CONTENTS
COVER STORY 8
CONTENTS
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
NEWS
4. Increasing VSD efficiency levels 5. Gambica asks for harmonisation of new industrial wireless co-existence standard
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY 6. A safe solution for crash test simulation
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FEATURES Drives & motors...
11. The ten points to consider to ensure you select the right VSD for your application
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12. Back to basics with servomotors and a look at some of the latest developments and advantages of modern systems
Machine building, frameworks & safety...
15. The use of robotics in the food industry is growing, and the combination of robotics with vision systems is opening up some surprising applications
17. The introduction of the new Machinery Safety Directive has made the requirement for MTTF – mean time to failure – even more pressing
Linear motion...
21. When looking for a linear motion solution for an industrial machine that will increase efficiency and productivity, then why not consider linear wheel-guided slides?
22. The benefits of electric actuator technology
Hydraulics & pneumatics...
25. Hydraulic technology offers many benefits to manufacturing processes
26. A wide variety of parameters need to be evaluated to ensure the right connectors are selected for hydraulic circuits
Sensors & sensing systems...
29. Omron explains how an integrated approach to sensors will help with challenging applications
30. Greg Montrose and Karmjit Sidhu from American Sensor Technologies look at how to reduce pressure transient effects on pressure transmitters used in hydraulic systems
Technology file... 32. Robust cable drag chains 34. Compact servo actuators
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