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Welcome
The process industry, like every other manufacturing sector, is knee deep in ‘industry 4.0’ or smart manufacturing technology. The term 'industry 4.0' can be used to describe the use made of a digital infrastructure (including IoT sensors) to improve productivity, flexibility and agility. There is now ample data available to plant managers, but the big question is, what should they do with it? The cover story Augmented Factory (on page 8) looks at how one interesting augmented reality tool transforms raw data into safety advice, inventory information, operator instructions and other guides. It even promises to help with a shortage of skilled engineers, according to the manufacturer. Many operators are moving towards plant electrification in a bid to phase out fossil fuel. However, unexpected downtime is a key worry since electric grids can be temperamental and increased demand may exacerbate this. Meeting your energy needs (page 8) looks at technology from Watlow that can ensure the process runs smoothly and that supply and demand of electricity are not out of sync. As usual the magazine covers a number of verticals, with food and drink featuring heavily. One global producer has significantly reduced emissions at a Polish plant by installing a Bosch steam boiler (page 17); another manufacturer Domino is at the forefront of label-less printing (page 28). Finally, technology company Atlas Copco is working hard to support beer manufacturers and their customers to produce a good tasting product with a little less froth (page 32).
Nicola Brittain Editor
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Augmented factory New AR technology will revolutionise commissioning and safety
PROCESS EQUIPMENT UPDATE
High precision valves To help with PC monitoring and control capabilities
Meeting your energy needs Ensuring your electrified plant stays online
New bearings for robots High performance bearings prevent particle emissions
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A perfect spread A flange spreader that suits many applications
PLANT MANAGEMENT
Full steam ahead A steam boiler reduces emissions for one food giant
Safety lights Exploring lighting in explosive areas
MATERIALS HANDLING
A guide to process equipment installation A look at equipment integration and calibration
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