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4 Robots and automation a chance to make things better

14 IO-Link sensors: where it all went right

24 10 GigE: high speed for your machine vision task

34 Why innovation is the key to manufacturing success

Rittal delivers efficient climate control solutions and smart service concepts to help reduce the carbon footprint of machines and systems. On average, a Blue e+ cooling unit saves 1 tonne of carbon per year, equivalent to the amount absorbed by a beech tree over 80 years. The Blue e+ series of products has a solution for every application and requirement.

Blue e+ units are suitable for all industry sectors and environments. A range of efficient solutions exists for every requirement and application, with a wide output range covering all cooling requirements from 0.3 to 5.8 kW. The units are available in a sheet steel design for all typical industrial sector applications, while stainless steel and chemical-resistant options are available for challenging environmental conditions.

There is also a robust outdoor version with anti-vandalism features.

All Blue e+ units have international approvals and multi-voltage capability for worldwide use. The hybrid technology of the Blue e+ cooling units offers average energy savings of 75% over conventional systems. By significantly reducing their carbon footprint, companies are one step closer to becoming climate-neutral, and with a longer service life for installed components, global usability and digital service offerings, Blue e+ helps achieve sustainability at every level.

Discover an efficient solution for any sector at https://www.rittal.com/co2-footprint/#/en.