Feature

Spring technology: A new approach to learning

The Institute of Spring Technology (IST) has released a series of bite-sized videos to help address training and knowledge transfer in the design, test and application of springs in multiple industrial and consumer applications.

01/08/2024 11:20:05

With global engineering and industry revelling in a digital age brought about by technological advances and Industry 4.0, it’s easy to see why consideration, exposure and appreciation for some more traditional engineering components are sadly waning.

How does a roller bearing hold up against a pair of VR goggles, or a tensioning bolt against an IoT-enabled sensor? It’s not that they don’t have important roles to play – indeed, one could argue that bearings and bolts are more important, vital even – it’s just that they don’t have the same ‘tech’ appeal in the modern age, no matter how important their function.

Read the full article in DPA's August 2024 issue

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.