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Industry 4.0/IIoT 8 Identifying energy blind spots 11 The ability to verify measurement devices Hazardous area & safety 12 The key to safety and productivity Mixing, weighing & conveying 16 Double the benefits in dairy inspection Pumps, valves & actuators 21 Pump solves pipeline pressure challenge Flow & level control 24 Mapping MFM performance Value chain planning 46 Adding value to planning Engineering skills gap 48 Getting social in engineering
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