An alternative to the traditional spring?

Can you specify the correct spring? <img src="http://fplreflib.findlay.co.uk/articles/19151/TFC_Logo.jpg" ALIGN=RIGHT>
All springs are not equal. Eureka's deputy editor Justin Cunningham talks to Brian Goode, technical director of TFC, to find out what the company has done to improve upon the time honoured method of storing mechanical energy - and how it is improving mechanism designs.

Goode discusses: • Innovation in spring technology, the crest to crest spring • Space saving potential • Overcoming design constraints of a steering column manufacturer • Common pitfalls from engineers in industry • Advise on specifying the correct springs for your design Watch the interview in full here.