Automation May 2013
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PACKAGING
Control is in the bag MANUFACTURING SOFTWARE
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ISSN 1472-1244 Contents… NEWS
4. Inspired by nature 6. Cementing brand reach and performance 7. UK manufacturing needs to start believing
INDUSTRY FOCUS: PACKAGING
19. Control is in the bag 20. Ensuring safety of packaging machinery 22. Achieving error-free detection 24. Viva RFID!
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Manufacturing Software... 10. Productivity on the rise 12. Remote problem solving 14. Reaping the rewards of gap analysis 16. 21st century management
Energy Management...
26. Automation for waste to energy facility 28. Is Germany leading the way in biogas?
Robotics & Motion Control... 31. Making automation accessible 32. Aiding the progress of stem cell research 34. One palletiser does the work of three at Unilever plant
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36. Turning tough times into opportunities 39-41. What to see at Total 2013
TECHNOLOGY FILE 42. Eliminating code errors
Remote problem solving Software for Smart Engineering EXHIBITION PREVIEW: Total Processing & Packaging Cover Story
B&R’s redesigned automation software development suite, Automation Studio, is aimed at keeping quality up, engineering costs down and time to market short in the face of growing product complexity. In an interview with technical editor Peter Kemptner, B&R head of software development Dr Hans Egermeier explains how Smart Engineering features included in Automation Studio 4 help software engineers create better products quickly, cost effectively and with a reduced workload
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Next month... Features in the June 2013 issue of Automation will include: Drives & Controls • SCADA & Data Acquisition • Test Systems • Machine Safety • Industry Focus: Automotive Supply Chain
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