In today's rapidly advancing technological landscape, the protection of electronic components has never been more critical. The experts at Robafoam explore why a good seal is essential and how it contributes to the longevity and performance of electronic systems.

FDB Panel Fittings managing director Gary Miles looks at evolution of enclosure and cabinet hardware for panel building applications.

Digital engineering, ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK's digital development approach, makes it possible to safeguard critical factors of bolted joints at an early stage – through simulation, calculation and precise forecasts.

It's just another typical day in the workshop: sparks are flying, metal is glowing, the arc's burning brightly. Suddenly, you feel a brief stabbing pain in the eyes and stumble backwards. All it took was a few seconds of carelessness and your eyes have been exposed to the extreme intensity of the dazzling plasma. The experts at Fronius explain what's happened, and what you should do.

Safety regulations play a crucial role in equipment selection in industries where explosive atmospheres are a risk. The ATEX directive, established by the European Union, ensures that components used in such environments meet strict safety standards. Elesa offers a range of ATEX-compliant solutions designed for industries like oil and gas, chemical processing, and manufacturing, where explosive risks are present.

Bioplastics are increasingly being used for components in industrial products. Examples include components from the automotive sector, the electronics industry and the construction industry. However, adapted fasteners that can be processed reliably are required to screw biopolymers together; ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK has addressed this need with the Remform II HS.

In thousands of applications, structural adhesives are being used as a viable alternative to mechanical connections: screws, rivets, or spot welds. Here Peter Swanson, founder and executive chair of adhesives specialist Intertronics, weighs up mechanical bonding versus adhesive bonding, and gives some advice for designing in an adhesive.

Almir Jakupovic, sales director at norelem, discusses how modular clamping systems are revolutionising precision in metrology, providing engineers with an adaptable, efficient and sustainable solution to meet the demands of high-precision industries.

Patrick Faulkner, lead engineer at Accu, looks at why understanding surface roughness is essential for manufacturers and engineers - not only to ensure functionality but also to optimise the longevity and reliability of the final product.

Static mixing nozzles are vital for dispensing and are used for mixing or blending of two-part adhesives, potting compounds and other protective materials, where products are packaged in cartridges or used in metering and mixing equipment. But how do you identify which one you have so you can order more? Kevin Brownsill, head of learning and development for adhesives and dispensing specialist Intertronics, explains.