February 2001
from the editor
Spearheading Printing Changes

letters
Rules and Deregulation
An Earlier Tunneler
Flex Time
Combinations That Win
Idle Diesels
On the Book List
Climate Challenge
Questions, Two Decades Later
State Your Units
A Reliable System

news and notes
Honey, I Shrunk The Tourists!
Dams to Stay
Longer-Range Prox Sensor
Plastic Bumper For Minivans
Water Treatment Maker Softens Gas Usage
Making the Most Of Waste Heat
Is That a Clatter Under the Cover?
Product Safety Initiative
Briefly Noted

computing
Steady Power Aids Balanced Budget
Simulating Ships Before Building Begins
No Lags in Luggage Handling System Design
Partnership Aims to Reduce Warship's Cost
Communication Speeds Development
Internet-based Systems Solve Problems
Collaborative Tools Help Companies Compete
Ford Seeks Improved Plant Networking
Toro Cuts Programming Time with CAM
Briefly Noted


technology focus, part 1
International Support
Tire Sense
Maintaining Carpet Recycling Temperatures
Microwave Backing

technology focus, part 2
Heart and Home
Warning: Hot Brakes
Fire Watch
The Golden Ratio

input/output
Putting a Dent in That Cold

call for papers
Entries for February

washington window
Everything is New Again

professionally speaking
The Coming Business/Schools Partnership

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