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COVER STORY p14-15
PPMA TOTAL 2019: Keynote speakers are set to inspire
PROCESS AUTOMATION
Making the transition from manual labour to an automation-based future is no easy task, and defining what skills are needed will be the biggest challenge
EXHIBITION PREVIEW 12
Sensors & Instrumentation Live celebrates its 10th anniversary show with the addition of many new feature areas, and a CPD accredited training forum
FOOD & BEVERAGE
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Process automation... 11. Bringing OEE within reach
Flow & level control... 16. Measure, optimise and save
Event previews... 21. Celebrating 10 years of innovation 22. A buzz in the city for process engineers 26. Flooded with ideas
Heat transfer... 29. The importance of product analysis
Communications & networks... 41. Keeping a watchful eye over operations
Maintenance... 45. Basic, better, best - the tools of the trade
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