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For Engineers… by Engineers
December 2010
Hybrid
Technologies Supercars go green
For Engineers… by Engineers December 2010
Data capture cuts plant downtime
working prototypes Robots get human touch
Automotive manufacturers of supercars are now investigating hybrid and other ‘green’ technologies. See page 8.
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18 AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN 4 Manufacturers of supercars adopt hybrid technologies
12 PROCESS EQUIPMENT UPDATE 4 Process benefits drive interest in peristaltic pumping
16 PLANT MANAGEMENT 4 Cyber security certification becomes a focus of process security 4 Intelligent motor centres help reduce downtime
22 COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE 4 Versatile 3D printing broadens its appeal 4 Solutions as good as gold
32 SPECIAL FOCUS : ROBOTICS 4 How robotics can help manufacturers recover from the recession
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