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In This Issue
Company Corner
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Capability Focus - Reliability Testing
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Technology Focus - Pacinian Haptics
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Innovative Solutions - Co-Molding
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News Flash
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Medigenic Scroll Mouse
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"It is not necessary to do extraordinary things to get extraordinary results."
Warren Buffett (1931-) American stock market investor
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"I just like to smile. Smiling's my favorite." Buddy the Elf
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Pleasant people are more enjoyable than those who aren't.
- Working with them is better.
- Buying from them is better.
- Sellling to them is better.
- Playing with them is better.
- And pleasantness begins with a smile.
With all of its benefits, it should be easier to make smiling the rule rather than the exception.
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Follow That Moose!
"Mudgy & Millie" is a children's book written by local Coeur d'Alene author Susan Nipp. Mudgy Moose searches high and low for his friend Millie Mouse along the shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene in Idaho. Families can join in the fun as Mudgy wanders into town in his quest to find Millie.
The Mudgy Moose Trail, created in conjunction with the City of Coeur d'Alene Parks Department, begins at the base of Tubbs Hill and ends at Independence Point, where Mudgy discovers that Millie was hiding close by all along.
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"Opportunities multiply as they are seized."
Sun Tzu
(c. 544-496 BC) Ancient Chinese philosopher
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Did you know?
Easter is the #2 top-selling candy holiday, behind Halloween. Valentine's Day is #3.
The reason the date of the celebration changes each year dates back to 325 A.D. (you believe that?!). It was set under the Roman emperor Constantine as the first Sunday after a full moon following the Spring equinox.
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If you can't fly, run.
If you can't run, walk.
If you can't walk, crawl.
But by all means, keep moving.
Martin Luther King Jr.
(1929 - 1968)
American civil rights leader
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Reason #7 your presentation stinks
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Your fonts are unreadable!
Diagnosis: You used fonts that were too fancy, too small or both.
Why you did it: The fonts looked great on your computer; the projector... not to much.
What resulted: The audience squinted and peered, then gave up. Blackberry time!
How to fix it: Use large fonts in simple faces (like Ariel); avoid boldface, italics and UPPERCASE.
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VISIT US AT
Baltimore Convention Center
June 27-29
Booth 628
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Issue: Volume III, Issue 1
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Spring 2011
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Company Corner: Environment
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Jacqueline Ram PhD. - Vice President New Business and Strategy
"To err is human: to forgive divine" is a phrase coined by Alexander Pope however in designing and developing control technologies, the "error" could be catastrophic.
At Esterline Interface Technologies, we are responsible to design and develop custom user interfaces that incorporate touch, sensing, and control technologies for applications brought to us by our customers. When asked what is the most important aspect to know about our product development process, we reply "clearly understanding our customer's needs and the environment in which our user interfaces will be used, is vital to the health and well-being of everyone".
Understanding the environment in which the device will be used, who will be using it, how it will be used, whether it has all of the features required for the application, and anticipating what could go wrong, are all part of our product development and standards adherence process. Material selection, how parts are tooled and sourced, how the devices are tested, packaged, and set-up for installation, are all part of our capabilities here at Esterline Interface Technologies.
Our wealth of knowledge and experience in control technologies having designed and manufactured over 2,000 unique control devices, we provide a clear path to an engineered solution for your unique requirements. From IEC to ISO standards for product safety to RoHs and WEEE for environmental impact and disposal concerns, we incorporate the necessary design standards to assure product compliance and safety. Clearly understanding the environment in which the device will be used is the beginning of a methodical path to a safe, usable product!
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Capability Focus: Reliability Testing
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Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT)and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS)
 It is amazing how some products hold up in the real world. Used over and over again they validate their purchase price by providing reliable service over the test of time. It is very likely the quality and ruggedness that you see in certain products is a result of some manufacturers performing HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) and HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening).
These processes differ in focus from each other but both are used to uncover problems through the means of time compression. In other words, HALT and HASS use much higher stimuli than would exist in the field with the result of forcing failures or revealing design flaws in the device in significantly less time. This allows a company to see how their design would hold up "over the years" without having to wait.
Defects are uncovered in the space of hours and are observed with the purpose of making ongoing corrections. These defects are then monitored, classified according to their nature and corrected. Sample corrections include improvements to the assembly process, making mechanical revisions to the design to remove stress or inherent design flaws or revising components that are not performing according to their advertised potential.
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Technology Focus: Pacinian adds usability to touchscreens
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Brian Snow - Vice President Engineering
 Pacinian HapticTouch™ technology is used to apply motion to a touch surface. This motion is tailored to simulate more traditional buttons from a user 'feel' (or Haptics) sensation.
Esterline Interface Technologies designs and integrates the Pacinian HapticTouch technology into touchscreen applications for customers looking for a competitive edge.
Haptic feedback is intended to make up for the absence of tactile feedback from an entirely smooth touch surface. With haptic feedback, you can see, hear, and feel what you are touching.
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Innovative Solutions: Co-Molding
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Carol Ruyf - Program Manager
 Co-molding is a relatively new process which is gaining popularity and has become one of the industry's fastest growing molding technologies. It is being driven by marketing teams, end users and customers who are all looking for new ideas and leading edge ideas for consumer goods. This technology produces products which have a "soft touch" and "tactile feel".
The process to manufacture a silicone co-molded bezel utilizes two types of molds and a complex manufacturing procedure. The end result is a rigid part, covered with a soft feeling, tactile layer of silicone material. Typically, after the part is molded, it is decorated by painting the surface and adding silk-screened and/or laser etched graphics. A protective top coat is often applied to the cosmetic surface.
Co-molded technology has been incorporated in a wide range of products varying from medical and military equipment to cell phones and baby toys.
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News Flash
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Esterline Advanced Input Systems announced it has achieved formal ISO 13485-2003 certification from Det Norske Veritas Management. Read More
Esterline Advanced Input Systems and Pacinian Corporation have formalized an agreement to market Pacinian's HapticTouch™ Surface Actuation System technology. Read More
LRE Medical GmbH, a subsidiary of Esterline Corporation, announced its fiftieth year as a leading developer and manufacturer of medical technology instrumentation for OEM customers. The company will commemorate its 50th Anniversary on May 14, 2011. Read More
The Power of Health: Esterline recognizes the benefits of healthy, well balanced employees as they continue the Power of Health (POH) initiative for 2011. The goal of the POH program is to help employees achieve and maintain their good health. The POH offers tools, information, and incentives to help employees better understand their health status, and to provide support in efforts to maintain or improve their health and well-being. Making health a priority will benefit both employees and Esterline, and equate to greater productivity, engagement, and overall well-being. With over 2500 employees participating from 21 different business units, Esterline remains engaged with the promotion of healthy living. For more program information or to initiate at your work place contact StayWell at www.staywell.com
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Medigenic® Medical Scroll Mouse
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Infection Control
 The Medigenic Scroll Mouse was designed by Esterline Interface Technologies to be an easily cleaned optical mouse for medical environments. This mouse is impervious to antibacterial spray or liquid cleaning products. It is made of a pliant silicone based material and can be rinsed as necessary. A smooth latex free surface provides hypo-allergenic advantages, while eliminating nooks and crannies where bacteria can hide.
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