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DPA’s April 2024 issue is officially here. Read it now for all the latest insights into Fasteners & Adhesives, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Test & Measurement, and Electric Vehicles.

12/04/2024 11:03:57

Flying taxis, crime-fighting drones and critical care deliveries – you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d just stepped into a low-budget sci-fi movie but, according to the Department for Transport (DfT), this could be our reality by 2030…In this month’s column, I explore the implications of this promising technology (p. 4).

Speaking of next-generation transport, the rapid surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption is undoubtedly shaping the future of the automotive industry. However, as the world shifts towards greener mobility, a pressing issue persists: the shortage of public charging infrastructure to facilitate it. Enter Turck Banner...(p. 27).

Finally, fasteners are playing an important role in the application of a Danish satellite orbiting Earth, launched by students in a collaboration across several universities. One small component for a satellite, one giant leap for success…Head to page 6 to read the full story.

Other key stories include:
• Weathering the storm for the FIFA World Cup (p. 22)
• Alternative approaches to product safety testing (p. 20)
• It's good to talk (p. 34)
• Video of the Month: What to expect from Routeco LIVE 2024 (p. 37)
• The secret lives of manufacturing defects (p. 18)
• Are we stuck in the ICE age? (p. 30)
• Simple ways to safeguard your pneumatic system (p. 14)

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Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.