left out in the rain to rust, requiring it to be refined again.

Preventing this loss to entropy requires active attention and energy. (For instance, securing a nearby hillside to prevent the landslide scenario, or building and maintaining a barn to keep out the rain in the weathering scenario.)

Suppose that Joe abandons the land for 100 years. The steel rusts, and a landslide covers it up. A new prospector, Harold, comes across the land, finds no markings, excavates the rusted iron, refines it to make tools and sells those tools.

Shortly thereafter, Joe returns. Given that the land and materials returned to the natural condition, wouldn't it be strange to invalidate Harold's claim in this scenario?

Supporting a governing system, which could track ownership of the parcel of land and extracted materials, would require ongoing energy and attention on Joe's part. However, the system of deeds and records could be used as an alternative to Joe physically hanging out on the plot of land at all times, which he would have to do anyway to prevent the reversion of the plot of land to the natural condition.

This movement of materials along value and energy gradients is something to consider for a deeper analysis, perhaps oriented towards the development of new ideological principles.

[3xm-draconic]

Debts to Pay. (werebat Cyris and Astarion story)

Summary: Cyris and the gang fight whimbly in her alchemy emporium…

“Ok we are here…now how do we get in and kill her? (hic)” Astarion hiccuped as he rubbed his painfully full stomach, “There is an open window up there, do you think you can fly or climb up to it and get inside so you can unlock the door?” Wyll turned to Astarion, “I (hic) think so…” he grumbled.

Astarion assumed the form of a little bat and attempted to fly but was…too…heavy.

Astarion came crashing back down where Cyris caught him in his arms “darlin let me do the climbing” he kissed the plump little snowy bat.

 Cyris tried to climb up…but only managed to scratch up his fingers “damn it” he hissed, “let me try” Wyll said as he used the spell “Levitation” to get himself up to the window “no luck guys, the door’s locked from the outside in here” he called back to the others, “let me try” Gale smirked.

Gale cracked his knuckles…and cast “FIREBALL” at the door. 

“Welp the door’s open now” Cyris mumbled as he, Gale and Batstarion hid from the guards who were coming to investigate, “Really Gale?!” Bastarion  chittered angrily, his tiny voice squeaking venomously at the wizard, “ah I’ve always wanted to do that…” he laughed.  

In the ensuing chaos they managed to sneak past the guards and into the store, it was a large open-market style shop full of alchemical and apothecary supplies, no one would ever suspect it to be a front of a large industrialized outpost drug lab.   

Wyll would be up stairs waiting to regroup with them after he lockpicked the door, while they explored the warehouse level of the building they watched the workers create some of Toril’s worst drugs, seeing all the intoxicants being created brought back painful memories to Cyris, even worse it bright back a craving for them.

But he was better now, he didn’t need Traveler’s Dust or Dreammist to escape, he finally had freedom and he wasn’t going back. Halfling-leaf on the other hand is something he enjoyed since his teen years back in the shire, smoking it with his dad and with his brothers after a hard day’s work in the garden, that he didn’t mind indulging in every once and a while.

Seeing the large bushes of the leafy plant artificially growing in magical planters sparked his intrigue “hmmm…maybe I should get some of those for the house…NO,  no focus!” he reprimanded himself “kill the bitch now, smoke a bowl later” he had to admit it though…it smelled good.

A sudden loud shriek and a succession of bangs caught their attention…

“Is that what I think it is…?” Gale hushly said in aw, “Holy…” Astarion and Cyris gawked, a little unicorn foal was stuffed in a cage much too small for it. Whimbly was smacking the cage viciously “SHUT UP!” she venomously hissed at the poor creature, “look!” Cyris pointed to another cage. Inside was another unicorn…

Its horn looked like it had…been amputated… along with two of its legs and its eyes…one of its ears…  

“Gods…” Astarion gasped “is…is this bitch selling unicorn parts as alchemical ingredients?” he snarled, “no” Cyris sadly turned to him “she’s turning them into Vornduir, it’s a drug made of “animal essence” and herbs. The more powerful the animal…”, Astarion and Gale frownd “the more potent the drug…”

“We need to act, I’am not letting her hurt those poor creatures” Astarion growled, “got a soft spot for ponies?” Cyris teased, Astarion rolled his eyes and kissed Cyris “yes…now let’s kill this old crone”.

They descended into action…

Astarion snipped two guards off the catwalks where he saw Wyll sneaking by to rejoin them, Gale buffed the party with a spell that made their weapons magical, Wyll dropped from the second floor right behind a third guard and took him out on the drop and Cyris bum-rushed Whimbly.

“Didn’t I kill you?” Whimbly drawled, “you did…I got over it” Cyris shrugged.

“Well, looks like I’ll have to make sure I put you in the ground myself this time” Whimbly snapped.

She casted a spell… “mass suggestion”...

Cyris was unaffected, Astarion and Gale made their will saves against it…Wyll though…

“Hey bozo, Kill your friends” Whimbly commanded,  great…now their fighting Wyll…

You see after Cyris made a deal with Mizora, Wyll’s patron, by promising to get her a really powerful magic item in exchange for Wyll to be free of his contract Wyll became a paladin…

A very, VERY powerful paladin…

“SHIT! Wyll, buddy snap out of it!” Cyris cried as Wyll started swinging at him, “Gale you have to break Whimbly’s concentration” Astarion shouted, Gale nodded…but unfortunately he was out of spell-slots… 

However…there was one tactic he had learned from Roger…

Gale ran up to Whimbly…

And bitch-slapped her.

Stunned silence filled the room…

“Ah. yes. I do believe I may have…fucked up..” Gale whimpered, “oh pretty boy~” Whimbly cood “you THINK?!” she snapped as she swung at him.

Gale ,who had been learning a monastic tradition from Roger, dodged her swing and immediately began running around the room like a frightened chicken…

Wyll stumbled out of his daze “what’s…happening?”, “Gale slapped a bitch and now he’s in hot water, we gotta bail him out!” Cyris said as he charged at the hag, “Gale did WHAT?!” Wyll gawked, Astarion was laughing too hard to really answer him.

