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Features several fluid power products for the high technology industry in the U.S. as of December 2004. Functionalism of HPD Series from Hedland Flow Meters; Distinct feature of MW Type Multiposition Valves from Valco Instruments; Physical description of DR20 from TLV Corp.

Features several motion control power transmission products for the high technology industry in the U.S. as of December 2004. Performance of the CPET single board computers from CyberResearch; Distinct features of EZ Limo series from oriental Motor USA Corp.; Functionalism of the MicroCEM TS from Emerson Process Management.

Features several products for the electronics industry in the U.S. as of December 2004. Functionalism of 116 and 126 submersible hydrostatic level transducers from Pressure Systems Inc.; Distinct features of the Brad Harrison∗ Passive DeviceNet Block from Woodhead Industries; Prevalence of DCM8028 and DCM8055 micro-stepping chopper from Haydon Switch & Instrument.

Features several software and hardware products for the computer software industry in the U.S. as of December 2004. Functionalism of AutoQuant Pro™ from MIDAC Corp.; Prevalence of the Version 5.0 of FiberSIM® from Vistagy Inc.; Distinct features of SIMPLORER® from Ansoft Corp.

Presents various new products in the U.S. as of December 19, 1988. Usability of "Locker DEK" manufactures by BF Goodrich Co.; Features and dimension of the lithium batteries of Panasonic Industrial Co.; Features and inclusions of S-812 Series CMOS voltage regulators of Seiko Instruments USA Inc.

The article reports on the planned reintroduction of the Wankel engine, which was rolled into the North American car market in the 1970s. According to sources, the design is fine-tuned and will be reintroduced to a broader market, including the U.S. military. This was the innovation introduced by Reg Technologies Inc. through the Radmax direct-charge engine based on the Wankel rotary design, which can deliver up to 3 times the power with half the weight of the true Wankel.

The article reports that integrators, the big companies that tackle huge technology projects like advanced aircraft and the U.S. space station, are targeting wireless telecommunications networks that require greater interoperability and security. Companies like Northrop Grumman Corp. and Bechtel are working wireless industry partners with specific expertise to help them identify the technologies needed to build new government networks.

Reports on the growing number of Chinese engineers, educated and trained in the United States, who have returned to China. Fear of the U.S. technology market about the level of technology transfer caused by the trend; Reason behind the trend.

The article reports on the move of the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant to private industry to make U.S. companies more competitive. U.S. nuclear weapons contain components manufactured at the Y-12 Plant with its personnel working in secrecy. When Martin Marietta Systems Inc. began to manage the plant, Y-12 has been involved in technology transfer. .

The article reports on the impact of the Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) on developments in the U.S. Army technology. The Technology Transfer Act of 1986 enabled government laboratories and civilian companies with complementary interests and facilities to work together. Clifford Lanham, the domestic technology transfer program manager of the Army feels that the new freedom given these labs to enter into CRADAs with private-sector companies results in a cross-fertilization of ideas.

Reports that the United States (US) congressional report on alleged Chinese espionage may halt efforts to relax export controls on computers. Recommendation of the report for international controls on technology transfers; Preparation of the report by the US House Select Committee on US National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns with the People's Republic of China; Comments from Dan Hoydysh of the Computer Coalition for Responsible Exports on the issue.

Reports that trade tensions between the United States (US) and China is chilling efforts by Chinese electronic companies to build modern fabrication facilities. Allegations that spurred the trade and security tensions; Comments from industry observers; Impediments to the transfer of technology from the US to China.

The article presents information on a new program under which the U.S. Commerce Department has validated four integrated circuit industry participants among five companies as end users of U.S. technology exports to China. Mario Mancuso, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, said that the end-user program will make U.S. exporters more competitive in China. He expects that other American firms operating in China to be added to the list soon.

Reports on the modifications made by the U.S. Defense Department on the plans for the use of radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags by its suppliers. Changes made to the schedule in the compliance of the RFID plan; Reason behind the move made by the department; Benefits in the use of RFID by the sector; Technology specifications required by the department for the RFID gears.

