Features Table of Contents

June 1999

feature articles

from trash to cash
A new process reclaims former unrecoverables in the residue of scrapped vehicles.

saving face
Rapid prototyping in the operating room ranges from the planning of bone cuts to the custom fit of implants.

relief for weary bones
New engineering tools—and some enterprising technologists—are helping the Smithsonian's dinosaurs stand up taller and stronger.

running energy
Composites may have the potential to change the landscape of electricity distribution.

sun worship
Solar power is gaining more backers in the commercial market, as new technology and less intrusive design enhance its appeal.

fea on the assembly line
Structural and dynamic analyses of a new machining fixture help Porsche get production up and running faster.

crossing disciplines
A well-qualified support laboratory is proving to be an indispensable part of an interdisciplinary engineering education.