Cyris tackled Whimbly to the floor and started whaling on her with his claws, Astarion and Wyll handled the guards as Gale regained his breath…

Whimbly knocked Cyris aside but he recovered and took a large metal rod from a box nearby and used it to pin her against a support beam…

“Cyris…doll~” she murmured sweetly “you kill me you’ll kill your mother, I have her Soul contracted to mine~” she hummed, Cyris growled “YOU'RE LYING!” he bent the rod around her, holding her in place “My mother would never come to you!”

Whimbly smiled “oh sunyboy…my sweet baby…she came looking for you a LONG time ago…”

Cyris smiled in return…

“You know something whimbls…when you live with a gambler like you for so long you pick up on their tells…” Cyris picked up a bottle of alchemist’s grease “and I KNOW when you are bluffing…”  

Whimbly frowned and her eyes widened “don’t. YOU. DARE!” she screamed…

Cyris dumped the bottle over her…

Then lit a match…

They freed the unicorns and all the others who were kept prisoner by Whimbly and they even got the stone…too bad now half the dock district is now on fire…

The gange walked back to the mansion bruised up but otherwise unscathed.

“I can’t wait to propose to Fireworks!” Wyll hummed happily “I want to do it in the garden if thats ok with you, she loves the fountain and all the birds that come by to drink from it”, “go for it” Astarion nodded as Cyris gave Wyll a thumbs up.

“Speaking of darling~” Astarion turned to Cyris, “after the brain is dead you have a very important job to do”, “right, planning our wedding” he ginned, “not just that sunshine” Astarion nuzzled him “you have to introduce me to your family”.

[anonymusbosch]

so. first of all I don't know anything. take everything with a massive grain of salt

second - this is talking about housing in a very capital-y framework which is not necessarily reflective of viewpoints I hold

I don't want to engage directly with the original post I'm responding to here, but re: private construction vs gvt-owned construction of housing - when it comes to affordable housing in California in particular (where around half of homeless people in the US live), there's an obvious(?) contributor - zoning laws that prevent housing from being built in sufficient quantity to keep prices low, market-style. some people respond to this with "if we relax zoning and incentivize private construction, the problem will fix itself". Then there's the "por que no los dos" approach to public vs private investment in housing, which seems kind of a no-brainer on its face (have state-sponsored construction alongside private construction) - but I think there's a major piece missing to that, which is that - even accepting the premise of that framing - scarcity, like, exists? And particularly in construction labor, particularly in California, supply is slow to respond to demand. For years there's been an diminishing number of construction workers (and in many cases plumbers, electricians, etc) as the pace of construction has been kept slow and things like computer labs have supplanted wood shop/metal shop in schools - AND as the cost of living has increased, it's been harder to get by on manual labor wages, pushing people already in the field out of it. Part of the reason housing is more expensive to build in CA, even when it's allowed, is that labor and materials are scarce. (This is ofc in addition to addl regulations, environmental review hurdles, etc.)

The other side of public v private construction that I don't think is acknowledged as much (among people already gung-ho about building more housing) is that when there's such a tight market, the first thing to be built with private capital is the thing which sells for the most money. Okay, that people talk about. But if the response is "but let them keep building and it will eventually get to an equilibrium/drive prices down" - I don't think that's very reassuring? The problem is present now. And say housing prices drop from $3000/month for a one bedroom apartment in SF to $2000/month - that's a significant enough drop to open the market to people who previously didn't move there because it's too expensive but not nearly enough to make the prevailing wage for, e.g., a city janitor ($17.29/hr) or a construction worker hauling material at a site ($22.50/hr) super tenable. More people move in, but the low end of the market doesn't budge until all the upper tiers have been satisfied - and meanwhile, the people building and taking care of those buildings still can't afford to live in them. This seems like it will keep the cost of construction fairly high for a fairly extended period of time, right?

one answer is to increase pay for construction workers - with the consequence of increasing the cost of construction and making the cheaper units even more unfavorable to build (for investors). this is already happening to some degree.

So it seems, especially with the time it takes to get additional people into the construction industry, like the #1 priority should be public funding for the type of housing least attractive to investors and most consequential for the people who need it most - low-cost affordable housing. other priorities should absolutely be re-incentivizing the trades, rezoning to allow much denser housing in the sprawl, etc. but in terms of the massive deficit of housing and homelessness crisis, it really seems like priority one should be building cheap now. b/c the longer it takes to get housing, the more expensive it'll get.

(sidebar: gvt-owned housing also may allow the government to avoid some funding/paperwork issues like what's happened with the Cecil Hotel, though given how much of a trainwreck they made of it, I don't know how much hope I can have)

(sidebar 2: don't have the links handy but I'm reminded of two studies - one that showed that median rents in an area increased when rent control was implemented, one that found that rents increased when rent control was removed.)

@triviallytrue I don't know if any of this is of interest - thoughts?

[growthgoddess]

Double Trouble

Jessica was thrilled to be working as an intern in the lab. She had always been fascinated by science and the chance to learn and contribute was a dream come true. She had been working on a project to create a new, stronger steroid that would revolutionize the fitness industry.

One day, while working alone in the lab, Jessica accidentally knocked over a beaker filled with a mysterious chemical. The liquid splashed all over her, burning her skin and causing her to scream in pain. She stumbled around in the lab, barely able to see through the tears streaming down her face.

As she stumbled into the hallways, she began to grow. Her clothes ripped and tore as her body expanded, her hips started widening as her butt bulged outward.

Jessica blushed as she was slowly being exposed to her coworkers. Bit by bit, she felt herself rising higher and higher. With each spurt, more and more of her clothes ripped as they grew to small for her.

Before she knew it. She was crouched down in the warehouse, barely able to fit the massive room. She had to find a way out. Jessica gently maneuvered around the cargo and boxes until she was able to squeeze her way out of the building.

To her relief, no casualties occured during her growth and the damage was mostly at the door frame she squeezed out of.

