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APPLIED TECHNOLOGY 6. Developing a GENIVI-compliant IVI solution
FEATURES
Hydraulics & pneumatics... 10. There are many potential hazards surrounding hydraulic technology, therefore safety is of the highest priority when specifying, installing and maintaining hydraulic systems
Sensors & sensing systems...
16. In the automotive industry, position sensors need to offer the highest levels of reliability, despite having to withstand punishing environmental conditions including wide variations in temperature, shock, vibration and exposure to liquid
18. As the range and capabilities of industrial sensors expands to meet the growing needs of industry, selecting the right one for the individual project requirements becomes increasingly important. Specifying the right sensor can, however, be a confusing process. Phil Dyas of SICK examines some of the key factors to consider
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Enclosures & air movers...
34. OtterBox, a manufacturer of cases for mobile devices, is using Geomagic Studio 3D reverse engineering software, enabling it to produce a finished product that will ‘fit like a glove’
37. Having discovered the major cause of air leakage was via the sealing of the doors on its HVAC enclosures, one UK manufacturer turned to Southco. A modified compression latch provided the ideal solution
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Exhibition preview...
40. On 6-7th April, Mtec sensors, measurement & instrumentation, will be co-located with MEDTEC, 3C Contamination control & cleanroom products, and the new MDM – Midlands Design & Manufacturing
The Mechanical Components supplement can be found in the centre of this issue
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Next month... Features in the April 2011 issue of Design Solutions will include • Machine building/frameworks & safety • Drives & motors • Clutches, brakes & couplings • Springs & shock absorbers • Special focus: Military & aerospace
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Contents… NEWS
4. Technology Centre refit addresses customer issues 5. Convention to discuss the future of British manufacturing
MARCH 2011
SENSORS AND SENSING SYSTEMS
Taking the confusion out of sensor selection
ENCLOSURES AND AIR MOVERS
Box clever with design software
SOFTWARE, MATERIALS AND COMPONENT SOLUTIONS FOR THE DESIGN ENGINEER
Modernised bottling line saves energy SUPPLEMENT: Mechanical components COVER STORY
SEW-EURODRIVE has modernised the PET transport line for Coca-Cola Hellenic in Vienna, reducing energy use by 75%
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