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!North American business confidence indexes tumble in January
NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index for current North American conditions fell sharply in January, dropping nearly 18 points and reaching its lowest level since December 2006.

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!PlantEngineering.com debuts video with shaft alignment
The newest feature at PlantEngineering.com provides a look at technology for predictive maintenance and shaft alignment.

 

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!Balancing data and productivity
While the enterprise level's need for real-time data from the plant floor is great, Fred Yentz, COO of ILS Technology, says that there's a danger in the data collection process overwhelming the plant floor to where productivity is affected.

 

!Performance management series starts 2008 in Detroit
Jeff Liker, University of Michigan professor and author of The Toyota Way Fieldbook, keynotes the first entry in this year’s management performance series sponsored by Activplant and Plant Engineering.

 

!Chrysler's $100K buyout plan
Chrysler plans to fulfill its plan to reduce its workforce by 10,000 by offering buyout packages worth up to $100,000 to its hourly line employees, Reuters reported this week.

 

!Manufacturing Summit to feature knowledge, networking
Join Plant Engineering at the Plant Engineering Manufacturing Summit March 30 to April 1 in Chicago for two days of knowledge exchange and networking. Manufacturing leaders from around the country will gather to look at the future of manufacturing and honor last year’s outstanding Product of the Year and Top Plant achievements.

 

 

 

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:Programmable gateways
BL programmable gateways are IP67-rated and use local network logic to perform complex tasks.

 

:Remote monitor, alarm notification system
Sensaphone 2000 eight-channel, data-logging remote monitor and alarm notification system has been updated to offer a programmable relay output that allows users to turn local, programmed devices on and off or adjust settings remotely using automatic or manual controls.

 

:Video, software training
A two-disc DVD video and Windows software training set for York air conditioning systems is designed as a training tool for independent contractors, distributors and technicians.

 

 

 

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Plant Engineering Video Series Presents Innovative Predictive Maintenance Technologies: Precision Shaft Alignment made easy with the award-winning ROTALIGN ULTRA. If you are interested in innovative predictive maintenance technologies or in need of shaft alignment solutions, check out the ROTALIGN ULTRA video.




 

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Class Zero
Process manufacturers, their suppliers and federal agencies are always looking for the tightest safeguards to maintain the balance between safety and productivity. The use of food-grade lubricants is one solution, but eliminating oil from the process is an even higher goal.

The air compressor industry is meeting international testing requirements to eliminate any oil contamination in the process industries – not just food, but petrochemical, semiconductor and pharmaceutical manufacturing as well. Meeting the Class Zero designation from testing agency TUV is an important step in assuring non contamination in these critical manufacturing processes.
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How to Use General Purpose Motors with Drives
Are you buying the correct motor for the application? Do you intend to use it with a drive? Using an adjustable speed drive can help you save significant dollars on your energy bill. However, knowing how to apply motors to this application – so you get the perfect match – can save you even more in the long run. Join our Panel of Experts on this timely discussion. Watch this webcast now!

 

 

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Feb. 4-7

ARC Forum: Winning Strategies and Best Practices for Global Manufacturers

Rosen Centre Hotel,
Orlando, FL.
(781) 471-1000

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Feb. 12

Activate Performance Management Series

Automotive Hall of Fame, Detroit.
(877) 809-6444

www.activplant.com

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NFM&T.

Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore.
(877) 809-6444

www.nfmt.com

March 16-19

IIAR 2008 Ammonia Refrigeration Conference & Exhibition

The Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO.
(703) 312-4200

www.iiar.org/conference

March 31-April 1

PLANT ENGINEERING Manufacturing Summit

Hotel Sofitel, Chicago.
(847) 288-8779

www.plantengineering.com

April 21-24

NA 2008

I-X Center, Cleveland. (800) 345-1815

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New! Vaisala DRYCAP Dewpoint Transmitter Series down to -60C

Designed for measuring low dewpoints, rely on the unmatched accuracy and stability of the DMT340 Series for this critical measurement: 2C to -60C. The transmitters utilize Vaisala's patented auto-calibration technology and offer various probe options with a transmitter platform providing data-logging, graphical display and more...
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