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THE VOTES ARE IN!!
2013 King Awards Winners Announced
The King Awards competition, named after long time chief editor Bob King, was established to honor superior industrial product innovation. The print and digital readers of New Equipment Digest determine the winners by voting for the best products in 10 specific industrial categories. More than 2,100 votes were cast! We are proud to bestow these awards on significant and inventive products that enable all involved in manufacturing to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.
Follow us and read comments from the 2013 winners on NED's Facebook and Twitter pages. View our Gold, Silver and Bronze winners!
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Assembly/Fastening/Tools
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Gold
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Silver
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Polyolefin Bonder
Loctite 3035 Polyolefin Bonder is a an easy-touse 1:1 mix two-part acrylic adhesive that works where conventional plastic bonders often fail. It has a work life of 2 to 4 minutes and a fixture time of less than 15 minutes. No surface preparation
or primers are required to achieve highstrength
bonds. It can bond a wide variety of dissimilar plastics and metals to LSE polyolefins.
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Henkel Corp.
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Two-Component Epoxy Resin System

Supreme 11AOHTLO, a two-component epoxy
resin system for high-performance bonding and
sealing, is formulated to cure at room temperature.
It bonds to a wide variety of substrates, including
most metals, ceramics, and glass, as well as many
rubbers and plastics. The epoxy features high-thermal
conductivity, excellent electrical insulation,
temperature resistance up to 400°F, and withstands
thermal cycling. It is also NASA low outgassing approved.
Due to its thickness, it won’t drip or flow
on vertical surfaces.
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Master Bond Inc.
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| Controls & Instruments |
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Gold
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Silver
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Bronze
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Series 57 Pushbutton

To accommodate the needs of disabled individuals,
the Series 57 pushbutton is designed
to aid the visually and hearing impaired, along
with restricted mobility individuals. It features
dual illuminating indication bands, an integrated
finding tone, raised legends, optional
illuminated legends, internationally recognized
legends/symbols, and an extra large lens and
actuation area. Built-in speaker helps direct
and guide hard-of-sight people. Both the illumination
rings and the finding tone can be
controlled independently.
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EAO Corp.
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Wireless Photoelectric Sensor

By going “wireless,”
the Sure-
Cross Q45 wireless
photoelectric
sensor eliminates the need to wire
sensors, enabling
users to create
scalable monitoring
environments and apply sensing
technology in
situations where
it was not previously
possible.
Traditional solutions are significantly more costly
due to infrastructure requirements, including
complexities of cables, conduits, and installation.
The self-contained battery, radio, and sensor solution
features easy deployment and untethered
communications.
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Banner Engineering Corp.
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Dual High-Temperature
Cabinet Cooler Systems

Cabinet Cooler Systems purge and cool overheated
electrical control panels in harsh environments
up to 200°F (93°C). They provide electrical
enclosures with air as cool as 20°F (-7°C).
The systems incorporate a vortex tube that cools
ordinary compressed air to cold air without the
use of refrigerants. They mount through a standard
electrical knockout while maintaining the
NEMA 12, 4, or 4X rating of the enclosure. The
Cabinet Coolers are available with cooling capacities
of 4,000, 4,800, and 5,600 Btu/hr and
are UL Listed and CE compliant.
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EXAIR Corp.
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| Electrical-Electronic |
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Gold
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Silver
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Bronze
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Surge Protection Devices

Current Technology Select (SL3) surge protection
devices feature selenium-enhanced protection
and an advanced power quality monitoring
system with remote accessibility via ModBus and
Ethernet. The monitoring feature helps the user
identify and quantify critical power quality issues
at a fraction of the cost of standalone power
quality monitoring systems. They are designed
for easy retrofitting.
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Thomas & Betts.
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Power Cord System
The RoboReel Power Cord System is the world’s
first power cord reel worthy of being called a power
tool. This Power Cord System
makes projects faster, easier
and safer and leaves shops less cluttered and more
efficient. It keeps cords
neat and out of the way when not in use
and delivers 50 ft of
12-gauge cord with a
three-outlet receptacle
ball on the end. The circular casing rotates 360 deg,
and turns on, off, and retracts
at the touch of a button. The
RoboReel is available in portable
and ceiling mount versions.
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Great Stuff Inc.
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CNX Wireless System

