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11 Patchy outlook for global auto markets While the mature automotive markets of Europe and North America are now recovering from the downturn, some emerging markets are faltering, says auto industry analyst LMC.
15 Light work for Porsche Product development group Hofmann Innovation played a key role in Hella’s development of the new LED rear lighting used on Porsche’s new Macan SUV.
18 Thermosets have the drive German automotive components group Winkelmann Powertrain is meeting car makers’ demands for lighter and better performing parts with injection moulded phenolic compounds.
27 The growing appeal of IML IML is a fast growing market and its appeal is now reaching beyond Europe to North America and Asia. Peter Mapleston reports on the latest market and technology innovations.
41 Moulding masterclass: Screw terminology Screw design infl uences moulding performance but before you can make an informed selection you need to understand the key terminology, says moulding expert John Goff.
45 Additive approach to mouldmaking The application of additive manufacturing technology is growing fast in the mouldmaking sector. Chris Smith fi nds out how and why it is being applied.
52 Cooling moulds with CO2 Industrial gases group Linde has developed a system for cooling challenging mould
‘hot spots’ using liquid CO2. The company’s engineering team explains how.
58 Product update 64 Diary
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