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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile:Carolina Gear & Components Ltd.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[In order to manufacture the large, dependable gears required by the wind-energy market, experience is a must. That’s something this company has in abundance.]]></description>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Tribological Challenges  to the System]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[As wind turbines increase in size, and their operating conditions become more extreme, a number of current and future tribological challenges exist.]]></description>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Remote Site Construction]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With the global expansion of the wind industry, the placement of towers and farms will grow more remote. Vestas is clearly up to the challenge.	]]></description>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ A Direct Drive to Sustainable Wind Energy]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The success—or failure—of producing the most cost-effective turbines will have a direct impact on the future shape of the wind industry. Here’s an overview.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=73</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ New Systems for Sleeker Turbine Production]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[A new blade fabrication system from MAG doubles output, while multi-tasking machine tools complete parts in single setup, streamlining your production process.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=74</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Optical Ice Sensors for Wind Turbine Nacelles]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[New optical technology borrowed from the communications industry promises lower cost, more practical ice detectors than earlier techniques.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=75</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ An Automated Approach to Blade Manufacturing ]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Increased throughput, quality, and efficiency are just a few of the benefits to be realized when taking a robotic approach to manufacturing blades for wind turbines.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=76</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: Parkline, Inc.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With an innovative self-framing building system, years of accumulated expertise, and a reputation for meeting deadlines, this company can protect your electrical assets. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=56</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Solving the Transmission Dilemma]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[While transmission continues to be a major impediment to getting more wind power to the market, several important developments were made in the past few years.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=59</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Gathering Blade Span Data]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Compiling a complete range of data is the only way to determine whether a potential wind-farm site is viable and will produce as desired. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=57</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ A New Direction for Turbine Gearing]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[In this article Sandvik Coromant reports on tooling developments that are driving progress in cutting gears for wind-power components.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=58</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Cool System, Hot Results]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[New cooling system from Parker provides significant advantages to wind turbines by offering greater performance in a smaller package.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=60</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Free Money for  Wind Developers]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Allow these experts to guide you through the grant funds available to wind developers through The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=61</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Eliminating Uncertainty with Sodar]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Just as the wind industry itself continues to evolve, remote sensing has truly come of age, eliminating the uncertainty often associated with wind-assessment studies.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=62</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ A Greener Wind Farm]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The Eaton Corporation is investing significant resources into developing a wide range of products to meet the demands of today’s wind-energy industry. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=63</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: DMI Industries, Inc.]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With customers including the world’s major turbine OEMs, this company has built a reputation as a premium tower manufacturer.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=44</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Thinking Outside the Gearbox]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[ Even though gearbox design has improved over the years, failure can lead to significant downtime and revenue loss. Windera offers an alternate solution.  ]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=45</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Torque Certification Marks Maintenance Advances]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[As the U.S. wind industry gains momentum, torque training is shifting from the jobsite to the classroom, thanks to an innovative program developed by Snap-on Industrial. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=46</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Laser Measurement for Tower Flanges]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Speed, precision, and flexibility are provided by Status Quo’s cutting-edge array of laser instrumentation for measuring wind-tower flanges.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=47</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Concrete Proof: The Majestic Wind Farm]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[By using the Putzmeister Telebelt conveyor to transport concrete, contractors were able to meet their deadlines efficiently and certain of a job well done.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=48</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Optimizing Design to Maximize Profitability]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization links every aspect of wind farm and turbine design to explore all available alternatives and work toward increased profitability.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=49</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ The Mobile Age of Service Technology]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Like it or not the mobile age is here, and wind turbine project owners and operators who leverage the available technology will maximize the return on their investment. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=50</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Maintenance Profile: enXco Service Corp. ]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Even as it keeps an eye on its customer's assets, this company conducts quality-control assessments of its own operations, providing additional confidence in its abilities.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=39</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Manufacturing Profile: ESAB Welding & Cutting]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[In the early 1900s this company revolutionized the welding process, leading to stronger ships, steel structures, and many years later, wind towers. Their innovations continue.