The Fluke CNX wireless system is the first set of
tools that wirelessly connects multiple measurement
modules and sends simultaneous readings
to a master device up to 20 meters away, allowing
users to troubleshoot problems quickly,
safely, and efficiently. It allows users to choose modules based on their specfic troubleshooting
scenario. By leveraging the most common
electrical test tool—the multimeter—the CNX
system enables technicians to extend their existing capabilities and skills.
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Fluke Corp.
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| Facilities/Maintenance/Plant Operations |
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Gold
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Silver
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Bronze
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Powerfoil X2.0 Fan

Powerfoil X2.0 introduces a unique new patented
airfoil system—a system that combines
airfoils and winglets with AirFence technology
to increase overall coverage by 28%. The winglet
improves airfoil effectiveness by eliminating
efficiency-robbing turbulence at the tip, while the
AirFence captures air that would otherwise slip
off the end of the airfoil. The fan measures 8 to 24
ft in diameter.
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Big Ass Fans
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Ultra-Ever Dry Coating

Ultra-Ever Dry is a superhydrophobic (water)
and oleophobic (hydrocarbons) coating that
will completely repel almost any liquid. Ultra-Ever Dry uses proprietary nanotechnology to
coat an object and create a barrier of air on its
surface. This barrier repels water, oil, corrosion,
dirt, ice and other things that can create dangerous,
hazardous, or just tedious and frustrating
conditions unlike any coating seen before.
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UltraTech International, Inc.
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Thermal Imager

The Ti125 thermal imager is
designed for those who need
to maintain and inspect electrical
and mechanical equipment
and components. It
features the IR Optiflex focus
system that provides automatic
focus with a manual
focus option for close-ups,
making it fast and easy to
take sharply focused, accurate
images. IR-Fusion technology
blends digital and
infrared images into a single
image to precisely document
problem areas. SmartView
professional IR analysis and reporting software
makes viewing, annotating, and editing infrared
images easy. The imager is balanced to sit perfectly
in the hand.
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Fluke Corp.
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| Fluid/Pneumatic Power |
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Gold
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Silver
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Bronze
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Portable Air Compressor

The versatile, fuel-efficient Mobilair M350 delivers
1,200 cfm at 125 psig and includes a large
fuel tank, easy access to maintenance points, an
anti-frost valve, a low carbon particulate production
Mercedes Benz diesel engine, and an
SCR catalytic converter. A viscous fan clutch
controlled via Kaeser’s Sigma Control Mobile
cuts fuel consumption by up to 5%.
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Kaeser Compressors, Inc..
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Atomizing Spray Nozzles
Siphon Fed Spray Nozzles

With siphon fed atomizing nozzles for non-pressurized
applications, you can coat, cool, treat, and
paint a variety of products using compressed air
and liquids with a viscosity of up to 200 centipoise.
Used with water, atomizing nozzles are an efficient
way to evenly cool hot items in automated processes. Siphon fed spray nozzles atomize fluids in
a range of spray patterns, require no liquid pressure,
and can be used with gravity fed liquids or lift
liquids from a siphon height as much as 36 in. A
variety of flow patterns and rates is available.
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EXAIR Corp.
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Estimator4U.com

Estimator4U.com is a free online tool that provides
an instant cost of repair for cylinders, pumps, motors,
and hose assemblies. It offers peace of mind
that you are being treated fairly. The site allows
customers to compare the cost of repair to that of
purchasing a new component before it is sent for
repair. There is no need to call a salesman out to
quote a job and no time wasted getting a competitive
bid. Customers are also provided with a list of
local and national service providers. The site is free,
easy, fast, and accurate.
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Hydraulic Repair Estimator
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| Material Handling |
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Gold
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Silver
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Bronze
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End-Rider Pallet Trucks
The Jungheinrich ECR 327/336 Series electric end-rider pallet trucks, available in 6,000 and 8,000 lb capacities, are ideal for a variety of applications, including low-level order picking, long distance transporting, and loading/unloading trailers. The trucks were built with productivity-enhancing features, such as advanced regenerative braking which supports overall control during braking and smooth directional
change, and an IP54 rating that keeps electric components sealed against moisture and dirt. Speeds range up to 9.3 mph.
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Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA)
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Load Runner Material Handler

