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FORWARD VIEW 6
Light Fantastic Scientists manipulate light to make fl at surfaces appear as 3D objects
AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN 8
Durable locknut designed It takes a tough nut to survive life on the road
Testing the limits of hoses Extremely tough lines for active chassis control
INSTRUMENTATION • ELECTRONICS 12
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Redesigning resistors How computational fl uid dynamics is enabling design engineers to rethink the resistor
Mechanics, drive technology and control in one Introducing a multi-axis motion solution with high precision and dynamics
Smarter cleaning for electronics equipment Case study on a complete cleaning solution for silicon wafer assemblers
Sophisticated new laser sensor Compact laser sensor designed for displacement and distance measurements
Making sensors smarter How to effi ciently power sensors in the Internet of Things
19 New range of clear encapsulants Four new optically clear encapsulants that are ideal for tasks such as for potting LED lighting assemblies
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Reliable connections The latest developments in high-performance connectivity solutions
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