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Cloud computing offers new possibilities to design engineers	17/01/2012
To say that cloud computing is a hot topic at the moment would be an understatement. This is particularly the case in the consumer world, where the hype is generally around Apple's iCloud, Google Docs, Amazon EC3, and the like.

Advanced Engineering Show 2011: Adressing material shortcomings	17/01/2012
The Advanced Engineering show held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) served up a host of innovative materials for engineers to assess and critique. The sheer number of materials available on the market has never been more varied. But there is no perfect material and it is up to engineers to ... Read more

ECF 2011: Dassault Systèmes debuts new sketch tool	17/01/2012
Taking place at Disneyland, Paris, Dassault Systèmes European Customer Conference served largely to emphasise a number of the themes that have been emerging from the company in recent times, although there was a launch of a new piece of design software.

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Acoustic emission sensor enables early stage fault detection	17/01/2012
We all remember stories of the engineers who could hold a screwdriver to their ear and press it against a machine to judge the condition of the rotating machinery inside. To the well-trained ear, those vibrations tell a story.

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Non-traditional bearings improve design and functionality in many industries	17/01/2012
Bearing manufacturers are increasingly looking to develop and use alternative materials for a variety of different applications. It is being driven by both the demand from engineers for better solutions as well as the result of a concerted effort by industry to open up and engage with new market ... Read more

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Overrunning alternator pulley improves internal combustion engine	17/01/2012
An overrunning alternator pulley (OAP) can play an important part in the smooth running of the modern internal combustion (IC) engine. But it often gets overlooked by design engineers despite the positive effects it can have on energy efficiency.

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Innovative fastener helps oil industry enhance reliability	17/01/2012
Oil rig operations have some of the harshest operational requirements of any industry sector. The remote, hard-to-reach reserves hidden under the seabed demand deep drilling at high speed. And as reserves dwindle, the result is that ever-greater shock, vibration and temperature is put through ... Read more

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Offshore and subsea applications make specific demands of bearings	17/01/2012
Subsea conditions represent some of the harshest and most challenging in terms of bearing technology. Combatting them is something that has forced bearing manufacturers to develop highly innovative and robust solutions using a variety of materials and designs.

Cover story: ‘Vacuum wars’ prompt IP questions	09/12/2011
Following the victory of Vax over Dyson in a recent judgement over design infringement, Paul Fanning asks what the implications are for designers.

Manufacturers urged to automate	09/12/2011
As manufacturing rides on a wave of enthusiasm from Government, the lack of automation is causing real concern. Justin Cunningham reports.

Oil-free chains get put to work	09/12/2011
The increasing need for reduced maintenance has meant lubrication free chains are finding increasing applications in industry. Justin Cunningham reports.

Software drives hardware improvements	09/12/2011
Using software to precisely control commercial gearboxes is yielding significant efficiency improvements. Justin Cunningham reports.

Crash avoidance technologies get active	09/12/2011
Justin Cunningham reports on the sensing technologies that aim to prevent car collisions from ever happening.

LED glasses assist visually impaired	09/12/2011
Glasses that can help the visually impaired are being facilitated by National Instruments. Paul Fanning reports.

Autodesk to enter PLM market	09/12/2011
Autodesk says will offer a PLM solution from next year. Justin Cunningham talks to two of the company's executives to find out what's behind the move.

Bridging the divide	09/12/2011
Justin Cunningham talks to PTC about the thinking behind bringing software engineering in to its PLM offering and the imminent release of Creo 2.0.

Keeping it steel	09/12/2011
Can steel really compete with aluminium and composite materials when it comes to lightweighting? Justin Cunningham talks to a company that says it can.

The ceramic dynamic	09/12/2011
Could plasma spraying technology offer the ability to manufacture high-strength, lightweight, pure ceramic components? Eureka reports.

Cover story: Forward in reverse	09/11/2011
Reverse engineering is a valuable and respectable method of advancing design. Justin Cunningham finds out how it works.

Cream of the crop: BEEAs round up	09/11/2011
Once again, the British Engineering Excellence Awards showed the depth and breadth of the UK's engineering community. Graham Pitcher reports.

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High-density heat exchanger developed for aerospace	09/11/2011
Tom Shelley reports on the development of what is believed to be the world's highest performance heat exchanger.

Early prototyping benefits Bentley	09/11/2011
Making the most of rapid prototyping technology early in the design process is bringing significant benefits to luxury car manufacturer Bentley Motors. Justin Cunningham reports.

Blue lasers like it hot	09/11/2011
Paul Fanning reports on a new sensor that allows users to measure the displacement of glowing objects.

Controllability key to SR motors	09/11/2011
Advanced control algorithms are opening up new uses for switched reluctance motors. Justin Cunningham reports.

Expanding properties	09/11/2011
Plastic materials that can expand on contact with water are finding increasing applications in industry. Justin Cunningham reports.

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