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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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BioMech & BioMed

The BioMech & BioMed Section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries about biomechanics, biomedical engineering, bionics, biomimetics and biomechatronics.
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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 – ...
07/23/2008 12:01 AM by SavvyExacta
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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 ...
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The Medical Equipment Design Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about medical grade materials and products, electrical and electronic equipment, medical computers and HMI, and Imaging T ...
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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.
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The Chemical Manufacturing Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about process equipment and control, biotechnology and pharmatechnology, specialty chemicals and nanoengineering. Here, you ...
07/01/2008 8:50 AM
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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, ...
07/03/2008 8:16 AM
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The Glass & Ceramics Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about advanced ceramics, specialty glasses, refractories and thermal ceramics, and processing technology and fabrication. Her ...
06/19/2008 8:26 AM
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The Metals & Alloys Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about ferrous and nonferrous metals, powder processes and applications, and specialty alloys. Here, you'll find everything fro ...
07/13/2008 8:10 AM
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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 ...
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The Plastics Fabrication Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about materials and components, molding machinery and processes, extrusion and machining, and equipment design and control in ...
07/20/2008 8:10 AM
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Civil Engineering

The Civil Engineering section of CR4 contains forum and blog entries about construction and architecture, infrastructure, HVAC, etc.
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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 ...
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The HVAC Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about heating and cooling, HVAC and humidity control, boilers and furnaces, and compressors, blowers and fans. Here, you'll find everything f ...
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The Plant & Facilities Engineering Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about mechanical and electrical systems, automation and instrumentation, maintenance and management, and safety ...
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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.
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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 converters and data acquisition ...
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The Display Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about LCD Displays, OLEDs and LEDs, Mobile Displays and Monitors and Video Imaging. Here, you'll find everything from applicati ...
07/12/2008 8:10 AM
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The Electronic Components Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about active devices, passive devices, interconnect devices, and mechatronics. Here, you'll find everything from application ...
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The Electronic Product Design Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about analog and mixed signals, power and power management, discrete and logic devices and embedded system design. Here, ...
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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 ...
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The Networking & Communications Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about storage and I/O, wireless technology, high speed solutions, and data management and security as they relate ...
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The Semiconductor Fabrication Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about manufacturing processing equipment, semiconductor test and measurement, packaging and assembly equipment and semic ...
06/30/2008 8:40 AM
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The Solutions for Industrial Computing Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about industrial computers, systems and controllers; controls and networking; embedded systems; and single boar ...
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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 ...
07/24/2008 8:13 AM
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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The Acoustics & Audio Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about speakers and amplifiers, acoustic materials, signal measurement and processing and mobile telecommunication ...
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The Electrical Components Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about power generation, distribution and protection; connectors and relays; passive components; and magnetics and transforme ...
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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 ...
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The Lab Equipment Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about clinical and research labware, recorders and loggers, test and metrology, and lab safety. Here, you'll find everything from ap ...
07/06/2008 8:17 AM
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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 ...
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The Power Generation and Distribution Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about electrical power generation, designing and installing power systems, electrical transmission, electrical d ...
07/04/2008 8:16 AM
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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; ...
06/24/2008 8:30 AM
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The Wire and Cable Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about power cables; cable assemblies; cable testers; and cable ducts, trays and accessories. Here, you'll find everythin ...
07/22/2008 8:22 AM
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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.
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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.
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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! ...
07/23/2008 3:13 PM by amichelen
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The Aerospace Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about aeronautics, astronautics, fixed-wing aircraft, future space travel, satellites, NASA, and much more. The blog's owner, M&M_ae ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Cornstove's Blog
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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 ...
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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 ...
12/31/2006 2:50 AM by Mike Shaw
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The Engineering Management Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about engineering and project management, technology forecasting and planning, team building and communication, and busines ...
07/15/2008 8:00 AM
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Latest news of interest to engineers. Sourced from GlobalSpec's Engineering News
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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 ...
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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 ...
07/24/2008 3:00 AM by davah
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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 ...
07/10/2008 12:00 AM by Sharkles
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nvmani's blog
09/27/2006 5:36 AM by nvmani
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
07/01/2008 11:00 PM by Jorrie
