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Automotive

The Automotive section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries about cars, motorcycles and trucks. Feel free to talk about your favorite rides, mod work, building kits, repairs, parts and baffling annoyances.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Automotive Blog Featuring automotive news, headlines and recent industry developments this blog will cover both import and domestic companies. You'll find reader projects and Do It Yourself guides as well as the occa ...	Mark Your Calendars: Musclepalooza IX 05/21/2009 4:25 PM by Moose	29	402
Automotive Technology The Automotive Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Electrical/Electronic Components; Materials; Design & Assembly; and Power & Control. Here, you'll find e ...	Hybrid Sports Car — All in the Transmission? 06/28/2009 7:54 AM	9	249
CarDomain Blog Your daily fix of automotive news and car-crazy culture. The blog written by gearheads, for gearheads.	World’s First LS9 Powered 2010 Camaro SS 07/02/2009 12:02 AM by CarDomain	72	633
Hemmings Motor News Blog Hemmings Motor News has been around since 1954. We're proud of our heritage, but we're also more than the Hemmings full of classifieds that your father subscribed to. Aside from new editorial content ...	Camaro Roof Renovations 07/01/2009 8:58 AM by dstrohl	253	885

BioMech & BioMed

The BioMech & BioMed Section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries about biomechanics, biomedical engineering, bionics, biomimetics and biomechatronics.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Biomedical Engineering The Biomedical Engineering blog is the place for conversation and discussion about topics related to engineering principles of the medical field. Here, you'll find everything from discussions about em ...	Sugar Doesn’t Make Kids Hyper! 06/09/2009 12:02 AM by Galina	38	349
Medical Equipment Design The Medical Equipment Design Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about medical grade materials and products, electrical and electronic equipment, computers, imaging & software, and h ...	Monkey Shines 06/12/2009 7:19 AM	40	225
Sports Fitness and Nutrition The Sports Fitness and Nutrition Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about topics related to general fitness, sports fitness, bodybuilding, nutrition, weight loss and health. Here, ...	Teens, Weight Training and Bodybuilding (Part 7) 06/22/2009 12:00 AM by NaturalPro	23	238

Chemical & Material Science

The Chemical and Material Science section of CR4 contains forum and blog entries related to the development and use of plastics, ceramics, composites, metals and alloys, adhesives, etc.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Chemical Manufacturing The Chemical Manufacturing Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about process equipment and control, biotech & environmental, specialty chemicals and nanoengineering. Here, you'll fin ...	The Benefits or Perils of Cap-and-Trade 06/28/2009 7:54 AM	39	99
Coatings & Surface Engineering The Coatings & Surface Engineering is the place for conversation and discussion about coatings; substrate modifications; cleaning and surface preparation; and friction, lubrication and wear. Here, ...	Can America Learn to Drive Efficiently? 06/03/2009 7:39 AM	41	131
Glass & Ceramics The Glass & Ceramics Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about advanced ceramics, specialty glasses, thermal ceramics and refractors, and processing technology and fabrication. Here, ...	Are You Happy? 06/19/2009 7:16 AM	31	202
International Plastics Design Competition This blog is the place to come for conversation and updates on the 2009 International Plastics Design Competition (IPDC09), where designers and manufacturers of components and finished products from a ...	People's Choice Award Voting Now Open 05/11/2009 7:21 AM by kvalle	2	2
Metals & Alloys The Metals & Alloys Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about ferrous and nonferrous metals, metalworking processes, and specialty alloys. Here, you'll find everything from applicati ...	Are Happy Days here Again? 06/12/2009 7:15 AM	37	162
Plastics & Resins Blog The Plastics & Resins Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about polymers, films, foams, engineered components, green plastics, composites, mold making and anything else related to th ...	Street-legal Airplanes? 06/27/2009 7:54 AM	68	165
Plastics Fabrication The Plastics Fabrication Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about materials and components, molding machinery and processes, extrusion and machining, and energy and environment in the p ...	What Will They Think of Next? 06/20/2009 7:16 AM	36	110

