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Where they stand.(Fact)
May 17, 2004... Check out the Presidential candidates' positions on technology issues at www.georgewbush.com and www.johnkerry.com/issues/tech/.
Budget a mixed bag.(Fact)(science and technology budget)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
May 17, 2004... There are both winners and losers in the administration's proposed FY 2005 Science and Technology Budget:
NIST * 20%
NSF * 3%
NIH * 3%
NASA Space * 2%
Science
NASA ...
More money.(Fact)(research and development budget)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... Total proposed R & D spending for FY 2005 is $132B, an increase of 5 percent over 2004 levels. It is the highest amount ever budgeted for R & D expenditures. In contrast, the proposed DOD budget is $401.7B.
Innovation engine.(Fact)(National Science Foundation)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... The National Science Foundation (NSF) has a longstanding tradition of funding fundamental research across a diversity of fields and technologies. Among the technologies coming out of NSF-funded research: Magnetic resonance imaging, genomic...
Time for a pro-technology prez.(research budgets)(Editorial)
May 17, 2004... WHAT'S THE STATE OF THE ENGINEERING JOB market today? Let me put it this way: There isn't a whole lot of good news, as reported in our lead news story in this issue (pg 31). With uncertainty over outsourcing's impact on the design engineering...
Winning websites: what makes a winner is a personal choice, but still there are some features that are musts.(Web Log)(manufacturing websites)(Editorial)
May 17, 2004... WHAT MAKES AN ENGINEERING WEBSITE useful for you?
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
For Daniel Bell, an engineer at faucet-manufacturer Moen Inc. (www.moen.com), it's an on-line catalog, among other content. The key for Bell, who does a lot of...
Yellow not so mellow.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the Editor)
May 17, 2004... I read your article about auto paint color popularity (DN02.03.04, "Silver Still Rules the Road--But For How Long?"). The final sentence in the chart caption is interesting; "Yellow has even emerged as a top-10 color in the sport-compact...
Data sheet dilemma.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the Editor)
May 17, 2004... I would like to compliment you on your excellent article on engineering thermoplastics (DN 02.03.04, "The Misunderstood Material"). The article summed up the pitfalls of plastic data sheets very well. Most engineers in industry, and especially...
Just gimme a number.(Readers Sound Off)
May 17, 2004... You were preaching to the choir with your data sheet article. It is true that data sheets are not necessarily bad tools, but all too frequently they are misused. Too often, I have seen testing budgets cut because the materials data is "readily...
Mission to Mars.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the Editor)
May 17, 2004... Your editorial on Mars (DN02.03.04), was dead center. Engineering, along with manufacturing, in this country needs a big shot in the arm. The Mars Mission could be the economic fuel for many years to come. Hopefully that part of the reasoning...
The almighty dollar.(Readers Sound Off)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
May 17, 2004... The decline in engineering enrollment isn't a matter of lack of inspiration (DN Myview 02.03.03), it's a matter of the almighty dollar. Engineering as a profession is not as respected as it was during the past 30 years. Engineering is...
Collaboration is key: but engineers must protect intellectual property.(Insight from Insiders)
May 17, 2004... What's the most important software issue with design engineers? It's the stability of the software they are using as well as the stability and accuracy of the results. Because the results must be available for all the downstream operations that...
Reality rules in FEA: simulation works, if you accurately model the real world.(Really Opinionated People)(finite element analysis)(computer-aided-design software)
May 17, 2004... MORE ENGINEERS THAN EVER ARE RELYING on finite element analysis to predict, as closely as possible, how products will behave in the real world. Besides predicting and avoiding product failures, FEA can give companies the confidence required to...
Spin doctor.(Research for the Real World)(Z. Valy Vardeny's interview)(Interview)
May 17, 2004... According to professor of physics, Z. Valy Vardeny, an electron's spin--rather than its electrical charge--may be the key to unlocking cheaper and faster electronics and computers. Then it's only a matter of time before his organic spin valves...
