October 2013
For Engineers… by Engineers
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Aerospace Composites
Face testing times For Engineers… by Engineers
How to do more with less
The ‘Internet of Things’ and Big Data
Detecting faults before problems arise
The use of composites in aerospace has come a long way since they were first tested by the US military about 40 years ago. See page 52
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23 materials 4 The natural touch 4 How to optimise your engineering partnership
35 POWER TRANSMISSION 4 Bearings provide benefits in harsh applications 4 Polyurethane flat belts
52 AEROSPACE & DEFENCE 4 Aerospace materials face testing times 4 Plastic and printed electronics technology in aerospace
20 2D/3D Laser Profile Scanner 29 Sticking With It 30 Underwater Curing 32 Hydraulic Riveting Tool 33 Anti-Vandal Latches 40 Energising Servos
42 Principles of Stepper Motors 45 Motor Control 47 Servo Motors 49 Internet of Things 51 Open Networks 58 Advertisers’ Index
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7 AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN 4 More than a weight issue 4 Displacement and temperature sensors get smaller and smarter
15 instrumentation • electronics 4 Analogue visualisation steers 3D design 4 Infrared windows: the design scope is huge
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