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Space: Springs in extreme environments

02/02/2029

Springs are integral to many devices, silently providing motion or resistance by storing and releasing energy. From satellite deployment to vibration isolation, Andrew Durdey, Sales & Marketing Director at MSP, delves into the unique challenges and applications of springs in outer space, and how they make possible the exploration of the final frontier.

Custom, customised or ‘hybrid’? How to specify metal enclosures for my electronics

02/02/2029

You’ll sometimes hear the words ‘custom’ and ‘customised’ used interchangeably when describing electronic enclosures. But there’s a world of difference – and it matters a great deal. Especially when it comes to price.

Short-term savings, long-term problems

02/02/2029

The Lesjöfors Group explains why fitting inferior quality suspension springs to save just a few pounds can often lead to expensive remedial repairs in the future, costing both the customer and the workshop.

Digitalisation of irreplaceable skills

02/02/2029

The skills gap is a prevalent problem across the industrial landscape, but can it be minimised through technology alone?

The King’s Speech: What manufacturers should know

02/02/2029

In the first State Opening of Parliament under the new UK Government, the King’s Speech unveiled 39 bills and draft bills designed to “take the brakes off Britain”. But what does this mean for the manufacturing industry?

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Space: Springs in extreme environments

Custom, customised or ‘hybrid’? How to specify metal enclosures for my electronics

Short-term savings, long-term problems

Digitalisation of irreplaceable skills

The King’s Speech: What manufacturers should know