As the world embraces electric mobility as a sustainable transportation solution, the reliability and performance of electric vehicles (EVs) and electric bicycles (e-bikes) are of paramount importance. The experts at Tappex explore the significance of quality threaded inserts in EV and e-bike applications, as well as the implications of threaded joint failures.

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain in popularity, the demand for efficient and reliable electric motors continues to increase. Electric motor design plays a crucial role in determining the overall performance and efficiency of the vehicle. An often-overlooked component with a significant impact on performance is the retaining ring, as the experts at Rotor Clip explain.

Managing access to the data centre is becoming more complicated as data housing facilities continue to expand their hosting capabilities. Given that it is at rack level where data security and access control have the potential to fall short, Mike Fahy, commercial product manager at Southco, discusses the importance of electronic access solutions.

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Stewart Beck, global product manager at Southco, looks how monitor mount arms work and the key design considerations when choosing one.

Choosing the appropriate hinge is an important step in the design process of many product applications, but with so many hinge types available, how can engineers ensure that they are choosing the right one? Stewart Beck, global product manager at Southco, explores the design considerations.

The experts at Robafoam look in detail at automotive lighting, and offer advice on the sealing requirements for this demanding application.

In manufacturing, there are increasing opportunities to improve the eco-footprint of products, with the joining processes that are used as part of the manufacturing process being a good example. We ask Alexander Müller, head of the joining systems business unit at Kistler, how choosing the right joining system can influence a product’s CO2-footprint.

Locks and latches with visible safety indicators can improve application secure and ensure end-user safety, as the experts at Southco explain.

Systems accessories for cabling are key to many enclosure installations, but it is important that that these accessories meet the same requirements as those that apply to building the panel, as Emma Ryde, Rittal product manager for industrial and outdoor enclosures, explains.