Dublin, OH – March 26, 2020 – With much of the world sheltered in place, what better time to pick up some LEGO and build with loved ones? Today, BLOCK Jets, a custom LEGO model building company, announced it has converted its entire library of LEGO Fighter Jet sets into downloadable instructions to let those at home build some of the best fighter jets ever!

“Getting back into LEGO as an adult over the last few years has shown me that, indeed the possibilities with LEGO are endless!” says Matt Jenkins, owner and creator of blockjets.com. “What began as innocent tinkering, soon morphed into an idea on how I could fund and restart my LEGO hobby while generating some extra cash for my growing family. I started making custom LEGO kits of football and baseball stadiums, and selling them on Etsy. They have been a hit – and with over 3,500 sets sold in 5 years – I wanted to branch out and build some fighter jets.”

As those stuck at home seek activities and adults look to new indoor hobbies – enter BLOCK Jets. Started by Jenkins, as a side-hustle in 2017, he hopes to provide a re-entry into the hobby for adults, and make sets that are easy enough so anyone can build them. “I wanted to make sure these models weren’t overly complicated or too expensive – I feel like this is an under-served niche in the LEGO hobby, and hopefully some LEGO and fighter jet fans will like what I’ve designed.” 

BLOCK Jets sets fall into one of two categories – Full Size and Mini. Full Size Jets are between 130-250 pieces, and allow for a LEGO minifigure to take controls in the cockpit. The Mini Jets are constructed using 80-90 pieces, with a display stand and make for a fun, quick build and a great display item. “I am very partial to both the Mini and Full Size Blue Angels set – I used Dark Blue or Earth Blue as LEGO calls it- to recreate my favorite jet,” Jenkins said.

With Covid-19 forcing many to remain homebound, Jenkins has turned all sets into digital downloads available for purchase. “I’ve included instructions, a parts list, and also a Bricklink XML file – that can be used on bricklink.com – the go-to destination for buying new and used LEGO online. The best way I can describe bricklink (which was recently purchased by the LEGO Group) – is a patchwork of thousands of mom and pop LEGO stores, selling mainly excess LEGO in almost every color and quantity imaginable. Simply upload the BLOCK Jets xml file to bricklink, and the website runs an algorithm to choose the stores that have the best cost on the LEGO parts you need. You then checkout with paypal, and the stores ship LEGO direct to you!” Jenkins had said most Mini sets can be procured for less than $10 on bricklink, while the full size sets will most likely cost between $15-30 – depending on where you purchase from.

“I have always loved fighter jets – and some of my best childhood memories involve going to the Cleveland Air Show with my Dad. I am very excited about the potential of BLOCK Jets, and hope others will enjoy building these sets,” Jenkins said.

Full Size LEGO Instructions are available on blockjets.com for $8.99, while smaller Mini Jet sets are available for $3.99. A few custom sets are in stock as well- and range from $19 to $69, and feature free shipping to US customers.

About BLOCK Jets

BLOCK Jets, based in Dublin, OH, is a 1 man operation run by Matt Jenkins. My goal with BLOCK Jets is to create affordable, high quality Custom LEGO fighter Jets for LEGO builders of any age. Be sure to check out www.blockjets.com and follow @blockjets on Instagram for updates.

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Dubai, UAE – Bifarm Tech, Inc. an AgTech company specializing in precision high-pressure aeroponics, recently joined the US-UAE Business Council for a food security mission in the UAE. Bifarm’s founder and CEO, Wanjun Gao, who was in attendance at the event conversed with key Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi government and private sector entities including UAE Al Dahra Holding Mubadala Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences, Minister of Food Security, Ministry of Climate Change and the Environment and others on viable solutions for the regions sustainability and food security efforts.

On his experience, Wanjun values “all the knowledge I gained during this mission. This has certainly fast-tracked our discovery for future collaborations and enlightened me on the business environment and needs of the UAE. Each conversation inspired new ideas to meet local challenges and how to create mutual benefits for the US, UAE, and MENA region farmers.”

Above all, an exciting new idea was brought back by Bifarm’s founder; a new take on the company’s automated indoor farming approach. On top of the aeroponic technologies being built, Bifarm is planning to incorporate key innovations to their projects in order to meet the challenges regions like the UAE face in food security head-on. Limited water supply, extreme heat, and soil salinity make cultivation difficult across the UAE with most agriculture limited to certain areas. Even when water is accessible to cultivation purposes, production costs can be high. Over recent decades the UAE has acknowledged the need to evolve its agricultural practices and has taken the necessary actions to meet their goals for food security. With the continued modernization of the industry in mind, “We plan to really hone in on the sustainability aspect of our project so that it utilizes the abundant natural resources without straining the ones that are already scarce for food production. Combined with our existing automation, like enhanced temperature controls and remote monitoring, we’re confident in enhancing resource efficiency, preventing post-harvest loss, and reducing costs of agriculture in almost any area facing similar agricultural challenges.” – Wanjun.

About Bifarm Tech, Inc.:

Bifarm Tech, Inc. is located in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, with teams in Seattle, Austin, and China. The company develops agricultural technologies and provides soilless solutions that maximize harvest quality and yields. Their focus is precision aeroponics with automated control. Aeroponics has been shown to be an effective and efficient cultivation method as practiced by NASA in water and nutrient delivery experiments in zero gravity.

The company was a recent finalist for the South by Southwest Innovation Awards in the category of Climate, Culture and Social Impact.

For more information, visit:

https://bifarm.com/pages/future-farm

https://bifarm.com/

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San Diego, California – March 26^th, 2020 – The leader in instrument calibration services in California, International Process Solutions or ‘IPS’ has long been bringing the tools of professionals and hobbyists up to snuff. In its work IPS takes the tools persons utilize for work/leisure and fine tunes them so that they once again measure and read accurately. There are many things that IPS’s technicians do to ensure quality of work and the most precise calibrations. Perhaps none are more important than working in low and ultra low vacuum work spaces. Calibrations performed in either of the aforementioned climates ensures accurate and error free work. While not all calibration firms offer this type of service, it is a cornerstone of IPS’s business model.

“Working in extremely low vacuum environments in our industry is of great importance. It’s more that than really, it’s essential. At IPS our focus is on customer service and satisfaction and because our clientele expects so much and demands a reliable service, we perform a large number of calibrations in these areas. In turn this allows us to deliver the most precise calibration service in the industry. Low and ultra low vacuums eliminate any number of things that can contaminate a workspace and make calibrations a lot less reliable. Things like dust and pressure can render any work our team does a moot point. The more important an instrument is to a customer and/or their work, the more important things like precision and quality of work become on our end. The success of many businesses resides on the capabilities of their tools. When those deliver improper readings a business, its employees, and its own customers can suffer. We eliminate those possibilities by working in vacuums,” says IPS owner Eric Cote.

IPS understands that its customers have little to no room for error in their work and that poorly calibrated tools can result in loss of business and even pose a serious risk to the well being of both customers and employees. Despite owning 4 laboratories in California the company and its highly experienced staff adheres to small business principals in order to better serve its clients. Integrity sits atop these principals and is followed by honesty, fair pricing, and a personable service. In contrast to many of its competitors, IPS enjoys building a rapport with its clients so as to instill both trust and peace of mind them.

“A lot of calibration teams are content in simply tuning up their customer’s instruments and moving on. At IPS we believe that customers not only deserve better but are entitled to a superior customer experience as well. That’s why we employ only those technicians that have a passion for what they do and those that share our vision of customer service,” adds Mr. Cote.

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Website: https://ips-us.com/calibration/calibration-san-diego/