CONTENTS COVER STORY 8
RULMECA DRUM MOTORS RISE TO THE CHALLENGE OF CRANBERRY PRODUCTION
LINEAR MOTION
Linear guides: the main types, typical applications and the latest smart versions that offer integrated sensors and vibration analysis
BEARINGS, SEALS & GASKETS
10
Oil & gas OEMs have long exploited the advantages of magnetic bearings, but they are now becoming more affordable to other sectors
DESIGN & PROTOTYPING
27
Freedom of Design: Taking a look at how 3D printing can benefit the prototyping process
31 CONTENTS
Rulmeca drum motors rise to the challenge of cranberry production
NEWS 4. Hillhead 2018 to take place in June
5. Airbus Foundation teams up with Autodesk to launch the ‘discovery space’ portal in a move to inspire students to pursue STEM careers
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
6. Enclosures lift passenger safety levels 7. A diamond in the rough seas...
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