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1. Implants aid inner healing

Author

Bak, David J., O'Connor, Roy, and Sains, Ariane

Subjects
Medical equipment and supplies industry -- Product development
Abstract

Designed to regulate, restore, or replace directly, medical implants address a growing range of health concerns While the cancer slowly, steadily consumes the liver, it too falls under attack. Millions […]

Published
1998

2. Resins reach the engine

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Automobiles -- Materials, Plastics -- Usage, Automobile equipment and supplies industry -- Innovations, Robert Bosch GmbH -- Innovations -- 00136086, Porsche AG -- Innovations
Abstract

Part-by-part, system-by-system, plastics have pushed metal out of the car. Now, new polymers are penetrating the final frontier: applications under the hood. Take a look at the car you drive. […]

Published
1997

3. Micromachines that work! Available as sensors, actuators, or mechanical structures, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) constitute one of technology's hottest growth markets

Author

Bak, David J. and Schofield, Julie Anne

Subjects
Microelectronics -- Usage, Industrial design -- Equipment and supplies, Product development -- Equipment and supplies, Nanotechnology -- Management, Manufacturing industry -- Equipment and supplies
Abstract

Available as sensors, actuators, or mechanical structures, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) constitute one of technology's hottest growth markets. Two applications alone consumed some 30 million MEMS devices in 1996: airbag accelerometers […]

Published
1997

4. Dirty laundry's new spin: though stingy with water, Maytag's high-efficiency washer does not skimp on capacity or convenience

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Home appliances industry -- Product introduction, Maytag Corp. -- Product introduction -- 00305556, Electric Power Research Institute Inc. -- Product development -- 00225467
Abstract

Though stingy with water, Maytag's high-efficiency washer does not skimp on capacity or convenience Every day, all year long, U.S. households wash some 77 million loads of laundry. Almost all […]

Published
1997

5. Engineering looks toward China

Author

Teague, Paul E. and Bak, David J.

Subjects
Manufacturing industry -- Foreign operations, China -- Economic aspects
Abstract

Like modern-day Marco Polos, manufacturers of all stripes are eyeing China as the next land of opportunity. No wonder. For the past 20 years, the country that gave the world […]

Published
1997

6. Suppliers: the competitive edge in design

Author

Teague, Paul E., Bak, David J., Puttre, Michael, Fitzgerald, Kevin R., Minahan, Tim, and Carbone, James

Subjects
Product development -- Management, Industrial design -- Management, Engineering design -- Management, Business, Business, general
Abstract

International competition and demand for lower prices have prompted manufacturers to save time and money by drawing on the expertise of their suppliers in the product design process. The two parties can share data efficiently by using the same system for computer-aided design. Several examples of manufacturer-supplier collaboration are given, including how Honda of America Manufacturing Inc. reduced costs by more than 20% for the 1998 Honda Accord., The process of designing and developing industrial and consumer products has changed dramatically in recent years. Pushed by demanding global customers and challenged by rapid and continuous advances in information [...]

Published
1997

7. Powertrain for the next century

Author

Murray, Charles J. and Bak, David J.

Subjects
Porsche Boxster (Automobile) -- Design and construction, Jaguar XK8 (Automobile) -- Design and construction, Automobile industry -- Innovations, Porsche AG -- Innovations, Jaguar Cars Ltd. -- Innovations -- 00145094
Abstract

Porsche's first all-new sports car in 19 years combines classic roadster engineering with new engine technology Stuttgart, Germany-From the outside, it looks like a classic roadster: a low-slung, two-seat, open-bodied […]

Published
1997

10. Flipper fever!

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Pinball machines -- Product development
Published
1996

13. Lonely by design

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Design News (Periodical) -- Achievements and awards, Home appliances industry -- Officials and employees, Maytag Corp. -- Officials and employees -- 00305556
Published
1996

14. Superbearings

Author

Gottschalk, Mark A. and Bak, David J.

