NEWS: FLIR thermal cameras capture Gulf of Mexico oil spill and Icelandic volcano (view video) FLIR Systems, Inc. released electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) footage from the Icelandic volcano and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. more... "Significant opportunity" for manufacturers in Canadian wind energy market The Canadian Wind Energy Association and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters released a joint report that outlines the "significant opportunity" that North America's growing wind energy market represents for Canadian manufacturers. more... New top spot in automotive semiconductor industry as we move past recession Long-term automotive semiconductor market leader Freescale has been displaced by its arch-rival Infineon. more...

FEATURED VIDEO Watch: Robotic cell phones express emotions Ji-Dong Yim and Chris Shaw, scientists in Simon Fraser University's School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT), are the proud parents of a robotic cell phone family that can walk, dance and express human-like emotions.

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DPN online presents: Factory Automation

The future of CAN/CANopen and the Industrial Ethernet challenge

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LATEST PRODUCTS:

COMSOL Multiphysics version 4.0 now shipping	15'' IP67 sealed waterproof touchscreen LCD	Actuators for linear motion applications

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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN BLOG: iPad vs. HP TouchSmart

Before you buy an iPad, David Duncan recommends taking a serious look at the touchscreen HP TouchSmart tm2 Notebook PC. more...

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NOW AVAILABLE IN YOUR MAY DESIGN PRODUCT NEWS: Cover story: Styling keeps model trains appeal on track Automotive Scene: Biomaterials are infiltrating vehicle component design Enclosures design: Thermoelectric coolers exploit Peltier Effect in industrial cabinets 3D printers: Rapid prototypes with engineered materials used as finished components. Click on the cover to view the digital edition.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

PTC/USER World Event conference for professionals who use PTC products and services, including Pro/ENGINEER, Mathcad, CoCreate, Windchill, Arbortext and ProductView. Orlando, FL June 6-9, 2010

PLM World, the Siemens PLM Connection Americas User Conference 2010 for users of NX and Teamcenter (relocated from Nashville after flooding). Dallas, TX June 28-July 1, 2010

electronica 2010, Trade show and conference includes an electronics summit, automotive conference and wireless congress. Munich, November 9-12

Check out the Calendar of Events on the DPN website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

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LATEST ON THE DPN RESOURCE CENTRE:

Clippard Miniature Pneumatic Products for Medical Markets Catalog

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EDITOR'S NOTE:

Got an event you’d like posted in the next DPN eLETTER or on the website? Want to provide feedback on the eLETTER? Drop me a note, Mike Edwards, Editorial Director, Design Product News at medwards@clbmedia.ca.