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Better performance. Less energy. Welcome to DPA’s December issue!

It’s almost Christmas. But before that exciting event comes another…the launch of our last issue of the year! So, before you tuck into your eighth mince pie, let us take you on a journey through the latest innovations of, and insights into, machine building & safety, drives & motion control, bearings, belts & chains, and the medical sector.

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For our cover story, ABB offers us an exclusive insight into the development of its new ACS180 variable speed drive (VSD). This easy-to-use and compact drive brings reliability and performance to machinery builders. Delve into the drive’s core exciting capabilities and benefits (p. 8).

Ordering a taxi or an Uber via your smartphone is a relatively simple task, but calling a train to you whenever you need it is surely impossible? A new project aims to demonstrate that this is, in fact, not as unlikely as it seems... Is this the public transport of the future? (p. 26).

But that’s not all! We have many more vital insights to share with you, including:
• How simulation can protect us from heart conditions (p. 14)
• Control technology: The key to solving the UK productivity challenge? (p. 28)
• Video of the Month: Better connected with Murrelektronik (p. 37)
• Composites send drones to the skies (p. 6)
• Solar pump sustainability: Don’t ‘wine’ about it! (p. 24)
• Make way for “multi-everything" (p. 22)

I hope you have a lovely Christmas break and I look forward to seeing you in the New Year with our upcoming January issue!

Until then, be sure to check out your free digital issue here.

Do let me know what you think, and if you think there are any specific topics we should be covering. Email me at sophia.bell@imlgroup.co.uk.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.