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The Super Bowl Gets in Motion on a Retractable Field
The Giants and Patriots football players won't care much, but this year's Super Bowl will take place atop a retractable field that's one of the world's biggest motion control systems.
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Feb 1 2008 12:00AM

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Simple, Accurate Motor Testing
Wagner Spray Tech tests their new PaintEater paint stripping tool using a hysteresis brake and dc power supply to accurately and repeatedly produce the required torque loads.
Jan 25 2008 8:40AM

CES 2008: Coverage from the Show Floor
DN Senior Technical Editor Chuck Murray is reporting from the show floor at CES 2008 in Las Vegas. Read his to-the-minute coverage for updates on the latest electronic innovations.
From CES 2008 | Jan 10 2008 7:39AM

Gibson’s Robot Guitar Tunes Itself
Servo mechanisms, efficient tuning algorithms and clever engineering allow Gibson's new robot guitar to tune itself with just a flick of a switch and a strum.
Jan 10 2008 7:01AM

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Deere Takes Next Step Toward Driverless Tractor
Operatorless tractors aren’t here yet, but a new breed of automated steering system is bringing ag manufacturers closer to the driverless dream.
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Jan 18 2008 1:30PM

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Trimble Navigation Systems Automate Tractor Steering
GPS units can automate tractor steering or help operators steer manually.
Jan 18 2008 1:46PM

2008 Detroit Auto Show: Coverage from the Show Floor
The 2008 NAIAS in Detroit showcased a slew of innovative new vehicles. DN Editor-in-Chief John Dodge and Senior Technical Editor Chuck Murray were on the show floor. New Videos!
From NAIAS | Jan 18 2008 12:00AM

Honda’s Futuristic Clarity and CR-Z Top Day One at Detroit Auto Show
Honda's CR-Z hybrid concept car and FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel car were the most innovative vehicles shown on the first day of the Detroit Auto Show.
From NAIAS | Jan 14 2008 6:31AM

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Design Flaw Identified in Minnesota Bridge Collapse
A serious error in sizing parts of Minnesota's I-35W bridge may have lead to the deadly collapse last year.
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Jan 15 2008 12:11PM

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Objet’s Connex500 Adds a New Dimension to RP Models
Objet Geometries debuted its new PolyJet Matrix technology for creating rapid prototype models and the Connex500 RP system that uses it on the show floor at SolidWorks World 2008.
Jan 22 2008 9:13AM

HyperShot by Bunkspeed Brings High-End Rendering to SolidWorks Users
Bunkspeed, developers of the highly acclaimed visualization software, announced its HyperShot SolidWorks Edition at SolidWorks World 2008.
Jan 22 2008 9:10AM

Arena Entering M&A Scene?
Arena Solutions announced this week CEO Michael Topolovac is resigning and will be replaced by former Agile GM Craig Livingston, raising speculation the software company may be entering the mergers and acquisitions market.
Jan 22 2008 9:04AM

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Want to Develop Products in China? Think Again
China’s indigenous mold industry is behind in almost every possible respect: capacity, sophistication and skilled labor. If you go to China, take your toolmaker with you.
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Jan 28 2008 8:31AM

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Color-Converting Plastic Cuts LED Costs
Delphi engineers are using fluorescent dyes and light-scattering additives to create unique color effects for auto interiors while also dramatically reducing LED costs.
Jan 17 2008 10:11AM

Design Flaw Identified in Minnesota Bridge Collapse
A serious error in sizing parts of Minnesota's I-35W bridge may have lead to the deadly collapse last year.
Breaking News | Jan 15 2008 12:11PM

Minneapolis Interstate 35 Bridge Collapse: A Structural Failure
Updated: A serious error in sizing parts of the Minneapolis I-35W bridge may have lead to the deadly collapse last year. Check in with Design News for engineering insights into this tragedy.
Special Report | Jan 15 2008 12:00AM

