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Jake Holmes rounds up the latest training and education opportunities in the design engineering spaceKaizen - the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement - is not just for machines and processes but for people also. Without proper training and job growth, employees can become unproductive and disenfranchised. Keeping a workforce motivated and... Read more

Dr David Moule, an expert in electric drives with a passion for sustainability, tells Louise Davis about some valuable work focused on recycling and reusing the magnets used in motorsElectric drives technical specialist at ZF’s Servo Drives Centre of Competence, Dr David Moule, recalls how a shared interest in best... Read more

How one company has given a new lease of life to traditional trapezoidal threads with its innovative thread technologyA key component of mechanical engineering applications for decades, trapezoidal threads convert rotational movement into linear motion. However, even the most reliable technologies have room for improvement, says Robert Day, dryspin product... Read more

Bringing you the latest advances from across the composites sector, straight from the show floor of JEC World 2025Pushing the limits was the overarching theme of JEC World 2025, which brought together the global composites sector to showcase the latest innovations that are redefining lightweighting, performance and design possibilities in... Read more

Jose Fernandes discusses the crucial role of corrosion protection products in steel production and maintenanceSteel, while known for its strength, is susceptible to corrosion, especially when exposed to moisture, chemicals, and other environmental factors. Therefore, ensuring suitable corrosion protection for steel during production, and later throughout maintenance, is crucial in... Read more

Could anti-gravity casting prove to be the silver bullet for crack-free metal casting? Despite industry-wide scepticism, this professor believes so...“No one has really understood why metal castings are unreliable when compared to forging, until recently. What I’m about to reveal today is being denied by millions,” Professor John Campbell, professor... Read more

Jake Holmes looks at some of the machinery safeguarding the quality of precision productsAs product designs grow increasingly complex, the need to check and validate these designs continues to grow. Precision parts manufacturers can design parts that are measured in nanometres, a scale too small to be assessed with the... Read more

The importance of delivering connector reliability in harsh environmentsIn the world of engineering, connectors are the unsung heroes that ensure the seamless operation of complex systems. For harsh environments, connector design and selection are critical. Delivering long-term reliable connector performance will involve mitigating one or multiple risks posed by the... Read more

Exploring the latest developments in sensor technology within design engineeringMiniaturisation, integration, and biocompatibility are just some of the recent trends in sensor technology that have got people talking. Additionally, the rise of smart vision sensors and the increased use of 5G for data transmission have been key topics of discussion... Read more

In the fourth and final part of our Age of AI series, NVIDIA’s John Linford gives his take on how generative AI is influencing product design and engineeringHaving pioneered accelerated computing since the early 1990s, NVIDIA has become one of the largest and most influential companies in the artificial intelligence (AI)... Read more

BEP Surface Technologies has hailed a government decision to permit the use of chrome-plating chemicals as a “significant vote of confidence in UK engineering”. The Radcliffe-based electroplating expert is part of a consortium of 23 companies, led by the Surface Engineering Association (SEA), that has secured a crucial 12-year authorisation... Read more

Omnific 3D proudly announces the launch of the BGM-1000, a groundbreaking advancement in commercial additive manufacturing. Designed and manufactured in Britain, the BGM-1000 sets new standards in speed, precision and reliability for large-scale 3D printing solutions. The BGM-1000 boasts an impressive print area exceeding 1.5 cubic meters, catering to industries... Read more

Join HARTING for Industrial Ethernet Week between the 25th and 27th February. Day one focuses on connecting the All Electric Society. ZVEI will be discussing how integrated energy systems can enable growth and decarbonise industry, whilst 1KOMMA5° will be showcasing their intelligent AI-based control and electricity storage solutions. Join us... Read more

Unitemp, the exclusive UK distributor for ESPEC, announces the launch of the Platinous J Environmental Test Chamber ECO Model, an ultra-energy-efficient addition to ESPEC’s flagship Platinous J Series. Featuring an advanced refrigeration control system, the ECO model achieves up to 70% energy savings for operations below 0°C compared to previous... Read more

JW Winco’s standard parts selection is growing once again – with the recent addition of an entirely new category for wheels and casters. The establishment of the new catalog group 3.10 is a clear indication that these mobility-enabling standard parts will have all the room they need. That is only... Read more