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SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL EFFICIENCY SEPTEMBER 2024


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With increased competition, often on a global scale, Mitsubishi Electric says that manufacturers need to differentiate themselves by tailoring products more closely to customer demand. Cobots can enable manufacturers to effectively meet individual customer requirements with greater product variety in smaller batches.


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NEWS 4 Lilly expands manufacturing footprint in Ireland with $1.8 billion investment


6 FANUC’s automation showcase set to address manufacturing challenges


COMMENT 10 When reality meets remote diagnostics 12The cutting edge of medical micromotors


FEATURES Data Centres


14  step-down conversion in data centres and telecom systems


20 Whitepaper highlights potential of greener bridging solutions to relieve Europe’s


under-strain power infrastructure Medical


22 Brushless DC motors are powering advances in surgical power tools


24 Healthcare for the next generation


26 Revolutionising medical device design: the role of advanced thermal solutions


28 Portability among trends driving growth in biomedical test equipment market


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Test & Measurement 30Yokogawa Test & Measurement unveils new 


Sensors & Sensing Systems 32 Clearing the air


Warehousing, Storage & Logistics 34 AI and robots help retain warehouse staff 38 XPO Logistics launches Connect Europe


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