Viridian Systems set Rutland Plastics a material challenge, a metal replacement project that would test the water in more ways than one.
Proper material selection is very important where the service life of cables is concerned, especially cables in moving applications. Justin Leonard, the e-chain director at igus, considers the durability and lifetime of cables in energy chains.
With PET (polyethylene terephthalate) firmly ensconced as the material of choice for plastic container manufacturers, the focus has shifted to designing lighter-weight versions of current packaging to cut costs and quench consumers’ thirst for more sustainable products.
A Brunel University London student has been exploring how mushrooms can be used to grow robust zero-waste structures as an alternative to conventional building techniques - while also providing a tasty noodle topping!
Bürkert looks at how to achieve the best result with coating technologies from Ion Implanting, PVD and CVD, to Thermal spray and Welding.