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PAINTING TECHNOLOGY FOR THE WORLD MARKET


ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING/ 3D PRINTING


Is Nano Particle Jetting (NPJ) the future of additive manufacturing? What are its benefits?


BEARINGS, SEALS & GASKETS


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When it comes to bearings, what is wisest: to discard and replace worn parts, or to remanufacture?


MOTION CONTROL 17


Industrial control is a highly developed field that advances year on year. But will it, and its specialist sub-sets, continue to thrive?


25 CONTENTS


Painting technology for the world market


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Sensors & sensing systems... 8. Sensors take the pressure 10. It’s time for Sushi


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12. Plastic or metal 3D printing: Which is best?


14. Nano Particle Jetting: the future of additive manufacturing?


Bearings, seals & gaskets... 17. Bearings: Replace or remanufacture?


18. High quality bearings meet formula student competition demands


Fastenings & adhesives... 21. Sticking with adhesives


22. Blind fastener range meets the demands of lightweight product design


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25. Motion control: an evolving solution for advancing technologies


26. Putting magnetics in motion


Marine industry... 28. It’s plain sailing for structural bonding tapes


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LIQUIDLINE – SAFE COOLING


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