Now towering over the nearby buildings. Jessica was a 100-foot giantess. She remembered that she was naked and tried to cover herself up as much as she could. She took some rags and tried to cover herself up.

At first, Jessica was embarrassed and confused. But as she began to explore her new powers, she realized that she could use them for good. She started helping people in constructing buildings and fighting crime, becoming a beloved figure in the community.

She started helping construction crews build buildings faster and more efficiently. She would lift heavy equipment and materials effortlessly, making their jobs easier. She also began fighting crime. Whenever she saw someone in danger, she would rush to their aid, using her size and strength to overpower the criminals.

Jessica was making headlines and people cheered her on. She was a superhero in every sense of the word.

However, one of the female scientists who used to work in the same lab, Vivian, became envious of Jessica's newfound power. She began obsessing over the components of the spilled chemical and started to experiment with them on her own.

The materials that turned Jessica into a giant began being regulated by the government. But since Vivian was determined to replicate the formula, she resorted to working in a hidden lab, relying on deals from the black market for supplies.

Eventually, the police got word of Vivian's illegal activities and they stormed her lab. As she heard the SWAT troopers breaching the main door, she knew her time was up. But to her relief, the results of the latest experiment were in the 96% confidence rate. She had recreated the chemical that had turned Jessica into a giantess.

Out of desperation, Vivian drank the chemicals but nothing happened. The police surrounded her and took her into custody. She was bound with handcuffs and escorted out of the premises.

On their way out, Vivian felt weird. Her hands were trembling and her heart was pumping. She knew this was the formula at work! She smiled and stopped walking. The SWAT trooper commanded her to move, but she ignored him. In frustration, he swung his rifle's buttstock at her belly, but she wasn't affected at all. The troopers all backed away from her as she started growing!

Vivian felt the rush of power and laughed out loud. She grew and grew to an enormous size, with a simple pull of her wrists the handcuffs broke apart. She felt her clothes tightening as her body ascended higher and higher, taller and stronger. By the time she was 8 ft. tall, the SWAT commander issued his soldiers to open fire at her.

Vivian only glared at them before they started shooting. At first, she thought she was done for. But to her joy, she realized that she was now impervious to even high caliber bullets. The gunfire only shredded whatever remained of her clothes.

Now naked, Vivian only stood there unfazed. She continued her growth until her head reached the ceiling. She bent down and punched the concrete above her, causing plaster and debris to rain down on the soldiers. Before they could evacuate the building, they were crushed by the collapsing structure. There were no survivors.

She didnt care. All she knew is that she is now becoming a giantess like Jessica and now it is time to draw her out and destroy her. Vivian believes that only she deserves this power.

Vivian rampaged through the city. causing as much destruction and chaos everywhere she went. She effortlessly kicked cars at houses, lifted an entire building and dropped it at the road, and even grabbed civilians and started eating them.

The mayor called Jessica and she knew that she had to stop her former colleague before things got out of hand. She rushed to the scene and tackled the giant Vivian as soon as she saw her. The two giantesses faced off in an epic catfight, wrestling and pushing against each other, their massive breasts pushing against each other as they fought.

They destroyed buildings and used them as weapons, smashing cars and throwing them at each other. The fight took over an hour, with the devastation reaching trillions of dollars worth of collateral damage.

In the end, it was Jessica's quick thinking to use a nearby bridge and pushed Vivian to it causing her to trip over the bridge. Jessica used that opportunity to pin Vivian down. It was fierce, but Jessica was able to choke Vivian unconscious. Jessica emerged victorious. The military arrived to restrain the unconscious giantess and take her into custody and research.

After the fight, Jessica became even more beloved in the community. She continued to use her powers for good, helping to rebuild the city and protect it from harm. And while she had once been embarrassed about her transformation, she now wore her new giantess form with pride, knowing that she was making a difference in the world.

[mariacallous]

If you ever had pastries at breakfast, drank soy milk, used soaps at home, or built yourself a nice flat-pack piece of furniture, you may have contributed to deforestation and climate change.

Every item has a price—but the cost isn’t felt only in our pockets. Hidden in that price is a complex chain of production, encompassing economic, social, and environmental relations that sustain livelihoods and, unfortunately, contribute to habitat destruction, deforestation, and the warming of our planet.

Approximately 4 billion hectares of forest around the world act as a carbon sink which, over the past two decades, has annually absorbed a net 7.6 billion metric tons of CO2. That’s the equivalent of 1.5 times the annual emissions of the US.

Conversely, a cleared forest becomes a carbon source. Many factors lead to forest clearing, but the root cause is economic. Farmers cut down the forest to expand their farms, support cattle grazing, harvest timber, mine minerals, and build infrastructure such as roads. Until that economic pressure goes away, the clearing may continue.

In 2024, however, we are going to see a big boost to global efforts to fight deforestation. New EU legislation will make it illegal to sell or export a range of commodities if they have been produced on deforested land. Sellers will need to identify exactly where their product originates, down to the geolocation of the plot. Penalties are harsh, including bans and fines of up to 4 percent of the offender's annual EU-wide turnover. As such, industry pushback has been strong, claiming that the costs are too high or the requirements are too onerous. Like many global frameworks, this initiative is being led by the EU, with other countries sure to follow, as the so-called Brussels Effect pressures ever more jurisdictions to adopt its methods.

The impact of these measures will only be as strong as the enforcement and, in 2024, we will see new ways of doing that digitally. At Farmerline (which I cofounded), for instance, we have been working on supply chain traceability for over a decade. We incentivize rule-following by making it beneficial.

When we digitize farmers and allow them and other stakeholders to track their products from soil to shelf, they also gain access to a suite of other products: the latest, most sustainable farming practices in their own language, access to flexible financing to fund climate-smart products such as drought-resistant seeds, solar irrigation systems and organic fertilizers, and the ability to earn more through international commodity markets.

