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Feature Writer: Susan Kristoff
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Welcome to the Suite101 Engineering Section. Are you new to engineering or interested in learning more about the profession? Here at Suite101 you can learn the basics about who engineers are and what they do. We are always looking for ideas for new articles. Please contact Featured Writer Susan Kristoff with any potential article ideas.

Learn more now about Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Chemical Engineers, and Civil Engineers, as well as other branches of engineering.

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What is Gas Welding?

In: Manufacture Engineering

Fuel gases have been used for torch welding for over 100 years. more...

Local Motors Breaking Design Rules

In: Mechanical Engineering

Massachusetts-based Local Motors is putting a new spin on the traditional automobile engineering and manufacturing process. more...

Oxy-Acetylene Welding

In: Manufacture Engineering

A common welding method uses an oxy-acetylene torch to heat metals and melt filler materials. more...

Introduction to Welding

In: Manufacture Engineering

Welding is the process of locally melting and joining metal parts to create a strong mechanical connection. more...

Potentiometers as Sensors

In: Electrical Engineering

Potentiometers can be used as sensors to convert displacement into a voltage change for measurement purposes. more...

What is a Light Emitting Diode?

In: Electrical Engineering

Light emitting diodes are widely used in everything from electronic components to traffic lights. more...

Secondary Effects of Dam Construction

In: Environmental Engineering

The installation of a hydroelectric dam facility can have a variety of influences on the environment of the river and local area. more...

Fiber Optic Sensors

In: Electrical Engineering

Optical fibers can be used for a variety of measurement functions, including temperature, pressure, and humidity. more...

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