This wide range of epoxy adhesives and polyester resins is produced mostly as two-component systems. Curing is effected by the reactions of a resin and a hardener.

The spring edition of Futureminds has articles from a range of contributors, with advice about writing assessments, the history of the 555 timer chip, how to use exercise books in D&T, Scalextric4Schools, The Design Ventura challenge, news from the Food Teachers Centre and a guide to LEV testing, plus the usual smallprint, and look out for something a bit different on the last page...

A list of test machines that could be used to carry out portable appliance testing (PAT).

This guidance is for choosing batteries for general practical circuit work, where pupils experiment with low-voltage circuits by connecting batteries , torch bulbs, buzzers, small motors and other low-power components to investigate electrical characteristics, parallel and series circuits, etc.