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Volume 21 Number 04 27 February 2008
NEWS
SURVEYS
| Q&A |
Engineers' views on turning off the lights |
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| Soundbites |
PE readers' views on role of engineers and engineering in society |
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Soundbites
Extra |
The full, unexpurgated comments submitted by PE readers |
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FEATURES
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Software
Master stroke: The Olympic swimmers using fluid dynamics software to minimise drag and give them the edge |
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Defence
Floating fortress: PE takes a look at the Royal Navy's next-generation aircraft carrier and charts its progress |
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Energy
Natural reserves: The north-eastern tip of the UK has some of the most violent waters in the world. We look at the projects that aim to harness this energy |
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Energy
The power and distribution industry is stuck between increasing demand for renewable electricity and an uphill battle with the regulatory framework |
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Energy
The power and distribution industry is stuck between increasing demand for renewable electricity and an uphill battle with the regulatory framework |
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Management
Trust me, I'm an engineer: The key to successful project management is being honest and upfront |
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Automotive
Super starter: A small business with origins in Visteon is going high-tech |
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Software Focus
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So much more than just CAD: The major software players are keen to show that it's all about supporting decisions and integrated working, not just designing |
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Why a world-renowned CAD giant bought an explicit modelling company |
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Altair Engineering uses product design to inform the development of its CAE software |
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Technology
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Compressor energy storage system could lead to wind power on demand |
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| Rotary sprays scrub milk tanks cleaner using less water and energy |
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Get the measure of rope |
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Heat teatment makes tougher diecast parts |
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Stainless steel drive system avoids fire & explosions |
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| Touchy-feely robots to take on new tasks |
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A water purifier for disaster relief |
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Freeze casting produces artificial bone implants faster |
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Network Rail invests in a third ballast cleaning machine |
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Regulars
| Commentary |
A tip for the Chancellor ahead of the Budget |
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| People |
Who's reached the top of the pile? |
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| Bids & deals |
Business deals and takeovers |
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| Letters |
Readers have their say |
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| Letters Extra |
Readers' views - too late or too long for our printed version |
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| Archive |
Reliving the age of steam |
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| Review |
The history of the superjumbo and a ride on San Francisco's cable
car network |
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Features in PDF
| Commentary |
A tip for the Chancellor ahead of the Budget |
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Cover story:
Software |
Master stroke: The Olympic swimmers using fluid dynamics
software to minimise drag and give them the edge |
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| Review |
The history of the superjumbo and a ride on San Francisco's cable
car network |
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| Q&A |
Engineers' views on turning off the lights |
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| Diary Extra |
More than a year's worth of EVENTS |
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| PE Classified |
Some services for the readers |
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| MX 2007 |
A PDF of the brochure outlining the winners of the MX2007
Manufacturing Excellence Awards |
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