Radical new design proposed for dragsters: a large sidepod wing could add stability and side-impact safety.(Heard on the Street)
May 17, 2004... "It's a monster, in more ways than one," says Crew Chief Mike Kloeber, referring to the huge wing cantilevered over the rear of a top fuel dragster. The sole function of this behemoth is to generate thousands of pounds of downforce, keeping the...
Bearing down on records: ceramic bearings trim weight to increase speed.(Heard on the Street)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... When the difference between winning and losing is as quick as the blink of an eye, even the smallest change can make a big difference. More racing teams are making the switch from steel to ceramic ball bearings to help them win the checkered...
High fidelity laptop sound.(New and Notable Product Design)
May 17, 2004... NEC La Vie S Series LS900/8E with SoundVu[R]. Introduced in Japan earlier this year, this laptop is the first to incorporate NXT[R] SoundVu technology that drives the screen outer layer to produce enhanced sound. A pair of small movingcoil...
'Pen' measures eye pressure.(New and Notable Product Design)
May 17, 2004... Accutome[R] AccuPen[R] Intraocular Pressure Gauge. The tip of this medical handheld device contains a silicon strain gauge sensitive enough to measure intraocular pressures of 10-50 mm Hg. A 0.040-inch diameter stainless steel piston extends...
Leds light house numbers.(New and Notable Product Design)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... Eckon Illuminator LED House Number Sign. The efficient circuitry and optics of this patented battery-powered house number sign allow its total cost of ownership to be less than a solar-powered unit. A MOSFET-transistor-driven, flyback inductor...
LCP stands up to RF packaging demands.(Technology You Can Use)
May 17, 2004... The proprietary LCP (liquid crystal polymer) formulation developed by Quantum Leap Packaging allows the hermetic sealing of plastic air cavity packages. Where previously used biphenol or specialized epoxies proved too permeable, the LCP...
Sensor sheet detects minute pressure signals.(Technology You Can Use)
May 17, 2004... Squeezing these sensor sheets produces a charge and resulting voltage on the electrodes similar to piezoelectric materials. But the less expensive "quasi piezoelectric" Emfit sensor is based on a ferro-electret film, which responds to thickness...
Springs give compressor long life.(Technology You Can Use)
May 17, 2004... A patented magnetic circuit, along with a spring-suspension compliant bearing system, helps provide long life for this reluctance drive linear compressor. The magnetic drive does not use permanent magnets but adapts solenoid technology--with...
Display furnishes a look within.(Technology You Can Use)
May 17, 2004... The basic idea of the DepthCube[TM] 3D display seems simple enough--20 color liquid-crystal light-scattering shutters stacked one behind the other can form an image having physical depth. But such a display, even with its 15-micron-thick layers...
Spherical airship.(Trends Breakthroughs Developments)(Cyber Aerospace Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... Cyber Aerospace Corp. has recently unveiled its new AeroSphere SA-60--a lighter-than-air craft that employs a spherical design and reportedly holds the world altitude record. Designed for testing and use by the military for battlefield...
Cyber risks up for control systems.(Trends Breakthroughs Developments)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... Control systems are facing greater risk of cyber attacks, the U.S. General Accounting Office warns. Factors contributing to the escalated risks include the adoption of standardized technologies with known vulnerabilities and increased...
A fight for small flight.(Trends Breakthroughs Developments)
May 17, 2004... Fielding 13 teams from the U.S., Korea, and Germany, the 8th International Micro Air Vehicle Competition took place April 10 in Tucson, AZ. The contest judges entries in separate MAV design competitions. The first-ever ornithopter competition,...
Careers: will this recession ever end? Some signs of hope for engineers, but many remain adrift in the job market.(Trends Breakthroughs Developments)
May 17, 2004... CHICAGO -- Chris Parkes has been something of a trendsetter for design engineers. In 2000, he had four job offers, but in the fall of 2001, he lost his job as a circuit designer. Late in 2002, he started taking courses in nursing. "I don't...
Sensors Expo.(Electronics)(Sensors Expo & Conference 2004)
May 17, 2004... The 2004 Sensors Expo & Conference, June 7-10 in Detroit, will feature keynote speakers Donald Runkle, vice chairman of Delphi Corp. (http://rbi.ims.ca/3849-533), and Kermit Hoffman president, GE Infrastructure Sensing, Americas...
