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      <title><![CDATA[Fast tracking with W44 beams]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A truss railroad bridge that was destroyed in a massive flood was replaced within a year thanks to a fast-tracked rebuild effort that featured W44 beams. Photo courtesy of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 05:20:58 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bonding with adhesives]]></title>
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 Many  aspects are considered when designing a component. Among them are the part's  shape, construction materials, and joining methods. Depending on the  application, mechanical fasteners and...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sensors in the welding environment - Which ones are tough enough for the job?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Sensors play a pivotal role in  ensuring production quality in welding environments. The automotive industry,  for example, relies heavily on sensors to confirm proper placement of metal car  parts...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sensors in the welding environment]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Figure 1A sensor that is not expected to last beyond exposure to 5,000 weld flashes might have a very limited life in a robotic welding cell.Sensors play a pivotal role in  ensuring production quality...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Don't get stuck wondering about composites]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Adhesives distribute stress evenly along the bond line.  Photo courtesy of Henkel Technologies.With the price of metals increasing, manufacturers are modifying their designs to offset their rising...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 05:20:58 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sensors evolve to meet new errorproofing role]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Figure 1Click image to view larger  Minisensors contain amplifiers within their housingsChoosing the right sensor is one of the most important  strategic decisions a world-class manufacturer makes....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 05:20:58 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Structural adhesives form strong bond with signage]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Sign-makers have long sought a way to improve durability and aesthetics and reduce the labor-intensive steps associated with welding, taping, and fastening. Today's adhesives can structurally bond...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 05:20:58 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Joining metal with adhesives]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The use of proper dispensing equipment allows the end-user to get the benefits of a two-part adhesive without weighing products and mixing them by hand. Here a two-part mix acrylic is dispensed...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 05:20:58 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Replacing rivets]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Supreme Corp. used to manufacture its vehicles with rivets (top), but now uses structural adhesives to join components (bottom).It isn't enough that a truck or bus runs well&amp;mdash;its appearance also...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 05:20:58 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fastener insertion technology moves ahead]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Advanced hardware insertion technology offers visual guides to ensure correct insertion and allows fabricators to install multiple sizes and types of fasteners.It's a fact many have pondered often for...]]></description>
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