December 2001

Magazine Features                                                                  

the exploded view

Five Star Product of the Month
Gold-on-gold flip chips increase bandwidth and power efficiency

Engineer's Toybox
Planes and trains and the motors that run them

• Long Flight, Limited Ceiling
  Model aeroplanes for duration competition require low weight/power ratio
• All Aboard
  Model steam locomotives gain realistic slow-speed control

Threaded inserts simplify skill games

• Cars with emotions
• Nanofocus x-ray tubes

Mechanical Spotlight 
Power Transmission
Electrical/Electronics 
Sensors & Transducers
Materials Spotlight 
Rubbers & Elstomers
Fluid Power
Tubing, Hoses & Connectors