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Battling bottlenecks Ultra-clean air-melted steel as a possible alternative for bearings, rollers and gears
COMPOSITES
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Recycle, reuse, repair Creating lightweight parts sustainably with automated fi lament winding
Figuring out fi bres What engineers need to consider when choosing the right composite fi bre types
International FASTENERS & SEALINGS Welcome
Chassis connectors Enhancing the shock resistance of next- generation server chassis models
Strengthening stainless steel fasteners
Silicone elastomer meets NASA specifi cations
MOTORS, DRIVES & CONTROLS
Retrofi t for the future How advances in motor, drive and battery technology are making electrifi cation increasingly attractive for commercial vehicles
EVENT PREVIEW
Hannover Messe CWIEME JEC Forum Italy
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www.engineerlive.com
April 2023 T
he beginning of 2023 was an uncertain one for the engineering sector, with the world economy still recovering from the after-
eff ects of the Covid-19 pandemic while fi nding itself in the midst of an energy crisis caused in large part by the ongoing confl ict in Ukraine. Alongside this, global manufacturing markets have continued to contend with supply chain issues, infl ation, skill shortages and unprecedented energy insecurity, while also facing the challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to avoid the worst consequences of the climate crisis. Despite this rather bleak-sounding situation, continual advances in digital technologies such as artifi cial intelligence, machine learning and the Internet of T ings (IoT) are aiding design engineers to develop ever more innovative solutions for products and applications across a wide spectrum of industrial markets. From innovative 3D printing design tools (such as those covered on pages 10-17) to the creation of new, more sustainable materials (see pages 28-33), engineers are leveraging ever more advanced technologies and processes in order to fi nd solutions to current challenges. Additionally,
continual advances in motor, drive and battery technologies (explained in more detail on pages 44-47) and manufacturing processes like automated fi lament winding (see page 35) are opening up new possibilities for parts to be produced more sustainably and with the future of manufacturing in mind. Over the next few months, several
industry events will also shine a spotlight on the innovative, high-tech solutions that are tackling the big challenges facing the world today. Delve into our Event Preview section for more information on key industry shows and conferences like Hannover Messe, CWIEME and JEC Forum Italy, that are aiming to provide insight into how the industry can move towards more resource-effi cient, climate- neutral and resilient production. As the engineering sector continues
to work towards these goals, the demand for more advanced design tools, processes and technologies will continue to grow. If you are innovating in this space, we want to hear from you - get in touch to share your latest news and developments.
Hayley Everett Editor
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