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4. Concept Fiesta features new electric wheel hub drives 5. Ensuring qualifications and training meet industry demands


JUNE 2013 SENSORS


Designed for tough environments


MACHINE BUILDING, FRAMEWORKS & SAFETY


Building efficient, modern vehicles


SOFTWARE, MATERIALS AND COMPONENT SOLUTIONS FOR THE DESIGN ENGINEER


30 years of connectivity solutions COVER STORY


HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS: A combined connection


It is now 30 years since German-born manufacturer Murrelektronik opened its UK branch from the front room of a terrace house in Greater Manchester. Since then the company has grown on a global scale to be one of the leading worldwide manufacturers in industrial automation and electrical equipment for machine and system installations


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