Read the latest entries to each of Plant Engineering's blogs.
Lachance on CMMS is about current maintenance topics. Blogger Paul Lachance is president and chief technology officer for Smartware Group. Lachance has been developing and perfecting the company’s CMMS solution for the maintenance professional for 18 years.
Marshall on Maintenance is provided by the Marshall Institute, an asset management consulting and training company dedicated to helping companies improve the maintenance contribution to their organizational performance.
Machine Safety is J.B. Titus's blog in which he discusses machine guarding topics, including solutions assessments, regulatory compliance, gap analysis, operating efficiencies and cost savings, as well as all relevant safety standards, such as those from NFPA, ANSI, RIA, IEC, ISO and OSHA.
Research Analyst blogs are provided by IMS Research, recently acquired by IHS Inc., leading independent supplier of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. These analyst blogs discuss hot topics in the following industries: Automotive + Transport, Communications + Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Displays, Factory Automation, Financial + ID Technologies, Lighting + LEDs, Power + Energy, Security + Fire, and Semiconductors.
Lachance on CMMS
U.S. manufacturing has been making a comeback in the last 12 months, so the demand for qualified maintenance professionals is quickly surpassing supply. » more
When a manufacturing organization embarks on a total productive maintenance (TPM) project, especially maintenance operations, it is critical to get the feedback from any/all people impacted, down to... » more
It’s one thing to use CMMS to manage everyday work orders and preventive maintenance schedules of assets/equipment. » more
Enterprise-level CMMS promotes superior maintenance operations across the organization by sharing PMs and other best practices. » more
CMMS Intelligence allows maintenance teams to reduce preventative maintenance and achieve maximum uptime. » more
Marshall on Maintenance
August 23, 2011, five graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Maintenance and Reliability Management (MRM) participants gathered to discuss how things were going since graduating from Marshall Institute... » more
Installing a good CMMS can have a profound impact on your maintenance operations – and your bottom line. » more
Sustaining TPM: Develop a strategyVideo: The final video in the Sustaining TPM series reviews the importance of establishing a both a short and long term strategy. » more
Your organization thrives by adapting to industry changes. Why shouldn’t that be true of your computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)? » more
Sustaining TPM: Building internal expertiseVideo: Sustaining the process comes from a sense of ownership, and this has to be developed at the shop floor. » more
Machine Safety
Machine safety: Incorporating functional safety as part of your machine safety plan, Part 4When considering “functional safety,” look at what differs compared to other safety initiatives, consider U.S. versus international standards, examine conformance responsibilities, and think about... » more
Machine safety: Incorporating functional safety as part of your machine safety plan, Part 3When considering “functional safety,” look at what differs compared to other safety initiatives, consider U.S. versus international standards, examine conformance responsibilities, and think about... » more
Machine safety: Incorporating functional safety, part 2 When considering “functional safety,” look at what differs compared to other safety initiatives, consider U.S. versus international standards, examine conformance responsibilities, and think about... » more
Machine safety: Incorporating functional safety, part 1 When considering “functional safety,” look at what differs compared to other safety initiatives, consider U.S. versus international standards, examine conformance responsibilities, and think about... » more
Machine Safety: What are fault exclusions?Where did the term “fault exclusions” derive? Can you simply choose any fault to exclude? Who would ever exclude a fault while trying to provide employees with appropriate safe machine guarding? » more
Research Analyst Blogs
Two trends that are generating high growth for ARM based COM productsThe highlight of any industry analyst’s calendar is visiting the major tradeshows of their respective technology areas. Embedded World 2012 did not disappoint. » more
Asia Pacific outpaces Americas in fractional HP sales into medical industryWhile America leads fractional horsepower (FHP) motors sold in medical applications, the Asia Pacific region, especially China, is closing the gap because of their growing and aging population. » more
New arrivals to the PV inverter marketThe PV inverter market has slowed down from 2011, but several companies could make a positive impact, particularly in markets like China, India, and the United States where growth is still likely. » more
Production of industrial motor controls shifting to emerging marketsBoth 2010 and 2011 set record growth levels in the industrial motor controls market, with shipments in 2011 increasing 22.3%. » more
U.S. to lead strong 2012 for Industrial Automation EquipmentThe market for industrial automation electronics equipment had a strong year in 2011, growing revenues by 12.1% » more