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FEATURES BY DEPARTMENT
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| August 2003
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On The Beach: A Photo Essay
Charge Of The Light Brigade
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The combination
of extrusions, castings, and technologies like roll bonding and friction
stir welding are central to the light weight and high strength of Ford's
GT chassis.
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Bosch Gets Straight To The Point
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Direct injection is the
technology of the near future for both gasoline and diesel engines, say
Bosch engineers. It will keep the internal combustion engine clean, powerful,
and efficient during a period when hydrogen power is more dream than reality.
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HSLA & Some Stamping Considerations
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The material
is great with regard to part performance - but be sure that the pressroom
is set up to accommodate it.
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Forming Wheels - By Spinning
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At Kawasaki,
ATV wheels are produced in house - and even for other companies. While
other companies may roll form their wheels, they've found spinning to be
advantageous to meet the requirements of their production system.
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Advanced Composites For An Advanced Corvette
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Corvettes have
always used advanced materials, whether it is the SMC body panels or the
titanium exhaust system. For the 2004 Commemorative Edition Z06, they're
taking things to a new level, with what is thought to be the largest carbon-fiber
composite piece used on a production vehicle. |
Industrial Ethernet: Wiring The Enterprise
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Rumors of Ethernet's
demise on the factory floor, especially for conrol applications, are unfounded.
What's more, wireless solutions are providing even more opportunity for
this network technology. |
Hey! What're You Lookin' At?
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Eye-tracking
systems promise to reduce accidents by helping drivers keep their eyes
on the road. They have become increasingly sophisticated and are poised
to enter production within five years as part of sensor-based safety packages.. |
COLUMNS
Gary Vasilash - Marginal:
Learning From Leaders
Ted Pollock - On the Management Side:
How To Control Your Temper
Insight: Survival Strategies
Martin Piszczalski - Information
Technology Update: Information Technology Fights Traffic Congestion
Christopher Sawyer - Dudder:
Don't Plan, Execute!
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