6/97 mechanical engineering departments

June 1997

from the editor
Fishing for Energy

letters

Tobacco Train is Derailed

Solar Versus Nuclear is Not so Simple

Fastener Performance

Tinius Olsen's Contributions

A Computer is Only a Tool

news and notes

Wind-turbine Technology Advances in Europe

Robot Handler Strong-arms Weapons

Tiny Implant Pumps Drugs

Turbine to Power Series-hybrid Car

Preventing Collisions of Small Planes

Steering System Performs Real-time Tests

Briefly Noted

computing

Language for Data Visualization

Continuously Improving CAD

Midrange Solid Modeling

Calculating Steel for Car Components

Setting New Standards for CAD Graphics

Online Resources

Briefly Noted

input/output
Virtual SWAT Team to the Rescue

m.e. bookshelf
Ten New Reviews of the Latest Engineering Books