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Contents November


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NEWS


6 SME manufacturers optimistic despite continuing supply chain issues and problems recruiting staff


7 Electrocomponents announces its ESG action plan to support a more sustainable and inclusive world


FEATURES


Sensors & sensing systems 10 The future belongs to smart sensors


12 This IIoT platform makes Industry 4.0 easy for SMEs


14 Biosensor determines the infectivity of SARS-CoV-2


IIoT & smart manufacturing 13 Transparency in OEE


4 DESIGN SOLUTIONS NOVEMBER 2021 Linear motion


15 IKO Nippon Thompson Europe: Much more than just linear guides


16 Steel: the key to linear motion bearing performance


18 A guide for linear motion


19 Linear motors slash energy costs to 5% of pneumatic solutions


20 How to make customised linear motion affordable


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