Design News articles from February 2006

Design News archives from February 2006

Join the conversation at design news!(MY VIEW)(Editorial)
February 6, 2006... WHAT'S THE NUMBER ONE SOURCE OF TECHNICAL INFORmation for design engineers? DING DING DING--it's other design engineers! There's even an academic study to prove it. "We have known for many years that engineers are a great information source...

Is it really so bad? Readers say there's a good reason for the "engineering crisis." Corporate America doesn't treat them well.(WEB LOG)
February 6, 2006... When I graduated from college almost 30 years ago, I told a friend who was attending law school that I was interviewing for engineering jobs. "So what do engineers do?" he asked me. "Fix refrigerators?" A few days ago, I vividly recalled...

One company ... One complete solution.(arker Hannifin Corp. offers linear positioners, servomotors and launches miniature actuator)(Advertisement)
February 6, 2006... Industry: Life Sciences [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Daedal LXR Series precision linear positioners are "plug and play" modules that combine Trilogy's slotless linear motor technology with performance-matched mechanical elements to provide...

That "giant sucking sound".(Readers Sound Off)
February 6, 2006... As we contemplate our "war" with China in how many engineers we can graduate every year (DN 12.05.05, http://rbi.ims.ca/4913-532), let's pause to remember the origin of the outsourcing problem. Sadly enough, it's the competition to squeeze a...

Deep trouble ahead.(Letter to the Editor)
February 6, 2006... After reading the subject article with high interest, it became more and more apparent to me that the U.S. is in DEEP trouble, just like an ostrich with its head buried in the sand. Here is the situation: * The number of students in higher...

The 'quiet crisis'.(Letter to the Editor)
February 6, 2006... Great article about the loss of prestige and fate of U.S. engineering talent. I see very few young engineers entering the engineering workforce, especially in my field, manufacturing and industrial engineering. Most of us are in our 40s and...

Corporate culture at fault.(Letter to the Editor)
February 6, 2006... As an engineer it has been obvious that the typical corporate culture is anti-engineer and has been for some time. Engineers are seen as a liability, not an asset. When the balance sheet doesn't match the forecasted margins at the end of each...

Recalibrating expectations: technology leaps happen. Be prepared to take advantage of them.(Really Opinionated People)
February 6, 2006... THE OTHER DAY I GOT AN E-MAIL FROM another engineer who liked everything about our new oscilloscope he was evaluating, but was concerned about the strange display artifacts that our trigger error correction produced. He was seeing something...

Not all manufacturing is moving to China.(Advertisement)
February 6, 2006... At CSA International, we are committed to expanding our staff and capabilities in the Far East and Europe. But we are also committed to expanding in North America. While the other leading laboratory is eliminating technical positions and...

New and notable product design.(FLASH)(POWER OVER ETHERNET)
February 6, 2006... IEEE 802 identifies more than 20 different specifications for networks. Here are examples of five end products using IEEE and other networking standards. 1 POWER OVER ETHERNET PowerDsine 8012 High Power Midspan...

China's RoHS--vague and obstructive.(Environmental news engineers can use)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... China's RoHS-like ban on hazardous substances has hit the electronics industry with a loud, confusing thud last fall, leaving scores of unanswered questions. Even exemptions are unclear. China hasn't yet released its catalog of exemptions even...

UK site offers due diligence.(Environmental news engineers can use)(National Weights and Measure Laboratory)(Rohs.gov.uk )(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... England's National Weights and Measure Laboratory--which has been given the authority to enforce RoHS compliance in the UK--has created a website at Rohs.gov.uk to help manufacturers of electronic products understand how to prove their...

X-ray screening for RoHS compliance.(Environmental news engineers can use)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... For those scratching their heads over how to screen electronic components for RoHS-compliance, Soldertec--part of the UK's Tin Technology--suggests X-rays as a useful alternative to costly and destructive chemical testing. For well-known...

THK unveils tiny LM guide: company calls it "world's smallest".(TECHNOLOGY YOU CAN USE)
February 6, 2006... The same advice parents give college-age children about charge cards holds as well for the credit-card-thin rail of THK's latest linear motion guide: handle with care. For certain manufacturers of equipment in the semiconductor, biomedical and...