Editorial. Comments on the relationship between the U.S. and China with regards to the U.S. policy efforts to control the flow of advanced technology into China; Concern of the Pentagon with losing design and fabrication data; Possibility of the Chinese using the technology to build weapons that can support terrorism; Absence of signs on China's acceptance of intellectual property rights protection laws.

Presents the results of the survey made by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Japan Program on the industry and government attitudes about technology transfer between the United States and Japan. US Department of Defense Secretary William Perry's efforts to promote a balance in the technology transfer between the two countries; Factors affecting the technology transfer.

Reports on United States Pentagon's offer to share military technologies with Japan in exchange for greater access to Japanese commercial electronics. Plan of broadening U.S. technological cooperation with Japan; Technologies being targeted; Defenses against North Korean missiles threat; Part of overall defense conversion strategy; Focus of cooperation in Systems and Technology Forum.

Reports on the technology transfer between electronics companies Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) and United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC) in the U.S. Implication of the technology transfer for their competitors; Terms of the agreement between the companies; Benefits of the technology transfer for AMD and UMC.

Reports that more than 700 United States government laboratories employ engineers and scientists dedicated to leading-edge research for industries. Mandate of laboratories to help industries; Launching of the Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRDA) in 1989; Corporate investments in laboratories; CRDA between Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Eveready Battery Co.; Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's technology transfer related to computer codes; Names of corporations with links to the laboratories.

Reports on Wheeling, West virginia-based National Technology Transfer Center's receipt of funding from the Technology Reinvestment Program. Helping technology companies touch base with government-run research and development laboratories; Amount allocated for the Center; Design and implementation of a training curriculum on increasing manufacturing productivity and efficiency.

The article presents the Cooperative Research and Development Agreements that enable a federal lab to work to work directly with an industrial partner in the U.S. More than 500 laboratories and centers, representing 16 federal agencies, are members of the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC). Firms seeking to access technology at the federal labs, but not sure which lab to approach, should start with the FLC.

The article reports that engineers at small- and medium-sized businesses in the Midwest of the U.S. will soon have better access to advances in manufacturing knowhow. The National Institute of Standards and Technology picked the Industrial Technology Institute in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and the Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp. of Topeka, Kansas, to establish manufacturing technology transfer centers.

The article reports that the mining industry in the U.S. is likely to become obsolete, warned by the National Research Council. The reduction of budget for the industry has causes the diminishing efforts for research and development. Thus, the council recommends increase research and development and quick technology transfer. The areas that call for research are geo-sensing and on-site measurements of grade variation.

The article presents a calendar of events related to engineering in the year 1990 to 1991 in the U.S. The "Symposium on Damage Detection in Composite Materials" will be held on November 13 to 14. A conference titled "National Technology Transfer Conference" will be held on November 27 to 28. An exhibition titled "Federal High Tech '91" will be held on November 27 to 29. The "North American International Auto Show" will be held on January 12 to 20. A conference titled "Conference on Composites and Advanced Ceramics will be held on January 13 to 16.

The article presents a calendar of events in the U.S. area in the October of 1990. A conference on desktop manufacturing will be held on October 22 to 23. An activity on AutoFact '90 will be held on November 12 to 15. The national technology transfer conference will be held on November 27 to 28. A north American international auto show will be held on January 12 to 20. Conference on composites and advanced ceramics will be held on January 13 to 16.

The article reports on the prevalent use of neural networks in engineering in the U.S. Ford Aerospace reported using neural networks for aircraft identification and speech and character recognition. They, along with Ford Motor Co. are testing neural computers for engine diagnostics and analyzing painted surfaces.

Focuses on the condition of technology transfer in the U.S. Failure of ideas to reach into the hands of investors and small manufacturers; Assessment of engineers about the industry's economic trend; Partnership between industry and state to promote industry growth.

Introduces Aerospheres, the tiny bubbles consist of hollow ceramic spheres, developed by scientist Joe K. Cochran from Georgia Institute of Technology. Usability of the ceramic spheres; Heat resistance; Variety of potential applications.