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Formula Student racing machine gets some 'lightweighting' treatment

Formula Student racing machine gets some 'lightweighting' treatment

igus helps the University of Hertfordshire (UH) Formula Student team reduce the weight of their 2015 entrant with technical polymer guides and ultra-light metal components.

Simultaneous testing of optical components in silicon photonics

Simultaneous testing of optical components in silicon photonics

In a demonstration setup, PI (Physik Instrumente) shows how fast and precise XYZ stages are able to achieve parallel fibre alignment on the input and output side.

Modern automation enables novel train lift system

Modern automation enables novel train lift system

Eaton has been selected by systems integrator, Jenkinson Electrical Engineering, to supply the automation components that will form the basis of a new and exceptionally versatile train lifting system designed by mechanical handling equipment specialist, Mechan.

Magnetic levitation ensures contactless transport for microchips

Magnetic levitation ensures contactless transport for microchips

A major issue in the manufacture of semiconductors and microchips is particle contamination. Paul Streatfield examines a potential solution to contamination problems, which combines linear drives and magnetic levitation.

Linear guide developments deliver performance advantages

Linear guide developments deliver performance advantages

The new precision UK manufactured NH and NS series linear guides from NSK satisfy needs for agility, long life and an ability to cope with ever higher loads.

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