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June 6, 2008

 

  

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  !GM to close truck, SUV plants
The automaker announced Tuesday that it will close four truck plants, including two in the U.S., and scale back on the manufacture of trucks and SUVs as the world evolves toward more fuel efficient cars.
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!Initi@tive2008 to focus on energy issues
A major focus of Initi@tive 2008, Schneider Electric's multi-industry U.S. trade exposition, will involve solutions and applications involving energy efficiency.
 
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Lubriplate Extra Services Package:

Lubriplate provides their customers with in-plant, onsite lubrication surveys, lubrication maintenance software, lubricant analysis, a tech support hotline and customer training at no charge. Machinery lubrication tags are another benefit offered by Lubriplate. For information call 1-800-733-4755 or e-mail LubeXpert@lubriplate.com.
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  !Festo makes Cybulski new president and CEO
With more than 20 years experience in automation, Mike Cybulski joined Festo in March as its new president and CEO.
  !Plant Engineering, Aberdeen sponsor EAM survey
While asset management has been traditionally viewed as a cost center, Best-in-Class companies are using these initiatives to gain a competitive edge in the market place and increase shareholder value. Plant Engineering has partnered with Aberdeen Group's Manufacturing practice on a new research report, "Enterprise Asset Management: Optimizing Asset and Real Time Interoperability."
 
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  !Pulse-width-modulated flow control optimizes spray performance
In this white paper from Spraying Systems Company, readers will learn how to achieve precision coating with minimal waste by using pulse-width-modulated flow control. The technique uses a dedicated spray controller to switch electrically actuated spray nozzles on and off quickly to control the flow rate. Click here to register and view the white paper.
  !Do you think outside the box? Send us your best Tips & Tricks
The best solutions to manufacturing problems don't always come from inside a box. They come from the experience of the plant floor workers who use their knowledge to solve thorny problems with guile – and occasionally some other tools around the plant.
 
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Mobility: Your Ticket to Better Maintenance, June 19, 11am PDT/1pm CDT/2pm EDT
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Using mobile, you can finally realize your enterprise systems full potential with uniform, complete, and timely data that your system and standardized processes need to be most effective. In this webcast, hear success stories on how leading firms have leveraged ATM-friendly mobile solutions to improve the company's bottom line. Register Now!

   
  Products
  :Torque sensor
The model 01302 torque sensor measures reaction forces exerted on a motor housing.
  :Management software
Operator Alert condition management software provides plant operators with alerts and reminders of plant conditions and inefficiencies.
  :Air density trim system
The Temp-A-Trim system manages the fuel/air ratio in industrial and commercial burners.
 
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Plant Engineering's Arc Flash University is accepting new applicants!

All aspects of Arc Flash will be examined during a series of free 30-minute Webcasts on the first Thursday of the month. Regular participants will receive CEU credit. Register Today!

   
 
 
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Arc Flash overview
PlantMail headerArc Flash University continues on July 10th with Arc Flash PPE. Enroll today and receive CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for attending six of the eight events! View the Arc Flash webcasts on the first Thursday of the month from now through November.

On Demand Webcasts


PlantMail headerArc Flash Prevention
Originally aired: Thursday, May 8, 2008
How do you prevent arc flash? Great equipment, great maintenance, great training. It also requires monitoring the critical aspects of your plant, looking for clues that could help prevent a tragedy. We’ll talk with industry leaders on the best ways to prevent arc flash.


PlantMail headerArc Flash Training
Originally aired: April 3, 2008
The biggest variable in achieving arc flash safety isn’t your equipment; it’s your people. Making sure they are aware at all times of the dangers of electrical equipment and work to maintain their safety and the integrity of the equipment is vital. Industry experts give you a step-by-step training regimen for arc flash training.


Power Quality: Understanding Harmonics
Originally aired: June 28, 2007
Join Plant Engineering editors and expert panelists for a Webcast on Understanding Harmonics. You will come away from this event with a better understanding of the following:

-Power Quality
-Nature of harmonics
-Sources of harmonics
-Strategies to minimize harmonics
-End-user benefits to harmonic mitigation

   
Click HERE for a complete list of our upcoming live and archived on demand webcasts.

  Upcoming Events
 
June 9-11 Sensors Expo Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL
(877) 232-0132		 www.sensorsexpo.com
July 21-25 Siemens exiderdome Chicago, IL www.exiderdome.com/us
July 23-25 Siemens Automation Summit Navy Pier Conference Center
Chicago, IL		 www2.sea.siemens.com/summit
Aug. 5-7 NI Week Austin Convention Center
Austin, TX
(888) 564-9335		 www.ni.com/niweek
Sept. 8-13 IMTS McCormick Place
Chicago, IL (800)828-7469 Atlanta, GA
(703)519-6200		 www.imts.com
Sept. 15-18 ASIS International 2008 Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA
(703)519-6200		 www.asisonline.org/seminar

 
   
 
 

 
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