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12 SPRING 2025


INSIDE Packaging Training Power Batteries & Chargers Test & Measurement


Springs & Fasteners Sustainability Solutions Cleaning Rail Waste Management


NEWS 5


Fourjaw targets global growth from Sheffield HQ


FEATURES 8


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ENGINEERED FOR SUSTAINABILITY


EDITOR


Victoria White - 07492 062973 vwhite@datateam.co.uk


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Engineered for sustainability: The new blueprint for robot design


Does surface matter when choosing adhesives?


Empowering brands with essential data from downstream visibility Keeping up maintenances


‘Right to repair’ will need a ‘right-size’ approach Preventing unplanned downtime


When to choose a soft starter over a variable frequency drive


Ensuring safety and efficiency with thermal monitoring for battery energy storage systems


High precision inspection of surface defects in automotive applications


Raising the bar in gas turbine pressure testing


The benefit of asics in intelligent tooling applications


Torque sensors for fastening applications


Measuring your carbon footprint and understanding how to reduce emissions


Raising hygiene standards for drinks manufacturers


Biffa urges manufacturers to stay compliant amid Environmental Agency fines for mishandling hazardous waste


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