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The changing face of metrology

02/02/2029

Metrology has always been vital in precision manufacturing to ensure that products meet both quality and design specifications. As industry demands have increased over the years, we have seen a transformation in measurement technology – advances in metrology and improvements to manufacturing capability typically go hand in hand.

Starting early: The advantage of involving miniature motion design at the outset of OEM projects

02/02/2029

Miniature electric motors, their transmissions, feedback and control devices are crucial to equipment that depends on motion control. This means that OEMs starting a new product development project should involve a motion specialist at the earliest opportunity. The motor and its output have a broad impact on the overall design, so early-stage inclusion will not only optimise the performance of the host equipment, but it will also streamline project development.

Brushless DC motors: The easy and effective answer

02/02/2029

For some time, induction motors were ubiquitous in industry, used across multiple markets for conveyors, mixers, and packaging systems. When Panasonic withdrew from the induction market, engineers lost access to a supply of tried and tested motor technology. There is, however, an upside to this gap: developers now have the opportunity to upgrade to brushless DC (BLDC) motors with minimal disruption and financial outlay.

Engineering excellence: Springs in safety-critical aviation applications

02/02/2029

In the intricate realm of aerospace engineering, where precision is paramount and safety is sacrosanct, every component plays an indispensable role in ensuring the integrity of the final product. In this feature, we explore the role of springs in safety-critical aviation applications, with a particular focus on a set of springs that have defied the odds, completing an astounding 10,000,000 cycles, while still appearing as immaculate as the day they were crafted.

Simple, strong and seamless: A new approach to spring design

02/02/2029

In 2019, recognising the complexity of existing spring solutions, Samuel Suvanto sought to develop a spring that could be seamlessly integrated into steel structures. The result: InfiniSpring, a mechanical spring crafted from high-strength steel sheets, using laser cutting. Here, Tero Lokasaari, CEO of InfiniSpring, explores its development journey and the applications that have already benefited from its use.

Latest Features from DPA

The changing face of metrology

Starting early: The advantage of involving miniature motion design at the outset of OEM projects

Brushless DC motors: The easy and effective answer

Engineering excellence: Springs in safety-critical aviation applications

Simple, strong and seamless: A new approach to spring design