Medical database.(Electronics)
May 17, 2004... A new international database that identifies measurement procedures and materials has debuted to help U.S. makers of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices comply their product designs with European Union requirements. The database contains...
Fresh ink.(Electronics)(semiconductive ink)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... Xerox Corp. (http://rbi.ims.ca/3849-537) has developed a new semiconductive ink and other new materials that may make printing complete plastic transistor circuits possible. Xerox says the new ink can be used to print the semiconductor channels...
Racing: formula for test success; Ferrari, Infineon race to complete data logger.(Infineon Technologies, Ferrari Automobili)
May 17, 2004... The Ferrari race team that dominates Formula 1 racing puts a shroud of secrecy around many of the key components in its red racers. But it's shedding a little light on one component of next year's entry--a data logging system.
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Elastomer cure.(Materials + Joining)
May 17, 2004... Plenty of engineers know about the mechanical property advantages of thermoplastic urethanes, or TPUs. These materials usually exhibit a powerful combination of abrasion resistance, high tear strengths, and wide service temperature ranges....
Latch training.(Materials + Joining)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... With the ever-increasing variety of latching products on the market today, engineers who design enclosures have lots to learn. And now they have a place to get some schooling. DIRAK Inc. has opened a new training center in Chantilly, VA. The...
Adhesive classes.(Materials + Joining)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... Henkel Corporation (Rocky Hill, CT), maker of Loctite adhesives, has announced the 2004 dates and locations for its Advanced Adhesive Technology Workshops. Taught by Henkel engineers, these workshops cover joint design for adhesive bonding,...
Coatings: a true match; DuPont has created a simple tool that aids engineers in special-effect color comparisons.(Materials + Joining)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... Despite the wide use of spectrophotometers that boil colors down to numeric descriptions, many material approval processes still ask engineers to make subjective determinations of whether colors truly match. Dave Alman, a senior research fellow...
Speedy glass bonding: new adhesive system saves process steps.(Materials + Joining)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... New glass bonding technology from Dow Automotive promises to speed OEM installation of windshields, backlights, sunroofs, and quarter glasses. Suitable for manual or robotic application, the BETASEAL Uni-wipe system goes on as a single clear...
Speedy touch.(Motion Control + Power Transmission)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... Zytouch touchscreen technology from Zytronic (http://rbi.ims.ca/3849-538) and virtual instrument panel software developed by Westland Helicopters Ltd. permit speedy reconfiguration of an entire helicopter instrument panel layout during customer...
SmCo magnets.(Motion Control + Power Transmission)(Electron Energy Corp. contract with National Aeronautics and Space Administration)(samarium cobalt)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... Electron Energy Corp. (EEC; http://rbi.ims.ca/3849-539) has been awarded a NASA contract to study the effects of radiation and thermal stability of samarium cobalt (SmCo) high-temperature permanent magnets for space power generation and for ion...
Site for quick find.(Motion Control + Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... Groschopp Inc. has launched a new website that includes an attributedriven product search. Users can refine searches to a single part number within just a few short clicks, the company says. All data and drawings are offered in CAD DXF, CAD...
Robotics: riderless vehicles race the Mojave (almost); Hardware and software are keys to traveling circuitous course.(Motion Control + Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... The driverless vehicles churning up the dust as they attempted to speed the 142 miles from Barstow, CA to Primm, NV across the desert this past March were not what seemed like another episode of a robot reality television show. In fact, these...
Flying high in a down economy.(Software + Hardware)(Think3 Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... Signs are pointing up for the economy, but for many it's slow moving. However, think3 saw an 80 percent growth rate in revenue over 2002, with about 5,000 customers overall, including Audi and Michael Graves Design Group. They also introduced...
Simulation for the masses.(Software + Hardware)(ANSYS Inc. conference)
May 17, 2004... ANSYS will be hosting its three-day international conference, entitled "Profiting from Simulation: Business and Technical Leadership Through Simulation-Driven Design," from May 24-26 in Pittsburgh, PA. Attendees may participate in technical...