Choose converters with care: unbelievably useful info on data measurement, collection, and analysis from the test expert.(TIPS from TITUS)
February 6, 2006... IN THE WORLD OF ELECTRONICS, MOST MEASUREMENTS involve standard analog-to-digital converter (ADC) circuits. An understanding of how three types of popular converters work will help interpret specifications for equipment such as a...

Engineering bugaboo: software interoperability; How many users are dealing with multi-CAD issues? Nearly all, says a new survey.(CAD/CAE)
February 6, 2006... How many CAD tools do you use a month? If you are coping with one or two, you're not alone. According to a survey of design engineers conducted by Kubotek USA, maker of KeyCreater (formerly CADKEY) CAD/CAE software, 26 percent of the...

High-speed automotive databus may reach production in 2006: freescale, Philips roll out FlexRay microcontrollers, transceivers.(ELECTRONICS)
February 6, 2006... The automotive industry's "data-bus of the future" moved closer to production recently, as two major electronic suppliers unveiled FlexRay-based chips, and BMW indicated it may roll out its first FlexRay-based vehicles in 2006. The...

Air control takes the bus: operating valves through a network brings productivity gains.(RRR Development Co. increases productivity by using pneumatic controls from Bosch Rexroth)
February 6, 2006... Fieldbus-based pneumatic controls from Bosch Rexroth are helping RRR Development Co.'s tire-making machines to confirm valve function and pressures critical to tire building, according to RRR Sales and Engineering VP, Bob Irwin. The company...

Mag bearings dampen vibration: technology can smooth wafer fabrication.(MOTION CONTROL)
February 6, 2006... Magnetic bearings have probably amassed more hours of contemplation among engineers than they have actual hours of running time. Their ability to operate unlubed without wear has always been held back by their high costs. Limited application,...

Laser measurement systems for obstacle detection and more: 2D systems served in robotic race across the desert, but engineers are also working on "dynamic 3D scanning".
February 6, 2006... Laser measurement systems (LMS) grabbed headlines late last year when almost every vehicle in the U.S. Defense Department's Grand Challenge employed one. All five of the robotic finishers in the race used LMS as their "eyes." In all, 18...

In the loop: makers add speed and performance to a new generation of motor controllers.
February 6, 2006... Processing speed increases as sizes shrink in some of the latest motor controllers. Multi- and single-axis controllers are available for machine designers looking to control a symphony of movements or only one. To save space and complexity,...

Alcohol Countermeasure Systems ignition interlock: know when to say when.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: REFERENCE THIS!)
February 6, 2006... Electronics usually means easy-to-use products with neat functions, but it can also provide safety and security by preventing unauthorized use of an automobile. Make sure your design fulfills its intent with a Xilinx CPLD kit from Avnet Design...

Dynamic motion in a sketch with SolidWorks.(SolidWorks Corp. offers software to sketch belts and cables during motion)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... SOLID MODELERS, AS THE NAME IMPLIES, ARE good at "solid" modeling. Components such as timing belts and cables that have to be "flexible" during a motion actually change their shape during the motion. They do not maintain their initial shape,...

Composite decisions: how do Airbus engineers decide which materials to use? They let the best materials compete against one another.(Cover Story)
February 6, 2006... If you've struggled to take weight out of your designs without sacrificing strength, you could likely learn a thing or two from the engineers who created the world's biggest commercial airliner, the Airbus A380. Measuring nearly 73m long,...

Distributed intelligence puts processing power where it's needed.(Advertisement)
February 6, 2006... The Perils of Processor Overload Machine design engineers are increasingly replacing mechanical motion systems with servo-based axis control to yield higher speeds, more productivity, and greater reliability. But as designers shift more of...

Pump virtually gets its shaft: a virtual camshaft was instrumental in the development of a small-speed hydraulic pump.(Active Signal Technologies develops a pump using a virtual camshaft software developed by Mink Hollow Systems)
February 6, 2006... WHEN A COLLEAGUE USES THE WORD "CAMSHAFT" IN A CONVERSATION, IT'S UNLIKELY a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) chip will come to mind. But the combination of an FPGA chip and software recently produced a virtual camshaft that worked...

