With the use of polypropylene films under attack, Sales and Marketing Director Tony McDonald of flow wrapping machinery manufacturer Ilapak is being asked this question more often. Here, he debates the ban of all plastics following Ilapak’s latest machine developments to successfully run new sustainable polymer-based films.

Proper material selection is very important where the service life of cables is concerned, especially cables in moving applications. Justin Leonard, the e-chain director at igus, considers the durability and lifetime of cables in energy chains.

A Brunel University London student has been exploring how mushrooms can be used to grow robust zero-waste structures as an alternative to conventional building techniques - while also providing a tasty noodle topping!

As the aerospace industry rises to the challenge of reducing the weight of aircrafts while keeping manufacturing costs down, new materials and techniques are playing an increasingly important role in component design. Stephen Dyson, Head of Industry 4.0 at Proto Labs, considers the latest developments.

The wide variety of innovative and sustainable recycled polymers produced in the UK make it easier than ever for branded OEMs to ‘go green’ with new product design.

Flame Hardeners’ Managing Director, Roger Haw gives an overview of the training available for specialist sectors of the engineering industry.

Goodfellow and the German technology company Acquandas have formed a new partnership to offer device manufacturers micro-patterned, 2D and 2.5D integrated multi-function miniaturised components and coatings with enhanced performance properties.

This year’s PDM Event (14 to 15 June) at the multi-million pound Telford International Centre will explore a number of new perspectives on design.