FeaturesThe man with the fan Skunk Works Engineer Paul Bevilaqua's revolutionary lift-fan propulsion system for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter helped Lockheed Martin score the biggest military contract in history. Here's the never-before-told story of how a single design requirement inspired true engineering creativity. By Karen Auguston Field
A driving force Barb Samardzich has transformed Ford's automatic transmissions, making them more reliable than ever Michelle M. Lang
And the Winners Are . . . For 21 years, with the help of a group of important and forward-thinking companies, Design News
has been honoring the best and brightest in engineering through our Engineering Achievement Awards. The winners you'll meet on the following pages have shown us the meaning of "excellence." We salute them for their accomplishments and their vision. Staff
Good Vibrations Harley-Davidson engineer Brian Ruffert led a team that redesigned Harley-Davidson's legendary Sportster motorcycle, taming the vibration and boosting the quality without changing its signature look. Staff
Hi-powered projection Beto Peliks and fellow students designed a low-cost microfilm projector to help educate people in third-world countries Jon Titus
One hip doc Engineer and surgeon, Tony DiGioia revolutionized hip-implant surgery with his development of a computer-based surgical navigation tool that improves prosthetic selection and orientation Paul E. Teague
Say 'Color' Special-effect colors help Kodak tailor the looks of one-time use cameras to consumer tastes around the world Joseph Ogando
Support for the long haul For light manufacturing applications, W.L. Gore cable travels up to 60 inches without support John Day
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