March 2019

| 38 | Benjamin Stafford, materials science expert at materials search engine Matmatch, explores the future relationship of aviation and additive manufacturing. | 39 | INCASE (“Industry 4.0 via Networked Control Applications and Sustainable Engineering”), co- organised by PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI UK)and the European Interreg Project, are free-to-attend seminars that will address the key practical issues arising from the use of digital communications technologies in automated manufacturing and process industry applications. Smart Machines & Factories reports. | 41 | The first step when starting any Industry 4.0 initiative or digital transformation within a manufacturing environment, is to define the common goals and consistent use of terms. Paresh Kansara, Rittal’s product manager for Industrial & Outdoor Enclosures, looks at some tips to help companies implement fast-deploying and secure IT for production environments. | 42 | | Applications | | Technologies | | Interviews & Reports | | CONTENTS | www.smartmachinesandfactories.com March 2019 | 0 3 | | 42 | Festo Member of the Management Board Dr Frank Melzer has taken over as head of the Industry 4.0 platform steering committee for the digitisation of business in Germany. Smart Machines & Factories’ Aaron Blutstein caught up with him. | 44 | Smart Machines & Factories spoke to Stefan Reuther, chief sales officer at COPA-DATA, who gives his three predictions for industrial automation in 2019. | 46 | In tomorrow’s factories, work pieces will be transported flexibly between workstations on magnetically levitated carriers. Contributing editor Tony Sacks reports. | 38 |