AUTOMATION March 2026
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CUTTING COSTS: PG26 - 29
CUTTING COSTS: PG26 - 29
INDUSTRIAL AI: PG18-22
INDUSTRIAL AI: PG18-22
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Smarter solutions for industrial efficiency
CUTTING COSTS USING AUTOMATION
This month’s issue includes a section all about cutting costs using automated solutions. On page 26-27 we look at the role of automation in fixing bottlenecks, a challenge that can have costly consequences. The feature on page 28 explains the true cost of handling damage, and how automated systems can reduce such damage. And on page 29 we look at the issue of downtime, and how predictive and preventative maintenance turns data into decision intelligence.
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