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COVER STORY 8
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Introducing an extensive range of mechanical linkage components
Springfix is one of the leading names in mechanical linkages, specialising in universal joints, clevis joints, rod ends, ball-joints and turnbuckles. Its 350 page catalogue is full of useful parts for design engineers, and the CAD files for the majority of these can be downloaded free from the website:
www.springfixlinkages.com
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4. What technologies should we look out for next year?
5. Call for entries: IET’s Young Women Engineer of the Year Awards
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY 7. Supporting the manufacture of gearboxes
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12. When evaluating the technologies available to attach thin metal sections and/or components in an application, there will be a number of considerations
Sensors & sensing systems...
17. Sensing technology in the automotive industry
Motion control 20. An alternative control solution
23. A number of new servo drives have recently been introduced to the UK market
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Bearings...
27. Grease is the word... when thinking about rolling bearings
29. Rob Dumayne, director at igus, examines the latest polymer bearings, comparing them to metal alternatives, and discusses how they can deliver reliable performance with a long service life
30. Simplifying machine design
Exhibition preview... 33. This June, three co-located shows will be taking place at the NEC: Subcon; The Advanced Manufacturing Show; and The Engineer Design & Innovation Show
The rail industry...
37. An integrated approach to supply chain networks as well a concerted effort to increase collaboration and engagement with the engineers of tomorrow, is all that’s required to bring the UK up-to-speed in the innovation of railway components
38. Maintenance and inspection solutions for the rail industry
Hydraulics & pneumatics • Linear motion • Drives, controls & motors • Machine building, frameworks & safety • Connectors • Enclosures
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