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=37</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Construction Profile: Hayward Baker, Inc. ]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[An international expert on geotechnical construction techniques, contact these professionals to ensure that your foundation systems are safe, reliable, and cost effective. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=38</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile:  LAPP USA]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Delivering innovation from its earliest days, this company has designed cables and accessories specifically for wind-energy applications.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=34</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Fastening Technology for Tower Integrity]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[If you don’t pay attention to the small things, the big things will fail. That’s the basic message conveyed by this expert discussing fastener technologies for the wind energy industry.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=35</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Big Gears for Big Wind]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The best way to insure maximum turbine service life is to begin with high-quality, precision gearing, which the G&E line has been providing for nearly two centuries.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=32</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Plate Rolling  for Wind Towers]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The three-roll method provides numerous benefits over the four-roll system in the fabrication of wind towers.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=19</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Specialty Lubricants for Optimum Operation]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[As wind turbines grow more powerful, producing more energy, specialty lubricants are playing a more important role than ever before. Here’s how they work, and why you benefit. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=23</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ A Case for Wind Farm Construction]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[An in-depth review of the construction phase of the Wild Horse wind farm project reveals a unique approach that led to a successful outcome for everyone involved.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=33</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Links in the Wind Supply Chain]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Are you looking for someone to simply supply component parts or for an ongoing, value-added collaboration with your vendors? Considering the big picture can add efficiency.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=29</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Shifting Political Winds Usher in Opportunities]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[In order to meet the demands—and embrace the opportunities—the coming decades will bring, it’s important to focus on key areas for development and improvement. Here’s an outline.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=27</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: AMSC Windtec]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Interested in entering the wind-energy market, have experience manufacturing large parts, but none specific to producing turbines? Here’s the company you need to call. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=14</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Getting Smart about  Wind and Demand Response]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Smart grid technologies can help operators accommodate the incremental variability and uncertainty added by wind energy in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=15</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Wind Drive Train Ride-Through  Performance]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The permanent magnet synchronous generator, combined with a full power converter from The Switch, offers stellar fault ride-through performance, efficiency, and reliability.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=16</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Wind Turbine Gearbox Durability]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The experts at Romax Technology discuss the impact of gearbox housing and planet carrier flexibility on wind turbine gearbox durability. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=17</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Brushing Up on Turbine  Generator Maintenance]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[New designs and materials are leading to longer brush life and increased generator uptime, with improved productivity bulking up your bottom line.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=18</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Avoiding Shocks  to the System]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Wind towers are basically lightning rods, so the key to continued power production involves protecting the generator’s electrical systems from sudden surges.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=20</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Creative Condition  Monitoring]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Condition monitoring systems that monitor key components of wind turbines such as gearboxes add considerably to the reliability and performance of wind parks.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=24</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Company Profile: HPM America]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[With its beginnings in apple orchards, this company has returned to its green roots by machining large parts for the wind-power industry.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=3</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Monitoring  for Maintenance]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[The experts at Turningpoint explain why you can think of vibration condition monitoring as an MRI for your wind-tower gearbox, helping predict and schedule maintenance in advance.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=4</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Vibration-Based Wind Tower Foundation Design]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Wind towers must sustain continuous vibration-induced forces throughout their operational life, so how can you engineer a cost-effective design for structural integrity? Coffman Engineers provides one answer.]]></description>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Achieving Excellence in Gearbox Design]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Industry giants LMS and Moventas join forces to increase testing efficiency and shorten customer turnaround time in developing wind turbine gearboxes.]]></description>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Maximizing Energy Storage]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Compressed air energy storage is clean, green, and reliable, helping the wind-energy industry to achieve its full delivery potential.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=7</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Wind Resource Site Assessment]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Whether you choose on-site or remote monitoring, you’ll benefit from this article in selecting the proper methods and equipment, presented by the experts at Onset Computer Corp.]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=8</link>
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                  <title><![CDATA[ Getting Grounded  When Lightning Strikes]]></title>
                  <description><![CDATA[Reliable grounding solutions from CommScope BiMetals will help protect your investment from the ever-present danger lightning presents to wind towers. ]]></description>
                  <link>http://www.windsystemsmag.com/view/article.php?articleID=9</link>
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