Digitization helps build resilience and lasting wealth for the smallholders and helps save the environment. Another example is the World Economic Forum’s OneMap—an open-source privacy-preserving digital tool which helps governments use geospatial and farmer data to improve planning and decision making in agriculture and land. In India, the Data Empowerment Protection Architecture also provides a secure consent-based data-sharing framework to accelerate global financial inclusion.

In 2024 we will also see more food companies and food certification bodies leverage digital payment tools, like mobile money, to ensure farmers’ pay is not only direct and transparent, but also better if they comply with deforestation regulations.

The fight against deforestation will also be made easier by developments in hardware technology. New, lightweight drones from startups such as AirSeed can plant seeds, while further up, mini-satellites, such as those from Planet Labs, are taking millions of images per week, allowing governments and NGOs to track areas being deforested in near-real time. In Rwanda, researchers are using AI and the aerial footage captured by Planet Labs to calculate, monitor, and estimate the carbon stock of the entire country.

With these advances in software and hard-tech, in 2024, the global fight against deforestation will finally start to grow new shoots.

[govindhtech]

Dominate the Battlefield: Intel Battlemage GPUs Revealed

Intel Arc GPU

After releasing its first-generation Arc Alchemist GPUs in 2022, Intel now seems to be on a two-year cadence, as seen by the appearance of the Battlemage in a shipping manifest. This suggests that Battlemage GPUs are being supplied to Intel’s partners for testing, as it’s the first time they’ve seen any proof of them existing in the real world. Intel is probably getting ready for a launch later this year given the timing of this.

Two Battlemage GPUs are being shipped by Intel to its partners, per a recently discovered shipment manifest that was published on X. The GPUs’ designations, G10 and G21, suggest Intel is taking a similar approach as Alchemist, offering one SKU that is more or less high-end for “mainstream” gamers and one that is less expensive.

Intel Arc Graphics Cards

As you may remember, Intel had previously announced plans to launch four GPUs in the Alchemist family:

Intel Arc A380

The A380, A580, A750, and A770. However, only the latter two were officially announced. They anticipate that the A750 and A770, which Intel most likely delivers at launch for midrange gamers, will be replaced by the G10.

They’ve never heard of cards being “in the wild,” but two Battlemage GPUs have shown up in the Si Soft benchmark database before. The fact that both of those cards have 12GB of VRAM stood out as particularly noteworthy. This suggests that Intel increased their base-level allowance from 8GB, which is a wise decision in 2024. As stated by Intel’s CEO earlier this year, Battlemage was “in the labs” in January.

Intel Arc A770

A previously released roadmap from Intel indicates that the G10 is a 150W component and the G21 is 225W. It is anticipated that Intel will reveal notable improvements in Battlemage’s AI capabilities, greater upscaling performance, and ray tracing performance. As 225W GPUs were the previous A750 and A770, it seems Battlemage will follow the script when it comes to its efficiency goals. The business has previously declared that it wishes to aim for this “sweet spot” in terms of power consumption, wherein one PCIe power cable is needed rather than two (or three).

While the industry as a whole is anxious to see how competitive Intel will be with its second bite at the apple, gamers aren’t exactly waiting impatiently for Intel to introduce its GPUs like they do with Nvidia or AMD’s next-gen. Even if the company’s Alchemist GPUs were hard to suggest when they first came out, significant performance advancements have been made possible by the company’s drivers.

The Intel Battlemage G10 and G21 next-generation discrete GPUs, which have been observed in shipment manifests, are anticipated to tackle entry into the mid-range market. They already know from the horse’s mouth that Intel is working on its next generation of discrete graphics processors, which it has revealed are being code-named Battlemage. The company is developing at least two graphics processing units, according to shipping excerpts.

Intel Battlemage GPUs

The shipping manifest fragments reveal that Intel is working on several GPUs specifically for the Battlemage G10 and G21 versions. The newest versions in Intel’s graphics processor lineup include the ACM-G11, an entry-level graphics processor, and the ACM-G10, a midrange market positioning and higher-end silicon graphics processor. As a result, the names Battlemage-G10 and Battlemage-G21, which are aimed at entry-level PCs and bigger chips, respectively, match the present names for Intel’s Arc graphics processors. Both stand a strong chance of making their list of the best graphics cards if they deliver acceptable levels of performance.

The Battlemage-G10 and Battlemage-G21 are being shipped for research and development, as stated in the shipping manifest (which makes sense considering these devices’ current status). The G21 GPU is currently in the pre-qualification (pre-QS) stage of semiconductor development; the G10’s current status is unknown.

Pre-qualification silicon is used to assess a chip’s performance, reliability, and functionality. Pre-QS silicon is typically not suitable for mass production. However, if the silicon device is functional and meets the necessary performance, power, and yield requirements, mass production of the device could be feasible. For example, AMD’s Navi 31 GPU, if it meets the developer’s objectives, is mass-produced in its A0 silicon phase.

They rarely get to cover Intel’s developments with its next-generation graphics cards, but they frequently cover Nvidia’s, as they did recently with the GeForce RTX 50-series graphics processors, which should appear on their list of the best graphics cards based on industry leaks.

This generation, Nvidia seems to be leading the laptop discrete GPU market, but Battlemage, with Intel’s ties to OEMs and PC manufacturers, might give the green team some serious competition in the next round. According to the cargo manifest, there will be intense competition among AMD’s RDNA 4, Intel’s Battlemage, and Nvidia’s Blackwell in the forthcoming desktop discrete GPU market.

Qualities:

Targeting Entry-Level and Mid-Range: The ACM-G11 and ACM-G10, the successors to the existing Intel Arc Alchemist series, are probably meant for gamers on a tight budget or seeking good performance in games that aren’t AAA.

Better Architecture: Compared to the Xe-HPG architecture found in Intel’s existing Arc GPUs, readers can anticipate an upgrade in this next-generation design. Better performance per watt and even new features could result from this.

Emphasis on Power Efficiency: These GPUs may place equal emphasis on efficiency and performance because power consumption is a significant element in laptops and tiny form factor PCs.

