CONTENTS  NEWS


5 WernerCo increases manufacturing in Maldon


FEATURES Textiles


14 Cut’n’Seal technology is a perfect fit for Heathcoat Fabrics


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    


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    


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    


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16 Smart textiles: Addressing commercialisation challenges


Power, Energy & Renewables


REAL-TIME ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IMPROVES PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE


On page 6, Steve Sands, head of Product Management at Festo GB, observes the changes in the predictive maintenance technology sector and the impact these changes have on customers.


FIND OUT MORE ON PAGE 6


18 Powering a sustainable future for UK manufacturers


20 Balancing the Energy Trilemma with energy management innovation


24 Keeping manufacturing energy consumption under control


Test, Measurement & Control


30 Optimising water treatment process control


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Electrical Equipment


32 Safety first for electrical product manufacturing


Automotive


36 Sensors that perform reliably in harsh, demanding vehicle road tests and dynamometers


Health & Safety


44 Protecting lone workers: Is your manufacturing process up to scratch


48 Sensing a problem


Machinery 50 Choosing a linear rail 52 Bearings and food safety


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