Tactile switch: two surfaces.(ELECTRONICS)
February 6, 2006... The CS1204 series momentary SPST surface mount ultra-low profile 0.8-mm and 1.5-mm actuator height tactile switch is designed to provide both a flush tactile surface and an extended surface. It is designed with an electrical life of 100,000...

Aluminum capacitors: long life.(ELECTRONICS)
February 6, 2006... The RoHS-compliant 153 CRV series of vertical SMD aluminum electrolytic capacitors are compatible with lead-free soldering processes and offer an operating life from 200,000 hours at 40C. They are available in case sizes with measurements...

Digital panel meters: various power options.(ELECTRONICS)
February 6, 2006... The BL series Modutec digital panel meters are designed as bright, easy to read, and offer a small footprint. They feature a range of indicators, each in a compact unit, and they have a 3 1/2 digital readout with full scale 1999 display, with a...

ADC: with demo board.(ELECTRONICS)
February 6, 2006... The LTC2284 is engineered as a 14-bit, 105 Msps dual ADC that delivers a flat SNR response of 72.2 dB up to 70 MHz. It is packaged in a 9 x 9-mm QFN package. It features a high dynamic range performance, and it is supported with demo boards for...

Pressure transducers: panel-mountable.(ELECTRONICS)
February 6, 2006... Model AST4200 panel-mount pressure sensors are engineered to provide a hermetic seal against the media without the use of adapters. The one-piece bulkhead design mounts through the panel to keep hazardous media out of the control box. It is...

Marking coil housing: easy updates.(ELECTRONICS)
February 6, 2006... Designed for use in a range of industrial processing, the company's sealed C[O.sub.2] lasers and FH series marking heads are combined with WinMark Pro laser marking software. This enables users to easily and quickly update marking information...

Connectors & mounting rails: shock-resistant.(ELECTRONICS)
February 6, 2006... Designed for machine-mounted I/O applications, the ZK1020 IP-Link Bridge connectors and ZS5300 I/O mounting rails are meant to simplify the installation of the company's Fieldbus Box I/O. They are meant for high-density, side-by-side Fieldbus...

Power supplies: open frame.(ELECTRONICS)
February 6, 2006... The VOFM-5 series of RoHS-compliant, lowcost, 5W open-frame power supplies are engineered for a variety of medical applications. They feature UL60601-1 and EN60601-1 medical approvals and measure 2.17 x 1.38 x 0.87 inches. All accept a...

Enclosures: for HVAC.(ELECTRONICS)
February 6, 2006... The company's standard NEMA 3R configured enclosure for its E7 variable frequency drive is designed specifically for HVAC applications. Ratings include 208V, 3 phase, 5 to 150 hp; 230V, 3 phase, 5 to 150 hp; 480V, 3 phase, 5 to 500 hp; and...

Serial communication: with easier wiring.(ELECTRONICS)
February 6, 2006... The PCI-1610AJU has four RJ-45 connectors for RS-232 communication designed for applications requiring many RJ-45 connections, such as ATM machines. The card's interface is a universal PCI for compatibility with old 3.3V as well as new 5V PCI...

Dc-dc converters: RoHS compliant.(ELECTRONICS)
February 6, 2006... Available in SIP, DIP, or SMT packages, the 1W series of dc-dc converters offer fixed input ranges of 3.3, 5, 12, 15 and 24V [+ or -] 10 percent. The unregulated, convection-cooled units are designed to convert fixed voltages into isolated...

Range: low profile.(ELECTRONICS)
February 6, 2006... The Series 84 range features a minimally low back-of-panel depth, making them ideal for applications where space is restricted. They protect against the penetration of dust and moisture and make them suitable for use in applications with...

Mosfet solution: reduced footprints.(ELECTRONICS)
February 6, 2006... The IRF4000 is a 100V-rated device that integrates four HEXFET MOSFETs into a single Power MLP package for Power-over-Ethernet applications. It complies to IEEE 802.3af specifications for networking and communications infrastructure systems....

Digital oscilloscopes: big display/small footprint.(ELECTRONICS)
February 6, 2006... The WaveRunner Xi series of digital oscilloscopes are designed to eliminate the tradeoff between high performance, display size and bench footprint. They feature 10.4-inch displays and 6-inch depth, making them ideal for a crowded bench. Sample...

