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The article focuses in the heat shrink tubing of wires and terminals to protect them from abrasion and keep them bundled. It further mentions of several important benefits of HST including smoothing out rough surfaces, providing thermal and electrical insulation. It says that adhesive backed tubing of wire provides a strong seal against moisture and chemicals.

The article evaluates the Electro-Mechanical Assembly Press (EMAP) from Promess Inc.

The article describes vibration welding used by automotive engine components supplier, Mahle Filter Systems North America since the 1990s. Mahle product engineer Gary Henry said that the benefits of vibration welding include strong parts, cost and cycle reduction and a more efficient assembly line. A detailed discussion of the process and machines involved in vibration welding is included.

The article focuses on a dual-arm robot by the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America Inc. Motoman in 1990 sought to make use of research done on dual-arm control and dexterous manipulators by academia and apply them on industrial robots. The early 2000s saw the company producing two design breakthroughs that can be used in the assembly line such as the use of hollow bore actuators for the robot's electrical and pneumatic lines and the creation of a 7-axis robotic arm.

The article focuses on porosities and porosity sealing for wire harnesses. Porosities in wire harnesses such as micro voids, holes and leak paths trap water, salt and other chemicals that promote internal corrosion. Porosity sealing, also called vacuum impregnating and polymer impregnating, is the method used to fill the leaks which uses low-viscosity methacrylate as sealant. Porosity sealing of wire harnesses can be made using wet vacuum, wet vacuum and pressure or dry vacuum and pressure.

The article offers information on several technological products for insertion of wire into connector assembly. It explores the significance of using lamps, lasers, and real-time video for guiding assemblers inserting wires into complex connectors. It highlights the introduction and application of Light Director system from CAMI Research Inc., HarnessMate connector-assembly system from Chad Industries Inc., and the computer-based assembler Pin-Sight from Cirris Systems Corp.

The article offers information on the technological options when processing wire or cable that is 1/0 AWG or larger. It describes the features of thick wire, as well as its used in power applications such as welding and automotive assembly. Details on how to process thick cable and wire through various equipment including tabletop or automated machines are presented.

The article discusses high efficiency toilet HET's models which are preferred most plumbing engineers. It focuses on the HET's performance which is in compliance to ASMEA.112.19.2 with 1.6 gallon per flush and the marketing of toilet products using HET's models. Furthermore, it expounds the Federal EPAct of 1992, EPA's WaterSense program which would save 2 billion gallons of water a day, and the toilet performance factor which includes flushing performance, bowl clearing, and drainline carry.

The article discusses changes in the pipe insulation industry for plumbing designers. Some choices for pipe insulation are glass fiber, rubber foam and plastic foam and for plumbing applications, the most popular products are glass fiber and flexible rubber. It is stated that the most common types of pipe insulation failures are due to using the wrong insulation or jacket and abuse. Tips on avoiding problems when specifying pipe insulation are enumerated.

The article evaluates the Soniqtwist torsional ultrasonic welding (TUW) system from Telsonic Solutions Inc.

The article presents information on aerospace harness repair at Co-Operative Industries Aerospace and Defense (CIA&D). It mentions that morning briefing is held at CIA&D where the work for whole day is discussed any works can resolve their queries by asking questions. It informs that the assemblers at CIA&D face a challenge that they need to repair harnesses according to the documentation of other manufactures.

The article focuses on the International Space Station and the creation of the first of eight Cygnus unmanned spacecraft. The station is a joint project of the U.S., Russia, and Japan where crew members perform experiments in astronomy, physics, human biology, and meteorology. It profiles Dan Wiles, senior manager of program scheduling at Orbital.

The article discusses various papers published within the issue including "Salaries and Structures: Two Types of Green Engineering," by Joyce Gioia and "Impact of Stimulus Money."

The article discusses the highlights of the third National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) World Safety Conference and Exposition held in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2008. Ten exhibitors of water mist systems participated in the event. According to the author, he sought information on water mist systems from fire-protection engineers at the event.

The article focuses on the experience of the author who worked as an assistant editor of the journal in August 1985, with his first assignment to page through patents book from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.