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The author and publisher would like to thank the following individuals for their valuable
input in the development of Engineering Fundamentals.
Acknowledgments
Aqualifi ed
Chris Jacobs
Elmer’s Products, Inc.
Ford Motor Company
Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory
Metabolix, Inc.
Nano-Tex
NASA
NASA Ames/Dominic Hart
National Academy of Engineering
National Society of Professional Engineers
(NSPE)
Old Computer Museum
Stratasys, Inc.
Touch Bionics
William Putman, NASA/Goddard