Advanced Manufacturing

The Role of the Digital Twin in the IOT – 12

New technology is being used to autonomously monitor, measure, interpret and manage the production line, says Joe Lomako from TÜV SÜD

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Exoskeletons will transform manufacturing – 24

Neil Ballinger from EU Automation explains why exoskeleton technology is being used in more varied environments

TTI Europe saves more than 10 hours per day with ProGlove – 25

Smart glove scanner delivers easy handling, ergonomic design, reliability and robustness

Plant, Process & Control

Torquing about advanced pump controller – 26

Hard wiring a sensor into a pump’s rotating drive shaft usually requires a delicate slip ring, but there is an alternative solution, explains Mark Ingham of Sensor Technology 

BCAS News – 29

Selecting Ethernet cables – 30

Justin Leonard of igus looks at points to consider when selecting Ethernet cables for use in dynamic applications

Efficient Maintenance

How AI is augmenting plant maintenance – 34

Kevin Price of Infor explains how modern next-generation analytics can give plant maintenance managers tools they can leverage to work smarter, not harder

Warding off maintenance issues – 36

The expertise of Rotamec, an electro-mechanical engineering service provider, has helped to guarantee patient comfort at a hospital in Devon.

Sealed advantage: split bearings raise efficiency and safety – 38

Ceramic bearings: Three questions to ask – 40

Thermal imaging for detecting elevated body temperature – 42

Production Engineering

MTA Viewpoint – 47

James Selka discusses the new dates for MACH, which has been rescheduled for next year

How using electronic controls can reduce costs – 48

Energy costs in many of the industries that employ process heating are considerable. Martin Thirsk of Energy Technology and Control examines the money saving solutions available

What's the real cost of pressure vessel repair? – 50

Leigh Bryan from Fulton looks at the costs associated with shell and tube steam boiler pressure vessel repair (and asks whether you really should be questioning its cost)

Energy Management

Using ultrasonic to detect leaks – 52

​Oliver Pogmore of AVT Reliability explains how ultrasonic detection techniques can identify leaks, reduce energy waste and save money for plants using steam or compressed air in their processes

Metering solutions for effective energy management – 56  

Effective metering is fundamental to energy management with meter data proving invaluable for identifying energy-saving opportunities, explains Bell Flow Systems

Premises Management

Coronavirus: Indoor Air Quality regulations letting UK down – 60

Oliver Zimmermann of Condair Group comments on the lack of humidity control regulations for public places and the subsequent impact on possible coronavirus transmission

Practical infection prevention tips – 62

Rachel Stephenson of GOJO Industries-Europe provides insight and advice on minimising the spread of infections within the workplace

Handling & Storing

Tower crane safety alert – 63

The Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Tower Crane Interest Group (TCIG) provides 

advice to tower crane owners and users relating to how tower cranes should be left out of service for potentially lengthy periods of time 

Health & Safety

BSIF News – 69

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Protecting hearing in four steps – 70

Mohammed Saleem from 3M offers some sound advice for protecting workers against hazardous noises

Smart electronics need smarter fume extraction – 72

As global demand for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) accelerates, electronics companies are being reminded about the workplace health risks associated with certain production processes