October 2011
For Engineers… by Engineers
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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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