The Load Runner makes it safe for one operator
to easily move loads up to 2,500 lb on air. It utilizes
on-board compressed air and air casters to
“float” the load across the floor. The lightweight,
maneuverable unit replaces the need for equipment
like hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
The Load Runner features a low insertion height
for easy loading, a low profile deck design, and
intuitive throttle-style fingertip controls.
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AeroGo, Inc.
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Power-Driven Stackers

Easy-to-operate Stack-n-Go power-driven stackers
can stack loads up to 7 1/2 ft high. The stacker
is maneuverable in narrow aisles and other places
fork lifts can’t go. A narrow mast and offset control
handle give the operator a clear forward view.
Auto-reversing “belly switch” protects user from
potential injury when walking the unit backwards,
while an automatic brake immediately
halts travel when the handle is released. Power is
from two 12-v batteries and a 110-v built-in charger
is standard.
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Southworth Products Corp.
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| Metalworking |
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Gold
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Silver
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Bronze
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Ceramic Shield for Welding

Loctite SF 7900 Ceramic Shield for Welding is
a ceramic dry film protective coating for MIG/
MAG welding
processes. This
product protects
contact tips and
welding nozzles
by preventing adhesion of
welding spatter. The coating
sprays on easily
and dries in seconds,
allowing
continuous, uninterrupted welding throughout
an 8-hour shift. Loctite SF 7900 can also be used
to protect power cables, sensors, metal components,
and the jaws of spot welding systems for
up to one week.
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Henkel Corp.
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Welding Helmet with
Balder Technology

The WH70 BH3 helmet features
variable shade 9-13 with adjustable
sensitivity and delay
functions. A lightweight
aerodynamic shell enhances
fume deflection, and the
curved cover plate reduces
heat build-up, fogging, and
reflections. The helmet gives
the welder the flexibility to see
a consistent shade clearly from
many angles. It also provides an
expanded view that lets the welder see the entire
work area without constant head turning. This
new helmet passes ANSI Z87.1 + standards and
has earned the best Optical Classification, a designation
only achieved with Balder Technology.
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Kimberly-Clark Professional
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Dry-Cutting Portable Metal Saw

The 8320 BigSaw2 portable metal saw is designed
for dry cutting up to 43⁄4 in. in steel, sandwich
panels, conduits, metal pipes, and more - without coolant. Features include a 16 amp,
115-v motor, 1,400 rpm cutting speed, a 123⁄4 in.
diam carbide-tipped blade with 80 teeth, sidemounted
tray for chip disposal and motor overload protection.
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CS Unitec, Inc.
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| Motion Control |
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Gold
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Silver
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Bronze
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Integrated Valve &
Actuator Control

The IVAC (integrated valve and actuator
control) is a modular motion
control unit that combines
cylinder, pilot and control
valves, position sensors, and speed regulators
in a
single integrated
unit
with the same
footprint as a standard actuator. The IVAC requires
only one electrical and one pneumatic
connection. It can be used as a retrofit or installed
in existing designs with no mechanical
changes. The unit offers reduced energy consumption,
simpler installation and maintenance,
and easy washdown.
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Norgren
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Datalogging & Diagnostic Tool

The Plexlogger system incorporates a high-speed
camera, datalogger, and 8-in. monitor to help
troubleshoot, identify, and improve high-speed
processes and equipment. It is capable of synchronously
recording events in the form of highspeed
video images and data waveforms, such as
voltage, current, pressure, and vibration, allowing
on-site analysis of problems. It allows even the
untrained and uninitiated user the ability to very
quickly diagnose potentially complex high-speed
machinery problems.
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Cameron Instruments Inc.
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Double C-Faced Coupler Brake

