The Allen-Bradley PowerMonitor W250 and 500 power meters by Rockwell Automation are designed to monitor energy consumption at multiple sites without requiring additional components. »

In time for Engineers Week 2012 planning, here are ways to excite youth about engineering: Latching onto something familiar, use technology tools, and educate educators, says a supplier of electronics, desktop robotics, and... »

It is not surprising because of short staffing, but when it comes to planning for the worst, small businesses don’t even come close to being able to tackle a serious dilemma. »

When safety is designed in and integrated into machine design or a plant floor manufacturing cell, it incorporates operator diagnostics, regulatory requirements, and productivity concerns. »

The archived version of the first Class of the 2011 Arc Flash University series is now available at www.plantengineering.com. »

DuPont's Lanny Floyd to focus on processes and systems to avoid arc flash dangers in Nov. 18 Webcast. »

Whoa, OSHA issues fines for $1,013,000. following a complaint filed by a worker. OSHA investigated the manufacturer and discovered 13 Serious and 17 Willful violations of Regulations. Was this Company just waiting to be caught in... »

In machine guarding, how safe is safe enough? Over my 40 years in industry I’ve heard this comment many times. Is this attitude driven by “safety culture” or is it just a product of qualitative risk management? Is this why risk... »

Flow measurement solutions for a more energy-efficient world. »

Gorbel’s Easy Arm Intelligent Lifting Device has helped a turbine motor overhaul improve their work flow, decrease injuries, and increase their productivity by 25%. »

Plant Engineering met with Glen Sharkowicz from Mobil Industrial Lubricants at Pack Expo 2011 Las Vegas in September to discuss lubricants and the food and beverage marketplace.

At the University of Alberta’s Protective Clothing and Equipment Research Facility, extensive flash fire testing of several different FR fabrics illustrated the extent, severity and location of bodily burns following a standard... »

Learn how arc flashes happen, why it’s critical to comply with industry standards, and how the right flame resistant fabrics can keep your workers safe. »

Lock Joint Tube's manufacturing facility in Temple, Texas, has been able to reduce energy costs by installing a power-factor correction capacitor system. »

Deformation analysis optimized use of suction cups under combined load for robotic product handling with vacuum gripping heads. »