Best Open 3D Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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H55: The Spark Behind Sustainable Electric-Powered Flight 18:40

13d ago18:40

18:40

H55 is a Swiss company pioneering electric propulsion systems for aircraft, from energy storage to battery management. Founded in 2017, they operate across Switzerland, Canada, and France. With roots in the groundbreaking Solar Impulse project, H55’s technology promises to help to decarbonize air transport. H55’s vision is for a cleaner, quieter, m…

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The perturbing influence of small earthquakes on slow fault slip synchronization 1:00:00

19d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Gaspard Farge, University of California, Santa Cruz Tectonic tremor tracks the repeated slow rupture of certain major plate boundary faults. One of the most perplexing aspects of tremor activity is that some fault segments produce strongly periodic, spatially extensive tremor episodes, while others have more disorganized, asynchronous activity. Her…

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Improving Subduction Zone Hazards Assessments Using the Coastal Stratigraphic Record 1:00:00

26d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Tina Dura, Virgina Tech Climate-driven sea-level rise is increasing flood risks worldwide, but sudden land subsidence from great (>M8) earthquakes remains an overlooked factor. Along the Washington, Oregon, and northern California coasts, the next Cascadia subduction zone (CSZ) earthquake could cause 0.5-2 m of rapid subsidence, dramatically expand…

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How Global Warming Shakes the Earth: Multi-Decadal Global Microseism History and Ocean Wave Climate 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Rick Aster, Colorado State University The long-period seismic background microseism wavefield is a globally visible signal that is generated by the incessant forces of ocean waves upon the solid Earth and is excited via two distinct source processes. Extensive continuous digital seismic data archives enable the analysis of this signal across nearly…

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IIT: Flying Robots & The Future of Human-Machine Collaboration 18:57

1M ago18:57

18:57

At the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa, humanoid robots are no longer just science fiction, they’re being developed for tasks such as assisting human workers in factories and even flying into disaster zones. Researchers are pushing the boundaries of robotics with innovations like ErgoCub, a robot designed to support industrial worker…

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Applying AI foundation models to continuous seismic waveforms 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Chris Johnson, Los Alamos National Lab Significant progress has been made in probing the state of an earthquake fault by applying machine learning to continuous seismic waveforms. The breakthroughs were originally obtained from laboratory shear experiments and numerical simulations of fault shear, then successfully extended to slow-slipping faults.…

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Investigating seismic hazard across timescales using field methods and numerical modeling 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Betsy Madden, San Jose State University Seismic hazard assessments currently depend on fault slip rates, the cumulative offset over many earthquakes along individual faults, to determine the probability of earthquakes of a certain magnitude over a certain time period and potential ground motions. Geologic fault slip rates are estimated by a combina…

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Imaging Big Things at Fine Scales with Fiber-Measured Earthquake Wavefields 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

James Atterholt, USGS Observations of broad-scale lithospheric structure and large earthquakes are often made with sparse measurements and are low resolution. This makes interpretations of the processes that shape the lithosphere fuzzy and nonunique. Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) is an emergent technique that transforms fiber-optic cables into…

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Friction and faulting in heterogeneous systems 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Doron Morad, University of California, Santa Cruz In natural fault surfaces, stresses are not evenly distributed due to variations in the contact population within the medium, causing frictional variations that are not easy to anticipate. These variations are crucial for understanding the kinematics and dynamics of frictional motion and can be attr…

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Leveraging high temporal and spatial resolution geodetic data through the earthquake cycle 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Cassie Hanagan, USGS Advancing our understanding of earthquake processes inevitably pushes the bounds of data resolution in the spatial and temporal domains. This talk will step through a series of examples leveraging two relatively niche geodetic datasets for understanding portions of the earthquake cycle: (1) temporally dense and sensitive boreho…

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Open Bionics: The hi-tech prosthetics turning disabilities into superpowers 18:42

