Electroactive polymer actuators feature microstructured surface
For more than 50 years the potential for electroactive polymers to be…
Novel wastewater purification approach by switching atoms
Sean Ottewell looks at the latest advances in water research which focus…
Compact screw jack delivers high performance
Thomson's Muli 0 precision machined worm screw jack provides powerful, reliable lifting…
Recycled plastics offer commercial and environmental benefits
Manufacturers of products incorporating plastics are finding recycled materials increasingly attractive, both…
Accurate gas analysis drives process efficiency
Being able to accurately measure the presence of gases is crucial to…
Low-cost electric actuators launched
Festo's new ELGR toothed belt axis achieves speeds of up to 3m/s,…
Insert evolution enhances threaded joints in lightweight assemblies
Threaded inserts are useful in lightweight alloys and plastics both for improved…
Flush fastener joins PCBs to sheet metal
A new SFK type PEM Spotfast fastener provides a flush joint between…
Laser polishing is faster than hand polishing
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology have developed a process…
Seals solve nuclear problem
Flaretite Seals are stamped from stainless steel or copper with patented sealing…
