A UK-based designer and manufacturer of robotic motion control systems for live broadcast, film and photography applications, is utilising precision thin section bearings on a variety of its robotic motion control camera rigs.
Paul Mitchell looks at three of the biggest issues affecting the plain bearings industry – and how engineers can use them to their advantage.
Fully accredited to the TS16949 automotive quality management standard, William Hughes began supplying the automotive industry nearly 30 years ago, and this important sector now forms the largest part of its business.
Nick and Dan Goss attempt to shed some light on this, basing their article on past experience and the huge variety of projects their companies – Goss Spings and PMT - have undertaken for clients.
ContiTech Vibration Control is claiming a world first for a new, lightweight automotive strut mount whose construction includes a significant proportion of glass fibre reinforced polyamide. The component includes a highly insulating rubber element, which enhances ride comfort.