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Survey Shows Solid Reliability of Hybrids.
May 1, 2010... By Charles J. Murray, Senior Technical Editor, Electronics Hybrids from Toyota, Honda and Ford are beating many conventional counterparts If you believe that a survey of 1.4 million people has meaning, then you might be inclined to say that hybrid vehicles are reliable - maybe even more...

The Case of the Slipshod Chauffeur.
May 1, 2010... By Myron J. Boyajian, President, Engineering Consultants Wayward forklift mast in highway causes crash, trashes new truck Investigative work is needed to find the truth when witness statements don't square with case evidence. The need for a rough-terrain forklift to move material at a...

Battery Chargers and Monitors Conserve Power.
May 1, 2010... By Jon Titus, Contributing Technical Editor Evaluating battery selection options, including space and power requirements, during product design for optimal device performance Proper attention to battery-management circuits in medical devices can extend battery life, reduce power loss and...

Measuring Glass Thickness.
May 1, 2010... By Al Presher, Contributing Editor New laser displacement sensors reduce waste and increase glass handling throughput Accurately and reliably measuring glass thickness on a moving target is a difficult problem. The challenge is not only consistently detecting the glass, but also taking...

Polymer Honeycomb Structures Target Aircraft Engines.
May 1, 2010... By Doug Smock, Contributing Editor, Materials and Assembly They fill performance gaps, reduce cost and enhance design freedom French materials company PlastiCell has developed an interesting new technology, creating more design opportunity. Honeycomb cells made from high-performance...