Design News - January 19, 1998

Cover Story

Prior to the making of Titanic, the largest single load ever moved on a movie set was in Batman and Robin, released in mid-1997.

Computer-Aided Design

Why engineers seek solid ground

Designer's Corner

Useful Technology For Your Idea File
Locking-coaxial turnbuckle
Power-off motor brake
Rod-end seal

Editorial

Beyond the tools

Electronics

Fastening, Joining, And Assembly

Hot Products

Hydraulics

Raise the Titanic!

Managing Design

Tips On Guiding Product Development
Learning from parables

New Literature

Product News

Technology Bulletin

Late Developments That Shape Engineering
Dinosaurs: the soundtrack
Electronic devices, now in convenient tubes
Forget Rio, blame it on Jupiter
There's life in the old girl yet
Virtual machining for trial runs
Lasers promise improved peening
Atmospheric sprites have presence
Sunspots offer clues about universal gas-flow

Washington Beat

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