The August 2016 edition of IPF features two important industry segments. Pumps and Valves play a vital role in fluid handling – gases, liquids or even slurries – an essential function in process industries. Over the years, Pumps and Valves have evolved to become more sophisticated and function specific, and increasingly automated. The world of Chemical Process Equipment is witnessing new trends with new materials, better coatings, energy efficient designs and better safety with increased automation. Better equipment is the need of the hour in an environmentally conscious world. There is a preview on TMTS 2016, Taiwan’s biggest international machine tools show scheduled for November, and an article on collaborative robots. Besides, a new feature, Open Forum, and all the regular product profiles.