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Safety-critical spring failure in the aerospace sector

Safety-critical spring failure in the aerospace sector

In the aerospace sector, springs are everywhere. They’re in the seats and luggage bins of commercial planes, the control panels of jet fighters, and the antenna of satellites. Although there are hundreds of different spring shapes and designs flying above our heads every day, they all have something in common; they can fail.

Additive manufacturing meets Industry 4.0: igus makes 3D-printed Tribo components smart

Additive manufacturing meets Industry 4.0: igus makes 3D-printed Tribo components smart

3D-printed wear-resistant parts from igus often offer the same service life as original parts. Now, igus goes one step further and makes the printed components intelligent.

How to implement hardware debounce for switches and relays

How to implement hardware debounce for switches and relays

A switch is a component that can “make” or “break” an electrical circuit, thereby interrupting an electric current or diverting it from one conductor to another. There are many different types of switches, including toggle switches, pushbutton switches, micro and limit switches, and relays. All have one thing in common: they bounce.

High-performance seals for butterfly valves

High-performance seals for butterfly valves

In order to ensure that process plants meet hygiene requirements, industry-specific approvals and resistance to CIP/SIP media, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a new series of high-performance seals for butterfly valves.

Setting the record straight on robotic automation

Setting the record straight on robotic automation

Robotic automation has the potential to transform the future of work, taking the strain off employees and providing them with a more rewarding working environment. Julian Ware, UK & Ireland Sales Manager of ABB Robotics, explains why it’s time to change the narrative when it comes to robots and jobs.

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