Design News - April 8, 1996

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Cover Story

Appliance components do double duty

Problem-solving technology transfers into surprising new applications

Design Applications

From The Regional Editors
AC motor and drive share single package

Designer's Corner

Useful Technology For Your Idea File
Cool casters

Editorial

Know your consumer

Feature

Enclosure Designs
Enclosures add 'life' to products

Guest Commentary

Exclusive Interviews With Technology Leaders
The blending of two plastics giants

Software Lab

Reviews On Tools Of The Trade
Varimetrix 4.1

Technology Bulletin

Late Developments That Shape Engineering
Technology Bulletin

Washington Beat

Technical News From The Capital
Washington Beat

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Light Matters: The Unsung Heroes of Modern Health Care
First, let's define "no-compromise." In an ideal configuration, this lamp would use a high-brightness LED (HBLED) that is built into a small, integrated package and is able to produce a large quantity of focused light, operate with a high level of reliability and generate no audible noise. Is this difficult? Yes, but it is possible.
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Design Engineers' Portal for Sensing and Machine Safety
Whatever industry you're in, or whatever product you manufacture, the right sensors to automate your plant, and to improve your overall efficiency, quality and safety are a must. You'll find Banner Engineering to be an amazing resource of products, training and people with expertise.