PTC branches out.(Software + Hardware)(OHIO Design Automation acquisition)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... In a sign of growth and expansion, PTC has acquired OHIO Design Automation, an electronics design collaboration software developer based in New Hampshire. The acquisition will integrate OHIO-DA's InterComm[TM] software solution with PTC's...
Software testing: beta wars; With a little incentive, customers can directly impact their own software and their own product development.(Software + Hardware)
May 17, 2004... From frustrating interfaces to glitches in functionality that stall production, engineering software problems can some-times cause users to roll their eyes in dismay. But, say software vendors, beta testing can avoid that.
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Non-conductive lead screws ... single-crystal silicon machining ... converting PDF files ... the Search Engineer finds solutions to all your questions, problems, and dilemmas. Occasionally, he could be wrong. But he doubts it.(Ask the Search Engineer)(Lead Screws International, McMaster-Carr)
May 17, 2004... Dear Search Engineer: I am looking for a non-conductive lead screw that is 2,500 mm long and capable of handling a load force of 50 lbs.
--G.R., Milwaukee, WI
Dear G.R.: Lead Screws International (http://rbi.ims.ca/3849-514) should...
Fast-track design: this NASCAR Team improves performance by analyzing vendors' models--not just the parts.
May 17, 2004... The Roush Yates NASCAR Team had found problems with dog rings used to engage transmissions. So instead of relying on a vendor's analysis, they got the vendor's solid model, added the loads, and ran their own analyses. Result: a redesigned part...
Metal zapper: a new heat-treatment technology from Dana Corp. could replace costly furnaces with microwave ovens.(Metals)
May 17, 2004... MOST PEOPLE HAVE BEEN WARNED ABOUT THE DANGERS OF PUTTING METAL IN MICROWAVE OVENS. DEVENDRA and Satyendra Kumar didn't listen, and it's a good thing they didn't. These two brothers, both research and development managers for Dana Corporation,...
Rotary stage for clock and bell display: it's hammer time!(Great Ideas in Motion Control)(Michael Elson Electric Time Co.)
May 17, 2004... At the top of each hour, a proprietary controller sends a signal via RS-485 link to twin controllers, causing them to execute a motion profile program that drives each of two sculptures. A NEMA 34 stepper motor running in the open-loop mode in...
Silent actuator for talking toy: Zen design!(Great Ideas in Motion Control)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... When you turn Ojarumaru Man on, he says something (in Japanese) about the firefly on his hat and waves his tiny, 9-gram plastic arm up and down through 60 degrees of motion. Because of O-Man's peaceful, Zen-like demeanor, engineers wanted a...
Control system for hydraulically actuated wings: fly like an eagle.(Great Ideas in Motion Control)
May 17, 2004... Amovable sunshade on the roof of the Milwaukee Art Museum consists of a pair of wing-like structures, each made up of 36 steel ribs ranging in length from 24 to 105 ft. The ribs are mounted on two rotating steel shafts, in turn connected to the...
What's your frequency? Frequency-domain tools can unlock data's secrets.(Innovative Ideas from the Test Experts)
May 17, 2004... Raw data from a pressure or temperature sensor may let engineers quickly spot trends. Such time-domain data often allows for an intuitive understanding of how equipment responds to testing or to everyday use. But often, analysis requires...
Excel at first: proven tips from the trenches.(Innovative Ideas from the Test Experts)(Brief Article)
May 17, 2004... Microsoft's Excel, Sun's StarOffice Calc, and other spreadsheets provide quick ways to analyze data. But keep in mind, most PC-based spreadsheets can't handle more than about 65K values at a time. In addition, Microsoft tells users that...
Test experts editorial series: design and the frequency domain.(Innovative Ideas from the Test Exerts)
May 17, 2004... As a design engineer, you are tasked with understanding a specific problem, designing a prototype solution, testing it, and verifying that it is ready for production. This entails the acquisition of data from a physical system and thorough...
