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March 23, 1998

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March 23, 1998 Design News

Special supplement on Motion Control!

Features

Cover Story

Factory automation's forceful performer
A jumbo transfer press stamps a car's entire side from one punched blank.  By Roy O'Connor

Software promises 'virtual engineering'
An application that lets engineers overstress parts to see if and how they will fail. By David J. Bak

Software built on a vision
Ansoft builds its success as a key software provider in the electronic design industry. By Anna Allen

Precessing bearing increase life and load rating
The secret of this bearing is a patented center guide ring with slightly canted pockets.  By Mark A. Gottschalk

Piezo technique precisely regulates pressure
This novel device uses little power, is vibration insensitive, and has true zero gauge pressure capability.  By Charles A. Murray

Controller makes motors follow the leader
A precise motor speed control device eliminates the need for multiple components on fabric wind-up machinery. By Laurie Peach

Engineering News
Internet infiltrates the factory floor
A world-class bearing research center
European F-16 shoots and scores with first AMRAAM
Technology simulates sonic boom ocean penetration
Semiconductive sensor puts notebook touchpads on a diet
Auto Hall of Fame cites quality-winner Wetzel
Fender diverts road spray, cools wheels
Simplicity keys controller versatility
European CAD vendor goes global
Acoustic emission testing inspects welds under jackets
Open buses drive device-level solutions
New ac drive designed for machine-tool builders
Snowshoes warm up wintertime fun
Compact encoder boosts resolution, cuts costs
Composite give exercise bike competitive edge
3D CAD cuts meter size
Photogrammetry enables faster, more accurate car body duplication
CAD/CAM comes to windows

Designer's Corner
Microwave water heater and more

Tech Bulletin
Late developments that shape engineering

Standards Update
Technical news from around the world

New Products

Editorial
Lessons from the road
By Paul E. Teague

Hot Products
Senior Editor Julie Anne Schofield picks noteworthy computer peripherals

Featured Products
Proximity switch reduces downtime
Tubular linear motors accept three phase

In Brief

Cyberpage

Letters to the Editor
Readers state their views

Guest Commentary
Future factories need a uniform fieldbus

Managing Design
Richard West, 20 years later

Legal Forum
When is a product defective?

Software Lab
Tecplot eases graphing

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