Design News 02/04/2008 Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Issue date: February 4, 2008

Features

Deere Takes Next Step Toward Driverless Tractor
Operatorless tractors aren’t here yet, but a new breed of automated steering systems is bringing ag manufacturers closer to the driverless dream
Charles J. Murray, Senior Technical Editor

Color-Converting Plastic Cuts LED Costs
Delphi engineers are using fluorescent dyes and light-scattering additives to create unique color effects for auto interiors while also dramatically reducing LED costs
Doug Smock, Contributing Editor

Yacht Makers Cruise With 3D CAD
3D technology enables high-end boat builders to retain their craftsmanship while moving to production-style environments
Beth Stackpole, Contributing Editor

Departments

Flash
Bluetooth Headset Goes Solar

GPS Gets Even Easier to Use

High Definition Systems Remove Wiring Challenge

Installing Home Security Systems Gets Simpler

Satellite Radio Helps Guide Drivers

Green Scene
Actel Corp.’s Low-Power FPGA Board

Pratt & Whitney Teams with MTU on Efficient Jet Engine

SolarCity Delivers Group Solar Power in Clovis, CA

Slant
Designing for Robotics

Columns

Calamities
The Case of the Torrid Turbocharger