Civil Engineering

The Civil Engineering section of CR4 contains forum and blog entries about construction and architecture, infrastructure, HVAC, etc.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Building & Construction Blog The Building & Construction Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about construction products, building tools and equipment, building materials and hardware, and green design. Here, yo ...	The Green Hospital: Design Evolution or Common Sense? 06/11/2009 7:32 AM	64	515
HVAC Blog The HVAC Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about building HVAC control, energy conservation and efficiency, heating, and cooling. Here, you'll find everything from application ideas, t ...	Stop Swine Flu and Other Ailments 06/12/2009 7:14 AM	29	205
Plant & Facilities Engineering The Plant & Facilities Engineering Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about mechanical and electrical systems, automation and instrumentation, maintenance and management, and produc ...	EMI: Another Plant Management Program? 06/06/2009 7:05 AM	39	112

Communications & Electronics

The Communications and Electronics section of CR4 contains forum and blog entries focusing on such diverse topics as controls and monitoring, embedded systems and buses, computer hardware, computer networking, telecomm and telephony, etc.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Appliance Technology The Appliance Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Materials; Design & Assembly; Power & Control; and Electrical/Electronic Components. Here, you'll find ev ...	Cutting the Cords 07/01/2009 10:53 AM	10	105
Data Acquisition The Data Acquisition Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about signal conditioning components and systems, digital and analog I/O modules, signal and data conversion and data acquisition ...	A Touch of Control? 06/27/2009 7:53 AM	36	100
Display Technology The Display Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about LCD Displays, OLEDs and LEDs, Mobile Electronics and Touchscreens & Imaging. Here, you'll find everything from applic ...	Auto Industry Bailouts and Displays 06/14/2009 7:20 AM	29	83
Electronic Components The Electronic Components Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about power devices, analog/mixed signal devices, interconnects and packaging, and mechatronics. Here, you'll find everythin ...	Can Nanowires Promote Speedier Chips? 06/11/2009 7:33 AM	35	200
Electronic Product Design The Electronic Product Design Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about analog and mixed signals, power and power management; active, passive, discrete & logic devices; and embedded ...	Do You Know How Black Boxes Work? 06/17/2009 7:11 AM	26	88
Light & Laser Blog The Laser & Light Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about optoelectronics, fiber optics, lasers, light sources, optics, imaging, electro-optics, and anything else related to the ph ...	Can A Home Skin Resurfacing Laser Be Safe? 06/16/2009 7:10 AM	79	458
Networking & Communications The Networking & Communications Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about servers & power management, wireless technology, voice & internet, and network security as they rela ...	Do Video Games Make You a Bad Person? 06/04/2009 10:44 AM	29	202
Semiconductor Fabrication The Semiconductor Fabrication Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about manufacturing processing equipment, semiconductor test and measurement, products & services, and semiconductor ...	But You Discovered It First! 06/29/2009 1:00 PM	29	81
Solutions for Industrial Computing The Solutions for Industrial Computing Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about industrial computers, systems and controllers; communications and connectivity; software and control; and ...	Cloud Computing: Boon or a Bust? 06/14/2009 7:34 AM	27	181
Wireless Technology Blog The Wireless Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about RF components, microwave systems, wireless networking anything else related to the wireless communication field. It cove ...	Cyber Czar: Bully Buster or Big Brother? 06/20/2009 7:53 AM	48	1854

Education

The Education Section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries about engineering and technology education including university courses, continuing education and certification programs, primary and secondary schooling, pedagogy and classroom collaboration.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Engineering...Beyond the Classroom The Engineering...Beyond the Classrom Blog is focused on engineering issues that are important to students and faculty in an educational setting. This is the place for conversation and discussion abou ...	Will Green Construction Survive? 06/09/2009 7:40 AM	23	403

