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DELIVERING HIGH PRECISION FOR TIME-PRESSURE MICROLITRE DOSING
SPRINGS & SHOCK ABSORBERS
Wave springs: their benefits and how they can be used in medical applications
CLUTCHES, BRAKES & COUPLINGS
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Customisation is the answer if a standard coupling doesn’t meet the application demands
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4.UK manufactured Hybrid Electric aircraft
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Springs & shock absorbers... 8. The right solution for medical applications 10. Under investigation
Mechanical components... 12. Getting a grip on fasteners and their coatings 14. Getting to grips with UK train manufacturing
Electrical & electronics... 16. IEC 62368-1:2018: Setting new standards
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