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5 UKMHA launches its first apprenticeship scheme


FEATURES Power


10 How to balance harmonic reduction and regeneration


12 Ensuring resilient manufacturing power with smart microgrid technologies


Plastics


Nidec Drives provide the solution to improve airflow management and reduce energy consumption for Italian packaging machine specialists.


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18 Adhesives for nameplates and membrane switch panels


Batteries & Chargers 22 Boosting the performance of mobile industrial robots


Smart Manufacturing


26 How will ASIC technology enable the future of IIoT?


31 Fixing Industry 5.0’s foundations EDITOR


Victoria White - 07492 062973 vwhite@datateam.co.uk


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Sustainability Solutions 64 Sustainability in machining


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Robotics 38 AI and robotics help retain warehouse staff


46 High performance sensor tech for robotics applications


Connectors & Cables


56 The crucial role of contacts in connector functionality


Filtration & Fans 60 Managing risk while maintaining laser processing line performance


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