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Output down in March, but manufacturer optimism is risingA slight fall in manufacturing output in March, following a small rise in February, highlights what an up and down year 2023 is likely to be. The latest Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) paints a picture of a market which is subdued overall, with exports again decreasing and new order books showing only fractional growth. But even as rumblings of recession return to the conversation, business optimism has actually strengthened, with almost 60% of manufacturers forecasting output to rise over the coming year. Hold onto your hats, though; it’s going to be a bumpy ride. With best regards Mark Simms, Editor
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Plastic captive nuts ex-stockMany engineers are already aware that captive nuts can work at their best when used on thin materials, and this is especially so in blind locations, or when the finish of the surface must be preserved |
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What are the design considerations when specifying lead screws?The first in the new ‘Design • Engineer • Build’ series of video podcasts focuses on lead screws – components that are at the heart of countless engineering systems. We talk to Phil Jones at Abssac about the enduring popularity of these essential design products, and the design considerations in their specification. |
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Industry leaders embrace new machine building eventAlmost 80 of the top suppliers to the UK’s machine building and systems integration community have already signed up to appear at MachineBuilding.Live on 4 October this year. The event takes place at the famed National Motorcycle Museum, adjacent to the NEC in Birmingham, and is open from 0830 to 1430. |
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CASE STUDIES, NEW PRODUCTS & NEWS
Elesa rubber buffer plates reform the anti-vibration gameAs mechanical advancements in machinery continues to thrive, Elesa is at the forefront in revolutionising the space. Explore the company’s new expansion of anti-vibration machine components. |
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How advice about the application of fasteners pays offStaytite can aid with new designs or advice, it states, when developing the manufacture of an existing product |
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Fastening cable ducts to aluminium profilesFATH Components has a fastener specifically designed for attaching cable ducts to standard industry aluminium sections |
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How did Advanced Adhesives achieve structural bonding of the ‘un-bondable’?IPP5000 aims to win over design engineers as ‘go-to’ product |
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Busbar solutions for the automotive industryPenn Engineering is the industry leader when it comes to providing solutions for automotive and busbar fasteners. Its self-clinching, heavy-duty studs and moulded inserts for plastics, available from Zygology, are some of their most popular products. |
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European Springs invests in prototyping proficiencyEnsuring it maintains its position at the forefront of prototyping in the industry and is able to deliver industry leading laser-cutting speeds, European Springs and Pressings has purchased a Bodor i5 2KW fibre laser-cutting machine. |
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EVENTS AND COURSES
Industry leaders embrace new machine building eventAlmost 80 of the top suppliers to the UK’s machine building and systems integration community have already signed up to appear at MachineBuilding.Live on 4 October this year. The event takes place at the famed National Motorcycle Museum, adjacent to the NEC in Birmingham, and is open from 0830 to 1430. |
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