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COVER STORY 10
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Linear motion - thinking beyond conventional linear ball guides
Vee bearing/rail technology is designed for reliability in environments where other product types fail. HepcoMotion examines the technology, the benefits and more...
NEWS 4. Technical college to benefit Scarborough
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APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
6. A flexible palletising solution for filter production
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8. In control of electric-powered vehicle development
9. Automating potato sorting
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FEATURES Fastenings & adhesives... 13. Designing-in light curing adhesives 15. The driving force behind bonding
Hydraulics & pneumatics...
19. Peristaltic positive displacement pumps can offer a range of benefits to an application
20. The block approach to hydraulics
Bearings & linear motion...
24. Handling the demands of off-highway applications
27. Levitation: The key to clean production?
CAD/software... 30. How to speed up product development with CAE tools
32. Supporting machine development
Networking & communication... 35. Rail industry communications
Product focus: Connectors... 36. Ex connectors for explosive areas
TECHNOLOGY FILE
38. Hygienic gearbox suits arduous applications
39. Adhesives for use in higher temperatures
40. Conveyor chains for packaging applications
Machine building, frameworks & safety • Drives & motors • Clutches, brakes & couplings • Special focus: Military & aerospace • Supplement: Enclosures & enclosure furniture
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