Flow switch: no moving part.(FLUID POWER)
February 6, 2006... The M180 flow switch is designed as an ideal OEM flow switch solution for equipment flowing, dispensing or measuring corrosive fluids, such as chlorine. It has no moving part, a thermal mass flow sensor and wetted materials available in either...

Air cylinder: miniature.(FLUID POWER)
February 6, 2006... The company's long-life miniature air cylinder is ideal for use in food packaging machinery and other applications requiring long life and corrosion resistance. The 1-inch bore cylinders are made from brass or stainless steel with a clevis...

Long bore cylinders: long service life.(FLUID POWER)
February 6, 2006... The HD large bore cylinder series is meant to provide excellent performance and long service life in abusive conditions by combining NFPA dimensional interchangeability and high quality components. They are constructed with a heavy duty...

Engine filter system: self-cleaning.(FLUID POWER)
February 6, 2006... The Eliminator 150 is designed as a full-flow, automatic self-cleaning engine filter system. It consists of a backflush filter and high-efficiency centrifuge. The compact system is meant to clean lube oil and protect the machine. Advantages...

Filters, breathers, mufflers: expanded range.(FLUID POWER)
February 6, 2006... The company has expanded its range of miniature sintered metal and wire screen filters, breathers and mufflers. They are designed for limited space applications, along with applications where corrosion resistance and leak-tight connections are...

Hydraulic hose: increased inventory.(FLUID POWER)
February 6, 2006... The company has increased its inventory to include more than 3 million feet of hydraulic hose. Products include SEA 100 R1, R2, R4, R5, R12, R13, R16, R17, 4SH, Jack hose, Teflon hose and refrigerant hose. The company's hose products and...

Interactive advantage center: one-stop.(FLUID POWER)
February 6, 2006... The company has created a one-stop interactive advantage center for pneumatic questions. Users can visit www.norgren.com and click on the Air Prep and Valve Advantage Center icons to find information from the company. Registered users gain...

Vacuum pumps: for dirty applications.(FLUID POWER)
February 6, 2006... The Q-VDF series adjustable flow tubes are air-powered vacuum pumps that feature a straight-through design that allows debris to pass directly through without clogging. It was engineered for dusty applications, providing a combination of high...

Bio-additive: multi-function.(FLUID POWER)
February 6, 2006... The M-95 bio-additive is designed as a multi-function product that is biodegradable, environmentally friendly and in compliance with environmental requirements for HOCNF (Harmonized Offshore Chemical Notification Format). Effective at low...

Brushless motor control: no encoder needed.(MOTION CONTROL)
February 6, 2006... The DEC 70/10 brushless motor controller is designed as a compact, digital, velocity/torque controller for controlling brushless motors up to 700W equipped with hall sensors. Maximum speed is 80,000 rpm for 2-pole motors. Velocity or torque can...

Brushless motor: no gearhead needed.(MOTION CONTROL)
February 6, 2006... The EC 45 4-pole is engineered to deliver the lifetime and performance of a brushless motor. A 4-pole neodymium magnet provides high torque without a gearhead. The motors are electronically commutated, enabling long motor life because there are...

Vibration damper: with shock protection.(MOTION CONTROL)
February 6, 2006... The VD series vibration damper features a TPE center that is designed to provide shock and vibration protection, and blind hole ends that provide rigid mounting in wood, particle board, and threaded metal or plastic. The ends are molded in...

Single alignment kit: low cost.(MOTION CONTROL)
February 6, 2006... Model PLS-SAK003 spindle alignment kit is engineered as a low-cost kit for use in factories and machine shops. The versatile laser product is meant to be easy to use, and it can check parallelism, concentricity and wear on spindles, lathes and...

Torque limiters: stainless steel.(MOTION CONTROL)
February 6, 2006... Ideal for wash-down applications in the packaging and food processing industries, the SK1 safety coupling in stainless steel was developed specifically as a failsafe alternative to electrical current limitation. It uses a patented preloaded...

