ACE Issue 24 2019 | Page 3

Contents Features 08 Industry 4.0 We see the knock-on effect of industry changes to jobs first-hand. 10 Metrel Getting tough at the centre! 14-16 Universal Laser The Configurable Laser - A Universal Manufacturing Tool 18 Pilz Increase in turnover and rise in employee numbers for Pilz in 2018 19-20 TM Robotics The Fourth Industrial Revolution 24-25 08 14 19 Sick SICK Launches Hygienic Stainless- Steel Safety Light Curtain 24 Editor in Chief Sales Director Studio Director Antony Holter [email protected] 01304 806039 Alexander Arnold [email protected] 01227 392585 James Sayer [email protected] 01304 806039 Editor Sales Manager Accounts Dept Julie Fox [email protected] 01304 806039 David Allerton [email protected] 01304 806039 Alison Holmes [email protected] 01227 392561 Publishing Director Business Manager Martin Holmes [email protected] 01304 806039 Josh Holmes [email protected] 01304 806039 Published by: MH Media Global Ltd Office 15, Second Floor, Innovation House, Discovery Park, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, Kent, Ct13 9FD Tel: [phone] © MH Media Global Cover image courtesy of: Quantum Controls Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of material published in ACE however, the publishers accept no responsibility for the claims or opinions made by advertisers, manufacturers or contributors. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, electronic (including photocopying) or stored in any information retrieval system without the prior consent of the publisher. 3