Not as capricious as economic markets, but equally vulnerable, are global supply chains which are subject to unforeseen world events that impact the flow of goods.

Articles concerning the JT9D engine for the 747 and the subject of lean engineering are addressed in this month's Letters section.

"Fire Research Lab Expands" and "Spring Calculator" are among the items included in News & Notes this month.

The June 2011 Computing section features "Extra Smart," "Radio Waves" and "Model of Pain."

Instrumentation & Control is the theme of the June 2011 Tech Focus section, which includes "One-Use Cameras" and "Touchscreen Alternative."

Washington Window includes "Group Finds Some States Lax in STEM Education Training" and "Fracing Con and Pro" this month.

This month's news of the Society, compiled from ASME Public Information dispatches.

Two Ball State University entrepreneurship majors are working to bring to market a much quieter laser cutting system originally created for military use.

As the effects of the Sendai earthquake and tsunami ripple throughout the global economy, companies should shore up their supply chains to guard against disaster.

How many of your possessions could you make yourself? A couple of amateur engineers are working to design and build a set of tools that would enable the self-reliant to make everything they need.

A simple technology created for, but not by, the people can’t leap too far ahead.

Nature anticipated mankind in the development of one of civilization’s fundamental machines.

When bolts, flanges, and gaskets don’t seem to cooperate, there’s a guide that can reveal the solution.

This month's Software Exchange highlights Maple 15 technical computing software and the iCADMac program.

Proximity sensors, sanitary transducers and end mills for titatium are among the New Products featured this month.