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A new philosophy for scalability
Scalability+ from B&R is opening up entirely new dimensions for machine builders, making it possible to perfectly tailor an automation solution directly to the needs of a specific machine.
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5. The key to reaching uptapped Asian markets
6. Closing the manufacturing skills gap INDUSTRY FOCUS
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Packaging... 20. A time for reflection 22. Increasing capacity
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25. Meeting the demand from the supermarkets
26. Solutions that make you stand out
FEATURES Energy Management... 10. Weed killer
13. Efficiency and sustainability take centre stage
Manufacturing Software...
14. Measurement and control for the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)
Industry Comment... 18. Top ten tips
Robotics & Motion Control...
28. Robot swivel increases production output of diecast parts
31. Have your cake and automate it!
32. Survey reveals the obstacles to robotic advancement
Technology File... 34. The world’s first ePAC
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