For almost 60 years, Bath-based charity Designability has developed innovative products that help remove barriers faced by disabled people. Among its latest innovations is the Accessible Pushchair, a solution designed specifically for wheelchair-using parents and carers, made possible through user-led design and the integration of igus self-lubricating plain bearings.

Hinges connect components and ensure that doors, flaps or panels can be moved reliably. Their job becomes more difficult if housing fronts are to be flush with the surface or if edges, profiles and seals are in the way during opening. Such situations call for hinges that do more than just connect. For such applications, norelem offers highly movable piano hinges with gooseneck and with integrated double joint.

With industrial and rehabilitation workers under constant pressure from repetitive strain and heavy lifting, a new generation of AI-driven exoskeletons is moving beyond rigid, pre-set assistance toward intelligent, real-time adaptive support. Here Dave Walsha, sales and marketing director at DC motor supplier Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), explores the role of motors in enabling these systems.

The experts at Rotor Clip walk us through the key differences between spiral rings and circlips, and which one may be the better fit for your requirements.

From the resistance of a control knob to the feel of a handle, Rencol Components explores how seemingly minor design decisions can have a major influence on perceptions of quality.

As commercial, defence, and emerging platforms shift away from hydraulic systems toward distributed electromechanical actuation, the demand for compact, high-performance motion solutions has never been greater. At the centre of this shift is an often-overlooked component: the precision miniature motor, as the experts at Regal Rexnord explain.

Indexing plungers can be found practically everywhere. And Berger Tools has them in every shape, size and type. Now the company added yet another version: the indexing plunger with operating lever.

If a standard enclosure doesn't meet application needs, customisation can accommodate requirements without compromising on protection. From CNC machining of small batches to modular tooling for high-volume production, enclosure manufacturers can deliver bespoke solutions that combine design flexibility with cost-effective production, and a fast time-to-market. Chris Lloyd, Managing Director at Spelsberg UK, explains.

Advanced technoPLUS (IP 66, IP 67, IP 69K) plastic enclosures from Rolec for pole-mount electronics that must survive dust, moisture or high-pressure washdowns.