Electrical Engineering

The Electrical Engineering section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries related to sensors and switches, power generation and distribution, test and measurement, alternative and renewable energy sources, etc.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Acoustics & Audio Technology The Acoustics & Audio Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about speakers and amplifiers, acoustic materials, signal measurement and processing and mobile & handheld de ...	Green, but Acoustically Mean Buildings 06/09/2009 7:13 AM	27	219
Electrical Components The Electrical Components Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about power generation, distribution and protection; connectors and relays; sensors, RFID & passive components; and magn ...	Open Source Key to iPhone Success? 06/24/2009 7:17 AM	40	592
IEEE Spectrum's Tech Talk IEEE Spectrum magazine is the flagship publication of the IEEE, the world's largest professional technology association. It is a monthly magazine for technology innovators, business leaders, and the i ...	GM's P.U.M.A.: Fleet Captain Pike meets Paul Blart, Mall Cop 04/08/2009 10:14 AM by Harry Goldstein	29	177
Lab Equipment Blog The Lab Equipment Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about clinical and research labware, environmental technology, test and metrology, and health and safety. Here, you'll find everythi ...	Prescription Cheerios 06/09/2009 7:13 AM	32	261
MaSu on Machines, Meteors & Mozzies MaSu on Machines, Meteors & Mozzies is an extension of the original An Engineer's Look at the Future of Energy blog with the addition of two extra themes. MaSu on Machines continues with the ...	Magnetic Levitation 02/26/2009 12:43 PM by masu	52	1760
Power Generation and Distribution Blog The Power Generation and Distribution Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about electrical power generation, designing and installing power systems, high voltage power lines, power distr ...	Should the U.S. Try to Win the Nuke Power Race? 06/20/2009 7:28 AM	47	521
Shock, Vibration and Noise Blog The Shock, Vibration and Noise Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about shock absorbers, dampers and gas springs; noise control and measurement; vibration/acceleration control systems; ...	What Really Caused GM's Downfall? 06/22/2009 7:19 AM	35	376
Wire and Cable Technology Blog The Wire and Cable Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about power cables; cable assemblies; cable manufacturing & testing; and cable ducts, trays and accessories. Here, y ...	Are Millennials Really That Different? 06/16/2009 7:58 AM	31	178

Engineering Careers

The Engineering Careers Section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries about industry outlooks, personal and professional development, job growth and job searches, and organizational and professional communication.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Engineer Your Career - The My Perfect Gig Blog My Perfect Gig is designed to give engineers and hiring managers a new tool to more efficiently connect. My Perfect Gig constantly pulls back the latest market information on what skills are in demand ...	What is a Perfect Gig? 11/21/2008 12:00 AM by MyPerfectGig	1	8
Engineering Careers The Engineering Careers blog features news and information about job placement, personal and professional development, and industries and locations which are out-pacing the recession. ...	Is Your EGO an Asset or Liability? 06/28/2009 4:45 PM by DrDoug	22	426
Engineering Communications Engineering Communications is the place for conversation and discussion about communicating effectively at work.	Social Media: CR4 in NYC 06/07/2009 4:45 PM by Moose	9	87
Engineering Management The Engineering Management Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about engineering and project management, technology forecasting and planning, productivity tools, and safety and security. ...	When All Else Fails, Make Up the Data 06/18/2009 7:11 AM	46	357

