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The challenges of bonding composite materials

02/02/2029

Composites are two or more materials with very different physical or chemical properties combined in such a way to give properties superior to those of the constituent elements. Many types of plastics can be reinforced often with fibres and this combination can produce some of the strongest materials for their weight that technology has ever developed...and the most versatile.

New plastic inserts are superlight, corrosion-free and good for Mach 2

02/02/2029

Fitsco developed its ‘patent-pending’ new range of plastic threaded inserts in 2017. Since then, the new LiteFit plastic threaded insert has been specified as a ‘metal replacement’ part for an ‘in-cockpit’ application on the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Connecting cars, now and in the future

02/02/2029

We are constantly being introduced to new means of connecting, updating and digitising every aspect of our lives, and the automotive industry is no exception.

Fastener security with Challenge Europe

02/02/2029

When a manufacturer is considering security issues around fasteners, generally there are three aspects: 1.) the ability of the fastener to securely do its job and withstand problems such as vandalism; 2.) how secure will the fastener be in service, how for example will it seal or retain components and/or fluids? And 3.) how confident can I be in my selection and my supply chain?

Could AI help us find aliens??

02/02/2029

Developments in artificial intelligence may help us to predict the probability of life on other planets, according to new work by a team based at Plymouth University.

Latest Features from DPA

The challenges of bonding composite materials

New plastic inserts are superlight, corrosion-free and good for Mach 2

Connecting cars, now and in the future

Fastener security with Challenge Europe

Could AI help us find aliens??