October 22, 2009

Pinning Down Strong Assemblies
Secrets of Automating Mundane Tasks
New Standards for GD&T
Fast Moves, Ultra-Fine Positioning
Stuck on You: Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

October 22, 2009

Editorial Comment

Is This What Economic Recovery Looks Like?

Trade shows can be microcosms of the industries they represent. With that in mind, consider the fact that there once was once a trade show in Chicago called National Manufacturing Week.

Letters 10/20/2009

Readers are still sharing their opinions on the necessity and usefulness of the PE license.

Backtalk 10/22/2009

Glenn Martin of New Zealand’s Martin Aircraft Co. turned to the Internet when looking for test pilots willing to pay for the privilege of flying the Martin Jetpack.

Behind the Wheel

2009 Dodge Caliber R/T

The most affordable of the Dodge lineup, the Caliber R/T four-door hatchback features amenities not found on similar-sized cars.

Berke on Safety

Lock-Out/Tag-Out Misunderstanding Leads to a Crushed Arm

Lockout/Tagout is one of the most important, most often ignored, and most misunderstood part of the OSHA1910 regulations.

Software Review

3D PDFs Boost Collaboration

Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended makes it easy to share 3D data.

Features

Streamlining Workflows

Custom code boosts productivity by helping companies tie together an entire manufacturing chain.

Brushed-dc and Piezo Motors Combine for Precise Position

A brush dc and a piezo rotary motor share the duty in positioning and measuring products with a typical error of less then 100 nm.

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Make Strong Joints at Low Cost

Pressure-sensitive adhesives minimize vibration, noise, and corrosion, making them a viable and cost-effective alternative to mechanical fasteners.

Compact Retaining Rings Fit into Tight Spaces

Hoop-style rings fit shallower grooves than standard retaining rings.

Fasteners that maximize assembly life

Solid pins and spring pins provide simple and effective ways to join parts.

New ASME Y14.5 - 2009 Standards for GD&T

The new ASME Y14.5, 2009 standard on dimensioning and tolerancing reflects a culmination of effort extending over 15 years.

Scanning the Field

A Spring-Powered Brake from Nexen

A spring-powered brake from Nexen.

Wheels for Tracked Motion-Control Systems Resist Water and Contamination

Wheels for tracked motion-control systems resist water and contamination.

Compact Scroll Pump from Air Squared Inc. Doesn’t Need Turbo Boost to Make Vacuums

Compact scroll pump doesn’t need turbo boost to make vacuums.

News

Buckeye Bullet Sets Land Speed Record for Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Powered Vehicles

Buckeye Bullet 2 sets land speed record for hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicles.

Battery-Powered Italian Plane, the SkySpark Project, Flies 155 mph

Battery-powered Italian plane, the SkySpark Project, flies 155 mph.

Livermore Lab Cleans Visalia Pole Yard a Century Ahead of Schedule and Millions of Dollars Under Budget

Livermore Lab cleans Visalia Pole Yard a century ahead of schedule and millions of dollars under budget.

NIST Ruler for Measuring X-ray Diffraction is the Most Accurate in the World

NIST ruler for measuring X-ray diffraction is the most accurate in the world.

Blending Soybean Oil and Fuel Oil Will Help Keep Houses Warm and Reduce Sulphur Emissions and U.S. Dependence on Foreign Oil

Blending soybean oil and fuel oil will help keep houses warm and reduce sulphur emissions and U.S. dependence on foreign oil.

Ford’s Power Stroke Diesel Increases Power and Torque and Meets Emission Standards

Ford’s Power Stroke Diesel increases power and torque and meets emission standards.

NIST Engineers Use Microfluidics to Build a Dropper That Meters Out One Molecule at a Time

NIST engineers use microfluidics to build a dropper that meters out one molecule at a time.

Looking Back

Looking Back 10/22/2009

Cable cylinders let alligators attack on signal: Fear becomes entertainment when it is generated with fast-acting ghoulish creatures and macabre machines operated by cable cylinders.

October 22, 2009

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