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Contents… NEWS


4. Co-located exhibitions prove to be a success 5. Drives & Controls 2014 to be held in April at the NEC APPLIED TECHNOLOGY 6. Controlling the lifting of steel sheets for submarines


FEATURES Machine building, frameworks & safety...


11. Robust and strong yet lightweight, mk Profile Systems’ technology has, for many years, formed the basis of machinery and equipment that streamlines manufacturing processes while being aesthetically pleasing


12. When published, EN ISO 14119 will not only provide designers with more comprehensive and up to date guidance on interlocking of guards, but it will clear up some of the confusion surrounding the application of EN ISO 13849-1 to safety functions which involve interlocked guards


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Drives & motors...


17. Selecting the right location to mount a variable speed drive will save time, trouble and money. Stephen Takhar of Vacon UK explains why


18. From 1st January 2015, IE3 motors become mandatory. But what do those who design, use or integrate motors need to do? And how do they ensure they get the right motor for their needs?


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22. September’s DSEI exhibition featured many companies familiar to Design Solutions readers, displaying a wide range of components and technologies suitable for the defence and security sectors


Supplement... 23-38. Enclosures & enclosure furniture


Equipment design...


39. Needing a flexible arm to support the viewing monitor on its new range of workstations, Olympus KeyMed to turned to Southco for a solution that would provide a wide range of movement, effortlessly


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40. Applications within high tech industries will all place different demands on the couplings selected. So, to ensure the coupling meets demands, Ruland Manufacturing offers a wide range of solutions, with customised versions available for when a standard product just isn’t enough. Here, the company gives us an overview of the couplings available


Technology file... 44. New brake motor offers instantaneous brake engagement


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Next month... Features in the November 2013 issue of Design Solutions will include • Sensors & sensing systems • Connectors • Materials in design & prototyping • Motion control • Mechanical components


OCTOBER 2013


SOFTWARE, MATERIALS AND COMPONENT SOLUTIONS FOR THE DESIGN ENGINEER


MACHINE BUILDING, FRAMEWORKS & SAFETY


Profiling machine construction


DRIVES & MOTORS


Are you ready for IE3?


Focus on innovative products to stay ahead


SUPPLEMENT: Enclosures & enclosure furniture COVER STORY


Fibox explains why being first to market with innovative and high-quality products is vital if companies are to develop a reputation as market leaders; and gets ready to introduce the new ARCA range


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