March 2007


from the editor
Enterprising Advances

letters
Job Exports
Hip, Hip
Carbon in the World
Heat and Power
Missing Link

news and notes
Unmanned Mine Spotter
U.K. Women in and out of Engineering
Industry Research Funding Steps Up
Sustainability on the Web
Refining Trash
Software Engineers in Demand for Smart Car
Microturbines for the Big Apple
Batteries in Bulgaria
Briefly Noted

computing
View of a Heart
Over the Wall
Permission to Read
Rolling on Waves
Emissions Interference?
Under the Kart
A Major in Robots?
First in a Fire
Briefly Noted

technology focus, part 1
Small Chips Boost Motor Efficiency
Shared Bus Drives
Robot Plays Pickup With Four Arms
Bearing the Weight

technology focus, part 2
Linear Actuator Slides on Plastic Guides
Acquisition in India
Fine-Tuning

input/output
Tiny Machines Replace Electronics in Cell Phones

m.e. bookshelf
Recently published books for engineers and those interested in engineering.



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