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COMBILIFT’S HEAVY WEIGHT SOLUTION


COVER STORY 6


FOCUS: POWER TOOLS & TOOLING EQUIPMENT


Reducing the risk of hand arm vibration syndrome


8 HVAC


When is a PAG not a PAG? False aftermarket PAGs threaten compressor performance


16 INDUSTRY 4.0


Deploying digital technology, without the confusion: steps to the smart factory with Copa- Data


18 NEWS


Combilift’s heavy weight solution - mobile gantry from Ireland is the solution in Germany


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5. Logistics industry concerns over sulphur subcharge for Irish Sea shipping routes


FEATURES Power Tools & Tooling Equipment


8. Reducing the risk of hand arm vibration syndrome with the correct specification of power tools


10. Transforming parts using digital tools


HVAC 14. The importance of chemical storage ventilation


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16. False aftermarket PAGs threaten compressor performance


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18. Deploying digital technology without the confusion


20. How manufacturing organisations can measure the impact of digital transformation


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