The use of bonding systems is gaining increasing popularity among machine builders as more come to recognise the potential advantages on offer.

RP Technologies are approached on what seems to be a daily basis to discuss over-moulding as a process for prototype tooling and moulding, and whether it is suitable for low volumes.

Athletes place a great deal of trust in their equipment. They invest many years of their lives to train for a few minutes of maximum performance and need to be confident that the swimsuit will help them perform at their best.

A leading global pharmaceutical company is using a low friction, impact-resistant grade of Delrin acetal homopolymer resin for two components in a new insulin pen.

The benefits of metal additive manufacturing – or ‘cold spray’ technology – are set to be enhanced by dedicated EU-funded research.

Roger Haw believes the short-sightedness of materials manufacturers and suppliers is putting the future of some small, specialist manufacturers in jeopardy.

For its new class 800/801 series train, which will be replacing existing high speed trains as part of the latest UK Intercity Express Programme, Hitachi Rail has risen to the challenge of accommodating the differing needs of rail passengers, including ‘pedal powered’ commuters and travellers.

In the medical device sector, the key market drivers are an ability to produce efficient and ever smaller devices that are cost-effective to produce, and that can be manufactured in volume and to strict time-to-market parameters. Albert Tsang reports.