Whether you receive the print version of Mechanical Engineering every month or if you're just surfing the Web and were intrigued by one of our stories, we hope you will bookmark our site and return to it often. The Web provides a global electronic platform that will help us showcase mechanical engineering's leading role in technological advancements. Along with selected feature stories from our print version, we plan to provide updated late-breaking technical and industry-related business news every week, filled with important links. In weeks to come, we will provide forums for lively discussions, as well as new features that are now on the drawing board.