General

The General section of CR4 is essentially a catch-all. It includes forum and blog entries about subjects on the fringe of core engineering; such education and training, management, your job, the sciences, history; as well as anything that is ‘not engineering’ – sports, TV and movies, music, urban legends, etc.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
"On This Day" In Engineering History Tune in to find out about significant engineering events that took place "on this day". The blog image is "Gestural Engineering, MIT Museum, Cambridge, MA", by pianoforte.	June 30, 1953 – The First Chevrolet Corvette 06/30/2009 4:30 PM by Moose	199	649
Abe's Blog Hi, I'm Abe Michelen. I'm an electrical engineer and I teach engineering at a local college (in Troy, NY) - digital electronics, microprocessors (I believe that the PIC is the best processor nowadays! ...	The Death of Michael Jackson 06/28/2009 11:27 PM by amichelen	27	282
Aerospace Blog The Aerospace Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about aeronautics, astronautics, fixed-wing aircraft, future space travel, satellites, NASA, and much more.	Learning to Fly: Meet Tinypilot18 06/22/2009 7:00 AM by tinypilot18	83	334
An Engineer in Paradise This blog was started by accident – a chance mention of silk in a Challenge Question set my mind racing and the first, brief episode was born. The reaction to this and the follow-up episode was ...	Episode 8 – Kidding About 07/12/2007 8:10 AM by English Rose	8	96
Caption This! Caption This! is a place for engineers to test their wit. Each week the CR4 team will post an interesting or amusing engineering picture. We're looking for your best captions in the comments below. ...	Caption This for 06/26/09 06/25/2009 5:02 PM	6	249
Challenge Questions Stop in and exercise your brain. Talk about this week's Challenge from CR4 (weekly), Specs & Techs (monthly) or similar puzzles. So do you have a Challenge Question that could stump the commu ...	Car Brakes: CR4 Newsletter Challenge (07/07/09) 06/28/2009 5:01 PM	235	19630
Common Purposes Those who know me socially think I have eclectic interests and those who know me professionally wonder why I feel so strongly about engineering. As with all things, I am who I am because it is my natu ...	GlobalSpec adds On-Line Project Management Resource 10/14/2008 12:00 AM by MillMatt	33	539
Cornstove's Blog Cornstove's Blog	Corn Stoves - Fireplace Inserts - Corn Furnaces - Corn Heat 12/12/2005 10:28 PM by Cornstoves	2	46
Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Technology-intensive companies are challenged to drive growth through innovation. Engineers can differentiate themselves -- and help their companies be competitive --- by excelling in the process of d ...	THE ECOLOGY OF INNOVATION 07/21/2007 6:55 PM by mrice@babson.edu	8	72
Defense & Security Technology The Defense & Security Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Materials; Power & Control; Electrical/Electronic Components; and Design & Assembly. Here, y ...	What Should be Done About Pirates? 06/13/2009 7:56 AM	9	102
Design/Build/Fly @ Rensselaer Design/Build/Fly (DBF) is an international aircraft design competition in which students from over 50 colleges and universities design, build, and fly a remote controlled aircraft. Each year the Ameri ...	Year-End Wrap-up 12/31/2006 2:50 AM by Mike Shaw	3	3
Engineering News Latest news of interest to engineers. Sourced from GlobalSpec's Engineering News	Do Brain Trainer Games and Software Work? 07/02/2009 10:12 AM	4891	18561
Great Engineers & Scientists In 1676, Sir Isaac Newton wrote "If I have seen further it is by standing on ye shoulders of Giants." In this blog, we take Newton's words to heart, and recognize the many great engineers and scientis ...	Celebrating 150 Years of “On the Origin of Species" (Part 2 - Final) 02/18/2009 10:52 AM by april05	80	197
Jaxy of All Trades Jaxy of All Trades isn't the place for conversation and discussion about the same old topic. Rather, the blog's owner (Jaxy) seeks to keep discussions wide-ranging and up-to-date. In short, Jaxy of Al ...	Is The End of Plastic Shopping Bags a Reality? 06/16/2009 12:00 AM by Jaxy	29	436
Kate’s Controversies Kate's Controversies is a place for conversation and discussion about controversies in science, technology, engineering, and many other topics. Kate, the blog's owner, will use this blog to publicly a ...	Is Soy Making You Less Manly? 06/10/2009 5:00 AM by Sharkles	60	1494
nvmani's Blog nvmani's blog	Fire and Explosion Protection 09/27/2006 5:36 AM by nvmani	13	66
PetroTechTalk Because Oil, Gas & Petrochem Equipment (PennWell Petroleum Group) is all about "What's New" in petroleum equipment, products, systems, and services — this blog's intent is to discuss and exc ...	New Petro Products E-NewsLetter Launched 09/28/2007 11:44 AM by JBAvants	2	7
Quid Pro Quo Read here for ramblings about anything & everything. From baffling human behavior to fun facts to automotive design you'll find it here. Best known for poor grammar & nit picking please feel f ...	Honda CA160 Motorcycle – Restoration Part 6 - (Pics) 04/10/2007 9:56 PM by stilljester	17	238
Relativity and Cosmology This is a Blog on relativity and cosmology for engineers and the like. You are welcome to comment upon or question anything said on my website (http://www.relativity-4-engineers.com), in the eBook or ...	Cosmic Balloon Application III: Particle Momentum Decay 07/02/2009 12:00 AM by Jorrie	97	2407
Rockaholic Adventures Rockaholic Adventures is the place for conversation and discussion about outdoor excursions. You'll also read reviews written from the perspective of today's technologically-advanced outdoorsman &# ...	The Art of Bouldering 06/17/2009 5:00 AM by Shawn	21	285
Roger's Equations This blog features weekly an equation, formula, or constant that occurs frequently in Engineering or Science. I will try to present the subject matter in a nonformal, conversational style that can be ...	The Chemistry of DNA, Part 2 02/11/2009 5:14 PM by Roger Pink	52	444
Software for Engineers The Software for Engineers Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about the many software applications that engineers use. Here, you'll find a variety of tips, tricks, and troubleshooting t ...	Innovation of the 90's: Microsoft’s New Technology File System (NTFS) - Part 1 06/22/2009 4:28 PM by april05	29	90
TechnoTourist’s Engineering Expeditions Want to travel the world, but don't have time to leave the office? TechnoTourist is here to save the day! Tag along while TechnoTourist visits famous engineering feats around the world. TechnoTourist ...	The Old Stone Fort 05/08/2009 12:00 AM by Jaxy	40	151
The (not so) Daily Chris Disclaimer: Chris Leonard is not an engineer, but he plays one on CR4. Actually, I'm what you would call a "technology professional." I'm an editor and technical writer by trade. I'm interested i ...	Fourth Annual GlobalSpec Great Moments in Engineering Award 10/22/2008 5:01 PM by Chris Leonard	23	233
The CR4 Admin Blog What's happen' on CR4.	Never	0	0
The Engineer's Book Club The Engineer's Book Club is a weekly forum to discuss the CR4 book of the week. Featured books will cover topics including engineering, science, history & technology, building projects, experiment ...	Book Review: In Defense of Food - An Eater's Manifesto 07/28/2008 6:00 AM by julie	8	36
The Y Files The Y Files is the place for conversation and discussion about how technology shapes individuals and their communities. Steve Melito (Moose), the blog's owner, is an experienced technical writer who o ...	The Cromford & High Peak Railway (Part 2) 06/15/2009 5:05 PM by PWSlack	129	1713
WoW Blog Each week this blog will feature a prominent woman who made significant contributions to engineering or science. If you have any women you'd like us to feature please let us know and we'll do our best ...	Woman of the Week – Darleane C. Hoffman, Heavy Metal Star 06/16/2009 8:46 AM by Sharkles	96	289

