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Your digital copy of DPA’s November issue is now live!

This month's issue covers the topics of Rapid Prototyping & Simulation, Enclosures & Panel Products, Test & Measurement, and a special supplement on Energy Efficiency.

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Supermarkets. Nurseries. Airports. If there’s one thing the past 12 months have shown us, it’s that no one is safe from a cyber-attack. In fact, a recent government-run survey estimated that a total of 612,000 businesses and 61,000 charities have been targeted across the UK. In this month’s
column, DPA’s Editor explores how manufacturers can protect their operations from malicious attacks (p. 4).

Next up is our cover story from ABB, which celebrates half a century of innovation and energy efficiency with variable speed drives. Turn to page 6 to find out why this innovation was such
a game-changer for industry.

Finally, ever wanted to get an insider’s look into the tech driving the future of police cars? Now is your chance: in this exclusive interview, DPA sits down with Tom Haye of Opses and Martyn Buxton of LB Enclosures explore how the partnership between the
two companies is set to transform the way police, fire, and ambulance services operate (p. 15).

Other key features include:
• Why autumn and spring are the seasons for smarter energy control (p. 30)
• 3D printing: How to inspire the next generation of engineering professionals (p. 8)
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Precision under pressure: Radar sensors for challenging offshore applications (p. 24)
• Video of the Month: Demystifying machinery compliance (p. 37)
• 6G: The trends you need to know (p. 26)
• Why energy efficiency is the new battleground for UK manufacturers (p. 34)
• Building better tumour models: How 3D bioprinting supports cancer research (p. 12)

Read the full issue here.

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.