PECM Issue 28 2017 | Page 3

Engineering Process Manufacturing Sections Editors Choice Air, Gas & Odour Control Boilers & Maintenance Control & Automation Drives, Motors & Gears Electrical & Electronics Facilities Management Fluid Handling Health & Safety Labelling Systems Lifting & Handling Equipment Machining Measurement & Monitoring News & Events Process Technologies Pumps Software & Systems Storage, Handling & Distribution Switches & Sensors Valves & Flow Control Waste Treatment Water & Effluent Treatment 10 48 53 58 68 73 88 90 96 102 106 107 109 113 116 122 126 135 136 137 144 145 Inside... Inside Issue 28 F1 ENGINEERING, WHEN THE FAST LANE IS WAY TOO SLOW There’s finally multi-team battle for the WDC thanks to significant changes to the rule book which have dramatically altered the cars; making them faster and changing their appearance. HUMAN-ROBOT COOPERATION: KLARA FACILITATES GREATER DIVERSITY OF VERSIONS IN PRODUCTION AT AUDI New robot colleague in the assembly of Audi A4/A5 models: People and robot now work there side by side without a protective fence. SULZER FINDS THE NEWEST ENGINEERING TALENT WITH SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM Investment is an important process for any business. Investment in new facilities and manufacturing tools keeps the company modern, while investment in R&D helps to keep it at the top of its game within the industry. NORTHERN MANUFACTURING & ELECTRONICS 2017 Situated right at its centre in Manchester, the Northern Manufacturing & Electronics show is a unique showcase of the considerable engineering expertise the region has to offer. THE PPMA SHOW 2017’S NEW LEARNING HUB TO PROVIDE A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON INDUSTRY TRENDS The new and improved Learning Hub will be the platform for covering such hot topics as IIoT enabled adaptive packaging and the role of robotics and automation in the factory of the future. Issue 28 PECM 3