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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING


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Knowing topology 3D printing design software is enabling new innovations in lightweighting


AUTOMOTIVE


07 09


Simulation superpower Why simulation is crucial to ensuring safety and sustainability


Thermal vision How thermal ranging technologies are improving the safety of autonomous vehicles


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Robotic innovation via polymer AM How polymer 3D printing is accelerating the development of innovative robotic hardware


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Scaling up The digital tools enabling 3D printing for at-scale automated manufacturing


INSTRUMENTATION & ELECTRONICS


Quantifying speech intelligibility Improving human-vehicle communication can create a safer environment for travellers


High voltage Accurate high voltage power measurement for high frequency applications


Industry-fi rst wireless BMS


Moving miniature How the demand for smaller components is aff ecting the design of PCBs


Rugged embedded computers Delivering rugged durability to demanding applications


COATING TECHNOLOGY


Coatings covered A round-up of the latest innovations from the coatings sector


MATERIALS, PROCESSES & FINISHES


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Superior stainless steel Exploring a new stainless steel material for high-volume metal 3D printing


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