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NEWS 4 Manufacturing growth hits one-year high in February
5 Skillnet Ireland appoints new CEO 6 “Ireland needs more women in STEM”
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10 Boosting global competitiveness through digitalisation and standardisation
12 Five load bank testing mistakes to avoid
FEATURES Medical 14 Power supply design considerations for primary cell powered remote patient monitors
Sensors & Sensing Systems
20 Minor investments in sensor quality protect major assets
24 Enhance safety and productivity with SICK’s robust new DMM4 muting module
Industry 4.0 26 Make your Digital Factory a reality: Digital transformation for success
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32 Global engineering services provider EDAG advances wireless test with Anritsu analyser
Automation 34 Cobots to the rescue
36 Control Station accelerates global expansion with acquisition of Irish distributor
38 Broanmain Plastics adapts to the automation times
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