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 antony@aceindustrymag.co.uk 01304 806039 Alexander Arnold alexander@aceindustrymag.co.uk 01227 392585 James Sayer james@mhmagazine.co.uk 01304 806039 Editor Sales Manager Accounts Dept Julie Fox editor@aceindustrymag.com 01304 806039 David Allerton david@aceindustrymag.com 01304 806039 Alison Holmes accounts@aceindustrymag.co.uk 01227 392561 Publishing Director Business Manager Martin Holmes martin@mhmagazine.co.uk 01304 806039 Josh Holmes josh@mhmagazine.co.uk 01304 806039 Published by: MH Media Global Ltd Office 15, Second Floor, Innovation House, Discovery Park, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, Kent, Ct13 9FD Tel: 01304 806 039 © 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