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An inside view of international standards
Within the context of a diminishing role for national standards, Jon Severn discusses the influence of international standardisation with Ronnie Amit, the general secretary and chief executive officer of the International Electrotechnical Commission.
PC shipments rise to 69.9m units
Intel adds momentum; AMD makes long-term gains in Q1 microprocessor market, according to iSuppli Corp
Surging demand for valves and actuators
Rising demand from diverse process industries supports steady growth in global valves and actuators market
Electric motors and gearboxes may never look the same again
Jon Severn meets Justin Levine, the managing director of Parvalux Electric Motors,  the man for whom design is a mainstay of his strategy to rejuvenate the company
Bi-stable displays gain momentum
Despite LCD dominance, opportunities remain for emerging display technologies
Airlines assess carbon costs
Only around 40 per cent of the 20 carriers surveyed currently monitor and report emissions data, Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Hinge with a difference

The unusual CFA/F from Elesa (UK) is an external multileaf thermoplastic hinge with inbuilt 90-degree stop.

It is suitable for small equipment housings or for access doors where the opening angle must not exceed 90 degrees.
In many situations a 90-degree doorstop feature may be important to prevent a door interfering with other nearby equipment, or to prevent excessive opening in windy conditions.
The system is safe and secure for operator's hands as it is a built-in function of the hinge mechanism, leaving the operator free to work on the machine or equipment.
Full loading and operational specifications are given in the new 'Pink' catalogue, complete with guidance formulae to establish the correct application criteria.

For more information, visit www.elesa.co.uk