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DN Special Report: Minneapolis Interstate 35 Bridge Collapse Updated: The horrific and fatal Minneapolis, MN, Interstate 35 bridge collapse has left inspectors, the state and engineers alike wondering what went wrong. Check in with Design News for engineering insights into this tragedy. Photo gallery, NTSB recommendations and videos included. Read More
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Special Alloys Target Aerospace, Leisure MarketsLook for new emphasis on high-performance specialty grades as an American mill refocuses and reinvests in a major expansion of its premium melt capacity in its Pennsylvania plant. Full Story Russian Titanium Plays Big Role in Dreamliner Boeing is building a titanium processing plant in Russia to supply critical parts for the Dreamliner. The plant is 66-percent owned by Russian arms exporter Rosoboronexport. Full Story Big Dig Epoxy Provider Facing Manslaughter Charge Powers Fasteners Inc. of Brewster, NY is being charged with a single count of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a 38-year-old Boston woman. Full Story Green Toys Feature Biobased Plastics Biobased materials, such as corn and soybeans, are used to make toys that are being introduced soon by Green Toys of San Francisco. Even colorants are made from vegetables. Full Story Aluminum Body Cuts Weight On Mercedes Models Mercedes-Benz is slashing weight 15 per cent with two new models through use of aluminum for the space frame and body panels. Look for the SLC in 2010; the SL in 2012. Full Story Big Dig Epoxy: Who Knew What, When? A Massachusetts highway engineer denied approval in 1999 to the fast setting epoxy material that is blamed for a fatal ceiling collapse in Boston’s Big Dig tunnel project. Full Story
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We looked at a number of sources to determine this year's greenest cars, from KBB to automotive trade magazines to environmental organizations. These 14 cars emerged as being great at either stretching fuel or reducing carbon footprint.
Researchers at MIT and Sandia National Labs have observed a reaction in lithium-air batteries that could help improve the design of these cells for electric vehicles and other applications.
Healthcare might seem to be an unlikely target application for the Internet of Things technology, but recent developments show small ways that big-data is going to make an impact on patient care moving into the future.
From Dell / Intel® New Paradigms in Design Work Scott Hamilton, vertical market strategist for Dell Precision workstations, 5/2/2013 3
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A quick look into the merger of two powerhouse 3D printing OEMs and the new leader in rapid prototyping solutions, Stratasys. The industrial revolution is now led by 3D printing and engineers are given the opportunity to fully maximize their design capabilities, reduce their time-to-market and functionally test prototypes cheaper, faster and easier. Bruce Bradshaw, Director of Marketing in North America, will explore the large product offering and variety of materials that will help CAD designers articulate their product design with actual, physical prototypes. This broadcast will dive deep into technical information including application specific stories from real world customers and their experiences with 3D printing. 3D Printing is
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