Design News - October 1, 2009

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Cover Story

Thunderbolt Aerosystems Brings Rocketbelts to the Public

Nino Amarena's company, Thunderbolt Aerosystems, designs, builds and sells rocketbelts to the public.

Departments

City on A Hill
Flash
Ipod-Sized Device Delivers Ultrasound
More Appealing to the Eye
How Dry Am I?
Gadget Freak
Gadget Freak Case #149: Spirit Radio Receives Transmissions from the Beyond
Rant
Far More Than a Fad
The Field Report
Heft: It's the New Quality Attribute
Tips From Titus
More Common-Mode Tips

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Design News Partner Zones

Light Matters: The Unsung Heroes of Modern Health Care
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