June 2000
from the editor
Driven by Speed

letters
Rover in Antarctica
Common Measures
The 'E' Word
Too Hot to Handle?
Spinoffs from Space
A Balloon Theory
Show Your I.D.
Light on Fusion
Taking License

news and notes
Safe-Handling Hydrogen
Unstuck in the Mud
A Different Kind of Spring Break
JSF Team Manages Spice of Life
Infant Internet?
Automotive Paint Substitute
Nursing Medical Technology
Microcadcam to Retire Helix Software
Switch Hits
Briefly Noted

computing
The Best Design for Car Crashes
Volvo Selects Collaboration Software
Jaguar Chooses Spot Weld Technology
Study Shows Software Quality Pays
Sandia, Ford Pursue Technologies
Sharing Joint Striker Information
Linking Departments for Increased Sales
Estimating System Increases Contracts
Copier Company Rolls Out CAD System
High Schoolers Are Learning CAD Early
Pratt & Whitney Chooses CAE Tool
Slashing Toymaking Time in Half
Computerized Go Not So Far Off
Briefly Noted

technology focus, part 1

Low-Power, High-Voltage Warning
Putting Electricity into Publications
Precision Alignment from Long Range
Water Monitor is Money in the Bank
Flexible Amplifier Aids High-Performance Tasks

technology focus, part 2

Keeping a Roof over Miners' Heads
Compact Robot Welders Optimize Productivity
Integrating Natural Gas Analysis
Calibrating Control Valve Accuracy


input/output
Innovation Going to Waste

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

call for papers
Entries for June

washington window
Defense Research Once Again Interests Congress


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