Comments(0) There’s a nice overview of resolving mate errors, over at the SolidWorks website (link). It shows some of the tools available, and reminds me of why I prefer SolidWorks over Pro/E!
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The one-off modified Ferrari that Pininfarina recently built for a well to-do customer uses some neat white LEDs from Osram as daytime runnings lights. As this technology develops, we’ll be seeing this more and more. I may be wrong, but I think the upcoming Audi R8 supercar will be the first production vehicle to use LEDs as headlights. Read more from Osram or from Machine Design.
Comments(0) Design News has an mp3 interview with Dean Kamen, where he talks about designing for the Third World. If you’re not familiar with Kamen, check out his company DEKA Research. He’s most known for inventing the Segway, but has really done wonders for trying to bring science and technology to the masses, through the FIRST program. He comes across as being one of those exciting, intelligent engineers you’d give anything to work with. Lots of people idolize rock stars and football players, as for me, my idols and heros are people like Dean Kamen and Steve Wozniak. I guess that just makes me an engineer. 
You can find the interview at this link.
Comments(0) Design News magazine has a whole section of information on designing with plastics. It appears to be a compilation of various articles they’ve published through the years. The experienced part designer may not learn much, but it’s great for all you new college grads (or for you experienced engineers, it could be a good refresher read). You can find it over at the Design News website.
