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Keep it fastened for a quieter ride

11/10/2012

After the roller coaster ride of 2011, industry experts forecast an upward shift in gears for the global auto industry. In the main, this is down to the 'new car smell' tempting recession-weary car buyers into finally taking the plunge and trade in their rambling wrecks, enticed by the latest technology and more freely flowing credit.

Making sustainable materials choices

14/09/2012

Granta Design has released CES Selector 2013, a software tool used by engineering organisations around the world to help them make better, more cost-effective, and sustainable material choices.

Home-grown engineering set to close the skills gap

29/08/2012

Engineering firm Tharsus has found that engineers working on more stimulating or inspiring projects are enthused and motivated in their careers.

3D-printed exoskeleton makes all the difference

02/08/2012

Using a Dimension 3D printer from Stratasys, researchers at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Philadelphia were able to create what two-year-old Emma calls her 'magic arms'. The device is a custom-designed robotic exoskeleton that enables her to conquer greatly limited joint mobility and underdeveloped muscles.

Joining forces with epoxies

27/06/2012

Epoxy adhesives can be designed into projects to provide cost economies and reduce component weight. By its very nature, structural bonding needs to be safe and secure. There can be no room for error or mistakes. And when it comes to high strength structural bonding, epoxy resins are the undisputed leader. We take a closer look at this bonding technology and examine some applications.

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Keep it fastened for a quieter ride

Making sustainable materials choices

Home-grown engineering set to close the skills gap

3D-printed exoskeleton makes all the difference

Joining forces with epoxies