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Digital transformation brings springs to new heights

Digital transformation brings springs to new heights

A specialist in precision springs for the aerospace and defence industries is set to continue its impressive digital transformation by soaring to even greater heights over the next five decades.

What are banana springs – and how are they used in industry applications?

What are banana springs – and how are they used in industry applications?

In the world of heavy-duty springs, banana springs are often overshadowed by the traditional types of compression springs. However, these quietly underrated springs have unique properties that can handle loads both laterally and sideways, unlike traditional springs.

Prevention is better than cure

Prevention is better than cure

Unplanned machine downtime is bad news for any manufacturer, but as Florent Alvez, Technical Director of KeyProd, explains, the latest innovations in production monitoring solutions are increasingly providing the eyes and ears to help companies spot issues in advance, and take preventative action to avoid the costly impact of stoppages.

Mastering motor control

Mastering motor control

In industrial facilities, electric motors drive everything from conveyor belts to fans and compressors. Now, with the cost of energy rising, manufacturers are trying to find new ways to reduce consumption – and motors are in the spotlight. Here, Tom Cash, Director of Foxmere, explains how manufacturers can improve motor control through the use of soft starters, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and DC motors.

Switching tracks to public ownership

Switching tracks to public ownership

Have you ever shelled out an extortionate amount of money for a relatively simple train journey, only to discover that your train is delayed, the toilets are out of order – oh, and just for good measure, there are no empty seats? If you’re British, don’t worry, there’s no need to respond, that was rhetorical.

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