Linear actuator cuts contact, contamination: magnetic suspension avoids friction.(Motion Control/Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... The Multiposition Airless Cylinder (MPAC) is electrically driven and complements Norgren's pneumatic cylinders. The device is essentially a linear motor with the moving slider suspended magnetically within the surrounding cylindrical windings....
Media Containment Unit.(Fluid Power)
May 17, 2004... Reduces fugitive emissions
Created as an accessory to the company's ball valves, the Media Containment Unit reportedly provides a secondary seal that can be monitored for early detection of stem leaks. The investment cast stainless steel...
Miniature pump.(Fluid Power)
May 17, 2004... Improved efficiency
Offered in brush, coreless, or brushless motor configuration, the CTS miniature pump flows up to 2.5 LMP unrestricted flow, pressure service to 24 psig, and vacuum service to 20 in hg. It is part of the company's...
Flexible White Hose.(Fluid Power)
May 17, 2004... Several varieties available
The company's White Hose is a line of flexible white hose and ducting for use in clean rooms and on medical, pharmaceutical, and food processing equipment and applications. It is available in several varieties:...
Transmission.(Fluid Power)
May 17, 2004... High-speed, more productivity
Designed for off-highway vehicle users who require higher road speed and greater productivity, the Speed+[TM] transmission is based on the MW range of 3-or 4-speed multidisplacement motors. These are...
Hydraulic pumps.(Fluid Power)
May 17, 2004... Sealed front bearings
The four new models in the company's PVM medium-duty line of axial piston hydraulic pumps are designed to offer additional theoretical maximum displacements, ranging from 1.5 to 3.88 inc[h.sup.3]/rev. The products...
Gas flow meters.(Fluid Power)
May 17, 2004... With stainless steel construction
Created to provide accurate, stable control of gas flow ranges as low as 0-50 sccm, the Model 80 series mass flow controllers are available in stainless steel construction, as well as aluminum...
Impeller.(Fluid Power)
May 17, 2004... Side-entering
The Maxflo WSE side-entering impeller reportedly uses an advanced, high-efficiency hydrofoil design for maximum pumping action in demanding applications. Targeted industries include pulp and paper, flue gas desulphurization,...
Fittings.(Fluid Power)
May 17, 2004... For pneumatic and water circuits
The WeldFit fittings are all-metal and suited for users who need to achieve reduced assembly times. The fittings provide for quick and easy disconnection, enabling quick re-tubing of the system if it needs...
High-pressure pumps.(Fluid Power)
May 17, 2004... Pulseless flow
Designed for end-user applications like pumping viscous low-fat foods, large particulate products, meat emulsions, and thick pastes, the company's sanitary high-pressure pump reportedly has precise metering capabilities and...
AC motors.(Motion Control/Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... Resist heat damage
The AC65 compact ac motors are engineered to resist damage caused by heat buildup and dirty voltage spikes from lower speed operation while under torque load. Suited for commercial and industrial HVAC fans, the smallest...
Pneumatic valve island.(Motion Control/Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... Compact, lightweight
Designed to provide versatility, the VM10 pneumatic valve island is reportedly compact, lightweight, and high-flow. It has a recorded flow rate of 430 l/m, which is reportedly the highest flow rate available for a...
Converter system.(Motion Control/Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... Enables longer bus drops
The PSI-MOS-DNET modular fiber optic converter system for DeviceNet bus systems reportedly allows complete isolation of DeviceNet networks by converting the electrical copper-based signals to glass or polymer fiber...
Plastic bearings.(Motion Control/Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... Replaces bronze bearings
Created as an affordable, maintenance-free alternative to oil-dependant sintered bearings, iglide[R] R plastic plain bearings reportedly require no lubrication. Bearings are oil-free; resistant to dirt, dust, and...
Connectors.(Motion Control/Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... For rugged environments
The company's powerfast connectors are engineered to withstand rugged environments and provide power to equipment in a variety of applications. Users can select from 2-, 3-, and 4-pin counts. The product can be used...
Sensors.(Motion Control/Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... Extended sensing range
Reportedly offering 1.5 to 2 times the sensing distance of standard sensing range proximity sensors, the line of E2A sensors have a thicker housing that minimizes damage from over-torquing during installation. The...
