The results will be significantly improved batteries sold at lower prices. From flashlights to smoke alarms to computers, the impact of this technology is far-reaching. Moltech Corporation in Tucson, Ariz., has exclusive worldwide patent and technical rights for lithium polymer batteries for use in cellular phones, portable computers, pagers, two-way radios, portable audio and video equipment and portable tools and appliances. Automated tool profile grinding machine Pacific Northwest researchers Don Rasmussen, Les Kirihara and Gerry Morgen used automated control systems to create a new tool grinding capability. Freeborn Tool Company in Spokane, Wash., expressed interest and, with the technology transfer, gained an edge over their competition.
Shaper tools are part of the machine tool industry.
Conventional manufacturing of wood shaper tools utilizes a manual, pattern-based process. These tools produce patterns on wood products such as furniture, cabinets and doors. Traditionally, tips on tools were brazed to the tool body. The new automated machine, however, produces shaper tools with precise tips that easily are replaced. With a new product line of replaceable tips, the reduction of manual labor and improved quality, the U.S. machine tool industry looks to become more competitive with foreign manufacturers.