Instrumentation

The Instrumentation Section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries about measurement and testing systems, laboratory equipment and scientific instruments, controllers, PLCs and oscilloscopes.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Electronic Test Equipment Blog The Electronic Test Equipment Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about test instruments, board & assembly test, inspection & test, test equipment, and anything else related to t ...	Contact in an Uncertain Future 06/20/2009 7:17 AM	45	107
Quality Control The Quality Control Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about product inspection technology, quality control methods & software, quality standards and compliance testing, defect prev ...	You'll Pay for Higher Standards 06/10/2009 7:34 AM	18	173
Scientific Instruments The Scientific Instruments Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Spectroscopy & Chromatography; Microscopy & Imaging; Indsutrial Applications; Metrology & Calibration. He ...	Public Perceptions of Bio-Chemistry 06/30/2009 7:37 AM	26	191
Sensors & Switches The Sensors & Switches Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about thermal, mechanical & pressure sensors, optical & ultrasonic sensors, electrical and electromagnetic sensors, ...	Is Full Disclosure Best? 07/02/2009 7:28 AM	34	163
Test & Measurement The Test & Measurement Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about materials and product testing, bench testing, inspection, and test equipment & strategies. Here, you'll find ever ...	Protecting Your Right to Test 06/10/2009 7:33 AM	33	105

Manufacturing

The Manufacturing Section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries about factory floor work, machine shop production, tools and tooling, industrial assembly, packaging and labeling, automation and robotics, etc.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Fastening, Joining & Assembly The Fastening, Joining and Assembly Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about fasteners and hardware, design for assembly, adhesives and sealants, and welding and joining technologies. H ...	More Technical Skills for Iraq 06/19/2009 7:16 AM	24	144
Fibers and Fabrics The Textile Manufacturing Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Industrial Fibers and Fabrics, Textile Technology, Engineered Fabrics, Machinery & Instrumentation as related to t ...	Green or Just Greenwashed? 06/25/2009 7:18 AM	36	157
Industrial Automation The Industrial Automation Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Machine Control; Information & Intelligence; Motors & Drives; Instruments, Sensors & Networking. Here, you ...	Detroit: Let Economics Take Its Course 06/25/2009 12:00 AM	31	512
Industrial MRO The Industrial MRO Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about inventory and asset management, products and services, cost & energy savings and maintenance systems & solutions. Her ...	Arc Flash Savvy? 06/04/2009 11:02 AM	27	109
Industrial Processing Equipment Blog The Industrial Processing Equipment Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about fluid and gas handling equipment; thermal processing; solids handling; and filtration, separation and recycl ...	Will Going Green Make Some Green? 06/26/2009 7:52 AM	45	239
Machine Tools & Metal Working Blog The Machine Tools & Metal Working Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about metal cutting, tools & fixturing, metal forming, grinding, industrial machine control and anything els ...	How Do We Make Things Run Better? 06/23/2009 7:18 AM	64	214
Material Handling The Material Handling Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about ferrous conveyors, overhead handling, warehousing and storage, RFID, data capture and control, lift trucks, loading docks ...	Back to Basics 06/10/2009 7:32 AM	45	219
Packaging & Labeling The Packaging & Labeling Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Automation & Control; Rigid & Flexible Containers; Labeling & Coding; Packing Machinery as used in the ...	Secret Ballot or Card Check? 06/28/2009 7:54 AM	42	334
Robotics Systems Blog The Robotics Systems Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about industrial robots, programming and controls, sensors & tooling, and robotic safety. Here, you'll find everything from a ...	Is Automation the Way to Rebuild? 06/20/2009 7:17 AM	70	274
Supply Chain Management The Supply Chain Management Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about new technology/hardware, warehousing solutions, purchasing, and logistics. Here, you'll find everything from applica ...	Link Environmental Initiatives to Business Objectives 06/21/2009 7:17 AM	36	87

Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering Section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries on motion and control, mechanical components, power transmission, etc. This is the place to talk about the function and design of motors, bearings, gears, heaters, pumps, etc.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Aerospace Technology The Aerospace Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Design & Assembly; Electrical/Electronic Components; Materials; and Power & Control. Here, you'll find ev ...	Street-Legal Airplanes? 06/29/2009 1:00 PM	9	88
Drives Blog The Drives Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Drive Advances & Applications; AC & DC Motor Drives; Drive Tools & Technology; Drives for Motion Control. Here, you'll fi ...	Engineers: Be They Ever so Humble 06/08/2009 7:39 AM	28	377
Hydraulics Blog The Hydraulics Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about pumps and valves, flow control, cylinders, actuators and components, and mobile hydraulics as they relate to hydraulics. Here, y ...	The Chinese (Hydraulic) Puzzle 06/13/2009 7:19 AM	22	131
Mechanical Components Blog The Mechanical Components Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about parts, tools, and hardware such as bearings and bushings, tools and testing, materials and industrial hardware. Here, ...	Put Up Your Nukes 06/02/2009 7:39 AM	70	447
Mechanical Power Transmission The Mechanical Power Transmission Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Gears & Gearbox Assemblies; Belts, Pulleys, Chains & Sprockets; Brakes, Clutches & Couplings; Desi ...	Fix It Utill It Breaks! 06/21/2009 7:18 AM	29	235
Motion Control Components The Motion Control Components Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about positioning and sensing, motion system hardware, motion controllers and drives and actuators. Here, you'll find ev ...	Do We Need Cash to Go Green? 06/24/2009 8:33 AM	40	245
Motors Blog The Motors Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about gears all types of motors including AC motors; DC motors; servo, stepper and linear motors; and motor maintenance and efficiency. Her ...	Do High-Efficiency Motors Save Energy? 06/17/2009 7:16 AM	30	399
Pneumatics Blog The Pneumatics Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about cylinders and actuators; valve manifolds; compressed air and vacuum systems; sensing & measurement; and air supply. Here, you ...	Get Out the Flyswatter 06/21/2009 7:18 AM	57	246
Pump Technology The Pump Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about industrial pumps including water and wastewater pumps; controls, operation, maintenance; pump applications. Here, you'll fin ...	Pump Up the Power 06/22/2009 7:46 AM	31	302
Valve Technology The Valve Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about valve actuators & control; industrial applications; water & wastewater; and power & energy among many others. H ...	Got a Bad Manager? 06/27/2009 7:53 AM	30	334
Workbench Creations Workbench Creations is the place for conversation and discussion about do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. This DIY blog will feature projects completed by its owner as well as projects completed by other ...	DIY Trailer Hitch Wiring Solutions (Part 2) 07/01/2009 11:15 AM by frankd20	75	872

New Technologies & Research

The New Technologies and Research Section of CR4 include forum and blog entries focusing on R&D, clinical research and patents, cutting edge technologies such as nanotech and femtotech, etc.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
MEMS Technology The MEMS Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about cutting edge MEMS technology such as MEMS Design; MEMS Devices; Applications & Commercialization; Packaging & Assemb ...	Can Cyborg Critters Sniff Out WMDs? 06/30/2009 7:37 AM	39	47
Nano Technology Blog The Nano Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about materials and structured products, devices, manufacturing and commercialization, and R&D. Here, you'll find everything f ...	Useful Data or Speculative Science? 06/14/2009 7:32 AM	68	160

