Monday 05.20.2013
Managing alarms effectively
Many SCADA systems have built-in features that can be used to improve alarm handling, operator response times, and root cause analysis
Friday 05.17.2013
Decoding "efficiency" for mechanical draft fans
Indoor air quality: In the industrial sector, efficiency is a hot topic, and one increasingly relevant to the design of mechanical draft fans
Thursday 05.09.2013
Motor repair and replace by the numbers
Calculating your efficiency will point the way to the right decision
Friday 04.26.2013
Step-by-step on energy management software
When it comes to industrial energy and its relationship to the operational excellence model, energy directors and line of business leaders are constantly challe... read more
Thursday 04.25.2013
Investment in excellence
One plant's improved productivity and quality was repaid when the company expanded the facility
Fuse block mobile app
The FuseFinder app features a comprehensive database of more than 130,000 fuse and fuse block cross reference part numbers » more
Anti-microbial additive
LUBRI-ARMOUR is an anti-microbial additive designed to prevent decomposition and odors and is EPA registered » more
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Managing alarms effectively
Many SCADA systems have built-in features that can be used to improve alarm handling, operator response times, and root cause analysis » more
Decoding "efficiency" for mechanical draft fans
Indoor air quality: In the industrial sector, efficiency is a hot topic, and one increasingly relevant to the design of mechanical draft fans » more
Ingredients for a quality onboarding program
There are a number of ways to welcome new hires that can be critical to building positive employee-employer relationships. » more
The history and purpose of PSM-NEP
Even with OSHA's good intent, catastrophic incidents were still happening, especially in the petroleum industry. » more
Motor repair and replace by the numbers
Calculating your efficiency will point the way to the right decision » more
CSIA names officers, directors, award winners
Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) named a new chairman, directors, and award winners, at the CSIA annual executive conference. Piercarlo (PC) Romano was elected chairman of the CSIA... » more
Manufacturing in America targets next U.S. industrial evolution
Manufacturing advocates say manufacturing drives innovation; more than 70% of manufacturing leaders are optimistic about their own company’s future; mechatronics graduates start at $50,000; liberal... » more
Switching PM gears for fast and furious maintenance
CMMS conventional wisdom tells us to schedule our machine preventive maintenance items on a calendar, but what if it's too early to check and replace a part? » more
Safety first: Put up your guard
Case study: Machine safety culture change at global consumer products manufacturer results in closing of 69% of the major findings from global assessments; 95% of corrective actions and preventive... » more
Step-by-step on energy management software
When it comes to industrial energy and its relationship to the operational excellence model, energy directors and line of business leaders are constantly challenged with the management of energy... » more
Investment in excellence
One plant's improved productivity and quality was repaid when the company expanded the facility » 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 equipment failure and reduce maintenance » more
Tips for starting an alarm management program
Using the ISA-18.2 standard can help process engineers understand, simplify, and implement a sustainable alarm management program. » more
Toyota to expand Lexus production to Kentucky
Automaker’s $360 million investment ‘a tribute’ to Georgetown workers » more
When suppliers relocate, energy and sustainability are key considerations
Companies’ corporate headquarters show firms’ commitment to energy efficiency. » more
Grundfos looks to pump up education about water, energy efficiency
Company will capitalize on the need to retrofit existing pump systems to deliver energy and operational efficiency. » more
Automation: It's a good start
Judicious use of automation can help successful organizations achieve the growth associated with productivity and profitability. » more
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2012 Salary Survey
In a year when manufacturing continued to lead the economic rebound, it makes sense that plant manager bonuses rebounded. Plant Engineering’s annual Salary Survey shows both wages and bonuses rose in 2012 after a retreat the year before.
Average salary across all job titles for plant floor management rose 3.5% to $95,446, and bonus compensation jumped to $15,162, a 4.2% increase from the 2010 level and double the 2011 total, which showed a sharp drop in bonus.