For applications where compact DC motors are mission critical, from space missions to medical surgery, engineers specify designs for their precision and durability. But even when the stakes aren't as high, premium motor technology can increase application performance and prove more cost-effective long term. Tamas Hertelendi, maxon UK and Ireland's engineering lead for Southern England, explains.

First, igus launched the RCYL Bike, a bicycle made from recycled fishing nets. Now the company is setting the next milestone for sustainable mobility: a company first, it has developed an injection moulded bicycle frame made of recyclable composite material for the e-bike manufacturer Advanced Bikes.

Siemens Digital Industries Software reports that Panasonic has started to adopt its Teamcenter X software, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud product lifecycle management (PLM) solution from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to accelerate its digitalisation in product development and design.

The goal of Henkel Adhesive Technologies with the Bondrite M CR 1405 was to achieve more sustainability and greater process efficiency in colour coating processes. The RoHS-compliant agent provides coils with passivation and pretreatment properties as well as excellent corrosion resistance in a single pretreatment step.

The new iglidur online shop from igus makes the selection of plastic plain bearings quicker and more accurate. Just enter the dimensions, determine the application parameters, and find the right bearings.

Wind turbines have a decisive role to play in the expansion of renewable energy. Working in close partnership with turbine and gearbox manufacturers, Schaeffler supports wind turbine development through state-of-the art system simulation, realistic test-bench testing, and field measurement campaigns.

Trains are a particularly safe and comfortable means of transport. EMKA's products play an important role in this, as they do their job inconspicuously but indispensably. Products for railway vehicles include quarter turns, compression latches, multi-point locks, hinges, emergency hammers and fire protection gaskets.

Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the launch of its ePanda eDrive for low-voltage applications. Designed as a propel solution for mobile elevating work platforms, the ePanda eDrive is an integrated compact power system comprising an electric motor, microcontroller unit and reduction gearbox that maximises efficiency, reliability, and safety.

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has invested in a new hub for sustainable additive manufacturing (AM). This initiative opens avenues for research and development to support the design and manufacturing of net zero products with end-to-end circularity.

Siemens and BAE Systems have announced an agreement that will see the two businesses collaborate on innovation in engineering and manufacturing technologies embracing digital transformation, whilst leveraging digital capabilities throughout program lifecycles.