Design News - September 4, 2006

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Materials/Joining Trend Watch 2006 - 2007

Polymer chemists and metallurgists like to stay busy. The number of material grades plastics, elastomers and metals grows year after year. And that growth is good news for design engineers who have to find new materials that can help boost product performance while keeping costs in check.

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Light Matters: The Unsung Heroes of Modern Health Care
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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.