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1.2013
trends in automation
Cover story Water keeps the world moving:
As the world population continues to rise,
so too does the importance of access to clean
water. In this issue of trends in automation,
we examine how modern process and auto­-
mation technology is optimising our use of this
essential resource.
Editorial 3
Panorama 6
Festo worldwide 43
About this magazine 45
Soft Stop 46
The water bearer
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Cornel is one of
the world’s leading international
experts in water supply and wastewater
disposal. In this interview he talks
about the challenges facing megacities
and the technological future for the
sustainable use of water. 8
Inspiration
Each application
needs to be sized
individually.
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“Drinking water supply and
wastewater disposal in
rapidly expanding megacities
is a major issue.”
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The right choice
Which are more energy-efficient –
electrical or pneumatic components?
What advantages does one technology
have over the other? Many experts
believe that the ideal solution is a com­
bination of both. 12
Compass