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Rich Huss, President and CEO <strong>Festo</strong> USA Time to act Energy is something we use every minute of every day. Sometimes we don't give it much thought; other times it may preoccupy us, whether we are responsible for ensuring its supply, use it to provide food, to travel places or wonder how to pay for it. Another reason for concern may be related to global warming, the environment or health issues associated with obtaining and using fuel. In short, we are affected by energy, on whatever level and in whatever big or small way. Energy usage is also a big concern for factories. For many energy consumption is the largest contributing factor to increasing production costs and rising faster than labour costs. How do we use fuel more effi ciently, how can we prevent losses in supply systems, what can we do to use less and how can we make or convert energy-ineffi cient equipment into energyeffi cient ones? In this issue of trends in automation we focus on how factories can change the way they manage their energy requirements to save money and resources. In an interview with Dr. Mueller we read about his thoughts on cutting consumption in very interesting ways. These include considering energy usage right at the design stage, using software, regulating power requirements to match the fl ux of slower and busier work times. "Smart" systems can also help to make better use of natural lighting, air and water by monitoring and adjusting usage carefully. We also explore some rather inventive uses of solar power and batteries that could prove interesting for the future. The modern world is inextricably linked to energy. As world population grows and standards of living improve, the topic of how we source and use energy becomes signifi cant and could have far-reaching consequences. Not only do we need to develop clean renewable ways of obtaining energy, we also need to change our behaviour and fi nd new ways of using it more effi ciently. We have the tools and the time to act is now. In this <strong>edition</strong> of trends in automation you will fi nd plenty of food for thought and action! Rich Huss
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