November 19, 2009

The Smart Grid on the Horizon, Thanks to Embedded Systems
Brass Versus. Stainless Inserts
Pneumatics Reference Guide Cushions That Adjust Themselves
Flow, Pressure, and Electronic Air Cylinders
When to FEA Medical Equipment Designs

November 19, 2009

Editorial Comment

Leland Teschler's Editoral: Management by Mythology

Roughly 25% of top business-school graduates and a significant number of undergrads from elite universities become highly paid recruits for big-name consulting firms. Why?

Letters 11/19/2009

Readers responded to the editorial (Sept. 21) that tied poor student performance to teacher unions.

Backtalk 11/19/2009

Imagine this commute to work: A bumpy ride in a four-wheel-drive Jeep over a 7-mile washboard dirt road, and sometimes you’re stuck in deep mud or sugar sand.

Behind the Wheel

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Sport Review

Berke on Safety

You’ve Been Sued. Now What?

To defend a product in a liability case, you must convince a jury of technically unsophisticated people that you did everything in your power to design, manufacture, and sell a safe product.

Software Review

A Quick Look at SolidWorks 2010

SolidWorks 2010 new and enhanced features include the Split Line and the Hole Wizard.

Features

Embedded Electronics Make the Electric Grid Smarter

Key drivers for smart grid electronics are shaping up to be security, antitampering measures, and accuracy.

Comparing Brass Versus Stainless Steel Threaded Inserts

Brass is often a better choice than stainless steel for threaded inserts.

FEA on new and redesigned medical components can save time and money during FDA approval

Finite-element analysis, or FEA, on new and redesigned medical components can save precious time and money during FDA approval.

Improving the Energy Efficiency of Pneumatics

Tips to improve the energy efficiency of industrial pneumatics and reduce plant energy consumption.

Self-Adjusting Pneumatic Cushions Handle Changing Loads and Speeds

New pneumatic cushions need no manual adjustment, optimize damping, and give faster machine setup time.

More-Efficient Pressure Regulator Cuts Operating Costs

Electronic air-pressure regulation beats out mechanical methods.

News

A Tongue-Activated Sensor Lets Patients Paralyzed From the Neck Down Maneuver a Wheelchair or Run a Computer Program

A tongue-activated sensor lets patients paralyzed from the neck down maneuver a wheelchair or run a computer program.

LED-Based Surgical Lighting from Steris Corp.

LED-based surgical lighting from Steris Corp.

Biomedical Devices Make the Cleveland Clinic’s Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2010

Biomedical devices make the Cleveland Clinic’s Top 10 medical innovations for 2010.

3D Printing for Sleek Routers

AZPrinter 450 3D printer quickly make relatively inexpensive prototypes.

Air Force Explores Composite Cargo Plane

Air Force explores composite cargo plane.

Looking Back 11/19/2009

High-tech street sweeper: The Johnson 5000 sweeper, designed and built by Johnson Engineering Ltd. in southern England, easily accesses narrow city streets.

Scanning the Field

Heavy-Duty Motors from Weg Withstand Crusher Duty

Heavy-duty motors from Weg withstand crusher duty.

Shoplift Provides a Semimanual Lift for Shops

Shoplift provides a semimanual lift for shops.

November 19, 2009

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