Features Table of Contents

September 1999

feature articles

chunky, spunky, and cheap
World cars get ready to take on the needs of emerging economies.

taking a powder
Metallurgy and lasers are cooking up new methods for manufacturing.

pdm and the internet
Browsers can expand product data management to thousands of people in manufacturing who have a need to know.

cleaning up after industry
Ozonation, evaporation, and solvent extraction are among technologies removing pollution from the soil.

first glimpse
The Next Generation Space Telescope will incorporate leading-edge technology in construction, optics, and development.

dfma to rp, asap
Design for manufacture and rapid prototyping both seek the same prize: a better product made faster.

a weld in time
Restoring aging boiler vessels can save money, but only if the walls can stand up to the heat.