Potential specifications (derived from the existing Intel Arc lineup and leaks):

Production Process: TSMC 6nm (or, if research continues, a more sophisticated node) Unknown is the core configuration. Possibly less cores than Battlemage models at higher levels (should any exist).

Memory: GDDR6 is most likely used, yet its bandwidth and capacity are unclear. Power Consumption: Designed to use less power than GPUs with higher specifications.

FAQS

What are the Battlemage G10 and G21 GPUs?

Intel is developing the Battlemage G10 and G21, next-generation GPUs that should provide notable gains in capabilities and performance over their predecessors.

What markets or segments are these GPUs targeting?

Targeting a wide range of industries, including professional graphics, gaming, and data centres, the Battlemage G10 and G21 GPUs are expected to meet the demands of both consumers and businesses.

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[anarchoherbalism]

Opiate rant

It boggles my mind how much time, effort and resources the medical industrial complex puts into pain relief research when we got it right with opium and morphine a hundred goddamn years ago. Are they desirable for everyone? No. But instead of trying to meet the needs of people with complex or difficult to treat pain conditions, the pharmaceutical industry is desperately trying to create alternatives for people that wouldn’t need alternatives with decriminalization, education and home synthesis rights.

The average relationship to opiates in the so-called US is not what it could be. It’s extremely hard to manage physical dependency when your supply is inconsistent and you have to spend half a batch trying to get a handle on how strong your shit is and then have to start over with a completely different batch a week or two or three later–to say nothing of how impossible it can feel to schedule tolerance breaks or plan ahead to manage how fast your tolerance builds when you don’t know where your next fix (or the money for it) is going to come from. Black market pressure (especially how drug penalties are calculated) prioritizes the most potent possible substances in the smallest physical quantity, meaning lots of people are forced to take doses much higher than what they would otherwise need or find desirable, causing tolerance to build very rapidly and be difficult to control. AVOIDABLE gastrointestinal problems, malnourishment, and infection run rampant because our culture teaches drug users that these are punishments for immorality, not simple side effects and risk factors that can be dealt with through drug-user-specific health education and care.

How many people would live happy, desirable lives–fuck it, how many people would STILL BE ALIVE RIGHT NOW if they had the option to use safely produced, content-guaranteed, consistently-dosable opiates? How many people are suffering on non-indicated ineffective gabapentin prescriptions when their pain could be easily, safely managed with opiates? How many people lose years of their life to antipsychotics and SSRIs when a week or two of opium tea could’ve been all they needed to get through that rough patch, cope with that death, keep that awful event from becoming a life-long trauma?

What would happen if instead of choosing between pain and fentanyl-cut who-knows-what, you could plant some poppies in your back garden and have next-to-free access to effective relief? If instead of shelling out for pharmaceutical pills that could just as easily be cut you could make your own or get them from a farmers market stall or your friend in the corner house with the big lot and know exactly what was in them and how they were made? If you could go to any doctor or community healer or medic or harm reductionist or WHOEVER and get customized, experienced, well-thought out advice on a dosage and tolerance management plan, on food habits and options to help with suppressed appetite and potential GI problems, recommendations for supplements or medications to limit or eliminate GI distress, fresh needles and rigs or glassware and injection training and wound-care supplies and instructions, supplements and medications and exercises/habits to limit lung damage from smoking…

No more ruinous addictions. No more ulcers from tainted supplies or trying to disinfect wounds with hand sanitizer and mouthwash. No more avoidable pain and emotional distress. No more emotional and physical damage from using intense substances without knowing how strong they are or what effects they might have. NO. MORE. FUCKING. DEATHS.

Opium is exceptionally easy to produce–morphine and heroin are more complicated, but we’ve been making them for a long time prior to modern industrial labs and the basic chemistry knowledge and equipment needed for safe production could be 100% achievable to just about anyone. The harm reduction and side effect management are THERE, they’re just obfuscated by drug war politics and general health illiteracy. Opiates are not ontologically dangerous, they are made dangerous by the state. Because the state is not invested in healthcare, it only cares about control. Opiate deaths are a punishment. Addiction (as opposed to managed dependence) is a punishment. For daring to be poor, for daring to be Black or Indigenous, for daring to be disabled, for daring to try to be OK in a system that dangles health and happiness as a reward for participating and being the right kind of person— and to get the right kind of people to do the right kind of thing, to live between the lines and reproduce civilization, to retain homeostasis in the social macroorganism, there has to be a threat. There has to be a scapegoat. There has to be the wrong people who do the wrong things.

The opiate crisis was engineered through overprescription and under-education. The problem wasn’t just availability of these substances: It was and continues to be pushing opiates without harm reduction, without health literacy, without unconditional safe supply and user-tailored healthcare.

I don’t have any grand synthesis to wrap this up in a nice bow. I’m just tired, and angry, and scared, and screaming into the internet in the hopes someone reads and understands. I don’t have an answer. I don’t have a call to action. If this inspires you to do anything, please do it. I don’t want people I love to die anymore.

[a-mole-of-iron]

Duchowiesen stories: Liftoff

Alright, so, update. Due to diminishing resources and abilities, I was unable to post anything for a while - and now, I’ll be starting to publish a series of very unpretentious short stories in the urban fantasy genre. And I don’t mean modern-day real-world with fantasy trappings; I mean a fantasy world with big cities and elaborate technology. There will be train journeys through magic forests, and visits to taverns with televisions and telephones placed therein; bureaucrats cataloguing ancient relics, and dragons doing aerial photography; elaborate underground cities lit by electric lanterns and overgrown by moss and mushrooms, and mystical deserts with towns raised on concrete pillars above the shifting dunes; welfare provisions for werebeasts and changelings, and vast industries supplying the people with affordable goods; and more besides, all in the setting that me and my friends have developed together.

Without further ado, I present to you: the fantasy world of Duchowiesen, and all of its many unusual and wonderful things, places, and people.

