Design News - September 5, 2005

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In the pre-dawn hours of October 8th, the engineers will be out in the desert darkness, lining up their all-terrain vehicles, SUVs, Hummers, and pick-ups, to have a go at the impossible. And after all the sensors and servers, lasers and LIDARs, steer-by-wires and brake-by-wires have been checked and re-checked, and the flag has dropped, they'll have to let go.

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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.