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PACKAGING
Within the fast-paced FMCG environment today, staying ahead in manufacturing and technology means doing more with less
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Store-friendly-sequencing holds the potential to boost sales and reduce costs. But how do you step-up the pace in the warehouse?
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NEWS
4. UK manufacturers not leveraging the full potential of digitisation says report
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5. What does the future hold for BYOD? 6. Inspirational speakers at Photonex Scotland
INDUSTRY FOCUS
British Automation and Robot Association (BARA) -
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10. The real cost of ownership - tips on getting the best out of TCO
12. Flow wrapping technology is sealing the future for packaging
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FEATURES Test Systems...
18. Subaru reduces electric vehicle test development times by 90 per cent
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20. Torque transducers on test rig help check advanced electric and hybrid powertrains
Manufacturing Software...
22.Making your MES fit for your smart factory
23. Protecting manufacturing systems against ransomware
Robotics & Motion Control...
27. Welcoming ‘cobotics’: The key to improved productivity and increased safety
28.Mobile robots speed up production at new Norwegian ‘smart factory’
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