Story genre: comfy urban fantasy

Liftoff

At the Electric Lamplight Inn, it was an hour past lunchtime. The sun crept across the wooden tables covered with checkered tablecloth, with colorful mass-manufacture metal-and-cloth dining chairs around them and salt and pepper shakers with folded-up napkins close by on every table, along the bar and its selection of bottles of varying colors, shapes, and sizes that held alcohol as well as soft drinks, up the wooden beams that helped hold up the second floor, over the walls covered by vanilla-colored plaster and decorated with landscape photographs of meadows, mountains, boreal woods, and glaciers, and towards the clock and the nearby refrigerator with its curved outer surfaces and a glass door displaying cold foods and drinks. The barkeep was absent, and only a couple of people were there, eating their mid-day meal a little late. A big beast-folk guy with striped grey fur, wearing a jacket loaded up with carpentry tools and overalls that seemed sturdy as a cliff face, was treating himself to a good serving of meat and potatoes the inn sourced from the local farmer's market; two businesswomen in rumpled suits discussed trade as they helped themselves to fish with rice that they've systematically drowned in lots and lots of tartar sauce, and an occultist professional from the Southern Lands, with his hawk-like features alongside a fancy coat and pants covered in rune embroidery, was eating alone - or so it seemed if you didn't notice him having a one-sided conversation while looking into a mirror he had standing on his dinner table. The television standing next to one of the walls was set on mute, and even if it wasn't, at the moment it was displaying "The Wondrous World of Duchowiesen Dragons" - one of the most boring offerings among all the niche-subject documentary shows available on TV across the entire Federation, which was saying a lot. The time dragged out a little, flowing like a calm river - but then, another prospective patron walked through the door, a diminutive kobold engineer with their bright green scales and hemispheric sunglasses on their wide, gecko-like face, who was for some reason also wearing a labcoat far outside of any lab.

The kobold walked up to the bar, perched the sunglasses on their forehead, and said: "Excuse me, innkeeper? INNKEEPER?" in their high-pitched voice.

The innkeeper, a middle-aged woman wearing somewhat outdated and yet eternally cool clothing from the jazz era - a flapper look adapted for the everydays of the modern age - walked out to the bar to meet them. "Hello there. Would you like to order a full lunch, or book lodgings?" she asked.

"Neither, actually." the kobold answered. "I just want two deli sandwiches, a glass of mineral water, and a TV broadcast."

"Broadcast...?" the innkeeper asked, somewhat confused.

"Yes!" the kobold squeaked. "Could you tune your particle accelerator... sorry, TV set, to Science Channel One? Yours was the only place in town with a TV I could find on short notice!"

"Alright then." the innkeeper said.

She turned the dial on the wired TV controller, and the picture changed to show a sunlit desert, and in the midst of its sands, the Cosmodrome launch site with a rocket set up on the launch pad. The sound went back on, and the people eating dinner turned their heads to the TV, as they heard the ever so slightly portentous announcer read the text. The announcer went: "...seems that all of the pre-launch checks have been cleared, and the computers monitoring the site all read green. And now we're being told, the Cosmodrome is ready for launch, T-minus five minutes."

"Hey, what's with the broadcast? Is this live?" one of the businesswomen asked the kobold.

"Yes, it is live!" the kobold said. "They're putting the first-ever photo camera into orbit with this rocket! To think we're going to have all-encompassing pictures of the World at last!"

"Now I'm interested." the occultist said, still looking into the mirror on his table. "Sorry, my friend, we'll have to continue another time. What? Okay, that's good in my books. Bye." He folded the mirror's stand, closed up the small decorated shutters over it, and turned around to look at the television as well.

The voice behind the broadcast kept on talking. In the deadpan shared only by the most composed of Railway Commanders and emergency broadcasters, she said: "I am being informed the rocket's fuel pumps are completing their warm-up cycle, and the Skyguard shields with their EM plus Flux ward properties are ready to go. In a minute, we should have the hand-over of controls and telemetry to the radio channels..."

The people in the inn were interested but slightly flabbergasted; none of them really understood the technical terms involved, even as the announcer explained the rocket's systems in more detail. The kobold engineer was geeking out, however, their eyes transfixed by the picture on the screen. Minutes tensed like the strings of a violin as the launch approached, and finally, the announcer has proclaimed: "And now, we have the clearance for launch. T-minus ten... nine... eight... seven... main engines ignition... five... four... three... two... one!"

The broadcast picture showed plumes of steam, and then fire, blast from the lowest stage of the rocket, and just like that, it started ascending, leaving behind the launch tower with its cabling and pipes. "We have liftoff!" the announcer called, the broadcast switching to another camera that showed the rocket blast off into the sky, and disappear into the clear blue above the desert lands surrounding the Cosmodrome.

The kobold engineer looked at the broadcast as the announcer started describing the photography satellite the rocket was loaded with, then slammed their cutesy hands on the table and yelled: "That... WAS SO COOL!" Everyone else around them was in agreement, even though they weren't the same level of enthusiastic. The occultist looked at the screen with an unspoken wisdom, thinking about the sheer possibilities for new esoteric understanding that a view perch to see the entire world could open. The businesswomen wondered just how the world would change once the satellites get flying in earnest. The beast-folk carpenter was impressed by the engineering involved; many orders of complexity above what he did, but hey, he knew an impressive build when he saw one. Even the innkeeper was interested; the whole scene was dramatic and inspiring, and stirred emotions in all who were there to see it. Finally, the kobold picked up their deli sandwich and started chewing on it. One of the businesswomen asked them:

"Hey, you said you were looking for a TV. Are you just passing through like we are?"

"Yes, but I might become a regular commuter here, it seems!" the kobold replied. "I'm doing engineer consulting around the region."

"Odd! We're kind of in the same boat; our firm sells machinery parts all around the Four Cities area!" the other businesswoman said. "Mechanismus-Magiker GmbH, at your service."

"What about you, friend?" the kobold asked the beast-folk carpenter.

"Well, I'm on my way to the Inland Sea for the weekend." he said. "Funny you are from Mechanismus-Magiker." he said to the businesswomen. "I did renovations in one of your company's trade offices just a month ago."

