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Lesjofors provides products for 2024 Paris Olympic Games

The Lesjӧfors Group is providing several spring products for the cycling equipment used at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Elesa Bridge Handles from FDB Panel Fittings

FDB Panel Fittings and its sales partner Elesa are offering practical bridge hands for many manual opening situations.

Bossard acquires fastening technology of Dejond

The Bossard Group has expanded its position with fastening technologies by acquiring the Belgian company Dejond Fastening.

Cygnet Texkimp supplies filament winding cell to TWI

Composites technology company Cygnet Texkimp has supplied a multi-mode filament winding cell to TWI’s Materials Integrity Centre in Middlesbrough, UK.

Lesjofors Group expands in Poland and India

The Lesjӧfors Group has further increased its operations in Eastern Europe with the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Poland.

Essentra accelerates trials of bioplastic alternatives

Essentra is accelerating the development of new bioplastic materials to create more sustainable product ranges.

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The Ongoing Development Of Ultrasonic Welding Technology Enhances Manufacturing Processes

Since joining Telsonic UK in 1996 and following 28 years of experience in the promotion and application of the company’s ultrasonic technology, Martin Frost recently retired from his position as UK...

Technology and magic: eight innovations

“Eight years ago, I wrote about this quote from Arthur C. Clarke: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”

Dymax Light Guides for UV/LED Light-Curing Spot Lamps

Light guides are essential in transmitting light energy generated from UV/LED spot curing systems to targeted areas and directing that light precisely where needed, which is critical for curing...

Impact of spring materials on the power industry

The power industry’s non-negotiable foundations are extreme precision, reliability, and efficiency. These combined guarantee stable power generation and distribution consistently, enabling varied...

TCO Tipping Point: revealing the real value

Cost pressures are frequently cited by companies as a reason for not investing in new machinery. Put off by the upfront price tag, many persist with tried and tested systems.

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Improving Assembly Efficiency with Staytite's Barb and Carp Nuts

The process of assembling a hexagon nut and a washer can be quite fiddly and prone to errors. Aligning the washer with the nut often requires precision, and any slight misstep can cause the parts to...

Circlips vs. Snap Rings: Understanding the Differences

When it comes to securing rotating or moving parts within machinery, engineers often encounter the choice between two distinct components - circlips and snap rings. Despite their apparent...

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Join us for one or both of our webinars on June 27th. Editor Paul Fanning will join guests from Southco and 3M to discuss a range of essential topics for design engineers.

PICO® XP Jetting Technology from Nordson EFD Gives Manufacturers Next-Level Production Control

Micron (µm) level stroke adjustment and self-regulating calibration allow this revolutionary jetting system to meet unprecedented levels of fluid dispensing repeatability, both valve-to-valve and...

Why You Should Use a Wave Spring for Bearing Preload

A bearing is engineered to move smoothly and consists of several moving components that function together as a single unit. However, tolerance accumulation during manufacturing and assembly can lead...

Six Key Benefits of Using Custom Engineered Components

Custom engineered components (CEC) meet unique requirements, specifications, and/or challenges that off-the-shelf or standard components may not adequately address. The term is broad and generally...

UltimusPlus Fluid Dispensers Improve Operational Efficiency and Take Process Control to a New Level

They allow remote programming directly from a PLC and provide Ethernet control with TCP/IP protocol for Smart Factory integration.