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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The Electronic Test Equipment Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about test instruments, PCB testing, inspection, test strategy and anything else related to the electronic testing field ...
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The Quality Control Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about product inspection technology, quality control software, quality standards and compliance testing, non-destructive testing a ...
07/06/2008 8:18 AM
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The Scientific Instruments Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Spectroscopy; Microscopy & Imaging; Chromatography; Metrology & Calibration. Here, you'll find everything fro ...
07/02/2008 8:16 AM
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The Sensors & Switches Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about thermal and mechanical sensors, optical sensors, electrical and electromagnetic sensors, and switches and solenoids. ...
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The Test & Measurement Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about materials and product testing, EE lab and test, inspection, and test strategies. Here, you'll find everything from ap ...
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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.
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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 ...
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The Industrial Automation Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Machine Control; Information & Intelligence; Motors & Drives; Networking & Bus Systems. Here, you'll find ...
06/25/2008 8:17 AM
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The Industrial MRO Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about inventory and asset management, products and services, energy saving solutions and preventative maintenance. Here, you'll fin ...
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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 ...
07/23/2008 8:14 AM
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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 ...
06/24/2008 8:30 AM
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The Material Handling Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about ferrous conveyors, overhead handling, storage equipment, data capture and controls, lift trucks and automatic guided vehic ...
07/07/2008 9:23 AM
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The Packaging & Labeling Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Automation & Control; Rigid & Flexible Containers; Labeling & Coding; Form, Fill & Seal Equipment a ...
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The Robotics Systems Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about industrial robots, programming and controls, vision and sensing, and tooling and peripherals. Here, you'll find everything ...
07/21/2008 8:20 AM
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The Supply Chain Management Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about new technology/hardware, warehousing solutions, supply chain software and purchasing and logistics. Here, you'll fin ...
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The Textile Manufacturing Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Industrial Fibers and Fabrics, Textile Technology, Nonwovens, Manufacturing Equipment as related to the textiles field ...
07/24/2008 8:13 AM
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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.
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The Drives Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Motion Control Systems; AC & DC Motor Drives; Drive Tools & Technology; Stepper & Servo Drive Systems. Here, you'll find ...
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The Hydraulics Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about pumps and valves, flow control and measurement, cylinders, actuators and components, and vehicle applications as they relate to h ...
07/09/2008 8:33 AM
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The Mechanical Components Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about parts, tools, and hardware such as bearings and bushings, hand tools and power tools, materials and industrial hardwar ...
07/02/2008 8:16 AM
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The Mechanical Power Transmission Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Gears & Gearbox Assemblies; Belts, Pulleys, Chains & Sprockets; Brakes & Clutches; Couplings, Coll ...
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The Motion Control Components Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about encoders and feedback, positioning slides and stages, motion controllers and drive screws and actuators. Here, you ...
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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 ...
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The Pneumatics Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about cylinders and actuators; valves and valve terminals; compressed air and vacuum systems; filters, regulation and lubrication; and ...
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The Pump Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about industrial pumps including water and wastewater pumps; hydraulic pumps; pump controls, software and integration. Here, you'l ...
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The Valve Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about liquid valves, valve actuators and control, air valves, solids and hazardous materials valves, among many others. Here, you ...
06/22/2008 8:23 AM
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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 ...
07/24/2008 12:00 PM by Del the cat
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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.
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The MEMS Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about cutting edge MEMS technology such as MEMS Design; Components & Systems; Applications & Commercialization; Assembly & ...
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The Nano Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about nano materials and structured products, nano devices, nano manufacturing and commercialization, and nano R&D. Here, you' ...
07/12/2008 8:09 AM
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Software & Programming

The Software and Programming Section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries on application software, software development, computer programming and the Internet.
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The Design & Analysis Software Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Computer Aided Design (CAD); Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM); Computer Aided Engineering (CAE); PLM and Pr ...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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The Environmental Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about refuse and recycling, liquids and gases, hazardous waste and remediation, and environmental sensors. Here, you'll f ...
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Geological Factors in Engineering is the place for conversation and discussion about how geology shapes engineering decisions and affects engineered structures. Here, you'll find everything from discu ...
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Other Blogs

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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 ...
07/23/2008 11:38 AM by mavella
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"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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Engineering Communications is the place for conversation and discussion about communicating effectively at work. Gene Ritchie, the blog's owner, failed geometry but has helped many engineers meet the ...
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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 ...
02/28/2008 9:20 PM by dsaulsbery
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MillMatt's observations, eclectic thoughts and musings. Image: Maryland Historical Society
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The title says it all. All 3 subjects are "on the bench", and I will be presenting questions and opening discussions on all three.
07/28/2007 4:17 AM by James P. Hollen
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