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DRIVES, CONTROLS & MOTORS


Reflecting on the past, present and future of the VSD as a new generation become increasingly aware of its advantages


MEDICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL


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Medical device manufacturers have only two months to fully comply with the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). Are you ready for the deadline?


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Every temperature tells a story: A look at the growth of contactless temperature measurement on the IoT


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4.Advanced design and simulation software helps speed development of a new supersonic aircraft


HepcoMotion in automated warehousing


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Machine control... 8. Staying in control when the temperature drops


10. Controlling demanding and complex plasma processes


Design for manufacture... 12. Check your design fully complies


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Special focus: Drives, Controls & motors... 19. When will the VSD come of age? 20. Closing the loop in demanding applications


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