Design News - November 19, 2001

Cover Story

Good looks may not be everything. Yet for products to stand out from the competition, looks do matter. Even Leatherman pocket tools, those icons of form following function, recently got a facelift for this very reason.

Departments

Design For Profitability
Tiny microprocessors add big value
Designer's Corner
Temperature-driven pump
E-services And The Design Engineer
Monkey on your back?
Editorial
End the 'disappearing railroad blues'
Featured Products
Advanced materials, bearings extend pump life
Guest Commmentary
A single communication standard could impede technology
Hot Products
Hot Products
Product News
Computers
Fluid Power
Power Transmission
Electronics
Product News
In Brief - CAE
Product Spotlight
Readers Write
Readers Write
The Z Files
The case of the maligned Montero (Act III)

Feature

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Design News Partner Zones

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.