Software & Programming

The Software and Programming Section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries on application software, software development, computer programming and the Internet.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Design & Analysis Software The Design & Analysis Software Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Computer Aided Design (CAD); Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) & prototyping; Computer Aided Engineering ...	Time to Revive Nuclear Power? 06/06/2009 11:04 AM	30	380
The Feature Creep A place for discussing what users want versus what users need. Trying to nail down what makes software easy to use, what makes a site fun to use and how to keep them coming back for more.	The Comfort Zone (The Hammer pt.2) 10/04/2006 3:29 PM by BRodda	4	17

Sustainable Engineering

The Sustainable Engineering section of CR4 contains forum and blog entries about engineering concepts that produce buildings, products and services in ways that reduce the use of non-renewable resources, minimize environmental impact, and lower the barriers between people and their environment.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Alternative Power Blog The Alternative Power Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about solar power; fuel cells and hydrogen cells; biofuels such as ethanol; wind, water and geothermal energy; and anything else ...	Hidden Cost of Spam 06/16/2009 7:58 AM	100	1098
APIX Pilot Plant Design Project – Recycling Wastes The Agro-Polymer Industry Complex (APIX) Pilot Plant is an Open Source engineered set of designs for an integrated and interrelated techno-commercial processing system for farming co-operatives and sm ...	AGRO-BIOGENICS' Optimized Module for APIX-SEP 06/04/2009 2:30 PM by pvhramani	7	54
Environmental Technology The Environmental Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about refuse and recycling, pollution control solutions, hazardous waste and remediation, and environmental sensors. Here ...	Are We Adept at Adapting? 07/02/2009 7:27 AM	42	333
Infor’s Going Green Resource Machine Infor's "Going Green Resource Machine", as funny as it sounds, is meant to provide you with resources, tools, videos, papers, and all sorts of other resources to help you and your organization move ...	Communicating the Green Needs of the Plant to Everyone Else 12/29/2008 1:55 PM by Chris Kelley	2	1

Other Blogs

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Animal Science The Animal Science Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about scientific and technological topics related to pets, livestock, and other animals. See how cutting-edge advances help – ...	Putting a Dino on a Scale – a “Weighty” Task 07/01/2009 12:01 AM by SavvyExacta	86	668
TeknologikL "Plug it, play it, burn it, rip it" TeknologikL is a place for conversation and discussion about new technologies emerging in consumer electronics with a focus on high-definition vid ...	It's a Digital World After All 06/25/2009 12:01 AM by Kaplin	36	359
Infor’s “Going Lean without Going Broke” Blog Infor's "Going Green without Going Broke Blog" is exactly what it says – ways to help you achieve lean without breaking the bank, hence the odd name. It is meant to provide you with resources, t ...	$300 vs $30,000 & the 6 Pillars 12/29/2008 2:46 PM by Chris Kelley	3	2
The Whiteboard Jungle The Whiteboard Jungle is the place for conversation and discussion for education, at all levels and in all disciplines, with regard to technology. Its particular focus is on technology in the class ...	Overcoming Inertia: Inhibitions and Anxiety of Using Technology in the Classroom (Part 6) 11/25/2008 6:00 AM by ShakespeareTheEngineer	27	329
Embedded Now Blog Blog of the Embedded Computing Industry - News, New Products, and Market Trends Embedded NOW is the official blog of Embedded Computing Design magazine, where editors and special contributors sou ...	Not everyone hasn’t heard of them 10/22/2008 10:56 AM by mavella	54	107
Inventions That Changed The Way We Think This blog is for the discussion and building on of research methods that have gone before in engineering, or in any case learning from them in whatever sense. The benefit to the present crop of engine ...	FW: Other Influences; Time Line 08/13/2008 7:00 PM by davah	4	8
Electric Vehicles This blog is created for documenting and illustrating the advancements in the field of Electric Motion with specific emphasis on various types of Electricity Powered vehicles such as Bicycles, Cars an ...	Lithium Ion Polymer Battery Manufacturing Process 03/29/2008 9:37 PM by seshkanuri	2	67
Robotics Team 250: The Dynamos Blog FIRST is an organization dedicated to promoting interest in engineering, science and technology careers by sponsoring robotics competitions for high school teams. Teams start with an identical kit of ...	Animation Render Farm 02/28/2008 9:20 PM by dsaulsbery	19	155
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Inventors, Prototypes and Industrial Design The title says it all. All 3 subjects are "on the bench", and I will be presenting questions and opening discussions on all three.	Industrial design 07/28/2007 4:17 AM by James P. Hollen	9	227

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