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55thanniversary


46 Clutches, brakes & couplings


21 Why jaw couplings are the smart choice for servo- driven systems


Springs & shock absorbers 22 The art of controlled tension


24 Engineering safer access: Why gas springs matter for industrial towel folding machines


26 Efficient spring production


Materials in design & prototyping 28 Motion plastics: Over 60 years of reinvention


30 Why OEMs are embracing benchtop injection moulding


IIoT & smart manufacturing 39 The AI transformation 40 Unleashing Industry 4.0 with private 5G connectivity


Motion control


42 From DC motors to complete drive systems: micron-level precision in motion


44 New 8-axis programmable motion controller launched


46 How servo gearbox technology evolved to become a critical component in modern motion control


Enclosures 48 Industrial enclosures: The quiet revolution 50 Today’s trends in the enclosures market


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Electrical & electronics 52 Bridging the thermal gap


54 Hermetic and environmental sealing: Choosing the right connector protection


Exhibition preview 56 Registration is now open for the PPMA Show 2026


Sensors & sensing systems 58 The evolution of industrial optical sensors 60 GAPS & HAPS aerospace proximity sensors


Industry focus: Medical & pharmaceutical


62 Medical-grade foot switch selected for skin rejuvenation system


63 Why waterproof connectors suit medical device demands


SUPPLEMENT


Automation solutions for machine building


32 The evolution of AC drive technology 34 From robots to ‘co-bots’: How software-defined networks are driving intelligent manufacturing


36 Why machine builders need to right-size automation


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