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Belts and chains facilitate energy savings 07/12/2009
Justin Cunningham looks at some of the recent innovations in power transmission technology.
Bioplastics save cost as well as the environment 07/12/2009
Researchers in Malaysia have developed low cost polymer based materials using natural and waste products.
Handling with precision 07/12/2009
Tom Shelley reports on some of the innovations buried within a remotely operated handling unit developed for the Royal Navy.
Implementing the Machinery Directive 07/12/2009
A report on the updated Machinery Directive and the software developed to assist conformance with it and other regulatory requirements
Mechatronics still moving forward 07/12/2009
A report on software and hardware advances that enhance the design and performance of a multitude of machines
New shape helps to resist pressure 07/12/2009
By forming special shaped grooves into tubes, it is possible to make lightweight pipes that can withstand immense external pressures.
Plastic key to vehicle weight reduction 07/12/2009
The use of different types of plastic is playing a vital role in increased fuel consumption.
Pressure sensing staff senses oil and water in separators 07/12/2009
A report on a special solution to a difficult sensing problem that may also have uses elsewhere.
Seeing is believing 07/12/2009
Tom Shelley reports on latest advances in interacting with virtual worlds to design better products.
Special Report: Oiling the wheels of industry 07/12/2009
Justin Cunningham finds out the benefits from moving to 3D design in the oil and gas industry.
Toothed belts push the limits 07/12/2009
Tom Shelley reports on state of the art for industrial and automotive toothed belts.
Turning ideas to profit 07/12/2009
Tom Shelley reports on the challenges of turning ideas into profit and finding the best match between those who have ideas and those who need them.
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