Design News - September 20, 1999

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Cover Story

PDM II turns info into knowledge

Software tools to help capture knowledge

Designer's Corner

Designers' corner

Editorial

Fountain of youth

Feature

A cruise ship for the skies
The ball screw keeps rollin' along
Tiny cells grow company
Software that does your research for you
Machine tools turn to linear motors
A military lesson in speed & efficiency
Revolution in motor-drive control
Design Application
Kinematic elements enable mechanical event simulations of systems
Design Applications
Low-voltage operation augments soft-start versatility
Face-off
Fastener/adhesive faceoff

Featured Product

Product News
Real-time control for Windows-based computers
Speed the feed with part recognition

Guest Commentary

No global strategy without sharing information

Hot Products

Product News
Hot products

In Brief

Product News
IN BRIEF: Computer Productivity Tools

Letters To The Editor

Letters to the editor

Managing Design

Managing your company's intellectual assets

Product News

Product News

Software Lab

MSC/NASTRAN for Windows, Version 4

Technology Bulletin

Technology Bulletin

Washington Beat

Washington beat

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