CONTENTS COVER STORY 8
USING THE LATEST 3D SCANNING TECHNOLOGY TO REVERSE-ENGINEER METAL AND PLASTIC
COMPONENTS WITH COMPLEX CURVES AND SHAPES SENSORS
RAIL INDUSTRY
When used trackside, equipment cabinets need to be functional and robust while protecting from vandalism and extreme temperatures
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A digital gas sensor has been introduced that is designed for easy integration into smartphones, wearables, smart homes and more
MATERIALS & PROTOTYPING
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An additive which can double the wear resistance of standard fluoropolymer coatings has been developed
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Blue Diamond uses latest 3D scanning technology to reverse-engineer metal and plastic components
FEATURES The rail industry...
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10. The electrification of more of the UK rail network promises significant benefits for passengers, but creates challenges for railway engineers
12. When used trackside, equipment cabinets need to have a range of features
Sensors & sensing systems...
16. A digital gas sensor has been launched that is designed for easy integration into applications such as smartphones, wearables, smart homes and HVAC systems
Bearings, seals & gaskets... 35. Improving performance levels
37. In the field: withstanding the demands faced by today’s agricultural machinery
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NEWS 4. Motorists views on driverless cars
5. Book stands now for the Instrumentation Scotland & Offshore Systems show
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
6. Restoring the instrument panel on an Aston Martin Virage
19. High precision torque sensors from Kistler have been deployed on a test bench at Moog’s development centre
20. Sensor Intelligence: The key to achieving ‘Batch Size 1’?
Fastenings & adhesives...
23. One-component optically clear adhesives have been selected to bond the display on a range of transmitters
25. Composite materials are used for a wide range of applications – from lightweight vehicles to architectural structures
Materials in design & prototyping...
29. Opening up the applications for NanoDiamond fluoropolymer coatings
30. Turning the virtual into reality
Motion control... 33. No matter what your application, a variety of servo solutions are available
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