CONTENTS
CONTENTS COVER STORY
COVER STORY 6
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING MEETS INDUSTRY 4.0:
IGUS MAKES 3D PRINTED TRIBO-COMPONENTS INTELLIGENT
SPRINGS & SHOCK ABSORBERS
Decades of manufacturing has resulted in springs from Airedale Springs being used in a huge range of applications
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC
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Examining why machine electrical safety is not something machine builders can afford to get wrong
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4. TMD Technologies wins CERN prototype CLIC structure contracts
Additive manufacturing meets Industry 4.0: igus makes 3D printed tribo-components intelligent
FEATURES
Machine building, frameworks & safety... 9. Taking control of automated fabrication
10.Connectivity and control in industrial automation
12. Optimising manufacturing in the food and drink industry
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Springs & shock absorbers... 14. Made in the UK 15. Springs, pressings and wire forms
16. Wire rope versions added to vibration damper family of mounts and buffers
17. New Standard Published, ISO 6931-1: ‘Stainless Steels for Springs. Wire’
Electrical & electronic components... 20. High standards
22. Networking and wiring solutions for automation systems
23. Recyclable enclosures simplify electrical installation
Power... 24. Power decentralization made easy
Drives, controls & motors...
28. Matrix converters get off to a flying start on Munich’s escalator network
29. Saving energy with electric motors
30. Servo drive and motor package enables faster machine development
Bearings, seals & gaskets...
31. Fear of failure: How to overcome bearing mounting problems
32. Seeking cost-efficient mechanical seals? Look beyond the price tag...
34. Inflatable seals: Playing an important role in modern industries
35. Mini bearings for dental equipment
Technology file... 36.High frequency chip equalizers
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