CONTENTS
Contents
36 MANUFACTURING – WORKPLACE SOCIAL DISTANCING
As UK industry tries to get back to some form of working normality,
social distancing measures are still being encouraged. Adam O ord nds
guidance and products to help with social distancing in industry
40 MANUFACTURING – FEVER SCREENING
The Coronavirus epidemic has created a worldwide demand for infrared
cameras as fever screening tools. Sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon UK
explains how to be sure that the camera chosen can actually do the job
42 ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT – BUILDING MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS
Jody Muelaner explores how a building management system works and
the range of equipment and systems with which it can work
46 CYBER SECURITY – GUIDANCE
Leading experts in cyber security have produced an authoritative guide
that could help factories and process plants protect their resources.
50 OBSOLESCENCE – REVERSE ENGINEERING
Operations Engineer explores the basic principles of the reverse
engineering technique and how it can be carried out
52 TOOLS – EXOSKELETONS
Vehicle maker IVECO has introduced a wearable ‘exoskeleton’ device from
automation specialist Comau. This is helping to reduce the fatigue on the
upper limbs su ered by assembly-line workers at the company
3 Comment
8 News round-up
• Collaboration & supply
• Contract wins
• Investment
• People & recognition
16 In-depth news
• HSE workplace fatalities
• IDRIC leads the way to net zero
16 Quick- re tips
80 Engineer to engineer
• Finsbury’s new CMMS
• CKF installs palletising robot
• NHS delivery drone
• Drive used in juice processing
87 Products & practices
• BCAS lockdown guide
• AR in Plantweb Optics
• Proseal’s analysis platform
94 Legal report
• Contracts: the unsung heroes
of supply chain management
96 Accident report
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