CONTENTS
8 For Engineers… by Engineers
AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN Reducing engine friction
Mixed reality for automotive design Collaboration creates a world-first
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An innovative torque sensor is helping to reduce engine emissions and improve economy
approach to evaluating prototypes, designs and active safety technologies
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Custom non-contact engine volume gauging for Tier 2 and 3 component suppliers
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING • 3D PRINTING
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Bridging the AM divide
The fluxes in the AM sector and how a firm is approaching opportunities in a compelling way
Advances in AM materials Enabling scale for digital
When robotics meets metal AM
manufacturers via an expanded materials portfolio
How a robotics team has sought new solutions for improved efficiency and quality workflow
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INSTRUMENTATION • ELECTRONICS
Well-rounded concept Why the circular display is 360° of style and substance
Sensor selection strategy Reed switches versus Hall effect
switches: two solutions for technical applications
Legacy equipment versus emerging technology
The – surprisingly positive – relationship between legacy equipment and emerging technology
Connectors for Dummies A redesigned component helps build
smarter crash-test dummies
Connecting smart wearables When it comes to disruptive wearable
technology and the IoT, connectivity drives the transition to the Internet of Beings
Refined robotics How hexapods enable higher precision for industrial applications
Designing smart hospitals A resilient IoT mesh network could
deliver higher quality hospital care for less money
International For Engineers… by Engineers
CONNECTORS FOR DUMMIES
Smarter crash-testing
Bridging the gap in 3D PRINTING
CIRCULAR DISPLAYS
THE END RESULT A new approach to prototyping
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ALLOYS The merits of
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