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• Alibre, 3D Systems Team Up on 3-D Design and Print Bundle

  Partners target professional engineers and DIYers with bundles of 3-D CAD software and 3-D printers, starting at $1,500.
   

• Solar Panels Use Custom Plastic Part

  New application for Spanish solar panels requires no lubrication and saves 70 percent compared to metal bearings.
   

• Inertial Measurement Unit Targets Industrial Applications

  Quartz-based MEMs technology packs more functionality in smaller package.
   

• Surf's Up on Custom Board Design

  Firewire Surfboards and partner ShapeLogic leverage NX CAD tools to deliver an online, 3-D customization system that lets customers directly drive board design.
   

• Mixed-Signal MCU Targets Medical Apps

  Low-power design aimed at portable sensing applications that require high precision.
   

• Micro800 Component-Class Controllers

  Allen-Bradley controllers and Connected Components Workbench software offer solutions for nano- and micro-level controller applications.
   

• Wireless Kit Uses 6LoPAN for Sensor Networks

  Engineers who require a network of wireless devices that can use UDP communications need this kit.
   

• Metal Molding Designs Reduce Components

  MPIF prize winners show versatility of metal injection molding versus machining, deep drawing and casting.
   
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