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Robotics Dawn of a new era 8


Sensor technology and the Internet of Things


Cool life lessons for electric motors


Graphene: unlocking the solar potential


Enhancing plant cybersecurity


In Asia and Australia, robot sales are expected to increase by an average of 16% per year.


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20 MATERIALS  Graphene: unlocking the solar potential


24 POWER TRANSMISSION Cool life lessons for electric motors


26 INSTRUMENTATION Sensor technology and the Internet of Things


11 Mechanical Interlocks 11 Temperature Control Systems 11 Rupture Disk Maintenance


23 Graphene Production 28 Mounting Elements 28 Index of Advertisers


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6 FORWARD VIEW  Robotics market to grow at 12% annually over next two years


8 PROCESS EQUIPMENT UPDATE  Advances in nanotechnology drive process improvements


12 PLANT MANAGEMENT  Safety and security fi rst


16 ELECTRONICS DESIGN  Fashion statement


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