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News
Piston ring technology improves engine efficiency and helps manufacturers meet future emissions targets 1 & 14
Freudenberg seals help minimise flavour transfer problems 2
Strongly bonded plastic–rubber parts formed without adhesives 2
SPX Flow launches next generation of mix-proof valve series 3
Coating process is capable of replacing chrome-VI conversion treatment 3

Company News
James Walker provides flange management services for major turnaround event 4
Eriks North America companies announce rebranding 4
Flexitallic strengthens its position in Russia by exhibiting at MIOGE 2018 4
Key brands are combined to form Dover Precision Components 4
Trelleborg focuses on accelerating the development of technology at its expanded R&D centre 14
Conferences and Meetings News 17th EDF–Pprime Workshop takes place in October 5

Technology Focus
Mechanical seal with metal bellows and Plan 66A solve process pump sealing problems 5
Heat shields boost battery safety in electric vehicles 7

Recently Published Papers 8
Regulars
In Brief 3
Patents 10
Events Calendar 14