July 2005

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Robotics in the Operating Room

Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci robot performs surgery better than the old-fashioned way

By Jonna Lilly

Maxim Technologies combines expertise in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and environmental services in carrying out subsurface and water-related projects

Claire Small: Electrical engineer has fun teaching engineering and physics to high school students

By Tom Gibson

Lee Shoemaker: Structural steel engineer heads research for the metal building industry

By Jim Romeo

Consulting engineering services should be selected on the basis of quality and value, not just cost

By James Murphy