April 1999
A near-frictionless, diamond-hard carbon coating is getting its first tests in commercial applications.
as the antiworld turns
Probing the secrets of atoms, new experiments may sharpen lasers, aid doctors, and—some say—fuel starships.
rapid harvest
In search of a faster and smarter design cycle, Deere & Co. traces its steps from concept through prototype to finished product.
the art of aerospace composites
Keeping the pressure on its resin transfer molding process for manufacturing flight-critical carbon-fiber parts.
restoring a piece of history
Modern materials recapture the splendor of a 17th-century French landmark.
the the model plant
Simulating the work floor helps General Mills set things right.
quiet! okay, but how?
Finding the best way to curb noise pollution from pneumatic tools remains a thorny problem.
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