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Fast track housings for rally car tracking systems

12/05/2013

International rally car racing involves good preparation, exact timing, teamwork and, above all, high speed.

Eco-friendly flat packs offer economies for data centres

12/05/2013

When designing a new data centre the last thing that anyone will want to compromise is the quality of the racking; the potential losses that can be accrued due to failures will easily dwarf any saving made by opting for budget components.

Ex d enclosures: understanding the standards

12/05/2013

When specifying explosion-proof (Ex d) enclosures* to house electrical apparatus for use in explosive atmospheres, engineers must ensure they fully understand the implications of modifying the enclosure as part of the certified equipment prior to, and after, installation. Toni Ott offers some guidance.

Simple design ensures prototypes in 'days'

06/03/2013

A new range of forward curved centrifugal fans designed to simplify specification across multiple projects as well as promoting prompt order fulfilment has been introduced by Air Control Industries (ACI), specialist in industrial air movement products.

Panel appeal: lighting the way to good design

06/03/2013

The design of professional and consumer electronics front panel indicator lights is a key part of the user experience of the equipment. It's the first thing users see when they switch on, and the reliability, accuracy and helpfulness of the messages these indicators convey will have a big impact on the way users interact with the system. Michael Finn and Adrian Rawlinson review the most recent developments in the technologies for bringing light to the front panel.

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Fast track housings for rally car tracking systems

Eco-friendly flat packs offer economies for data centres

Ex d enclosures: understanding the standards

Simple design ensures prototypes in 'days'

Panel appeal: lighting the way to good design