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COMPRESSED AIR


It may be impossible to truly future-proof technology, but the opportunity to continuously upgrade machines is the next best thing


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Robotics can help food manufacturers and packhouses benefit from the advantages presented by the latest disruptive packaging trends


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FEATURES Compressors & compressed air 11. Dealing with F-Gas Regulations


Transducers, transmitters & sensors... 15. Multiparameter monitoring for hire


Packaging... 17. A cleaner, greener, coding solution


Robotics... 19. The rise of the machine, and risk reduction


Process automation... 25. The right remedy for OT vulnerability


Pumps, valves & actuators... 29. Take a break from the norm


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