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The future of manufacturing in 2020

The future of manufacturing in 2020

I thought we could kick-start 2020 by looking at some predictions for manufacturing. Dr. Simon Kampa, Founder and CEO of software company Senseye has some interesting ideas.

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2020 on course for the record books

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2020 on course for the record books

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics returns to Farnborough from February 11-13, 2020. The exhibition, which is the longest running annual engineering exhibition in the UK, is expected to completely fill the 20,000m² Farnborough International Exhibition Centre and the organisers are confident of topping the record-breaking 9,000 visitors to the show in 2019.

Robotic trends for 2020

Robotic trends for 2020

From recreational robots such as drones, to critical operational robots in the medical field, robotic technology is changing our daily lives. Here Stewart Goulding, Managing Director at Electro Mechanical Systems Ltd, explores some current trends that are set to appear in 2020.

Shock absorber helps young woman to recover from tumour operation

Shock absorber helps young woman to recover from tumour operation

An adjustable industrial shock absorber donated by WDS Component Parts Ltd. is helping a young woman regain strength and mobility following a major operation to remove a tumour. The shock absorber is incorporated into a modified rowing machine in a project coordinated by nationwide charity Remap.

Choosing the right material for industrial springs

Choosing the right material for industrial springs

When choosing a spring for your industrial application, one of the major considerations is the material, as this will determine the spring’s suitability for the environment it is working in. Choose the wrong one and you could be facing a costly redesign or repair job down the line. Justin Lawrence, Applications Engineer at TFC, explains the suitability of different alloys for specific environments.

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