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The new world of surveillance

In a world where the focus has become high tech it is only but natural that a company’s security system should develop as such. Gone are the days where thieves picked locks to get at the goods and now as the art of robbery becomes more sophisticated it is time for businesses to move with the times.

For overall security, businesses the world over focusing more on high tech security options such as CCTV Solutions. Short for Closed Circuit Television, CCTV has proved a great boon as it provides 24 hour surveillance without the fear of human error. While the initial set up cost can act as a deterrent for some smaller establishments the overall benefits should outweigh the initial cost.

It is wise to consult with a known solutions provider before purchase or instillation, as professionals would be able to ascertain your exact requirements. Depending on your needs the type of camera required will be chosen plus the type of installation, whether the camera need be hidden or in view attached to the wall or ceiling via a bracket. Also most systems now do not require a separate plug in to download the images as most digital cameras now come with an in-built wireless system, for instant connectivity to the computer. If connected to the Internet, this means the downloaded images can be viewed by any computer with the necessary access.

CCTV Solutions have opened up a whole new world of observation and is not limited to security purposes. These cameras are ideal for observing areas not accessible to humans. Also the images can be recorded for later perusal, with some of these recordings even going back many years, depending on the capacity. With everything becoming more and more user friendly some cameras are equipped with motion sensors. Basically this means that no useless footage is being recorded, you are sure that only if there is movement within the premises will the cameras start recording. That way you are spared the agony of having to go through realms of blank recordings.

By opting for a proper and professionally installed CCTV solution you will be ensured of getting the best for you, based on your specific requirements, such as if the recording is linked to a central network storage, or if the recordings are kept isolated. Further advice on where exactly the cameras should be located for maximum potential and the guarantee of the necessary maintenance are all essential.

CCTV is the way forward and now it is becoming more and more user friendly giving more and more people access to this trouble free method of security surveillance.

What Is Pad Printing?

Pad printing is a modern printing process that can be used to quickly transfer 2-D images on to all sorts of 3-D objects. However, before getting into a description of what pad printing is, it’s important to first define a few specific elements that pad printing relies on.

First, it’s important to understand gravure printing. Gravure put simply, is a process that etches an image onto the surface of a metal plate. This places the images – in ink form – in the recesses of the metal plate, unlike relief printing (where the image is raised). By filling the recesses with ink, and leaving the raised portions of the plate dry, the image can be transferred from the plate to the substrate quickly and cleanly. Gravure can produce very fine and detailed images on short or long runs in multiple colors.

Beyond the gravure printing process, pad printing also relies on plates – or cliches. In traditional offset processes, printing relies on transferring an inked image from an offset (the plate) to a rubber blanket which then makes contact with the print surface. When compared to other modern printing methods, offset printing with plates is one of the best solutions when it comes to economically producing commercial quantities of high quality prints, without requiring much maintenance. Today, cliches are made from metal or polyester.

However, pad printing is unique when compared to other gravure and offset methods in that the ink is transferred from the plate with a silicone pad, which then transfers the ink to the substrate. This allows the process to be used for a number of products that would otherwise be impossible to print on, including medical products, electronics, appliances, toys, sports equipment, and more.

Crude forms of the basic premise behind pad printing have existed for hundreds of years. However, the popularity of the process enjoyed rapid expansion when the availability of modern manufacturing made widespread commercial use feasible. This expansion was felt first by the watch-making industry after the Second World War, which then gave way to pad printing being used for far more products. Since then, the method has experienced substantial growth due to the many applications that have found a use for it.

Partly to thank for the rapid growth of pad printing has been the increased availability of advanced silicone. The unique properties of the silicon pads used for the process gives it its highly sought after ability to pick the image up from a flat plate and then transfer it to a number of surfaces – including flat, spherical, textured, concave, and convex surfaces. This makes this specific printing technique invaluable for everyone from appliance manufacturers to electronics manufacturers who need a better solution for membrane switch printing.