Shedding Light on Alzheimer’s DiseaseNear-infrared light is being harnessed to detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Microscopic changes to the optical properties of the brain are hallmarks of the disease. These alterations often occur far in advance of clinical symptoms. The t

Staying in Control of the Extrusion ProcessMany tools and techniques help extruders meet demanding requirements.William LeventonIncreasingly smaller medical devices require tighter tolerances that make extrusion process control more difficult. Photos courtesy of TEEL PLASTICS INC.As medical devices get smaller a

Nurses Headline HealthPack 2008Nurses opinions were considered during Rollprint Packaging Products design of its Duet chevron header pouch.Helping nurses to be more efficient in the operating room could be the key to better healthcare. At least in the OR. Nurses’ e

Branding through Packaging: An Analysis of Counterfeiting and Patient ComplianceDrug companies are challenged to maintain and create powerful brands that inspire, inform, and protect patients.By Hector E. Estevez, Director, U.S. Innovative Solutions, Bilcare ResearchMaria E

One If by Land, Two If by SeaCargo shipping costs can be reduced through safe, stable ocean freight companies.By Sandy Cook, Teri Magennis, Joe VillaThermal Packaging SolutionsWeight is not a cost factor when shipping by sea; h

The Latest in FillersAseptic Liquid MachineA liquid-filling machine for pharmaceutical parenteral liquids has a maximum output of 18,000 bottles per hour. The Macofar VF-18 was developed for the aseptic filling of vials; it is optionally equipped with a restricted-access barrier s

Earlier in this tutorial, the how and why of performing tests unique to digital video were covered all of these tests were carried out within the broadcast plant. Now these tests can be extended to capture and monitor the signal after it has b

Interest is growing in mobile television services. However, for many countries there is no spare UHF spectrum to start transmissions. Although analog switch-off will free spectrum, that is two to five years off, depending on where you live. There i

World’s Largest Pipe-Forming Press Starts ProductionSiempelkamp () supplied the world’s largest press for the production of pipes to Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Shanghai, and put it into operation at the new plant.

Annealing is essential to forming quality steel products, especially for high-performance applications like sheet, plate, rod, wire, and tubular goods. Careful and effective heating makes the material more formable by relieving internal stresses, refining the metallurgical structure, a

作为全球第一个批量生产剑杆织机的制造商，意大利斯密特（Smit）在织机制造领域拥有的五十多年的经验，是世界最领先的剑杆织机生产商之一。剑杆织机最大特点是灵活性强，能顺利适应纺织业发展潮流。当所生产的织物品种变化比较大时，作为一项耗资不菲的基础性投资，织造商希望通过不再添加额外投资就可完成织物的生产，

门富士展出13款新产品和解决方案门富士（A Monforts）不断致力于为客户提供最新节能产品，产品同时具有高品质和高产量。公司展出的13款产品中，Montex 7000 TT是一个亮点，这个全新的整理理念应用于涂层和产业纺织领域。新型Montex 6500 Allround拉幅机具有多种功能，其松驰系统提供2合1功能，因而减少投资成本，增加

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用经线纬线错综地在织物上织出凸起的图案称为提花提花是浮线组织，在花纹的地方形成浮线（可以是色纱），其他地方正常成圈以形成花纹

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Process involves agitating molten metal during solidification …In response to automakers’ growing acceptance of safety-critical, structural castings,set out to provide the technology necessary to produce these castings. In early 2002, the diecasting equipment builder identified a rheocasting p

Buhler’s concept for a new diecasting machine design.An automobile engine block is made of two distinct, functional units: the cylinder block (the upper part housing the cylinders), and the crankcase (lower part housing the crankshaft. Diecasting in a

Forgers can improve their profitability if they use flood welding with their dies, says the owner of an Indiana-based die-welding service operation. He is expanding his service area by opening a second die-welding shop in Texas.Twenty years ago, Ted W

Using a new billet-cutting saw design, this forger is realizing faster throughput on its billetblank preparation, with a high degree of accuracy and an anticipated 20-year service life — and no major rebuilding.This Metalcut saw was the sixth unit built by Willy G