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Detroit Auto Show: DN's Video Interviews, Tours from the Show Floor
DN Editor-in-Chief John Dodge put his camcorder on steroids at the Detroit Auto Show’s press preview and nailed the bigwigs and the hot new autos. Browse through his video footage for a look inside the 2008 NAIAS.
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Jan 18 2008 5:03PM

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2008 NAIAS: DN's Photos from the Show Floor
The Detroit Auto Show is the very definition of eye candy. Browse through DN Editor-in-Chief John Dodge's photos from the show floor for an up-close look at the innovations coming out of NAIAS.
Photo Gallery | Jan 16 2008 10:53AM

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The Best and Worst Science Movies
In its November issue, Discover Magazine names Emory University physics professor Sidney Perkowitz's five best and five worst science movies — enough to start a good, heated argument.
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Jan 7 2008 12:00AM

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A President in Every Pot
Even if you live under a rock, it's hard to escape the presidential election news blitz. Which candidate might be best for engineers and scientists? You be the judge.
The Dodge Report | Jan 7 2008 12:00AM

Getting Started in Medical Design
Veteran medical designer Ted Kucklick of Cannuflow gives his views on the essential steps in developing products for one of the OEM's fastest-growing - and toughest - markets.
Medical Technology | Dec 10 2007 12:00AM

Engineering for the Military of the Future
Ambitious technical programs including Future Combat Systems are posing engineering development challenges in all facets of the U.S. military. Our features, podcasts, videos and photos reveal how materials, automation, sensors and simulation technologies are creating a new breed of soldier.
Special Report | Dec 10 2007 12:00AM

GADGET FREAK

Gadget Freak Case #114: Testing Parts 'til They're Toast
Mark Thoren and Jim Williams became frustrated when they could not get lab time to test a circuit they were designing, so they rewired a toaster to make a test chamber. Get Build Instructions >>

Latest Blog Postings

Autodesk Opens Oregon Customer Briefing Center
Want to see and experience the digital prototyping experience in real life? Autodesk is betting that more and more customers do. That’s why t...
Posted in CAD/CAM Corner | February 01, 2008 07:50am

Synapsis offers REACH help
Synapsis Technology Inc. has upgraded its EMARS software to support European Union’s REACH regulation deadlines for manufacturers. The EMARS ...
Posted in Lead-Free Zone Blog | February 01, 2008 06:45am

CSI: Route 128 Engineers, the TV show
I askd Professor and former engineering dean Tom Magnanti of MIT the following: If he could wave a magic wand, what improvements would he bring&nbs...
Posted in Design engineering at large | January 31, 2008 02:42pm

Composites Are Pushed for Hybrd Vehicles
The Automotive composites Alliance is pushing thermoset plastic composites for a wide variety of applications in hybrid cars, including modules tha...
Posted in Engineering Materials | January 30, 2008 11:12am

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C2100-64 Compact Vacuum Conveyor Transports Pharmaceuticals and Powders
PIAB's C2100-64 vacuum conveyor features the company's patented COAX multi-stage ejector technology. The conveyor is used for transporting powder, granules and tablets in the pharmaceutical and food industries.
Motion Control | January 31, 2008 12:00am

Energy-Efficient UK Houses Built by University, Sponsored by Industry
Today the University of Nottingham unveiled the first of six energy-efficient houses that will act as a testing ground for future energy-efficient construction in the UK.
Materials | January 30, 2008 12:00am

APTC Announces Portable Power Tool for Swaging
American Power Tool Company has developed a power tool to fasten swages on a wide range of tubing. The tool is faster than traditional hand torque methods and has no torque reaction for the user.
Fastening | January 30, 2008 12:00am

USC Researchers Use Analysis, Simulation Software to Model Tsunami Behavior
Researchers at USC have developed modeling techniques and simulation software to analyze the varying effects of a future tsunami in the Indian Ocean.
Software | January 29, 2008 12:00am

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