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DRIVES & CONTROLS<br />
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UPDATE<br />
3 NEWS<br />
A round-up of the latest business <strong>and</strong> industry developments from<br />
around the world.<br />
12 TECHNOLOGY<br />
Cutting-edge innovations in motion, power transmission, controls <strong>and</strong><br />
related technologies.<br />
IN DEPTH<br />
21 Cyber-security<br />
The recent widespread publicity given to the Stuxnet virus has brought home<br />
the real threat to industrial control systems posed by viruses <strong>and</strong> hackers. An<br />
expert examines the risks <strong>and</strong> how to minimise them.<br />
23 Linear Motion<br />
How a variety of linear motion technologies are being used in applications<br />
ranging from immersive 4D entertainment rides at museums, to tobacco<br />
processing machinery <strong>and</strong> controlling the flow of a Scottish river.<br />
29 Bearings, Belts <strong>and</strong> Chains<br />
Advice on how to tackle<br />
bearing currents <strong>and</strong> how<br />
to prolong the life of your<br />
chains, as well as<br />
examples of applications<br />
ranging from wind tunnels<br />
to solar power plants.<br />
39 PLCs <strong>and</strong> HMIs<br />
We examine some of the trends that are driving the development of control<br />
<strong>and</strong> display systems, <strong>and</strong> look at some examples of how these technologies<br />
are being applied in the real world.<br />
REGULARS<br />
11 Comment<br />
46 Gambica column<br />
47 ABB Energy Saving Award<br />
48 Dave’s <strong>Drive</strong>s Diary<br />
Design Data<br />
49 Software<br />
50 Multimedia<br />
51 Products<br />
60 Products & Services<br />
64 Appointments<br />
IN THIS ISSUE November/December 2010 Vol 26 No 10<br />
<strong>Drive</strong>s&Controls<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Danfoss</strong> VLT® <strong>Decentral</strong> <strong>Drive</strong><br />
Effi<strong>cient</strong>, <strong>reliable</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>powerful</strong><br />
Find out abou the new dedicated <strong>Danfoss</strong> VLT® conveyor solution on the fo lowing pages!<br />
TCO<br />
Total Cost of Ownership<br />
Every aspect of the FCD 302<br />
contributes to the lowest TCO.<br />
Its unique design is intended to<br />
simplify ordering, insta lation,<br />
commissioning, operation <strong>and</strong><br />
maintenance.<br />
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010<br />
BEARINGS, BELTS AND CHAIN:<br />
A look a the vital role played by mechanical technologies<br />
PLCs <strong>and</strong> HMIs:<br />
Trends <strong>and</strong> applications from the world of controls<br />
LINEAR MOTION:<br />
Linear technologies at work from museums to industry<br />
One<br />
NEXT ISSUE<br />
The January issue of <strong>Drive</strong>s & Controls will contain detailed reports from<br />
the SPS/IPC/<strong>Drive</strong>s show, as well as our annual variable speed drives<br />
supplement, <strong>and</strong> reports from the world of gears <strong>and</strong> gearboxes.<br />
box concept<br />
Everything needed to<br />
control the motor is<br />
contained in the IP 66<br />
drive enclosure<br />
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