CONTENTS CONTENTS JAN 2024 COVER STORY
MANUFACTURING What’s new in AM? The latest innovations in 3D printing
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AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN
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Electric dreams Designing a purely electric rugged 4x4
Battery basics Taking a look at the battery test landscape
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
What’s new in AM? Rounding up the latest product and tech news in 3D printing
Unlocking value Aiding AM decision making with AI and machine learning
INSTRUMENTATION & ELECTRONICS
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Embracing the future How robotics and automation are propelling SMEs forward
AGV and AMR charging Improving alignment for charging AGVs and AMRs
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New motor position sensing tech
New magnetic-free dual-coil technology for position sensing
COATING TECHNOLOGY
Controlling corrosion How engineers can overcome the challenges posed by corrosion
Superhydrophobic surfaces Preventing corrosion, bacterial growth and chemical fouling on underwater surfaces
MATERIALS, PROCESSES & FINISHES
Adhesives for assembly How adhesives are driving forward electric vehicle production
The butterfl y eff ect Keeping keep cars cool with butterfl y wing-inspired refl ective fi lms
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