3M ago18:42

18:42

Open Bionics is a UK-based company developing low-cost, 3D printed prosthetics designed to enhance people’s lives and display their creativity. Their products include the Hero Arm, a lightweight prosthetic arm, the Gauntlet, a partial hand prosthesis, and the Hero Flex, an activity arm. Rather than making prosthetics which attempt to look like real…

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Vivienne Westwood: Where Punk Spirit Meets Cutting-Edge Technology 16:46

3M ago16:46

16:46

Iconic British designer Dame Vivienne Westwood set up her fashion brand in the 1970s, reflecting the rebellious spirit of the era and embracing punk and counterculture. With a design record spanning over fifty years, Vivienne Westwood is now recognized as a global brand. Their motto is “buy less, choose well, make it last.” This sets them apart as …

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Northern California 3D seismic velocity models and earthquake ground motion simulations 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Evan Hirakawa, USGS Northern California, specifically the San Francisco Bay Area, is a great place to study earthquake hazards and risk, due to its dense population centers surrounded by active faults, as well as complex geology that strongly influences earthquake ground motions. Computer simulations of seismic wave propagation which can incorporat…

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The Future of Gifts: The cutting-edge tech you could be gifting in 2025. 20:10

4M ago20:10

20:10

In this special episode of Third Angle, we’re looking back at some of the innovative tech, toys and gadgets we have featured on the podcast. From model kits that contain life-like details of fighter jets, to ear buds with 360 degree spatialized sound, to top-of-the-range electronic keyboards, to interactive robotic toys, we are celebrating the futu…

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Energyminer: Transforming rivers into renewable energy sources 15:55

5M ago15:55

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“We are at the forefront of innovation.” In this episode of Third Angle, we’re heading over to Gröbenzell to explore hydrokinetic power generation with Energyminer. The Energyfish is a crucial part of Energyminer's offering, providing turnkey power plants composed of schools of Energyfish, which harness river currents to produce sustainable energy …

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NASA’s Next Giant Leap: The Tech Behind the Artemis Mission 22:50

5M ago22:50

22:50

“When those rockets light, the air just vibrates. You feel the sound permeating your body in waves… It’s magical.” NASA has been pushing the boundaries of space exploration for decades, and today, the Artemis program is the next giant leap. With a mission to return humans to the moon and venture even further into space, NASA is embracing cutting-ed…

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Engineering modeling for assessing and optimizing seismic resilience 1:00:00

6M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Omar Issa, ResiQuant (Co-Founder)/Stanford University A study by FEMA suggests that 20-40% modern code-conforming buildings would be unfit for re-occupancy following a major earthquake (taking months or years to repair) and 15-20% would be rendered irreparable. The increasing human and economic exposure in seismically active regions emphasize the u…

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CIXI: Pedaling the future of transport 12:02

6M ago12:02

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“We’re creating a whole new market of active mobility.” In this episode of Third Angle, we’re taking a trip to the French Alps to learn all about the future of one of the newest forms of transport - a visionary, chainless vehicle with an advanced pedaling system. Carlos Torres, Co-Founder and Head of Design at CIXI, Nicolas Ohlmann, Co-Founder and …

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YCOM: Leading the way in high-performance e-scooter innovation 16:18

7M ago16:18

16:18

“Our vision is to be a fast track developer of advanced mobility products.” In this episode of Third Angle, we take a guided tour of the YCOM HQ, a leader in motorsports engineering and lightweight composites. Join us as we explore how founder Nicola Scimeca is changing the automotive industry, overseeing every aspect from concept to completion. Di…

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Dallara: Engineering the future of motorsports 16:10

7M ago16:10

16:10

“The Dallara Stradale is the last of its kind” In this episode of the Third Angle, we head to Italy’s Motor Valley to explore the engineering prowess of Dallara, the legendary manufacturer behind some of the most advanced racing cars in the world. Our host Paul Haimes, meets with Andrea Pontremoli, CEO of Dallara, and two members of his team - Luca…

