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DPA’s July issue is here!

DPA’s July 2024 issue is officially live. This month's issue covers the topics of Drives & Motion Control, Sensors & Transducers, Bearings, Belts & Chains, a special supplement on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

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January 2024 marked an exciting milestone for the UK automotive industry, with the millionth electric vehicle (EV) hitting our roads – an achievement more than 20 years in the making. However, the uptake of EVs has hit several speed bumps over the past few months, making the future of sustainable transport uncertain…In this month’s column, Editor Sophia Bell investigates whether the phrase ‘The Great De-Electrification’ is an accurate way to describe the current state of the EV market (p. 4).

Don’t trust a fake, buy the true make! This month’s cover story covers the crucial topic of counterfeits. Product piracy costs billions – not only in lost sales but also because of potential damage, due to the inferior quality of counterfeits. The consequences are complex – just like the related countermeasures, says Martin Ryan, Schaeffler UK’s Industrial Distribution Director (p. 26)

Finally, a recent report revealed that 75 percent of manufacturers are worried about an ageing workforce. This trend signifies a looming loss of valuable expertise and knowledge. Could generative AI be the solution? (p. 32)

Other key stories include:
• The rise of modular robots and the importance of drive train design (p. 9)
• Bürkert modulating control valves help UK brewery secure productivity (p. 20)
• The power of IO-Link solutions in industrial automation (p. 16)
• Video of the Month: Use the right tool for the job – but is there something better? (p. 37)
• How AI and robotics are defining the future of manufacturing (p. 34)
• Trimmed to perfection: The first beltless drive for woodworking (p. 12)

Grab your free digital copy now and let us know your thoughts!

Contact sophia.bell@imlgroup.co.uk if you think there are any specific topics we should be covering.

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.