Force Control Industries new double C-face coupler
brake mounts on the drive end of standard
C-Face motors, replacing commonly used motor
brakes that require special motors. Using standard
C-face motors reduces inventory costs and
simplifies ordering for palletizers, packaging machinery,
airline baggage handling systems, concrete
block manufacturing, cranes and more. The
Oil-Shear coupler brake is virtually maintenance
free-it needs a fluid change annually but this can
be accomplished without removing the motor.
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Force Control Industries
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| Packaging Equipment & Supplies |
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Gold
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Silver
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Bronze
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Label Printer with Print Station

The DuraLabel 9000 large format sign printer
was designed for industries that need custom,
high-visibility signage on demand. When
paired with the MPS 150T Print Station, the
label printer can be operated independently
with any computer or network, bypassing network
security concerns. Quickly power up and
get to work creating extra-large custom arc
flash safety signs, pipe markers, and bar codes.
The DL9000 + MPS 150T prints labels up to 9
in. wide at 3 ips with 300 dpi resolution.
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Graphic Products, Inc.
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Inflatable Packaging Film

Fill-Air R5 inflatable packaging film quickly creates
air-filled cushions for void-fill applications
with comparable performance to traditional films,
while significantly improving overall sustainability.
Because of the film’s strength and superior air
retention, customers can reuse Fill-Air cushions
made with Fill-Air R5 film in other packages, enhancing
efficiency and sustainablity. The film may
be recycled with polyolefin films through local
recyclers or by sending it to the Ameripak Recycling
Center. Fill-Air R5 film’s name represents five
sustainable attributes of the material: renewable,
recyled, reduce, reuse, and recyclable.
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Sealed Air
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Label Printer Systems

PEARLabel 360 thermal transfer label printer system
prints 360 dpi on formats up to 1.5 in. wide
for a variety of applications, including pipemarkers
and warning signs. Intuitive software works
with Windows or Mac platforms, plus offers more
than 800 symbols. Fifteen bar code formats, including
QR and DataMatrix allow users to create
bar codes. Free K-Sun Label App enables mobile
printing of labels on the spot. The system uses
more than 125 K-LABELShop heat shrink tube,
wire wrap, cable flag, adhesive tape, iron-on fabric,
magnetic, reflective, photoluminescent, and
speciality supplies.
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K-Sun Corp.
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| Safety |
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Gold
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Silver
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Bronze
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Alycore Gloves

Comfortable gloves utilize Alycore technology to create the most cut and puncture resistant gloves available. They provide protection 2,000 grams greater than the current minimum requirement
for CPPT cut level 5 performance. The gloves offer maximum dexterity and sense of touch due to the high degree of flexibility.
Styles include ForceFlex, Ninja Flex, and Memphis Multitask. Different cut and puncture protection zones from just the palm to complete
360-deg coverage are available.
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MCR Safety
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Safe-T-Arms Barricades

Safe-T-Arms barricades enable employers to easily
establish a highly-visible boundary warning of
arc flash hazard areas and instructing unqualified
and/or unprotected persons to remain at a safe
distance. The barricades eliminate the need for
safety cones, chains, and rope. Mountable and
portable magnetic-mount styles are designed for
use on most low-voltage (<600 v) systems where
NFPA70E standards establish a 4-ft flash protection
boundary. For systems requiring a flash protection
boundary greater than 4 ft, free-standing
Safe-T-Arms barricades can be easily placed at the
appropriate distance.
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Safe-T-Arms
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Cut, Puncture & Dorsal
Impact-Reducing Gloves

Pro-Flex 925F(x)CP cut, puncture
and dorsal impact-reducing gloves
provide level 3 cut protection/
level 2 puncture protection.
The molded TPR armor on
both the knuckles and fingers
of the dorsal side of
the hand provides protection from impact,
pinch, crush, and
bruising blows.
The gloves have
the reputation for the best combination
of impact protection and
dexterity available.
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Ergodyne
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