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The Basics of Self-Clinching Fasteners
Get the most out of these versatile fasteners
Secrets of Bond Strength
Leakproof glued joints in plastic assemblies are a cinch if the surfaces are clean.
Leland Teschler's Editorial: The Engineering “Extremist” Mindset
Do engineers have a “mindset” that makes them prone to become Islamic terrorists?
At the Top of Their Game
Engineers aspire to change the world with their work. Here are some who did.
Dream Jobs - Who’s Got Them and How to Get One
As part of our annual salary survey, readers tell us what the ideal career looks like.
Berke on Safety: The Case of the Flaming Hair Dryer
Hair-dryer users have reported fire shooting out of the handle or the snout end of their hair dryers.
Sizing up Hinges
Real-world analysis prevents premature failure, overdesign, and seal compromise.
Foolproof Connectors Hit the Road
High-precision 36-way sectioning connectors made from a 30% glass-fiber-reinforced polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) go in front/rear harnesses for Renault cars.
Glass-Reinforced Polymers OK For Hot Water
NSF International has certified two glass-reinforced polphthalamide (PPA) resins for use in potable hot water.
Leland Teschler's Editorial: How Not to Make Engineering Appeal to Kids
Programs that introduce engineering to school children make headlines today.
Is Mechatronics Simulation Ready for Machine Builders?
A new study, “System Design: New Product Development for Mechatronics,” implies it’s make-or-break time to get on board with design simulation tools.
Leland Teschler's Editorial: The wrong message for Engineering Week
Last month’s Engineering Week was supposed to be a grand attempt at encouraging students to pursue careers in technical fields.
Berke on Safety: Nonflammable Tape Burns for Lack of a Hazard Analysis
In response to market demand, a tape manufacturer modified its most popular electrical tape to make it fire retardant.
Leland Teschler's Editorial: Want to Compete Globally? Education isn’t Enough
You may not know Vivek Wadhwa, but you probably have heard about some of his research.
Berke On Safety: The Forgotten Part Of Design
I work with an ergonomics expert who has a Ph.D. in
experimental psychology and 20-years experience in
human factors.
Leland Teschler's Editorial: Automakers are Now Officially in the Green Camp
Those of us who have attended the big Detroit auto show a few times have come to know the drill characterizing the typical introduction of a new model to the press.
Industrial Design: Research is More Than Asking, “What color do you like?”
The goal of research among users is to identify opportunities for innovation.
Vantage Point: The ethanol industry wants your sympathy
The Renewable Fuels Assn., among others, is urging Congress to pump billions of dollars in subsidies into ethanol.
Building a tug-of-war machine
An aluminum structural-frame assembly lets scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts test their material might in a race to develop the world’s strongest tether
Mechatronics Q & A: When is it OK to break mismatch rules?
Q: I design servocontouring applications using both linear motor and rotary/ball-screw methods, and the inertia mismatch issue has always been a concern for me.
Safety by design: Safety standards aren’t just guidelines
Whether your production line is fully staffed or semiautomated, its safety should be one of your company’s highest priority.
Industrial Design: Is all industrial design software the same?
Alias used to be the one real choice for industrial-design software.
Toys that teach
There are a lot of educational and engineering toys on the shelves. Here are some that caught the attention of our editors.