 CONTENTS THE TURE OF THERNE COVER STORY THE FUTURE OF ETHERNET CONNECTIONS ONNECTIONS 8


FASTENINGS & ADHESIVES


Despite being a ‘mature’ technology, interesting developments are still taking place in the world of mechanical fastening


MECHANICAL COMPONENTS


12


The application of a slewing ring bearing is influenced by many factors, but what questions should be asked when specifying these?


SENSORS


AGVs and AGCs could not have become the integral part of


20


production and logistics that they are today without sensors


31  


The future of Ethernet connections


 !!" %!  "$"'" " #!" $!""   "'" % # !" #% #"#  "# !!#"  !"" "$ '$  #""!  &!


NEWS


5.Global revenues for linear motion products reached a record high in 2017


FEATURES


Fastenings & adhesives... 11. Sticking to the facts 12. Mechanical fastening developments


connectingindustry.com /designsolutions


Linear motion... 15. A challenging environment


16. Meeting the demands of positioning operations


Design Solutions is sent free of charge to individuals who meet the publisher’s strict terms of control. Annual subscription rates are: UK - £90.00 Overseas - £120.00


ISSN 1740-2654 ConnectingIndustry. London Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8LY.


Tel: 01622 687031 Fax: 01622 757646 www.datateam.co.uk


Registered in England No 1771113


Total Average Net Circulation for July-December 2017 was 13, 499


Business Media Ltd London Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8LY


© 2018 Datateam


EDITOR Rachael Morling Tel: 01622 687031  ""#


DIRECTOR OF EDITORIAL Neil Mead Tel: 01622 699110 ""#


The statements and opinions expressed in connectingindustry/DesignSolutions magazine are not those of the editor or Datateam Business Media Ltd unless described as such





BASICLINE – INTERNATIONALLY


ESTABLISHED QUALITY Made for use in rough industrial environments, featuring threaded connections, push-in fi ttings and accessories made of solid metal in premium quality.


EISELE.EU


STURDY, LONG-LASTING CONSTRUCTION


SALES MANAGER Michelle Brack Tel: 01622 699195  ""# 


 


COATED NPT-THREADS


THROTTLE FUNCTION


Mechanical components...


18. NSK design strategies enhance the performance of offshore wind turbines


20. What to ask when specifying slewing ring bearings


Additive manufacturing/3D printing...


23. Why material matters in additive manufacturing


24. 3D printing: the benefits


Cables & connectors... 27. London to Birmingham in 15 minutes?


Sensors & sensing systems... 31. The rise of automated mobile vehicles


Gears & gearboxes... 34. Electrifying aviation


AREA SALES MANAGER (MIDLANDS NORTH) Paul Munslow Tel: 01782 396125 #!%$ "


SALES EXECUTIVE Susan Woods Tel: 01622 699149 !%!""#


ARTWORK EDITOR Claire Noe Tel: 01622 607963


BUSINESS DIRECTOR Jacqui Henderson Tel: 01622 699116  !""#


CIRCULATION ENQUIRIES Curwood CMS Tel: 01580 883844 ""!


 CONTENTS


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44