Subjects
Ball-bearings -- Product development
Published
1995

16. Build your own airplane

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Lancair IV-P (Aircraft) -- Design and construction, Airplanes, Home-built -- Design and construction, Aircraft industry -- Product information, Lancair International Inc. -- Product information -- 00349082
Published
1995

17. A 6th sense for the factory floor

Author

Bak, David J., Barlett, Norman, O'Connor, Roy, Murray, Chris, and Normile, Dennis

Subjects
Sensors -- Innovations, Control equipment industry -- Product introduction, Production control -- Product introduction
Published
1995

18. Make way for small motors!

Author

Bak, David J., Normile, Dennis, O'Connor, Roy, and Bartlett, Norman

Subjects
Stepping motors -- Design and construction
Published
1994

20. Gateway to the heavens

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Moon -- Discovery and exploration, Astronautics and state -- Analysis, Space vehicles industry -- Planning, General Dynamics Corp. Space Systems Div. -- Planning
Published
1993

21. One size fits all at Airbus

Author

Bak, David J

Subjects
Jet planes -- Design and construction, Aircraft industry -- Management, Airbus S.A.S. -- Management
Published
1993

23. Design safer nuclear power plants

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Nuclear power plants -- Design and construction, Nuclear reactors -- Safety and security measures
Published
1992

27. Trains on the fast track

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Railroads -- France, High speed trains -- Planning, France -- Transportation, TGV (Train) -- Design and construction
Published
1991

30. Lessons from a technical giant

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Product development -- Management, Lasers -- Usage, Industrial diamonds, Plastics industry -- Product development, Magnetic resonance imaging -- Equipment and supplies, Cataract -- Diagnosis, Industrial research -- Joint ventures, Medical imaging equipment -- Product development, General Electric Co. -- Research
Published
1990

31. Turbine engines, 2001

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
United States. John H. Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field -- Innovations, Aircraft engines -- Innovations, Airplanes, Prototypes, Engineering -- Materials, Finite element method -- Usage, Aircraft gas-turbines -- Testing, Laser Doppler velocimeter -- Usage
Published
1990

33. Skin and bones, but plenty tough: Cannondale combines CAD and composites for a breakthrough bike

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Bicycle industry -- Product introduction, Computer-aided design -- Methods, Bicycles -- Design and construction, Cannondale Corp. -- Product introduction -- 00277950
Abstract

How will we manufacture bicycles in the next century? Better bikes--stronger, yet lighter. For two years Tod Patterson pondered this question, scrutinizing a variety of processes, materials, and concepts--some crazy, […]

Published
1998

34. Engines of promise? Efficiency of today's internal combustion engines continues to improve, while pollution and cost continue to drop

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Internal combustion engine industry -- Product development, Wankel engine -- Product development
Abstract

Efficiency of today's internal combustion engines continues to improve, while pollution and cost continue to drop. Most applaud these trends in engine refinement, yet some want more. Truly significant improvements, […]

Published
1997

35. DSPs advance medical imaging

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Digital signal processors -- Usage, Medical imaging equipment industry -- Equipment and supplies
Abstract

Ultrasound diagnostic technology becomes clearer, sharper, faster, and panoramic Just 20 years ago, physicians still relied on surgery to determine the cause or extent of a patient's illness. These days, […]

Published
1997

36. Assembly lines go cordless: screwdriver's rolling-element clutch allows precise torque control

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Power tools -- Innovations, Tool industry -- Product information, Engineering design -- Management, Computer simulation -- Usage, Black & Decker Corp. -- Product information -- 00301043
Abstract

Screwdriver's rolling-element clutch allows precise torque control Towson, MD--Historically, there has been limited acceptance of cordless tools in the world's large assembly plants. Instead, appliance manufacturers, the auto industry, and […]

Published
1997

38. Fast forward for servo gearheads

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Servomechanisms -- Equipment and supplies, Bayside Controls Inc. -- Product development -- 00337080
Published
1996

40. CAD, CAM, and CAE: Formula One's favored team

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Grand Prix racing -- Equipment and supplies, Automobile engineering, CAD-CAM systems -- Usage, Automobiles, Racing -- Design and construction
Published
1995

44. Design for all

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Industrial design -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Computers and disabled persons -- Innovations
Published
1993

48. More than a pretty face

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Product development -- Methods, Industrial design -- Analysis, Industrial designers -- Methods
Published
1991

49. A look inside tomorrow's car

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Automobile industry -- Innovations, Automobiles -- Design and construction
Published
1991

50. Standing up to spinal injury

Author

Bak, David J.

Subjects
Paraplegics, Medical technology -- Innovations, Electric stimulation -- Usage
Published
1990

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