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fly the grayer skies
As Baby Boomers reach senior citizenhood, Boeing looks for ways to meet their changing needs. By Gayle Ehrenman

the success story
Two researchers say that the best design teams, like storytellers, share different takes on the common theme. By Jean Thilmany

tip-proofing
A forklift maker takes control of the wheel. By Paul Sharke

the deciding factor
Design engineers make decisions for a living. Research looks for ways to make the process go smoother. By Daniel D. Frey and Kemper Lewis

turning on a dime
Making robotic soccer players more agile proved to be a matter of direction for a group of fledgling engineers. By Michael Sherback

tennis, anyone?
A portable, battery-powered machine allows for four hours of practice time on the court in one stretch.

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