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Routeco LIVE made a successful return!

Routeco LIVE made a successful return!

Routeco LIVE made a successful comeback with three one-day events that took place across the country. Read the highlights and catch up on what you might have missed as the DPA & Connectivity Editor takes you through the event!

All aspects of plastics design covered at PDM

All aspects of plastics design covered at PDM

PDM, a true showcase of the UK’s dynamic plastics sector, is returning to its traditional home of Telford this June. The free-to-attend event which offers an all-encompassing exhibition and conference for plastics design, moulding, packaging and recycling will take place at the Telford International Centre on 19 and 20 June 2018.

norelem gets young engineers firing on all cylinders

norelem gets young engineers firing on all cylinders

Despite 5.7 million people working in engineering enterprises, the proportion of young people working in this industry is decreasing year-on-year. Paul Mulvey, UK Sales Director at norelem, discusses how they are supporting young talent into the sector.

How automation can drive the UK’s electric vehicle industry

How automation can drive the UK’s electric vehicle industry

It is largely assumed that the UK is close to missing out on opportunities presented by electric vehicle (EV) development. Take the area of lithium-ion batteries, for example. Supply is currently dominated by businesses based in Japan, South Korea and China; many of which have had a 20-year lead over the UK in establishing an effective battery manufacturing supply chain.

Tantalum: Real-life counterpart of Black Panther’s vibranium

Tantalum: Real-life counterpart of Black Panther’s vibranium

Comic book fans flocked to cinemas as Black Panther hit the screens. Underpinning the film’s plot was fictional metal vibranium, which powered the titular hero’s kingdom of Wakanda. Interestingly, this metal was, in part, inspired by tantalum. So, what of the Marvel Universe vibranium’s real-life counterpart?

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