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Hybrid Power Automobiles


Making use of M2M connectivity For Engineers… by Engineers


Harmonics can ruin your power supply


How to manage a world speed record


Laser beam arc welding


Continuously variable transmission technology is enjoying a steady increase in popularity. See page 13.


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17 InstrumentatIon • electronIcs 4 How machine-to-machine communications benefit suppliers and customers


4 Setting the scene for new developments in sensors


35 Fasteners and sealIng 4 Welding developments continue to boost productivity and quality


43 POWER TRANSMISSION 4 Active magnetic bearings prove attractive for demanding applications 4 Is EISA a solution in disguise?


52 MOTORS AND DRIVES 4 Looking ahead to the next generation of energy-efficient motors 4 Warning : harmonics can ruin your power supply


62 computer solutIons 4 Industrial control systems need a new approach to IT security 4 Software upgrade brings benefits for designers


7 Interview: Speed Record Challenge


10 EU Energy Policy 13 CVT gathers momentum 20 Control and visualisation 22 29


Open standards Reed technology


31 Rolling element bearings 36 Waisted shanks 39 40 60


Blind rivet nuts Spring materials


Motors of the future 66 Advertisers’ Index


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