Electrical Engineering
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FEATURES
Test & Measurement... 8. A range of possibilities 10. A vision for smarter testing 12. Clearing up years of confusion
Panel Building... 14. Will panel builders rule the world? 16. All part of the service
Enclosures... 18. Technology moves forward but nature may hold the key
20. How to make an entrance 23. Taking a trip back in time
Cabling... 24. Solutions for the future
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Fire & Security... 28. Correct specification will reduce risk 30. Working together for safety 32. ESP takes centre stage
Circuit Protection... 34. How to make monitoring easy
Automation... 36. A modular approach to the UK manufacturing rebuild
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Editor’s Choice... 38. Simplifying safety choices
Work smarter with record programs ENCLOSURES: How to make an entrance COVER STORY
To maintain electrical safety in the workplace, PAT data management programs have become more important, as Jim Wallace of Seaward Electronic explains Please turn to page 6
Contents… NEWS
4. A tall order 5. An event not to be missed
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY Cabling... 26. MOD blown away by Blolite
Enter 3 INSTALLATION CABLING
Solutions for the future
DESIGN MAINTENANCE MAY 2011
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