Kevin Brownsill (KB), head of technical and learning at adhesives and sealant supplier Intertronics, and Alison Fox (AF), Dyne sales manager at Dyne Testing, an Intertronics brand, answer some important questions about why manufacturers should measure surface energy.

The goal of one company is in the building of a single-person, remotely piloted electric aircraft with the goal of making air taxis affordable and eco-conscious. A key element of the project are motor assemblies designed and manufactured by maxon.

With the Ibex-4000 series, Westermo is introducing new access points that support Wi-Fi 6/6E technology. The device series was developed in accordance with EN 50155 to improve wireless connectivity in demanding railway environments.

Stratasys has announced the launch of AIS Antero 800NA and AIS Antero 840CN03 as validated materials for the Stratasys F900, marking a new milestone in qualified additive manufacturing for aerospace, defence and other highly regulated industries.

The drylin NT-60-4 telescopic rail from igus offers an extension of two metres, and is made with PTFE-free iglidur JGPF to ensure the low-friction and quiet operation.

The Cincon LFM550S and LFM550M fanless power supplies from Relec are engineered for reliability, flexibility and efficiency, providing rugged power solutions for anything from advanced medical equipment to remote industrial systems.

ROLEC's fast-fit aluCLIC diecast aluminium enclosures for industrial electronics are now available with optional IP 69K ingress protection. They are also rated IP 66 and IP 67.

igus has announced that a mobile surgical microscope from Prechtl TechSolutions has won the 2025 manus plastic bearing competition. A jury of experts recognised the engineers who used lubrication-free polymer bearings and were able to increase the reliability of the microscope.

Contrinex's uniquely robust inductive sensors are trusted in a wide variety of demanding or critical applications, with an extreme example being their use in a nuclear power plant. The sensor is used to verify that a grab on a specialised crane is closed when lifting.