Grounding device: boosts reliability.(MOTION CONTROL)
February 6, 2006... The AEGIS SGR conductive MicroFiber shaft grounding brush is designed to improve the reliability of HVAC/R systems by extending motor life. By protecting bearings from electrical damage for the life of the motor, the product prevents bearing...

Rolling bearings: increased reliability.(MOTION CONTROL)
February 6, 2006... Designed to promote increased reliability and machine uptime by protecting against potential damage caused by the passage of electric currents in ac and dc motors, the INSOCOAT electrically insulated rolling bearings reature a thin aluminum...

Alignment kit: intuitive.(MOTION CONTROL)
February 6, 2006... The Microgage Universal Alignment Kit is engineered to enable maintenance personnel and production teams to check and align their machine tools for improved operation and efficiency. Quick and precise measurements of machinery rail...

Mounting option: compact size.(MOTION CONTROL)
February 6, 2006... Designed as a practical alternative to traditional helical shaft mounted reducers, the company's new hollow shaft mounting option is part of its Planetgear Reducer series. The modular design and interchangeable components make it fast and easy...

Transducer: for linear measurements.(MOTION CONTROL)
February 6, 2006... The SP2 string-pot transducer is designed for linear measurements in environmentally-challenging OEM and testing applications where a compact, single voltage divider device is necessary. It is offered in stroke lengths of 4.75, 12.5, 25 and 50...

Motor reverser: for industrial applications.(MOTION CONTROL)
February 6, 2006... The solid-state series EMCRT is engineered to control and invert the direction of a three-phase motor just two legs. The maximum current is 50 Arms, and the product reportedly incorporates very-high immunity components. Ideal applications...

Stock lifters: for progressive dies.(MOTION CONTROL)
February 6, 2006... The T2SL series of stock lifters now includes the T2SL-170 model, which is available with either a threaded piston rod or a slotted top plate. Both versions are engineered for use in self-contained or hosed system mode. It features all metric...

Table top machining center: MAXNC 10CL.(PRODUCT MART)
February 6, 2006... Machine prototypes, 3D shapes etc. in a variety of materials including steel. Program it with standard CNC code written by hand or with most CAD-CAM programs. Controlled by a PC Computer, it operates in the same fashion as the large industrial...

Shock therapy.(PRODUCT MART)
February 6, 2006... RING-SPRING[R] IS THE SHOCK ABSORBING SOLUTION FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Maintenance free. * Absorb 2/3 of shock load. * Function in compression and tension. * Custom configurations from .5"-30"...

Vote for your favorite gadget freak.(Design News Special)
February 6, 2006... With the publication of this issue, Design News celebrates the third anniversary of the Gadget Freak files. This popular column, sponsored by Allied Electronics, profiles the sometimes useful and always entertaining inventions that Design News...

Slack Variable.
February 6, 2006... SLACK VARIABLE VS. THE SEGWAY SAMURAI... EPISODE IV: "GEEK ENVY" A CHANCE ENCOUNTER AT THE COUNTER OF THE KAFE KAFFIEND... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A TUMBLE THRU THE MURKY MUCK OF TIME & SPACE....... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

The case of the spastic sprinkler: a fusible plug to prevent the system from overheating failed. But why?(True Stories)
February 6, 2006... "GOD GAVE NOAH THE RAINBOW SIGN, NO MORE WATER, THE FIRE NEXT time." So goes the old gospel song that suggests fire is a more severe punishment than water. I'm not so sure that applies to property damage: water can cause terribly expensive...

The gadget freak files case #67: evil scientist or rocket science? You decide.
February 6, 2006... What could be cooler than launching model rockets? Launching a lot of them! To control multiple rocket launches relative to one another and put on an utterly amazing backyard air show, Joe designed a circuit (replicated for each rocket)...

Warning: Blackberry'ing may be habit forming.(Wildfire 3.0, and Adobe)
February 27, 2006... JANUARY IS TRADITIONALLY A BIG MONTH FOR ENGINEERING software news. It's when many companies introduce new products and preview some of the year's coming attractions. Last month was no exception: SolidWorks held its biggest-ever, annual user...

Try, try again: if at first you don't succeed, keep searching.(search engines)
February 27, 2006... IF YOU'RE LIKE MOST OF YOUR ENGINEERing peers, you have a love-hate relationship with search engines. On the one hand, generic services like Google and Yahoo hold out the promise of fast access to free technical information. On the other,...

