GE's security business (www.ge.com ) has completed the first commercial field test of the Tamper Evident Secure Container (TESC), a freight container developed jointly with the world's leading manufacturer of maritime shipping containers, China International Marine Containers Group Ltd. (CIMC).

In these nervous times, those who watch over our borders and ports want to keep an eye not only on who but also on what is trying to enter the country.

When it comes to hauling heavy loads around, underbuilt equipment will likely break itself, its cargo—and its operator. On the other hand, overbuilt gear is expensive and a waste of material. The same holds true of buildings, bridges, and other structures. But how do you get accurate, real-time data on the way something is performing under variable load conditions?