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Summer 2026 Digital Dreams","Summer 2026 issue of Eureka! magazine focused on advancing industrial technology under the theme “Digital Dreams.” Highlights include the reality behind the digital factory concept, low-cost AI to reduce packaging waste, and how additive manufacturing is reshaping dentistry. The issue also covers tactile sensing and biomechanics in footwear testing, calculating motor running costs to improve energy efficiency, and robotics developments for agri use. Additional market updates span materials, bearings, and motion systems.","[www.eurekamagazine.co.uk](www.eurekamagazine.co.uk) Summer 2026  \nDESIGN | INNOVATE | ENGINEER  \nDIGITAL DREAMS  \nINSIDE THE DIGITAL FACTORY  \nIN THIS ISSUE  \nP12  \nAI PACKS A PUNCH  \nP15  \n3D PRINTING BITES BACK  \nP30  \nEXPLORING  \nAGRI-ROBOTICS  \nP32  \nTHE TRUE COST OF MOTORS  \nIT IS NOT JUST A SPRING,  \nIT IS Lighter, IT IS Smaller:  \nIT IS  \nAN APPLICATION DRIVEN SOLUTION  \nRotor Clip Wave Spring  \nCoil Spring  \nIT IS a Wave Spring  \nRotor Clip Wave Springs are engineered to save space and weight by reducing spring heights up to 50%. Our experienced engineering team is ready to assist you in specifying a standard spring or developing a custom design in the material and size you require. 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Advertisements in the journal do not imply endorsement of the products or services advertised.\u003Cbr>Printed in UK by Pensord Press Ltd, CF48 3TD |  |\n| © 2026 MA Business |  |\n\nSUMMER 2026 | EUREKA!  \nVOLUME 46 | NUMBER 2  \n15  \n32  \n6 SPECIFIER  \nWhat’s new on the market  \n8 COVER STORY  \nDIGITAL DREAMS  \nA look atthe reality behind the long-awaited concept of the digital factory.  \n12 ON THE TOPIC OF  \nAI PACKS A PUNCH  \nHow low-costAI technology could help distributors reduce packaging waste.  \n15 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING  \n3D PRINTING BITES BACK  \nHow AM is changing dentistry.  \n19 SENSORS  \nTHE NEXTSTEP  \nTactile sensing and biomechanics in footwear testing.  \nREGULARS  \n05 COMMENT  \nAll Change  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n| \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>26 |\n\n22 STATE OFTHEART  \nMATERIALS  \nProducts and case studies from the materials market.  \n26 STATE OFTHEART  \nBEARINGS  \nThe latest news from the bearings market.  \n30 ROBOTICS  \nEXPLORING AGRI  \nROBOTICS INNOVATION  \nHow are advanced motion systems helping robots tackle farming? 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