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Managing alarms effectively
Many SCADA systems have built-in features that can be used to improve alarm handling, operator... » more
Active filter cleaning technologies extend filter life, improve efficiency
Active filter cleaning has evolved from passive filtration to more active methods like mechanical... » more
Decoding "efficiency" for mechanical draft fans
Indoor air quality: In the industrial sector, efficiency is a hot topic, and one increasingly... » more
Manufacturing confidence poised for a rebound
Randstad study finds reinvestment in sector could deliver a stronger resurgence » more
Managing supply chain risk a challenge, study finds
KPMG report shows few manufacturers have visibility in their supply chains » more
Motor repair and replace by the numbers
Calculating your efficiency will point the way to the right decision » more
Step-by-step on energy management software
When it comes to industrial energy and its relationship to the operational excellence model, energy... » more
Investment in excellence
One plant's improved productivity and quality was repaid when the company expanded the facility » more
New tactics needed to develop a new workforce
Companies that invest in the right learning and development programs will better position... » more
E-Stop buttons designed to enhance machine safety
While a risk assessment is a starting point to determine effective safety devices and... » more
Pump efficiency drives cost savings
Many plants continue to consume far more power than is necessary to run their pump systems, simply... » more
Deadline for hazard comm requirements
Employers must meet OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard by December 1, 2012, if they handle... » more
Scaling can sap energy, maintenance time
If some method can be found to control scaling, there is the potential to save energy and prevent... » more
Managing alarms effectivelyMany SCADA systems have built-in features that can be used to improve alarm handling, operator... » more
Using Lean to add value, achieve operational experience
Lean manufacturing can be measured for operational excellence in three ways to ensure manufacturers... » more
Lean manufacturing can be measured for operational excellence in three ways to ensure manufacturers... » more
Active filter cleaning technologies extend filter life, improve efficiencyActive filter cleaning has evolved from passive filtration to more active methods like mechanical... » more
Decoding "efficiency" for mechanical draft fansIndoor air quality: In the industrial sector, efficiency is a hot topic, and one increasingly... » more
Lubrication strategy and energy management
Plant Engineering content manager Bob Vavra discusses lubrication maintenance strategy and its... » more
Plant Engineering content manager Bob Vavra discusses lubrication maintenance strategy and its... » more
Manufacturing confidence poised for a reboundRandstad study finds reinvestment in sector could deliver a stronger resurgence » more
Managing supply chain risk a challenge, study findsKPMG report shows few manufacturers have visibility in their supply chains » more
The history and purpose of PSM-NEP
Even with OSHA's good intent, catastrophic incidents were still happening, especially in the... » more
Even with OSHA's good intent, catastrophic incidents were still happening, especially in the... » more
Motor repair and replace by the numbersCalculating your efficiency will point the way to the right decision » more
U.S. manufacturers can benefit from global machine tool market growth
EMO officials tout American importance at September trade event in Germany » more
EMO officials tout American importance at September trade event in Germany » more
Veterans to get boost from jobs initiative
Initiative looks to translate military skills to manufacturing, private sector jobs » more
Initiative looks to translate military skills to manufacturing, private sector jobs » more
PMI Index: Steady, but slower manufacturing growth
Index declines for third straight month, but stays above growth threshold » more
Index declines for third straight month, but stays above growth threshold » more
Switching PM gears for fast and furious maintenance
CMMS conventional wisdom tells us to schedule our machine preventive maintenance items on a... » more
CMMS conventional wisdom tells us to schedule our machine preventive maintenance items on a... » more
Beyond reshoring: Why restarting plants and hiring workers are just as crucial
An emphasis on addressing both the skills gap and opening plants that are either closed or... » more
An emphasis on addressing both the skills gap and opening plants that are either closed or... » more
Step-by-step on energy management softwareWhen it comes to industrial energy and its relationship to the operational excellence model, energy... » more
Investment in excellenceOne plant's improved productivity and quality was repaid when the company expanded the facility » more
New tactics needed to develop a new workforceCompanies that invest in the right learning and development programs will better position... » more
E-Stop buttons designed to enhance machine safetyWhile a risk assessment is a starting point to determine effective safety devices and... » more
Pump efficiency drives cost savingsMany plants continue to consume far more power than is necessary to run their pump systems, simply... » more
Manufacturing CFOs optimistic about growth in 2013
Prime Advantage survey cites taxes, health insurance, skilled labor as major concerns » more
Prime Advantage survey cites taxes, health insurance, skilled labor as major concerns » more
Deadline for hazard comm requirementsEmployers must meet OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard by December 1, 2012, if they handle... » more
Scaling can sap energy, maintenance timeIf some method can be found to control scaling, there is the potential to save energy and prevent... » more
System integration requires collaboration
Kirk Norris from Maverick Technologies discusses the keys to collaboration and when to choose... » more
Kirk Norris from Maverick Technologies discusses the keys to collaboration and when to choose... » more