44 TUNING IN
Cross-cultural design puts a
new spin on human-factors
engineering. By Jean Thilmany
Winnowing millet by hand in Mali: It can
be a challenge to introduce technology
to improve on the process.
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features
24 ENGINEERS AS VISIONARIES
[ on the cover ] The intellectual leadership role that the engineering profession must
play in reindustrializing America. By N.J. Slabbert COVER ILLUS TRATION BY RANDY LYHUS
30 MANUFACTURING AT THE CROSSROADS
Many U.S. companies are reexamining their outsourcing strategies.
Will production move closer to home? By Alan S. Brown
35 THE ERA OF INSUFFICIENT PLENTY
As global competition makes some commodities scarcer, engineers will be
challenged to find new solutions. By John G.Voeller
40 REBUILDING A BROKEN LAND
A mechanical engineer who served on a reconstruction team in Iraq tells how a
little outside help can hasten the recovery of a damaged industrial center.
By G. Blake Keller
Feature Focus: Manufacturing
47 CASES OF MISPLACED TECHNOLOGY
If we uncover a trade secret by accident, does the law give us a
right to disclose it? Or are we in the wrong? By Kirk Teska
48 PRESSURE MANAGEMENT
ASME publishes a roadmap for maintaining the integrity of
pressure equipment at all stages of its life. By Steven J. Rossi
64 INPUT OUTPUT
Foot-Pad Propulsion. By Jean Thilmany
departments
6 Editorial
8 Letters
12 News & Notes
16 Computing
19 Software Exchange
20 Tech Focus
INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL
50 ME Bookshelf
51 New Products
58 Resource File
61 Positions Open
63 Ad Index
