Automation February 2013
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Contents… NEWS
4. Award recognises efforts within the water industry 5. Technical training schedule for 2013
INDUSTRY FOCUS: WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS
8. Linde invests in new parts store 10. ERIKS opt for dynamic picking solution
HARTING T: 01604 827 500
www.harting.co.uk Please turn to page 6 for details
Connectivity in robotics by HARTING
INDUSTRY FOCUS: AUTOMATED WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS Cover Story
This article looks at ways in which new developments in interconnection technology are enabling manufacturers of industrial robots to enhance the performance and energy efficiency of their products. By Kevin Canham of HARTING
FEBRUARY 2013
PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCY
DRIVES & CONTROLS
An energy saving solution for machine builders
SCADA & DATA ACQUISITION
Supervisory control helps improve system redundancy
Next month... Features in the March 2013 issue of Automation will include: Machine Building & Frameworks • Machine Vision Systems • PLCs & Industrial PCs • Materials Handling & Conveying • Industry Focus: Medical Equipment
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