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Your August 2025 issue awaits…

Discover the latest industry insights in DPA’s August issue, available now in both print and online! Explore the key subjects of Rapid Prototyping & Simulation, Springs & Shock Absorbers and Enclosures & Panel Products, and take a look at what you can expect from PPMA 2025.

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Editor Sophia Bell recently had the opportunity to attend the Robotics and Automation 2025: Powering Your Future conference, hosted by the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). Over the course of two days, delegates from industry, the Government, and academia converged in Coventry to address the future of UK manufacturing. Head to page 4 for the event’s key
takeaways…

It is challenging to develop economical designs that reduce weight, size, raw materials, or labour. Circlips (retaining rings, snap rings) hold components in place whilst accomplishing these goals. What are the critical factors to consider when selecting a circlip for your application? Rotor Clip tells you everything you need to know in this month’s cover story (p.
8).

In the last three years, more than 80% of industrial businesses in the UK and Europe experienced unplanned downtime, with each incident lasting around four hours. Inadequate dissipation of heat around electrical components has become a major problem and is likely to be the root cause of many failures. So, how can engineers ride the
heatwave and combat this overlooked risk? (p. 18)

Plus, don’t miss these highlights:
• ‘BIG names, BIG innovations, BIG opportunities’: PPMA returns in 2025 (p. 26)
• Interview: What’s next for machine automation? (p. 24)
• Harris Tweed weaves next-generation technology into centuries-old craft (p. 12)
• Video of the Month: EU Machinery Regulation: What you need to
know (p. 1)
• From handsprings to heavy springs: Raising the bar of gymnastics equipment (p. 10)
• UK manufacturing: Re-igniting the fire (p. 6)
• Beyond the hype: How additive manufacturing offers modern robotics flexibility (p. 16)

Sound good? Delve into our free digital issue now.

Happy reading!

Do let me know what you think, and if you think there are any specific topics we should be covering. Email me at sophia.bell@imlgroup.co.uk.

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.