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Satellites pass stress test


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Containing dust contamination


Advances in strain gauge management


Venting protects automotive electronics


Simulation software targets compressors


Additive manufacturing technology helps satellites cope with the stresses of space.


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6 AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN 4 Venting protects electronics against environmental impacts


10 PROCESS EQUIPMENT UPDATE 4 Increased rates of heat transfer from latest heat exchangers


12 PLANT MANAGEMENT 4 Simulation targets compressors, consumption and emissions


14 MATERIALS HANDLING 4 Containing dust contamination 4 Advances in strain gauge management


22 MATERIALS 4 Graphene: in the black 4 Plastics from CO2


36 AEROSPACE 4Advanced manufacturing optimises satellite technology


26 Electric Motors 28 Factory Networking 30 Sealing the Deal


32 Interview: The Analysis of Data 34 Dark Fibre 38 Index of Advertisers


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