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Issue date: October 22, 2007


Features
Cisco TelePresence Launches New Era of Video Conferencing
With the development of the TelePresence video conferencing system, Cisco has breathed life into the science fiction video phones of the Jetsons and Star Trek
Charles J. Murray, Senior Technical Editor

Changes Afoot in U.S. Patent Law
Tam Harbert, Contributing Editor

Second Life: A Virtual Universe for Real Engineering
By applying SL building tools, engineers are facilitating a paradigm shift in computer-aided design
Matthew J. Traum, Contributing Editor

UVA Researchers Have an Ear for Fine Motion Control
Piezo actuators and nano-positioning devices help unlock the secrets of human hearing
Joseph Ogando, Senior Editor

White LED Applications Benefit from Highly Integrated IC Drivers
Combined with improved LEDs, these ICs enhance several products
Randy Frank, Contributing Editor
Departments

Flash
Fluke Corp. Checks Chopper Wiring

Hayward Baker Uses Mixing, Software for a Quality Dirty Job

MIDI Inc. Combats Bioterrorism with Sherlock Analyzer

Robotic Manipulators Combat Cancer

Spectrum Analyzer Performs Particle Research


Global Buzz
IEEE-USA Conference Opens with Technical Workshops


Green Scene
Air Products Launches Program for DoD

Arrowhead Develops Super-Light Bottles

Picarro Develops Sensitive Atmospheric Monitor


Slant
BL ident: A New Level of RFID


Trend Watch
Memories Offer Non-Volatile Flash Alternatives

PAC Improvements

Productivity Means Sustainability

Tool-less Process Creates Fast, Economic Housings
Columns

Calamities
The Case of the Foolproof Forklift


Gadget Freak
Gadget Freak Case 110: A Fridge That's Alert for Midnight Snacks


Rant
It's About Time for RoHS


The Dodge Report
TRIZ, DFSS, Brainstorming: Which Methodology is Best?


Engineering News

Customers Drive Fall 2007 Release of Arena PLM

NI Unveils Software Platform for Multicore Applications

Air Products Launches Program for DoD

Arrowhead Develops Super-Light Bottles

Picarro Develops Sensitive Atmospheric Monitor

Nano Ceramic Coating Boosts Titanium Implants

iSensor Gyroscope Takes the Worry out of Torque Checks


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