"Oooh..." the occultist said, turning towards the others with an enigmatic smile. "Serendipity."

"Very much serendipity!" the kobold engineer noted with a goofy grin. "Who knows, maybe this is a sign that we should be here for the next rocket launch!"

"When is that?" the occultist asked, laying a pocketbook of solar and lunar calendars on the table.

"In 16 days, 8 PM for our current timezone." the kobold replied. "They're going to launch a radio amplifier satellite next!"

The occultist looked through the book, then smiled enigmatically again and said: "I have not found anything major, but... perhaps something interesting will happen if we join again at that day and hour. Who's with me to try and test this... small hypothesis?" There were a few seconds of indecisive silence, and then, one after the other, everyone else present responded with a variation of "I'm in!"

[aadhunikayurveda]

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To set apart your luxury product line from the competition, we give you the ability to produce Hair care products. You will be able to specify desired product attributes and substances to include in the recipe created especially for your business while working closely with our laboratory. With the same degree of attention, professionalism, and expert technology that we use in our Hair Oil products, your new product will be manufactured precisely to your specifications. Aadhunik Ayurveda provides many custom products for our established customers and can assist you in every phase of product development.

These high-end personalized items may be as simple as having one component or as complex as having several ingredients. This procedure could entail altering an already-existing product or creating a brand-new product "from start" in our lab. Aadhunik Ayurveda currently provides many custom products for our established customers and can assist you in every phase of product development.

We know that shampoo doesn't need to lather to work, but customers enjoy it more if it does. We are manufacturers of hair products and also offer R&D and marketing services. Shampooing is a peaceful, calming, and pleasurable process that goes beyond simply cleansing the hair.

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Why Aadhunik Ayurveda?

Aadhunik Ayurveda is the best certified and licensed private labeling- white label of hair care products manufacturer in India. Aadhunik Ayurveda stands unique with its 100% transparency in each step which works best in the long-term interest of both seller and the buyer and also manufacturer compliant with global standards and environmental regulations. When it comes to producing hair products, we work right for your requirement to cater to your specific needs, like target concern, consistency, colour, aroma, functionality, target market, etc.  

We seek perfection in our hair products: they are formulated and manufactured under the guidelines of USDA, GMP & ISO, and other mandatory regulations. Our manufacturing plant is set up with advanced technology and examined natural resources to formulate a world-class range of hair care products

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Curcumin Extract Powder Manufacturer

Pharmabiz World: Leading the Charge in Curcumin Extract Powder Manufacturing

In the world of natural wellness and health supplements, few ingredients have garnered as much attention as curcumin. The active compound found in turmeric, curcumin has long been valued for its remarkable anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and healing properties. As a result, the demand for high-quality curcumin extract powder is on the rise, and Pharmabiz World stands at the forefront of this flourishing industry.

 The Power of Curcumin: Nature’s Golden Gift

Curcumin, a bright yellow chemical derived from the root of Curcuma longa, is renowned for its therapeutic benefits. It is commonly used in traditional medicine across various cultures, particularly in Ayurvedic and Chinese practices, where it’s believed to support joint health, improve digestion, enhance cognitive function, and offer protection against chronic diseases.

The modern world is discovering what ancient civilizations knew for centuries, with curcumin becoming a cornerstone ingredient in health supplements and functional foods. However, in its raw form, curcumin is not easily absorbed by the body. This is where curcumin extract powder comes into play—offering a more bioavailable, concentrated form of this powerful compound for maximum health benefits.

 Pharmabiz World: Excellence in Curcumin Extraction

Pharmabiz World is a pioneering company specializing in the manufacture and supply of premium curcumin extract powder. Through its commitment to quality, consistency, and innovation, Pharmabiz World has built a reputation as a trusted leader in the global market.

 State-of-the-Art Extraction Process

At Pharmabiz World, the company employs cutting-edge extraction techniques to obtain pure, high-quality curcumin extract. Their proprietary processes ensure that the curcumin is extracted in a way that maximizes potency, purity, and bioavailability. This means that their curcumin extract powder retains all the powerful benefits of the raw turmeric root but in a more easily digestible and effective form.

With a focus on sustainability, Pharmabiz World sources its raw turmeric from certified, eco-friendly farms that prioritize organic cultivation and fair trade practices. This dedication to ethical sourcing not only guarantees the quality of their curcumin extract but also supports sustainable agricultural practices.

 High-Quality Standards and Certifications

Pharmabiz World adheres to rigorous quality control measures throughout the manufacturing process. Each batch of curcumin extract powder is subjected to multiple rounds of testing to ensure it meets the highest standards for purity, potency, and safety. Their facilities are equipped with advanced lab equipment to carry out precise testing for curcumin content, heavy metals, microbial contamination, and other impurities.

The company’s products are certified by renowned organizations, further establishing its credibility in the market. Whether it's meeting GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines or complying with ISO 9001 quality management standards, Pharmabiz World is committed to maintaining the highest levels of excellence.

 A Versatile Ingredient for Various Applications

Curcumin extract powder is highly versatile and can be used in a range of applications, from dietary supplements to functional foods and beverages. Pharmabiz World offers a variety of formulations, including both standard and high-curcumin content powders, to meet the specific needs of manufacturers in different sectors.

Dietary Supplements: Pharmabiz World’s curcumin extract powder is widely used by supplement manufacturers to create capsules, tablets, soft gels, and more. The powder is known for its ability to support joint health, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall well-being.

Functional Foods and Beverages: As the wellness food and beverage sector continues to expand, curcumin extract is increasingly being incorporated into smoothies, energy bars, teas, and other functional products. Pharmabiz World provides customized curcumin solutions to meet the requirements of food and beverage companies looking to capitalize on the rising demand for functional ingredients.

Cosmetic and Personal Care: Curcumin’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties make it a valuable ingredient in skincare formulations. Pharmabiz World offers curcumin extract powder for use in lotions, creams, serums, and other beauty products designed to promote skin health and fight the signs of aging.

