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Biofuel cars speed towards the future 12/05/2006
Tom Shelley reports on the growing move across the Atlantic running diesel cars and pickup trucks on vegetable oils and petrol cars on alcohol
From Russia with comfort 11/05/2006
Tom Shelley reports on an idea looking for partnerships that could be of great benefit to older persons, especially heart patients
Guard connections made at light speed 11/05/2006
Tom Shelley reports on a Category 4 machine safety system that is remarkably quick and easy to install
Laminar encoders ideal for linear drives 11/05/2006
Dean Palmer reports on a Cambridge-based company whose linear encoder technology is not only low cost, but also accurate and customisable
Meeting customer needs in a straight line 11/05/2006
Tom Shelley further report on the linear technology debate as regards meeting customer needs, especially when they may not quite know what these are
Nuclear energy is no panacea to world problems 11/05/2006
Nuclear power in its present state of development looks doomed as a means of economically delivering the amounts of energy the world needs. Tom Shelley reports
Sensor system detects beads, bulges and bumps 11/05/2006
Dean Palmer reports on a unique, non-contact laser line sensor and integrated controller that offer high speed, accurate inspection and that requires no special programming skills to set up
Show continues to drive on forward 11/05/2006
Tom Shelley reports on a few of the highlights of this year's Drives and Controls show
Tough nylon cuts manufacturing costs by 40% 11/05/2006
Dean Palmer reports on two very different applications for thermoplastics - a housing for an electronic stability control system and a range of ergonomic garden tools
Twisted pipes give heart to energy saving 11/05/2006
Tom Shelley reports on an energy saving development in pipes which comes straight from studies of engineering in the human body
 
Hybrid technique moves into series production 10/05/2006
A hybrid rapid prototyping and rapid tooling technique has been developed that can handle series production of complex, plastic parts. Dean Palmer reports
Valve terminal system replaces two air boxes 10/05/2006
Dean Palmer reports on a novel valve terminal system that integrates all the valve functions of two standard air boxes
3D CAD users offered latest CFD bolt-ons 10/05/2006
Blue Ridge Numerics announced last month that its 'CFdesign v8.0' CFD software is now certified as an integrated simulation tool for Autodesk Inventor 11.
A clip for all purposes 10/05/2006
Tom Shelley reports on an ingenious device for quickly connecting objects with tubular metal parts allowing an equally quick disconnect
Concrete reinforcing fibres offered cheaper 10/05/2006
Tom Shelley reports on an alternative source of polymer fibres to dramatically improve the mechanical engineering properties of concrete
Connectors transparent for visual verification 10/05/2006
Tom Shelley reports on a new range of miniature plug connectors with a unusual capability
Encoders offer micron or nanometer resolution 10/05/2006
A new range of linear encoders, with unique electronics and optics, has been launched that offer linear resolutions from 5 microns to 5 nanometres.
Fast, lean, flexible product development 10/05/2006
Applying lean principles to your product development processes is more difficult than applying them to manufacturing, but the rewards can be worth the pains, writes Dean Palmer
Free innovation advice for ambitious companies 10/05/2006
Dean Palmer finds out how technology firms in the South East are benefiting from a new service which offers up to 10 days of free advice on innovation
From mouthwash to mobile devices 10/05/2006
A UK-based product development consultancy is increasingly adopting CFD to underpin its technical creativity, from improving breath freshener sprays to optimising the design of flow meter pumps. Dean Palmer reports
Lean design for less than £50 a week 10/05/2006
For engineering companies whose priority is speed, flexibility and responsiveness to change, PLM software provider CoCreate Software has introduced new subscription pricing for its 'OneSpace 2006' suite - available for as little as $75 per week per user.
Linear technology solves aerospace stress 10/05/2006
New precision linear technology has helped a specialist UK motion control company address a critically important issue for one of the world's leading aerospace companies.
Nomafoam, the innovative, contemporary thermoplastic foam 10/05/2006
Nomafoam high performance, lightweight thermoplastic foams have been available in the UK since 1990. During that time the range of profiles has grown dramatically in no small measure the direct result of specific project needs by design engineers and OEM’s.
Pinball wizards redesign using FEA 10/05/2006
Using 3D modelling, FEA and motion analysis software, a manufacturer of pinball machines has solved a key mechanical assembly problem. Dean Palmer reports
Polymers offer improved EMI shielding and design freedom 10/05/2006
Two new thermoplastic shielding materials have been developed that achieve new levels of EMI shielding and electrical conductivity.
Side scraper ups life of linear guides 10/05/2006
A new laminated side scraper system for linear guides has been developed which extends the life of the product significantly in contaminated environments, writes Dean Palmer
Thread forming screws cut costs while improving safety 10/05/2006
Engineering students are discovering that finding the right balance between good engineering design practice, racing car performance and financial planning, is not easy. Dean Palmer investigates
From Russia with comfort 05/05/2006
Tom Shelley reports on an idea looking for partnerships that could be of great benefit to older persons, especially heart patients
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