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Full speed ahead for a custom conversion

Full speed ahead for a custom conversion

A vision for a customised camper van led Leigh McCarron to MiniTec UK. Working together to realise his dream, MiniTec advised on the choice of profile that would turn an old transporter vehicle into a customised ‘king of the road’ camper van.

How capacitive sensors shine in industrial environments

How capacitive sensors shine in industrial environments

Capacitive displacement sensors are still deemed to be primarily suited to clean, dry environments. However, capacitive sensors can also achieve peak performance in harsh industrial applications, explains Glenn Wedgbrow, Business Development Manager at Micro-Epsilon UK.

Box of tricks

Box of tricks

Greg Burton, Design Manager at Lesters, talks to DPA about the importance of packaging and why it is now one of the earliest considerations in product development.

Whether simple or complex: Motor control systems for automation

Whether simple or complex: Motor control systems for automation

Setting up control systems to drive axes is usually time-consuming and can require software programming knowledge. igus has now developed two new cost-effective and easy-to-operate control systems, so that users can quickly start up their motorised drylin E drive axes.

Have your say: Here’s how you can help tackle the skills gap

Have your say: Here’s how you can help tackle the skills gap

You’re probably sick of hearing people (including me – sorry!) discuss the ever-present skills gap within the manufacturing industry, but I’ve finally got some good – or at least optimistic – news to share with you: we might just be on the brink of finally finding a solution.

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