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THIS MONTH'S EXCLUSIVES

Regulating Medical Devices: Two Views of the Balance of Risk and Benefits — The healthy human body is an efficient, robust system. Of course, it is not always healthy. Sometimes parts break or wear out, or the immune system doesn’t block out an occasional infection. Read more.

Test Tube Steaks — Some researchers are trying to grow meat in vats rather than on the hoof. But how far are bioengineers from making a collection of muscle cells pass for a sirloin? Read more.

The Missing Grand Challenge — To recruit and inspire the people who will invent the future, we have to raise the public's perception of engineering. Read more.

Fueling the Global Economy — Speaking to leaders in one of the world's energy capitals, ASME's president, Sam Zamrik, addresses issues facing engineers in the global economy. Read more.

The Art of the Quick and Complex — They call it rapid manufacturing, and its progress has been slow, though steady, in gaining the acceptance of industry. Read more.

Tips To Attract Entry Level Mechanical Engineers — Is good help hard to find? This article offers suggestions on how companies can meet the best young engineers.
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So, You Need to Hire a Consultant? — If your company is thinking of hiring a consultant, you may want to read this first. Read more.

Human Factors: To Compete or Cooperate? — Human factors engineering is a major issue in the process industries. Read more.

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