CONTENTS


MATERIALS • PROCESSES • FINISHES


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The fundamental fl aw Is anti-gravity casting the silver bullet for crack-free metal structures?


On guard The crucial role of corrosion protection products in steel production


COMPOSITES


Circular innovation The latest advances in composites as seen at JEC World 2025


FASTENERS & SEALING


The evolution of the trapezoidal thread Innovative thread technology has delivered a new lease of life to traditional trapezoidal threads


MOTORS, DRIVES & CONTROLS


Attractive proposition Recycling and reusing the magnets used in motors


Discussing Donuts How a new generation electric motor family is off ering unprecedented performance


SKILLS ZONE 48 49


Investing in tomorrow Rounding up the latest training and education opportunities in design engineering


SHOW PREVIEW


CWIEME returns to Berlin The event for coil winding, insulation and electrical manufacturing takes place 3-5 June


Smart Manufacturing in Birmingham The ‘largest festival of advanced manufacturing’ kicks off 4-5 June


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