CONTENTS COVER STORY 8 DEVELOPING NEW FLUID MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTICS EQUIPMENT MEN
MATERIALS IN DESIGN
With the growth in 3D printing, the need for tailored and advanced materials will only increase
CABLES & CONNECTORS
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Electrical connectors are used in almost every type of equipment, so a wide variety of formats, sizes and ratings are needed
MEDICAL INDUSTRY
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IEC 62366 offers a comprehensive and proven process for ensuring medical device usability
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Developing new fluid management solutions for in-vitro diagnostics equipment
NEWS
5. RS Components announces impact of its STEM education strategy
FEATURES
Materials in design & prototyping... 10. The right finish for improved performance
12. Material developments
PLCs, HMIs & industrial PCs... 15. Controlling productivity
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Hydraulics & pneumatics... 19. The future of pneumatics
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Mechanical components... 23. Back stage engineering 24. Gland packing or mechanical seals? 26. Motion control for a measuring system 27. A modern solution suspended in time
Cables & connectors...
29. Omnipresent connectors for a joined up world
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30. When the AIM is safety and reliability
Medical industry... 31. A standard way to ensure device usability
34. Taking corrective and preventive action in the medical sector
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