Software package.(Motion Control/Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... Combines CAD/CAM and motion control
Designed exclusively to run the company's Smart-Motors, JenCNC[TM] is a full-featured 3D CNC software package that combines features of both a CAD/CAM and a motion-control software package into a unique...
Motion control software.(Motion Control/Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... Configurable trigger outputs
Created to enable factory automation engineers and machine builders to easily configure position triggers and quickly generate LabVIEW code, Motion Assistant 1.1 reportedly reduces development time and creates...
Electric motors.(Motion Control/Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... For corrosive applications
The DirtyDutyWD[R] washdown duty electric motors feature an all-new exterior surface coating that is bonded to its steel frame, cast iron endplates, conduit box, lid, and base. The coating is designed to be...
Guide rollers.(Motion Control/Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... No lubrication required
The company's curved, U, or V shaped guide rollers are designed to replace metal rollers in demanding applications. Requiring no lubrication, the products can operate in temperatures ranging from -60 to +140F. A...
Stepper motor and driver.(Motion Control/Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... Sixteen resolution modes
The SND 100 is a two-phase nano driver that is designed to replace the company's INS200 as a cost-effective alternative. A uni-polar constant current 24V dc stepper driver, the product was engineered to meet a...
Step motor.(Motion Control/Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... Lightweight, flexible
The company's new step motor is reportedly compact and lightweight. The bipolar stepper comes in NEMA size 11 and is engineered for flexibility in applications with limited space. It measures 1.1 inches square and is...
LCD touch screen user interface.(Motion Control/Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... Allows for drop-in replacement
The 12.1-inch LCD touch screen user interface is designed to enable a drop-in replacement with no software changes for systems previously using the Dynapro/Fluke 1021 and 1051 models and the company's TS-3000...
Drives.(Motion Control/Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... Increased reliability
The VLT 5000 FLUX series of drives are designed to offer increased reliability, higher performance, lower installation costs, and lower overall costs of ownership. They are targeted for industrial applications and...
Aluminum framing system.(Motion Control/Power Transmission)
May 17, 2004... High strength, stability
Created for use in heavy duty machine supports, frame building, linear motion, and material handling applications, the company's series 60 aluminum framing system reportedly challenges steel usage with its high...
Wire saddle.(Fastening/Joining/Assembly)
May 17, 2004... Removes risk of rotation
The side-mount wire saddle is designed as a versatile solution to routing and managing cable in confined spaces in metal chassis. It enables side entry into a pre-punched/pressed slot without any under-board...
Urethane adhesive.(Fastening/Joining/Assembly)
May 17, 2004... Low viscosity
Designed for bonding glass, metal, polycarbonate, PVC, and other plastics, Loctite[R] Hysol[R] U-09LV is a low viscosity, industrial grade urethane adhesive. Once mixed, the two-component product reportedly cures at room...
Adhesive and sealant.(Fastening/Joining/Assembly)
May 17, 2004... Resistance to corrosives
Engineered to provide enhanced adhesion to steel, iron, most metals, ceramics, and tadpole gaskets, 907GF 2300F dries in 4-12 hours to form a hard ceramic. It is targeted for any high-temperature production,...
Nylon fasteners.(Fastening/Joining/Assembly)
May 17, 2004... High wear properties
The Shutter Pins are Nylon fasteners molded in a Nylon 6/6 material that is designed to have high wear properties, low coefficient of friction, and good chemical resistance. The fasteners will not rust and are...
Male tabs.(Fastening/Joining/Assembly)
May 17, 2004... Open barrel design
The company's full insulated male tabs feature an "F" crimp wire attachment that reportedly encapsulates the wire without crushing it, and has a Nylon insulator to eliminate the need for shrink tubing or hand blocking....
3D graphics board.(Software/Hardware)
May 17, 2004... Unique cooling solution
Engineered as a mid-range, professional 3D graphics solution, the NVIDIA[R] Quadro[R] FX 700 is equipped with the full NVIDIA Quadro FX feature set. It features silent cooling that is reportedly ideal for users who...