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Sensors
August 29, 2011
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Top Stories
Sensor Networks Could Simplify Bridge Inspections
Wireless sensor networks may be on the verge of providing a solution to one of the nation's greatest infrastructure challenges -- the inspection of hundreds of thousands of aging bridges. more » » » 
 
Getting Started With Proximity Sensing
Two-minute development kit review: Engineers who need an optical proximity sensor that accounts for ambient light need this kit. . more » » » 
 
Bringing FPGAs to Mechanical Engineers
As mechanical engineers move closer to the embedded processing realm, complex technologies such as field programmable gate arrays (FPGA) could pose minor accessibility roadblocks. more » » » 
 
Do You Sympathize With the Automakers
California's zero-emission vehicle mandate could hurt automakers, but do we care? more » » » 
 
An Unexpected Failure Mechanism
The most solid part of a device can fail even though we test it thoroughly and don't expect it to fail over the life of a product. more » » » 
 
Engineering Schools Dominate Unhappiness List
According to a Princeton Review survey, long study hours and poor communications lead to student gloom. more » » » 
 
Vintage gadget freak video of the month
Remote Telephone Indicator Lights Up Ringing Cubicle
You leave your cubicle to get a cup of coffee. You get a few feet and hear a phone ring. Is it yours? You dash back and nope, not yours. Alan Vogel has a gadget that solves that aggravating problem. His Remote Telephone Indicator turns on a light above the cubicle when your phone is the one ringing.
 
Products
Honeywell Debuts Ultra-Low Pressure Sensors
Honeywell's new sensors are designed to withstand high pressures. more » » » 
 
Synchronous Reluctance Motor Breakthrough
Synchronous motors pair up with variable speed drives to eliminate slip-losses, boost efficiency, and create more compact sizes. more » » » 
 
Design News Media
MEMS-Enabled Artificial Lung
Researchers at Draper Lab are working with Boston's leading hospitals to create an artificial lung with an intricate vascular structure.
 
Our Prius Plug-In Test Drive
Design News editor Chuck Murray drove a pre-production version of the Prius plug-in, and the good news is that it's a sensible alternative fuel vehicle.
 
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