CONTENTS COVER STORY
GO ELECTRIC – FOR FLEXIBILITY, PRECISE POSITIONING AND CONTROL
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MACHINE BUILDING, FRAMEWORKS & SAFETY
Profile systems are used for structures from machine frames to guards
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SPRINGS & SHOCK ABSORBERS
Looking into the benefits of applying high technology finishes to springs
DRIVES, CONTROLS & MOTORS
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Alongside energy efficiency, a new drive system is offering many more benefits
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Go electric - for flexibility, precise positioning and control
NEWS
4. Boosting product quality through collaboration
5. Instrumentation Scotland & Offshore Systems joins Datateam exhibition portfolio
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
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6. Bearing in mind the demands of ultra-high speed trains
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Machine building, frameworks & safety...
11. Used worldwide for structures including machine guards, work stations, shelving and racking, MayTec has enhanced its range to extend the use of the profile system into areas such as soundproofing
12. An apparent lack of understanding about the use of UL standards could lead to the loss of major export orders for OEMs
14. How safety can improve productivity and operating efficiency
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Springs & shock absorbers...
19. Looking into the benefits of applying high technology finishes to springs
Electrical & electronic components...
23. Customising backplanes with integrated connectivity
24. Verifying and validating medical devicess
Fastenings & adhesives... 28. Not only are adhesive tapes used for a wide range of vehicle interior and exterior applications, but they can help provide protection
32. What are coiled spring pins? What applications can they be used for?
Drives & motors...
34. Examining the benefits of energy efficient drive technology
Exhibition preview... 41. Southern Manufacturing & Electronics
TECHNOLOGY FILE 44. Rotary latch features dual trigger actuation
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Bearings • Belts, pulleys & chains • Motion control • CAD/software • Gears & gearboxes • Supplement: Enclosure & Panel Building Solutions
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