Too much television influence.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
February 27, 2006... I just finished reading your article and would like to make a couple points. You stated that America's youth is heavily influenced by TV and movies, and I agree. Look at how the interest in the medical investigation field is rising after the...

Middle-class profession.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
February 27, 2006... I enjoyed reading your article on the future engineering shortage (http://rbi.ims.ca/4915-510). I think one issue that was overlooked is the future financial rewards for business, law and similar degrees. While engineers can earn a comfortable...

Corporations misuse skills.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
February 27, 2006... Thanks for the great article. You raised several concerns that I am not sure even the engineering profession has a full level of awareness of. I think you may have missed one area that is contributing to the decline of engineers in this...

Business is the problem.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
February 27, 2006... For all of the article's finger-pointing, I didn't see much directed toward business itself as being part of the problem. * Starting pay for an engineer is close to that of a rookie policeman. * Engineering productivity has vastly...

Better start studying Mandarin.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
February 27, 2006... Just was re-reading your excellent, timely and accurate article "America's High-Tech Quandary" in Design News. For about three years I have been collecting all China-related articles that I have come across. This one I brought home from my...

Not what it used to be.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
February 27, 2006... I'm a registered professional engineer (PE) and have worked as an electrical engineer for 30 years. So much of the material which was taught in the colleges I attended I have never used in my research and development positions. After discussing...

Engineers are always first to go.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
February 27, 2006... There is no glamour, no riches, nothing but a barely adequate living for engineers now. Mostly, we are one of the biggest expenses on the books, for which not much directly-measurable income is put on a company's books, and some of the first to...

GMs' hybrid strategy: General Motors has two dramatically different hybrid systems in production; Two more planned within two years.(General Motors)(hybrid vehicles production forecasts)
February 27, 2006... General Motors' GMC Sierra/Chevy Silverado contractor specials were the first mild hybrids offered in the U.S. Can you provide an update on these vehicles? We began offering the hybrid Sierra and Silverado for fleet and commercial customers in...

Software in the news: noteworthy new product announcements.(software introduction)
February 27, 2006... January was a big month for engineering software news. SolidWorks held its biggest-ever annual user group meeting (3,700 registered attendees) in Las Vegas, PTC had an analyst/press briefing in Waltham, MA, and Adobe made a big announcement....

New and notable product design.(telecommunications equipment)
February 27, 2006... Lower the power consumption and increase battery life or reduce operating cost. Power management is the key, as these five products demonstrate. 1 CELL PHONE TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY Neonode N1m (http://rbi.ims.ca/4915-541). This mobile...

Smart foam protects skiers: ski suits contain a microcellular foam that stiffens upon impact.(d3o Lab)(resistant material)
February 27, 2006... The gates that dot a ski slalom course may give upon impact. But the gates don't feel so forgiving to the world-class skiers who sometimes strike them at 60 mph or more. Spyder, a maker of technical ski wear, recently found a way to take some...

Taiwan inspects for RoHS compliance.(Environmental news engineers can use)(Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI))(Brief article)
February 27, 2006... The Taiwanese government is getting a step ahead of European RoHS compliance officials. Taiwan's Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) has issued a new set of regulations that force electronic products destined for European...

TUV Rheinland releases RoHS label.(Environmental news engineers can use)(Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS))(Brief article)
February 27, 2006... Testing and compliance engineering company, TUV Rheinland of North America, based in Newton, CT, has released a compliance label for companies that want to attach a visual Good-Housekeeping-like endorsement of their RoHS compliance. TUV intends...

Electric companies to help develop plug-in hybrid cars.(Environmental news engineers can use)(plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV))(Brief article)
February 27, 2006... Once considered a pipe dream for radical environmentalists, the development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) has gained respect in the U.S. Recent support is coming from Southern California Edison of Rosemead, CA, and San...

Finally, a listener: cars begin adopting voice recognition that understands you.(Automotive speech technology)
February 27, 2006... Voice recognition technology is broadening its reach, addressing the challenges of the harsh automotive environment with systems that attempt to understand what drivers want. As vendors focus on this high-volume market, they are also making...