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Hill Helicopters: The Aston Martin of the Skies 20:03

7M ago20:03

20:03

“An automotive interior that looks like it’s been plucked out of the finest British coachbuilt cars” In this episode of Third Angle, we explore the future of personal aviation with Hill Helicopters, a company aiming to redefine the helicopter industry with their groundbreaking designs. Discover how they combine sleek, luxury design with cutting-edg…

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KTM X-BOW: The high-performance sports car racing into the future 17:36

8M ago17:36

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“KTM X-BOW has always had ready to race in the DNA” In this episode of Third Angle, we go behind the scenes at KTM, an Austrian manufacturer at the forefront of racing excellence. Their X-BOW series is a sports car which contains all of the innovation and design features of a modern racing car. Join us as we learn all about the X-BOW, with its icon…

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Muddy Machines: The future of robotic harvesting 16:07

8M ago16:07

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“We consider the whole life of the product when we design it” In this episode of Third Angle, we explore the world of agricultural robotics with Muddy Machines, a pioneering company tackling the challenges of modern farming. Join us as we learn all about how Muddy Machines' innovative robot, Sprout, is improving asparagus harvesting. Design enginee…

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Looking back: Companies making changes to the lives of everyday people 21:20

9M ago21:20

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Looking back: Products that are changing the lives of everyday people A special episode highlighting outstanding companies making significant improvements to our everyday lives. From enhancing experiences for the deafblind community to changing the way we rest for a refreshed and ready start to the day. We highlight the innovative and creative effo…

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Hasbro: a peek inside the toy chest 17:20

9M ago17:20

17:20

“Here we bring magic to life.” In this episode, we’re taken into the enchanting world of Hasbro, a toy and games company. Guided by Chris Whipple, Senior Design Engineer and Justin Pringle, a creative force behind the beloved brands such as Potato Head and Furby. In Rhode Island we uncover the magic behind some of the most iconic toys ever created.…

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NanoVoxel: Taking tiny 3D printing to the next level 17:17

10M ago17:17

17:17

“We’re working on new endoscopes which are so small that they can go into the brain or heart.” In this episode of Third Angle, we explore the world of NanoVoxel, a pioneering company at the forefront of 3D printing innovation. Discover how their advanced technology is transforming micro-manufacturing, from creating intricate micro-parts to prototyp…

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CorPower Ocean: Making Waves In Renewable Energy 18:35

10M ago18:35

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“We’re trying to be the most environmentally friendly option for power production.” In this episode we're catching the wave - literally - with CorPower Ocean, the trailblazers of wave power technology. Join us as we explore how this pioneering company is leading the way with a carbon-free solution that balances supply and demand more efficiently, r…

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Maeving: Classic motorcycle style, modern innovation. 19:48

11M ago19:48

19:48

“By getting a bike I saved 26 days a year in commuting time.” In this episode, we place a magnifying glass on the electrifying world of motorcycles, featuring the innovative Maeving Motorcycle Company and their latest model, the Maeving RM1S. The design takes inspiration from the 1920s and the café racer era of the 1960s and 70s. We take a peak at …

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Marks & Spencer: An exclusive look at their tech-powered transformation 21:15

11M ago21:15

21:15

“We want to make sure that we’re really leading from a sustainability agenda.” Explore Marks & Spencer’s 100 year journey from essential retailer to fashion icon and hear how they’ve embraced sustainability and tech - revolutionizing the industry. From its inception, M&S has evolved beyond merely selling life’s essentials to becoming synonymous wit…

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Eight Sleep: The tech unlocking a better night’s sleep 18:56

12M ago18:56

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“If people could do more with their lives because they’re getting better sleep, that's hugely impactful.” Eight Sleep is at the forefront of transforming the way we rest - come on a journey with us as we delve into this new sleep technology with their latest innovation, the Pod 4 Ultra. The new AI generated mattress can regulate your temperature, d…

