GENERAL INTEREST

• Plan to attend the 2008 DoD Standardization Conference, March 4-6, 2008 in Arlington, Virginia, USA. Who should attend? Individuals working for the Department of Defense in engineering, standardization, acquisition or contracting; professionals from national and international Standards Developing Organizations (SDO's), trade associations, and government contracting firms.

• Urie gets last laugh in speech about pursuing dreams — Read this full story and other 'Tech Focus' news from AEROSPACE ENGINEERING Online.

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• Preston Henne Presents SAE/AIAA William Littlewood Memorial Lecture

• SAE Aerospace Awards
  Recognize outstanding achievements in leadership and technology.
  Nominate by March 1, 2008!

• Noise Diagnostics Using Nearfield Acoustical Holography Seminar
  This seminar presents a new methodology for performing non-invasive vibration and acoustic analyses of a complex vibrating structure using nearfield acoustical holography (NAH).
  Next offering: February 14-15, 2008

• SAE Aerospace Standards

• Aerospace Materials Specifications

• Explore the 250+ standards development committees of SAE.
  Participate and impact the global aerospace industry.

ELECTRONICS/AVIONICS

• Device protection — Read this full story and other 'Product showcase' news from AEROSPACE ENGINEERING Online.

• Call for Papers — SAE 2008 Power Systems Conference
  Abstract Deadline March 17, 2008

ENGINEERING/DESIGN

• Tupolev
  This interesting book focuses on the aircraft designs of the man often referred to as the father of Russian aviation, Andrei Nikolaevich Tupolev.

• Digital Human Modeling for Vehicle and Workplace Design book presents seven case studies in which digital human models were used to solve different types of physical problems associated with proposed human-machine interaction tasks. This book includes contributions from researchers at Ford, Boeing, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, the U.S. Air Force, and others.

• GD&T Trainer Professional Edition is recommended for those who create or interpret engineering drawings, this course contains 28 lessons that cover the basic rules, definitions, and concepts of geometric tolerancing as prescribed in ASME Y14.5M-1994 with 3D solid part examples, technical animations, and more.

• Tolerance Stacks: A Self-Study Course is interactive and packed in two illustrated binders that you can take anywhere and pursue on your own time, at your own pace.

• New! Lead-time Reduction: Concept to Market Seminar
  Save development time and costs! In this course, explore traditional and non-traditional methods to shrink lead-time, reduce waste and achieve greater efficiency in the construction of manufacturing tooling.
  Next offering: February 4, 2008, Birmingham, Alabama

• Introduction to Failure Modes & Effects Analysis for Product Design (Design FMEA) Seminar is designed to assist individuals responsible for design and development activities in the completion of a Design FMEA and introduces the participant to the analytical process in which potential failure modes, failure effects, and causes of failure are identified.
  Next offering: February 8, 2008

ENGINES/PROPULSION

• 2007 SAE Aircraft and Engine Icing International Conference Technical Paper titles, click here for a complete list.

HISTORY

• SAE Historical Books>

• Advanced Engine Development At Pratt and Whitney: the Inside Story of Eight Special Projects, 1946-1971 offers a behind-the-scenes look at the almost unbelievable projects at Pratt & Whitney, including the RL10 hydrogen rocket engine, and the development of the technology for the high-pressure staged combustion rocket engine.

• Controlled Bombs and Guided Missiles of the World War II and Cold War Eras publication examines the progress of guided missiles in the US from the beginning of World War II into the 1970's, including several government reports that are now declassified.

MAINTENANCE

• PAMA members — enjoy reduced rates at the PAMA Aviation Maintenance Symposium and other PAMA and SAE events.

• Haven't renewed your PAMA membership? Renew today!

MANAGEMENT

• Patent Law for Engineers Seminar
  This information-packed seminar focuses on the intricacies of patents, patent infringement litigation and patent licensing.
  Next offering: February 8, 2008, Birmingham, Alabama

• Additional management seminar offerings>

MANUFACTURING/QUALITY

• Fluid simulation reduces valve prototype development time — Read this full story and other 'Computers in engineering' news from AEROSPACE ENGINEERING Online.

• Alternative fuels and improved logistics in Airbus' future — Read this full story and other 'Technology update' news from AEROSPACE ENGINEERING Online.

• ISO Joe's Executive and Manager Overview: ISO9001:2000/AS9100 Rev. B
  Offers 30+ years of experience in organization and process approach leadership, this product is a unique leader's guide and training package for companies specializing in production, operations, distribution, and service.

• Call for Papers — 2008 Aerospace Manufacturing and Automated Fastening Conference & Exhibition
  Abstract Deadline January 28, 2008

• New E-Newsletter from Aerospace Engineering magazine
  Opt-in to receive the NEW bi-monthly Aerospace Manufacturing Technology E-newsletter, from the editors of Aerospace Engineering magazine. Publication will begin in February 2008 and each e-newsletter will contain up to ten briefs with full article access...the little pieces that will take you to the biggest technology stories.

• WinSMITH™Weibull - Version 5 — This premiere software from Fulton Findings™ is the world standard for Weibull plotting and analysis and is accepted globally by most Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. military, NASA, the FAA, the U.S. government and other government organizations such as the Chinese FAA.

MATERIALS

• Introduction to Metallurgy and Its Practice Seminar is designed to provide the attendee with basic information and terminology associated with the science and engineering of metals and alloys.
  Next offering: February 5-7, 2008, Birmingham, Alabama

• Additional material course offerings>

SAFETY/TESTING

• AeroTech Congress & Exhibition — Safety Technical Paper titles, click here for a complete list.

• Weibull-Log™ Normal Analysis Workshop presents special methods developed for RMS (Reliability-Maintainability-Safety-Supportability) engineering, such as Weibayes, with actual case studies in addition to the latest techniques in WinSMITH™ Weibull for risk forecasts with renewal and optimal component replacement.
  Next offering: February 11-13, 2008