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Challenges in handling highly filled and abrasive materials
When it comes to electrically conductive materials, we are dealing with dispersions. They are generally referred to as electrically conductive adhesives, silicones or inks. The materials are divided into different areas: Epoxy resins, polyurethanes, silicones and acrylates. Epoxy resins in particular stand out due to their processing and material properties.
Geolocation services to offer IoT location solution
Specialist in solutions dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT), Kerlink, and LORIOT, a global provider of LoRaWAN and IoT infrastructure software, have announced they will offer Kerlink’s geolocation service to LORIOT’s worldwide customers. The Swiss startup has provided LoRa-based low-power, wide-area (LPWA) network-server solutions to customers in more than 130 countries in partnership with leading national and international IoT ...
ATC centre deploys four radio direction finders
Four innovative Radio Direction Finders (RDF) have been delivered to Eurocontrol by IZT. The IZT R5509 RDF will be deployed in the international airspace of the Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC), which is a navigation service provider for the upper airspace of Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and north-west Germany.
The impact of protecting future LED lighting applications
Jade Bridges, Global Technical Support ManagerElectrolube describes some interesting applications of LEDs including improved growth of animals, plants and algae and looks at how modern protective compounds and thermal management materials are enhancing the performance and prolonging the life of LED lighting units exposed to challenging indoor and outdoor environments, with positive powerful results.
Mechanical 3D CAD design software gets an upgrade
Global multi-channel distributor, RS Components (RS), has unveiled a new version of DesignSpark Mechanical, the leading free-for-download 3D CAD modelling tool. Now available in Version 4.0, the first update of the tool for three years, offers new functionality and a more intelligent design engine, as well as delivering faster overall performance.
Top automation trends in the packaging industry
Like many other industries, the packaging sector constantly adapts to market requirements. Changes are being influenced by factors such as regulation, skills shortages and digital transformation.Malte Schlüter, Global Key Account Director F&B/ CPG at Mitsubishi Electric, looks at four main trends that are currently influencing the packaging industry and will go on to shape the future.
Precision drying: A critical step in wet process cleaning
Cleaning, an integral part of many manufacturing and maintenance processes is often critical to the performance of a broad range of technologies in the semiconductor, defence, MEMS, photonics and biotech industries. In this case, ‘cleaning’ refers to the use of agents such as solvents, acids or bases to remove unwanted particulates and other contaminates from products ranging from optics to semiconductor and electronic devices.
3D CAD modelling tool offers new functionality
A new version of DesignSpark Mechanical, a free-for-download 3D CAD modelling tool has been unveiled by RS Components on the opening day of electronica 2018 in Munich. Now available in Version 4.0 –the first update of the tool for three years –offers new functionality and a more intelligent design engine, as well as delivering faster overall performance.
Women of STEM – Top 20
Over the last few years we have used up a lot of column inches in order to highlight the burgeoning skills gap within engineering and STEM-based careers, and in particular the discrepancy in the gender balance of individuals choosing that particular pathway.
Testing lubrication methods to prolong life in flexible shafts
Flexible shafts have been used for many years in a huge variety of applications, many of which are highly physically stressful. Over the years, customer service lifetime requirements have become ever more demanding, resulting in the expectation that end-of-service products should behave like new ones.