ACE Issue 26 2019 | Page 3

Contents Features 4-5 Atlas Copco Improving quality and efficiency whilst cutting costs with Smart Connected Assembly Quantum Controls 8 What All Engineers Should Know About Variable Speed Drive Repairs 14-15 Rittal New AX and KX Enclosure Ranges unveiled Matrox 16 IP KVM extenders bridge the distance gap, effectively Softing Industrial Data Networks 19 8 smart gateways for multi-protocol process control 26-27 Fanuc The Future of Injection Moulding Hugo Beck 28 flexible machine technology for film and paper packaging 32-33 Brillopak Brillopak’s UniPaker handles 66 million kilos of spuds a year for Morrisons 36-37 19 32 Ahlstrom-Munksjö With Nidec Leroy-Somer, Ahlstrom- Munksjö consolidates its attachment to the local economy and wins export markets 46 Yamaichi Spring Probe Pins with Pitch of 2.54mm Editor in Chief Sales Director Studio Director Antony Holter [email protected] 01304 806039 Alexander Arnold [email protected] 01227 936975 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 936979 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 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