Microscopic mechanical gizmos called microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and microstructure technology (MST) devices are increasingly being used in the macroscopic world.
A report from Venture Development Corp. states that with the introduction of programmable safety controls and safety buses, more integration of safeguarding equipment with overall machine controls is expected.
Every so often, it’s refreshing to step back from heavyweight issues like tort reform and the perils of offshore manufacturing, and look at something lighter but still interesting to us technical folks.
By establishing its integrated sales, manufacturing, and customer call center in Xiamen, China, Dell Computer Corp. became the second largest integrated computer manufacturer in the Asia-Pacific region.
Boeing Aircraft Co. has used its unique low-cost tooling for composites (LCTC) process to build a series of eight 6- by 8-foot tools for prototyping 10 bismaleimide (BMI) exterior aircraft skins.
It doesn’t give dating tips or advice on the stock market, but a new washing machine talks and recognizes spoken commands about time, temperature, stains and garments.