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New standard in power supply New power supply solution benefi ts demanding applications
COATING TECHNOLOGY
True colours Introducing a new technique to coat plastic particles for 3D printing
MATERIALS, PROCESSES & FINISHES
Forming new opportunities Novel hybrid approach to titanium manufacturing boosts UK aerospace manufacturing
Fundamentals fi rst The fundamental pillars of systems engineering
COMPOSITES
Backing biocomposites Introducing a new manufacturing process for reinforced composites
Going hypersonic New high-temperature materials for hypersonic vehicles
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FASTENERS & SEALING
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Performing in plastic Advancing screw performance in plastic materials
Connecting concrete Fulfi lling the requirements of wood-to-concrete fastening applications
MOTORS, DRIVES & CONTROLS
Simulation-driven design How modelling, simulation and AI are paving the way for automated AMR development
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SPECIAL FEATURE 44
Engineering the future Engineers Without Borders President Sanjiv Indran shares in an exclusive interview how the organisation is addressing the most pressing global engineering challenges of our time
SHOW PREVIEW
Advanced Engineering Engineering and innovation meet manufacturing at Birmingham's NEC in October. Find out what to expect from this highly anticipated event
LOW CARBON CONCEPT
Revolutionising motor design for energy effi ciency
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