 The Pharmabiz World Advantage

1. Unmatched Purity: Pharmabiz World’s commitment to purity and quality ensures that each batch of curcumin extract powder is free from additives, fillers, and contaminants.  

2. Customizable Solutions: The company offers tailored solutions for bulk buyers, allowing for specific formulations, packaging sizes, and labeling according to the customer’s needs.  

3. Global Reach: With a robust distribution network, Pharmabiz World serves clients in over 50 countries, ensuring timely and efficient delivery worldwide.

4. Research & Development: Pharmabiz World invests heavily in R&D to continuously improve the potency and bioavailability of their curcumin extract. Their scientific team works tirelessly to innovate and explore new ways to harness the full potential of curcumin for various industries.

5. Sustainability: As a responsible manufacturer, Pharmabiz World is dedicated to sustainable sourcing, eco-friendly packaging, and reducing the environmental footprint of its operations.

 Why Choose Pharmabiz World?

For businesses seeking a reliable partner in the curcumin extract market, Pharmabiz World offers unparalleled expertise, product quality, and customer service. By choosing Pharmabiz World as your curcumin extract powder supplier, you are investing in a product that is backed by years of research, industry-leading practices, and a genuine commitment to improving health and wellness around the globe.

 Epilogue

The demand for curcumin extract powder is growing, and Pharmabiz World is proud to be leading the way in manufacturing this incredible ingredient. With a focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, Pharmabiz World continues to set the standard for curcumin extract powder production, helping businesses meet the evolving needs of health-conscious consumers worldwide.

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Whether you are a dietary supplement manufacturer, a cosmetic company, or a food and beverage producer, Pharmabiz World is your trusted source for high-quality curcumin extract powder. Discover the benefits of curcumin with Pharmabiz World and take your products to the next level!

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The Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) sector plays a crucial role in the development of modern infrastructure.

For those seeking to excel in this dynamic field, selecting the right training institute is vital.

Rite Academy has established itself as a premier destination for MEP courses in Hyderabad, combining quality education with practical exposure to equip students with industry-relevant skills.

What is MEP? Understanding Its Importance

MEP stands for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing, the three core components that ensure the functionality of a building.

From HVAC systems to electrical wiring and plumbing networks, MEP services are integral to residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

Professionals in this field must possess in-depth knowledge of design principles, system installation, and maintenance practices.

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Rite Academy is a leading ISO 9001:2015 certified training institution that focuses on delivering specialized courses tailored to meet the demands of the evolving job market. Here’s why Rite Academy stands out:

. Expertise in Training

Rite Academy is backed by a team of seasoned professional engineers with over a decade of experience in both training and engineering services.

This expertise translates into high-quality education and personalized guidance for students.

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The MEP courses at Rite Academy are designed to cover all essential aspects of the field, including:

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Rite Academy emphasizes practical learning through state-of-the-art labs and real-world projects.

Students are exposed to industry-grade tools and technologies, preparing them for on-site challenges.

. Global Recognition

Rite Academy’s reputation extends beyond borders. The institute has successfully trained over 3,000 professionals, including international students from countries like Canada, Australia, and the Middle East.

. Placement Assistance

The academy takes pride in its robust placement support. Hundreds of graduates have been recruited by top companies in sectors such as manufacturing, oil & gas, shipbuilding, and construction.

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Educational Toys Market Trends and Forecast: Key Insights and Growth Projections for 2023-2031

Educational Toys Market Overview

The global Educational Toys Market Size was valued at USD 23.06 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach from USD XX Billion billion in 2023 to USD 45.63 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.91% during the forecast period.

Educational Toys Market Scope and Methodology:

The main goal of the report is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the Educational Toys Market, focusing on a market-centered strategy. This involves understanding the intricacies of the Educational Toys Market, key trends, growth drivers, challenges, and potential openings. Interviews and surveys are conducted to obtain primary data by engaging with major players in the Educational Toys Market industry including manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, consumers, and specialists.

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The report thoroughly analyzes different business strategies used by leading companies, including partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, and collaborations. The report evaluated the company's position in the market, using a SWOT analysis to pinpoint its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Analyzing the Educational Toys Market involved using methods like evaluating investment returns, feasibility studies, and conducting Porter's five forces analysis. The global and regional Educational Toys Markets' sizes were determined through the bottom-up method.

Educational Toys Market Regional Insights

The report evaluates the condition of the Educational Toys Market in various countries in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa by concentrating on local factors. The Educational Toys Market is carefully divided into distinct regions, offering a comprehensive grasp of the composition of demand and the ever-evolving elements in each specific geographic location.

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Educational Toys Market Segmentation

By Educational Toy Type

Academic

Cognitive Thinking

Motor Skills

Others

By Educator Type

STEM Activities

Classroom Games

After School

Brain Breaks

Gifted and Talented

Lesson Plans

By Age Group

3-8 Years

8-12 Years

12+ Years

0-3 Years

By Distribution Channel

Online

Offline

By Category

Indoor

Outdoor

Educational Toys Market Key Players

LEGO

Mattel

Hasbro

Vtech

Spin Master

Bandai Namco

Basic Fun

C’Mon

Digital Dream Labs

Engino.Net

Disney

Fremont Die

Funskool

International Playthings

Goliath

INI

Johnco

K’Nex

Vtech Electronics

Leapfrog Enterprises

Learning Resources

Winning Moves Games

WowWee Group Limited

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Key questions answered in the Educational Toys Market are:

What is Educational Toys Market? What was the Educational Toys Market size in 2023? What are the upcoming opportunities and trends for the Educational Toys Market? What is the The global Educational Toys Market Size was valued at USD 23.06 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach from USD XX Billion billion in 2023 to USD 45.63 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.91% during the forecast period. at which the Educational Toys Market will grow during the forecast period? What segments are covered in the Educational Toys Market?

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Competitive benchmarking of key players by region PESTLE Analysis PORTER’s analysis Value chain and supply chain analysis Legal Aspects of Business by Region Lucrative business opportunities with SWOT analysis Recommendations

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