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FarmBot: A journey into digital gardening 18:27

1y ago18:27

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“FarmBot will be the best farmer for any crop and any location at any time of year” Welcome to the world of FarmBot where technology meets agriculture. Have you ever imagined what it would be like gardening without getting your boots stuck in the mud? Introducing…FarmBot! This robotic tech can plant, water and nurture your crops until harvest - all…

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Club Car: Shaping tomorrow’s mobility - where will it take us? 16:54

1y ago16:54

16:54

“You may wonder what kind of vehicle is next for Club Car, but the answer is that the future is here, the future is now.” Known for its brand of gold carts, Club Car is at the forefront of electric vehicle innovation, reinventing utility vehicles that work just about anywhere you can think of. They're all about designing vehicles that are fun, prac…

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Tatum Robotics: Hands-On Innovation for the DeafBlind Community 18:20

1y ago18:20

18:20

“Her favourite show used to be Friends, and growing up she could hear it and she could read the captions, and it was so exciting for her that she could get that moment back.” In the modern world, we have an abundance of technology that helps us with our communication, information gathering, and entertainment needs. But most of this is inaccessible …

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WaterFleet: Creating drinking water where there is no drinking water! 21:25

1y ago21:25

21:25

“What the water rig is at its core is a mobile water treatment technology, and it dramatically changed the lives of the people living on that site.” Having clean, drinkable water is essential for everyone, no matter where they are. For some on-site workers on remote oil and gas drilling sites, this means transporting in large amounts of bottled wat…

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Innoptus Solar Team: How fast can you go in a race car powered by the sun? 22:25

1y ago22:25

22:25

“We try to test new things… our solar cells that we used 5 years ago are now the solar cells on your roof.” In 2004, a group of Belgian engineering students built a solar car to compete in the World Solar Challenge, a 3021km endurance race through the Australian Outback. Twenty years later, the Innoptus Solar team is still going strong, with new st…

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Vestas: How large can wind turbines get, and is bigger always better? 19:35

1y ago19:35

19:35

“The technology challenges we are facing as an industry are not so much how do we grow the size of turbines, but how do we increase their efficiency at their current size.” Wind power is playing a huge role in the global renewable energy landscape. In the United States, electricity generation from wind power is on course to potentially surpass coal…

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Volvo Group: The augmented reality keeping first responders safe. 22:04

1+ y ago22:04

22:04

“The rescue services need to know that the vehicle is safe to approach… with this app, we have a 3D view of each truck and this augmented reality view.” With many governments making commitments toward zero-emission targets, more and more of the trucks on our roads are becoming electric. Whilst good news for the environment, it can present challenge…

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Looking Back: The technology that’s tackling the climate crisis 27:21

1+ y ago27:21

27:21

A special New Year listen back. Here on The Third Angle, we’ve highlighted stories from all over the globe about how companies have used PTC technology to design a greener future. From the architects using clever design to create low-energy use homes to the engineers revolutionising electric transport in Africa, we’ve heard from some inspiring peop…

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Jabra: Designing the future of audio in 360 degrees 20:33

1+ y ago20:33

20:33

DESCRIPTION “Spatialisation or 3D rendering of sound means that you get the feeling that you are pulling your speakers out of your ears… hearing the sound or music coming from around you instead. It is actually proven through various studies that that is a more natural way of listening. ” Jabra’s owner company GN is an audio and video communication…

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Interview: Designing a Zero Waste Economy with Joe Illes from The Ellen MacArthur Foundation 34:18

1+ y ago34:18

34:18

“Identify and eliminate waste and pollution at source, circulate products and materials at their highest value for as long as possible and regenerate natural systems. So, put back at least as much or more than you take out from the natural ecosystems on which we depend. And do all that by design.” This podcast is no stranger to innovation that driv…

