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In the past, most operations managers used the income statement in managing their businesses, and they weren’t too concerned about inventory.

Head-up display (HUD) technology is coming soon to a car near you.

Selecting the best tightening system for a bolted joint requires close attention to the factors that contribute to the overall quality and durability of the final assembly.

Before World War II, wooden speedboats were a common sight on the nation’s lakes and rivers.

The lack of black-and-white answers can make ergonomic implementation a frustrating task for engineers.

The first law of thermodynamics simply says you can’t get something for nothing. It’s universally applicable; never fails.

Pneumatic cylinders are the basis for linear motion throughout most automated assembly systems.

AB Electrolux (Stockholm, Sweden) recently unveiled what it claims is the first automatic vacuum cleaner in the world for domestic applications.

Fashion may never be the same again. Within 5 years, cyber visors, e-vests, memory glasses, wrist computers and other electronic devices are expected to be as much a part of the fashion scene as jewelry or neckties are today.