MARCH 2016 CONTENTS
LATEST INNOVATIONS IN PROCESSING AND PACKAGING
COVER STORY 10
SENSORS & INSTRUMENTATION
The UK’s only national sensors show for test, measurement and control at the NEC Birmingham 28-29 September 2016
HIRE EQUIPMENT
Fair wear and tear of forklift trucks can result in large unexpected bills when contracts end: how can you protect yourself?
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MANUFACTURING SOFTWARE
A manufacturer of threaded parts is pushing the boundaries with the ability to simplify programming of CAM software geometry
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PPMA returns for all new September 2016 line-up
Showcasing the UK’s latest innovations in processing and packaging machinery, materials, containers and packaging design, the PPMA TOTAL Show returns to the NEC, Birmingham in September
NEWS
4. Latchways celebrates engineering innovation and commitment to developing local talent
FEATURES
Power Management 6. The EU’s Circular Economy Package is a welcome initiative spotlighting the importance of remanufactured power and distribution equipment
Environment & Energy Management
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8. The landscape of industrial energy consumption has changed significantly over the past four decades. How can manufacturers make energy efficiency savings through EnPC?
Industrial Cleaning
12. Heat-treating shops must clean workpieces in large quantities before heating and after quenching in oil; a solvent-based system provides reliability
Inspection, Test & Measurement
14. Industrial machinery is more reliable and efficient but can be more difficult to troubleshoot because of the complexities of its advanced systems
Hire Equipment
16. Fair wear and tear of forklift trucks can result in unexpected large bills when contracts come to an end. FLTA chief executive Peter Harvey explains what you can do to protect yourself
Manufacturing Software
18. A manufacturer of threaded parts is pushing the boundaries with the ability to simplify programming of CAM software geometry to customise machining
20. CAE software is helping a plastic products manufacturer to interconnect individual machines to form integrated production lines, increasing efficiency and accuracy
Security Solutions
24. It is thought that IP CCTV systems which use high performance data networks outsell analogue. Tony Easingwood of Advantex Network Solutions highlights the skills the technologies demand
PREVIEW
Drives & Controls 2016 23. The biennial co-located events Drives & Controls, Plant and Asset Management, European Offshore Energy, Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech Exhibitions return to Birmingham’s NEC (Halls 3/3A) 12-14 April 2016 alongside MACH 2016
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