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Design Tools

Omega Temperature Measurement Handbook & Encyclopedia Volume MMXIV 7th Edition 3/9/2010
Omega Engineering (Stamford, CT) today announced the release of Volume MMXIV Omega Temperature Measurement Handbook 7th Edition. The handbook and encyclopedia offers detailed information and specifications on over 40,000 products for process measurement and control featured on over 2,000 full color pages.   Continue
Synchronous Boost Regulator From Microchip Enables Longer-Lasting Battery Applications 3/2/2010
Microchip Technology Inc. has announced the MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Regulator, which features an operating voltage down to 0.35 V, quiescent current as low as 19 microamperes, and shutdown current of less than one microampere.   Continue
EDSA Launches New Design & Modeling Software 2/26/2010
EDSA, the leading developer of power analytics solutions for the design, testing, and management of complex electrical power systems, today launched a major new release of its power system design and simulation modeling software, Paladin DesignBase 3.0.   Continue

Forums

Williams Controls to open plant in India
  Williams Controls Inc. said Wednesday that it is opening a factory in Pune, India, on July 1 to make electronic gas pedals. The Portland, Ore., maker of throttle control systems said it has a growing customer base in India's  Continue

Choose a Training Course on Turbomachinery Design for February-June 2010: Germany, USA or UK
Engineers involved in design and optimization of turbomachinery are invited to participate in interactive training courses organized by SoftInWay Inc. These courses address the challenges mechanical and aerospace engineers face while developing a turbomachinery flow path, and aim to improve  Continue

Designing Products and Services for blind or vision impaired
I would like to discuss designing of products and services for the blind and visually impaired. I would also like to introduce a not so original concept of a mechanical guide for helping the blind and visually impaired avoid obstacles.  Continue

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Videos & Webcasts

Cannon vs. Skull 3/17/2010
Schmit Prototypes builds a canon powerful enough to blow your brains out.   Continue
Dynamic Structures Digital Prototyping 3/17/2010
When designing their structures, Dynamic Structures uses Audtodesk Inventor to go beyond 3D design.   Continue
Augmenting Reality 3/17/2010
The new technology makes driving more safe and convenient by enhancing the driver’s site.   Continue

Calendar of Events


Saturday, March 20, 2010 -  Monday, April 19, 2010

3/22/2010
International Symposium On Quality Electronic Design
Double Tree Hotel, San Jose, CA
Industry leaders discuss quality in electronic design.
2010 Annual Short Course Offerings on Endevco
San Jan Capistrano, Meggitt Sensing Systems
March 22-24, 2010 (Spring Session) Shock & Vibration Measurement I
3/23/2010
WESTEC 2010
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
Start12:00 AM
End11:55 PM
Description

Registration Information
Don't let this economy get you down! Get ahead of the game at WESTEC 2010! You will find nearly 500 exhibitors and hundreds of new products from advanced machine tools, cutting tools, manufacturing applications, emerging technologies and many other business resources along with highly skilled manufacturing professionals that will provide aggressive ideas and the hottest trends all in one place. At WESTEC 2010 you will have the opportunity to solidify partnerships, expand supplier networks, and adopt industry best practices.

The event will take place from March 23, 2010 to March o25, 2010.
3/25/2010
Product Safety & Product Liability Prevention Seminar
Omni Resorts, Orlando FL
Start12:00 AM
End11:55 PM
A leading-edge two day seminar on the key elements for assuring product safety

and avoiding the possibilities of a product liability lawsuit. A highly informative seminar
for engineers, inventors, and corporate management teams.
Sponsored by Randall Goodden International
Contact: Randall Goodden
email: info@randallgoodden.com
Phone 262.594.5198 262.594.5198
2010 Annual Short Course Offerinf on Endevco
San Juan Capistrano, Meggitt Sensing Systems
March 25-26, 2010 (Spring Session) Shock & Vibration Measurement II.
3/29/2010
MIM2010; Conference On Injection Molding
Hyatt Regency Long Beach, Long Beach , CA
Start12:00 AM
End11:55 PM
The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) announces the opening of registration for MIM2010, an international conference on injection molding of metals, ceramics, and carbides, to be held March 29–31, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif. The conference, sponsored by the Metal Injection Molding Association, a trade association of MPIF, and its affiliate APMI International, also offers an optional one-day tutorial on powder injection molding (PIM).

This specialized conference is targeted at engineers, product designers, manufacturers, consumers, researchers, educators, and students who have an interest in the application of injection molding of metals, ceramics, and carbides. It features 20 presentations, including five in a session focused on titanium, as well as a tabletop exhibition and networking reception.

The PIM industry, comprised of MIM (metal injection molding), CIM (ceramic injection molding), and CCIM (cemented carbide injection molding), has sales estimated at over $1 billion and could possibly double over the next five years. The industry has realized major technological advances and overcome numerous business challenges. The objective of the conference is to continue to explore these advances, assist in the transfer of technology, and investigate new developments in the field of powder injection molding of metals, ceramics, and carbides.

The technical program chairmen for the conference are Animesh Bose, FAPMI, President, Materials Processing, Inc., Haltom City, Tex., and Fred Robinson, General Manager, Kinetics Climax, Inc., a Division of Freeport-McMoRan Company, Wilsonville, Ore. For technical program details go to www.mimaweb.org/mim2010 or www.mpif.org.
4/11/2010
ASPE 2010 Spring Topical Meeting
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
3rd meeting on the contorl of precision systems.
4/14/2010
Micromanufacturing & Nanomanufacturing Conference & Exhibits
Hilton Phoenix, East/Mesa, Mesa, AZ
Start12:00 AM
End11:55 PM
Description
Whether the challenge is creating micro features on micro parts or on macro parts, participants in this event will be looking for ideas to improve their process. Exploring the many processes available, this conference brings together industry professionals to discuss the latest developments and to improve your process today.

The conference and exhibits will take place from April 14, 2010 to April 15, 2010

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