In 2014, a report released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) on heavy equipment thefts, illustrates that this type of theft is a growing problem in the United States. The report, which was created with the assistance of the National Equipment Register (NER,) used data provided by law enforcement agencies regarding the thefts of this type of equipment, including the states and the cities where the thefts occurred, as well as the months when thefts were most prevalent.

Below are the heavy equipment theft report.

States with the Most Heavy Equipment Theft

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One of the leading pizza chains in the world, Domino’s, has announced that they will be taking delivery to the 21^st century. The company announced that they will be testing an autonomous pizza delivery robot in New Zealand known as the Domino’s Robotic Unit (DRU).

The robot weighs approximately 420 pounds and it is about 3 feet tall. It contains separate compartments that are designed to keep drinks cool and as many as 10 pizzas hot. The robot will be able to deliver customers orders within 12 miles of a store, running on a single charge.

According to a Domino’s Australia Facebook post, the Domino’s Robotic Unit is passionate about delivering hot food and warm smiles to the customers it served. Though DRU won’t be used in full-force just yet, he is currently proving to be successful in his prototype phase. This technological advance illustrates what the future of pizza delivery will be. Read the rest of this entry »

Researchers use GPS tracking devices to test new 3D-printed surfboard fins.

3D technology has been taking over a lot of industries in recent years, and it is now lending assistance to surfers. Brand new surfboard fins have already been in production by using 3D printers. These fins can have better materials, shapes, and sizes than what traditional manufacturing processes can provide the surfers. However, it wasn’t known if these new 3D-printed surfboards were as effective as traditionally-built fins. That is, until GPS tracking technology splashed into the picture.

GPS trackers are being embedded into these surfboards to capture data from the waves, including turns, air, speed, and wave counts. This data will then be compared to the data from the 3D fins to those of the same surfer’s previous world circuit tour to figure out if they are up to par. The printers for these fins came from the Australian National Fabrication Facility.

The goal is to try them out on some individual surfers, with the help of researchers from the University of Wollongong in New South Wales. These fins are being individually-customized for the surfers, according to Professor Marc in het Panhuis. He told reporters: Read the rest of this entry »

Classic cars are a strong target for thieves. Aside from the joy ride factor of driving in muscle cars of yesteryear, stealing these classic vehicles can be quite lucrative, as well.

One reason for this is the high value of the parts in older cars. A well-connected thief could make more money from selling the parts of the classic ride than you could likely bring in by selling the entire car.

These are a few things you might want to consider for keeping your classic car safe from theft or, at the very least, to make your classic car a far less attractive target.

Install GPS Tracking on Your Classic Car

GPS tracking not only serves as a useful tool for tracking and recovering cars that are stolen, but it is also quite effective as a deterrent for those interested in stealing an older vehicle. Most classic car thieves are after an easy target with a lower likelihood of capture. Classic cars ordinarily fit the bill. When GPS tracking for cars is added into the mix, though, it presents a new challenge many thieves are disinclined to face. Read the rest of this entry »

Going on hikes and camping allow you to explore nature, from bird watching and sightseeing, to enjoying the great outdoors and beautiful landscape. While it can be a fun adventure, it can also be a dangerous one. You could get lost, run out of water, or get stuck in a storm with lack of warm clothing and food. This is why it is important to make a list of the items you need to bring with you before heading out on your trek. Here are some must-have items to take along.

Emergency and First Aid

Before you begin an expedition to explore nature, make sure you have a first aid kit and other emergency supplies. Some emergency items you need include extra space blankets, fire starters, flashlight, and cigarette lighters. It also helps to have a compass with a mirror to create a signal overhead that you need help. Bring along a whistle, knife, headlamp, and spare batteries. For your first aid kit, include items such as: Read the rest of this entry »