Materials and Fastening: Tungsten Replaces Lead for Shielding

				June 28, 2007
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	Spotlight Story: Tungsten Replaces Lead for Shielding RoHS regulations are triggering a shift to molded tungsten parts that replace lead in medical and security applications. Net shapes overcome significant cost problems. Full Story ADVERTISEMENT Trek Lime, Madone - The Next Steps in the Bicycle Evolution DN Special Report: Innovative bicycle manufacturer Trek has given Design News plenty to write about over the years. Peruse our coverage for news on Trek’s latest: the Lime, a bike for the “non-biker,” and the Madone, for those who bike like Lance. Read More In the News: GM Selects Aluminum for Enclave Hood Strong points of American cars continue to be design and innovations in materials. The latest example is the 2008 Buick Enclave, a luxury crossover full of stylish materials. Full Story Trek’s Madone Designed for Carbon Trek’s new Madone road bike pushes the envelope with performance and lower weight by exploiting the unique properties of carbon fiber. Full Story Thinking ‘Green’? 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Submit your vote by June 29, 2007.  Vote Now Doug Smock, Contributing Editor “Green” issues, such as lead replacement, are becoming critical in design. What are your biggest problems right now in this area? E-mail me. Engineering Plastics Blog Stay connected:Materials & Fastening RSS News Feed Products/Services Companies
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