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BAE Systems: Vision of the future for fighter pilots 20:23

1+ y ago20:23

20:23

“What Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man sees, symbols overlaid on the real world, giving him all sorts of information in colour while he’s flying around at speed, that’s the kind of thing that Striker II does” When a fighter pilot is flying a high-speed jet, every second counts. In futuristic TV and movies we’ve got used to seeing pilots reading displa…

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VulcanForms: Laser focused on the production line of the future 17:59

1+ y ago17:59

17:59

“Manufacturing is critical to our national security, our health and our ability to explore new worlds and advance the human condition... VulcanForms exists to move manufacturing forward and be a small piece, hopefully a very important piece, of that future.” VulcanForms is an MIT-born company that builds and operates advanced digital manufacturing …

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AMRC: The Robots Saving Lives in Danger Zones 15:32

1+ y ago15:32

15:32

“Ultimately, we will be looking to save lives, I think, within one to two years that that would be a reality.” If you are injured in a disaster zone, it is critical that you receive medical care as urgently as possible. But what if the environment is not safe for medics to enter? Either because it is a war zone or because there are hazardous materi…

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Roam: Electrifying Africa’s mobility 19:01

1+ y ago19:01

19:01

“We’re giving the opportunity for people to do a lot of technical work, that generally doesnt happen too often in Kenya” If you’ve been to East Africa you may be familiar with “boda bodas.” If not, they’re small taxi bikes, commonly used by couriers or to transport people. There are 1.2 million of them in Kenya alone, that’s a lot of combustion eng…

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The Third Angle - One Year of Inspiring Moments 24:29

1+ y ago24:29

24:29

From being inside ground control during mission launch at a space centre, to being pelted with virtual fireballs in virtual reality, to riding inside the electric vehicles revolutionising transport in Africa, the Third Angle podcast has taken us to some incredible places over the last 24 episodes. Here we look back at highlights of some of our most…

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Triumph Motorcycles: Iconic motorcycles which were the choice of Steve McQueen and James Bond 18:43

1+ y ago18:43

18:43

“How can we make this so it physically works, but also how can we make it so that it looks amazing as well?” From James Bond to Mission Impossible to The Great Escape, chances are you have probably seen a Triumph motorcycle on the silver screen. Triumph’s most famous bikes are probably their iconic 1960s Bonneville range, but they make a wide range…

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OX Delivers: The world first clean-transport ecosystem transforming lives in Rwanda 19:25

1+ y ago19:25

19:25

“We believe that Africa shouldn’t be trailing behind the developing world in green initiatives, but that actually Africa is primed to lead the drive to green initiatives.” Around the world, over 3 billion people don’t have access to motorised transport. This means that farmers in emerging economies can struggle to get their produce to market. They …

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The Transformative Impact of Open Source in Academia 36:43

1+ y ago36:43

36:43

Explore the impact of open source on academia and its transformation over time as Royal, General Manager of Digital Media and Games at the Linux Foundation, speaks to Stephen Jacobs, professor at RIT’s School of Interactive Games & Media and head of Open@RIT. Stephen recounts his longtime involvement in open source, sparked by a program to develop …

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Dynisma: The ultra realistic driving simulators training F1’s biggest stars 20:31

1+ y ago20:31

20:31

“There’s nothing really else out there that compares to this…. It’s the closest to real life you can get without actually going out on track in a car.“ Imagine being able to race round all the world’s top Formula One circuits and feel every bump and bit of understeer without actually having to travel anywhere. Or to be able to test drive a road car…

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Casio: The secrets behind making keyboards sound, and feel like the real thing! 22:34

2y ago22:34

22:34

“It is different, it is unique, and people are not used to seeing a piano in this harmonious mustard colour.” Since the launch of the Casiotone keyboard in 1980, the electronic keyboard has become a popular addition to our homes. A more affordable and portable option to the classic piano, it opened up an exciting new era of musical expression to a …

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