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 The power and potential of piezoelectric energy harvesting

The power and potential of piezoelectric energy harvesting

04/04/2013

The process of piezoelectric energy harvesting – that of converting mechanical into electrical energy – has rapidly gained momentum in recent years for a number of reasons, primarily due to its energy efficiency and environmental benefits. Fred Pimparel reports.

 Metallized injection moulded components: an automated approach

Metallized injection moulded components: an automated approach

04/04/2013

Injection moulding of reflectors is a highly complex process where any imperfections reduce the performance of the end product. In a bid to improve profitability without outsourcing overseas, injection moulding specialist IV Group has invested in a new type of metallization plant that works in tandem with the injection moulding machine in an unmanned cell, coating reflectors as they come off t

 Are you sitting comfortably?

Are you sitting comfortably?

04/01/2013

Knoll's 'Generation' work chair embraces the idea of elastic design – where a product rearranges itself in response to its user. Key to the chair’s flexing and supportive features is the use of high performance thermoplastics supplied by DuPont.

 Tooling specialist gets stuck into Airbus project

Tooling specialist gets stuck into Airbus project

04/01/2013

French tooling specialist, Loiretech is using Araldite 8615 resin in the manufacture of prototype lower front panels for Airbus' new A350 passenger airline, which is expected to go into service with launch customer, Qatar Airways in approximately two years time.

 'Lacquered carbon weave' - a finish to be proud of

'Lacquered carbon weave' - a finish to be proud of

04/01/2013

Niche automotive manufacturer, Noble gets its prototypes and low volume composite production parts from materials specialist, ARRK. During the course of development, the Nuneaton based supplier suggested an alternative to conventional body paintwork for its customer's high-performance M600 supercar - a special finish that took full advantage of the carbon fibre fabric surface texture.

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