Cellular is catching on and will become a more significant player in the future than 802.11, though cellular can thank WiFi for what will be its increasing success. So, WiFi and the never-ending search for strong-signaled hotspots will soon become a thing of the past. Big WiMax wheels are already spinning pretty quickly ...

In today’s world of high-tech automation, the design engineer must consider a myriad of variables when specifying the right encoder. Incremental vs absolute output, resolution, and of course physical form factor are key parameters. In addition, an improperly selected encoder output chip or "driver" can provide unreliable performance in the form of nuisance-trips, reduced throughput, or diminished production efficiency...

When Evergreen State College remodeled its chemistry and microscopy laboratory facilities, Bevco chairs were selected. "The chairs we received from Bevco are first rate, affordable, and made in the USA," says Martin Beagle, Evergreen’s science operations manager...

Engineering Green: Backyard Brewery...as the price of gas continues to skyrocket, a new option surfaces: brew your own fuel.

Wireless Watcher: Wi-Fi Fo Fum...2010 is shaping up to be quite a year for wireless network technology.

FIX This Mess: Work Hard, Fly Slow...a host of band-aid measures are being put forth by corporate leaders hell bent on retiring before everything falls apart around them.

The Human Factor: Sometimes Everyone’s a Winner...corporate good citizenship can be as simple as helping some kids kick a soccer ball around.