Austrian forger Bhler Schmiedetechnik has started up a new machine built by SMS Eumoco, capable of 35,500 metric tons of force.Engineers at DavyMarkham check the final machining of the press table for the hydraulic screw press that was installed recently at B

Updated: April 1, 2008 17:49(Tokyo)>>> [Analysis]AnalysisModule substrates were developedto provide a single, smaller package for multiple components originallymounted on individual substrates. Solutions like systems-in-a-package(SiP) and radio frequency (RF) modules are extensively used i

Updated: April 1, 2008 17:49(Tokyo)>>> [Reports]ReportsA team led by Dr Kwang-Hee Lee atthe Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (GIST) of Koreahas developed innovative organic plastic solar cells that are capableof achieving 6.5% power conversion efficiency. They are also easy tofabr

Updated: April 1, 2008 17:49(Tokyo)>>> [Features]FeaturesOn November 9, 2007, researchersat the University of Virginia (UVa) in the US announced the developmentof a material capable of high-efficiency absorption (14mass%) ofhydrogen at room temperature of 300K (27*C). Hydrogen-absorbingmat

Updated: April 1, 2008 17:49(Tokyo)>>> [Insights]InsightsLarge-areahigh-definition (HD) LCD TV panels have transformed the shape oftelevision, opening up new opportunities for TV styling and a vastlyimproved viewing experience. They have also presented TV makers withsignificant challenges,

UV1612S, Xterius 16UVs and UV-1606The folks at Infinity USA (Aerometrix) and the equally helpful people at Europe have been patient in my many questions as I work to gather information about their 6150P and Xterius 16Uvs printers. It is a challenge to gather information on Chinese UV-cu

adds to (or replaces?) NUR Tempo II which had replaced NUR Tempo “one”Several months ago an improved firmware allowed NUR to tweak increased speed from its venerable NUR Tempo dedicated flatbed printer. The new version is now called the NUR Tempo II. Otherwise, this is essentially the same as

New 4x8’ Gandinnovations Jeti 1224 UV and larger Jeti 2030 UV flatbed printersIn January, to gather material for a full-day of lecturing on UV printers in Korea , we visited the Gandinnovations factory in Toronto. Spent two days here and saw the two new Gandy printers: Gandinnovations Jeti 1224

noclimbingReal and virtual testing make a safe impact on a light rail design.This article was prepared by staff writers in collaboration with outside contributors.When Stadler Rail Group in Bussnang, Switzerland, received an order from the Netherlands f

sound weavingMaking a fast loom even faster requires special handling of noise and vibration.This article was prepared by staff writers in collaboration with outside contributors.Weaving puts the clothes on our backs, but like so many things in l

FEATURE FOCUS: DESIGN FOR HUMAN FACTORSa focus on useSometimes it seems as if industrial designers and engineers are worlds apart, but when they work together, products will fit the people who use them.by Jean Thilmany, Associate EditorS

pebblesmakingwavesSouth Africa is moving forward with a new reactor design that could revolutionize nuclear power.by Lee S. LangstonHigh-level nuclear research is conducted at a number of sites across South Africa, each astonishing i

from Custom Chassis is the ultimate power tool. Its a heavy-duty cargo truck, its a tractor, its a service vehicle its everything in one package. The Power Platform can pull a tillage tool, shuttle pallets of seed to the field, cut h

The GridWise Alliance has announced that 15 companies and organizations have recently joined this national coalition whose goal is to promote the use of smart grid technologies to transform the nation's electric power system. New members include American Electric Power; Cellnet + H

COURTESY OF DOWDOW ENHANCER Technology helps extend the carpet's appearance at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, even in high-traffic areas like concourse walkways.Project Name:Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International AirportProject Location:Atlanta, Georgia, USACarpet M

In the roofing world, the term “roofing square” refers to a roof area of 100 square feet (or 9.29 m2). This is further defined as the number of square feet of material (e.g. 216 square feet o