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Branding (Marketing) Business enterprise Technological innovations Study and teaching Communication in art Communication in design Engineering Vocational guidance Graphic arts Study and teaching Mechanical engineering Operations research Production management Science Vocational guidanceBethea, Nikole Brooks
Summary: "Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the career of mechanical engineer. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Jump!, Inc. 2018
Copies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 621.023 BETEboch, M. M.
Summary: Mechanical engineers design machines to improve transportation, explore the solar system, and save lives. Mechanical Engineering in the Real Worldexamines the history of this branch of engineering, what mechanical engineers do today, and what's next for the field. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library 2017
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 621 EBOKulz, George Anthony
Summary: "Hobbyists and tinkerers design new robots for fun, to race with each other, and even to engage in robot battles. Hobby and Competition Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon." -- Amazon.com.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.15 KULSummary: This in-depth, graphics-driven program introduces students to the world of synthetic and naturally occurring polymers. The video sheds light on a number of monomers and the processes of addition polymerization and condensation polymerization which produce a desired polymer. Properties of thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers are also investigated; likewise, the relationship between the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Trunki is a popular children's ride-on suitcase-its brightly colored, rounded surfaces appeal to toddlers and parents alike. But when its designer appeared on a British TV show featuring the product, its towing strap broke, sending Trunki into another round of modification. This program explains how a product became a worldwide success through following three important principles of good...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Enz, Tammy.
Summary: "Explains the principles of inventing and provides photo-illustrated instructions for making a variety of moving contraptions"--Provided by publisher.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2012
Copies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Invent EnzSummary: This program looks at the human body in motion, studying the interaction of the skeleton and muscles and the ways in which engineers and designers imitate these systems. Demonstrating how bones allow mobility while also providing protection, the program examines skeletal strength, calcium's importance, the internal structure of bones, and their dependence on muscles for cohesion and power....
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Robotics has become a formidable force in the workplace. Some of your students may already use robots on the job or work with someone who does. This video takes a look at the changes that have occurred since robotics was first introduced. Students are given a refresher of the basics: terminology, concepts, system components, classification of robots. But then, new applications and work tasks...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: This program profiles CO2 Zero, an eco-friendly housing development in the UK, focusing on its use of recycled plastics and FSC-certified wood. The architect built with renewable and reclaimed resources, and took into account how all parts of the houses would be disposed of at end-of-life, thus minimizing the carbon footprint of this unique living space. Although the countertops are made from...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Summary: Technological breakthroughs have taken place since the dawn of human awareness, but 21st-century innovation occurs at an unprecedented, seemingly rapid-fire, pace. This program showcases examples of innovation that are visible in industry today and their implications for the future. Beginning with an exploration of the basic concept of innovation, the video presents several concise case...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: The development process for any product, large or small, is complex and made up of many phases. This program examines the various stages of manufacturing that take place in the production of an award-winning line of furniture. Viewers receive an in-depth look at the product cycle, from the initial concept to the evaluation of a finished sofa. At each stage, the program spotlights the personnel...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Moving beyond Introducing Plastics Technology, this video gives your students an in-depth look at the technology skills needed to pursue a career in plastics manufacturing. Viewers learn various types of plastics and their properties as well as appropriate methods for processing raw materials into finished products. Blow-molding, compression-molding, extrusion, and injection-molding are just...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: The word "plastic" comes from the Greek plastikos, meaning "to form." Over time, it was used to describe the hardening of soft materials. This program looks at our modern understanding of the term-which still contains something of the original idea, since oil-based plastic is one of the most pliable, adaptable materials in the world. Outlining the creation, characteristics, and uses of plastic,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Artificial intelligence is almost categorically inferior when compared with humanity-nevertheless, it is evolving rapidly. This program examines robots developed for a wide range of purposes, from medical nanotechnology to computerized, environmentally sensitive logging machines. Robotic communication and perception skills are also explored. Clearly showing the increasing aptitude and mobility...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Introduce viewers to three women who have found gainful employment in the field of robotics and automation. This program profiles Isabelle Tremblay, an engineer specializing in the use of robotics for space exploration; Jessica Amsden, a robotics technician who works in automated manufacturing; and Cheryl Hyrnkiw, owner-operator of Solarbotics, which produces educational robot kits. Commentary...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: In this program, three women with rewarding careers in the steel industry describe their work. Stephanie Sebastian is a production worker at a fast-paced galvanizing mill; Jennifer Zahra is a quality control inspector involved with steel tubing for automotive uses; and Christine Guerin is a research technician focusing on the chemical components of super-strong steel. Conversations with...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: The laser beam is so powerful that it can vaporize steel, so coherent that it can be used for delicate surgery, and so adaptable that it can even be used to transport data. This overview of laser technology clearly defines what a laser is and how it functions while providing a concise history of its evolution. Visits to businesses where lasers are used, commentary by laser professionals, and...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Volvo's ReCharge hybrid car has an electric motor in each of its wheels, helping to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide created when being driven. But a car's performance on the road is only one part of its overall green rating. With the ReCharge serving as an example, this program shows how Life Cycle Assessment is employed to evaluate the environmental impact of manufactured goods-from their...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Summary: A container should protect a product, attract customers, and be relatively cheap to produce. And, it should satisfy consumer demand for goods that do not contribute to the billions of tons of waste produced every year. This program shows how designers are meeting all of these goals by reducing packaging, choosing more recycled materials, and sometimes, completely rethinking a product's design....
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Summary: Living in a world of cutting-edge technology hasn't eliminated the need for turning out-of-this-world concepts into real-world products and then delivering them exactly when they're wanted. This program spotlights three professionals in manufacturing-a robotics technician, a machinist, and a chemical technician-and three professionals who help get products from point A to point Z: a quality...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: The use of fiber optic technology continues to change the way we live today. This video demonstrates the various ways it has been incorporated into our everyday surroundings, and how it may be used in the future. Beginning with a history of fiber optics development, the video then goes on to describe the basic principles of light and how it interacts with matter. Building on this understanding,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: By working closely with potential customers as well as suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors, designers can optimize the products they create while keeping tooling and assembly costs down. In this program designers from Britain's Kinneir Dufort employ market research and model-making technology to redesign a peak flow meter, used by people with asthma to measure lung function. To keep up...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Summary: Decades ago, Volvo's famous safety features were the least appealing part of their cars, at least from an aesthetic standpoint. Now designers work with engineers from the beginning of the development process to make sure that Volvo remains competitive on all fronts. In this program Volvo representatives address the issue of combining safety features with good design while maintaining brand...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Summary: As the demands of the marketplace continually change, the design and manufacturing fields must adapt-and, with advances in technology, they are able to do so faster than ever. This program explores newly developed materials and production processes that are leading to an ever-wider variety of manufactured goods. Topics include the basic principles of human wants and needs; the role of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009