Industry Trends
AMT’s Woods: Manufacturing growth in 2011 leads to positive outlook
While challenges still remain, manufacturing technology orders grew 80.5% from 2010 to 2011. » more
Oil, gas industry leads the charge for medium-voltage motor drives
IMS Research discusses growth potential in the medium-voltage market and its impact on manufacturing worldwide with CFE Media. » more
ISM: Manufacturing index rises in November
Growth pace accelerates to highest level since June » more
Understand shaft alignment fundamentals
Friction can cause damage, but it also can be an energy hog. » more
Smart grid technologies forecast as market driver
Smart grid technologies are forecast to be the strongest market driver for low voltage contactors with an estimated market revenue of over $5 billion by 2016, said IMS Research. » more
Oil, gas industry powers sales for medium voltage motor drives market
Medium voltage drives sales into the oil and gas industry will outplace the market in 2011, according to a new study from IMS Research. » more
Flowmeters improve HVAC system performance
Energy efficiency efforts have risen in recent years as environmental and economic concerns have grown, particularly with the recent economic recession. » more
Pursuing excellence, pursuing learning
AME Conference in Dallas off to a dynamic start as speakers tell stories of improving productivity and achieving operational excellence. » more
ISM data showed manufacturing accelerated in Dec. 2011
PMI jumped to 53.9% in latest survey, finished 2011 on the upswing. » more
PMI jumped to 53.9% in latest survey, finished 2011 on the upswing. » more
AMT’s Woods: Manufacturing growth in 2011 leads to positive outlookWhile challenges still remain, manufacturing technology orders grew 80.5% from 2010 to 2011. » more
Centralize content to improve data flow, security
Tips to help you tame the ‘documentation beast’ on your plant floor » more
Tips to help you tame the ‘documentation beast’ on your plant floor » more
PLC interface systems to assist in classrooms
Fifteen PLC interface systems from ABB have been donated to assist at Milwaukee technical school » more
Fifteen PLC interface systems from ABB have been donated to assist at Milwaukee technical school » more
Oil, gas industry leads the charge for medium-voltage motor drivesIMS Research discusses growth potential in the medium-voltage market and its impact on manufacturing worldwide with CFE Media. » more
Arc welding growth driven by needs in energy industry
Market growth is estimated to reach $19.29 billion by 2017, according to analysis from Frost and Sullivan. » more
Market growth is estimated to reach $19.29 billion by 2017, according to analysis from Frost and Sullivan. » more
Lift truck safety, operator excellence recognized
Crown Equipment Corp. has received Lift Truck Operator Awards from the National Safety Council, highlighting the company’s forklift operator excellence and lack of injuries. » more
Crown Equipment Corp. has received Lift Truck Operator Awards from the National Safety Council, highlighting the company’s forklift operator excellence and lack of injuries. » more
ISM: Manufacturing index rises in NovemberGrowth pace accelerates to highest level since June » more
Milwaukee technical school gets donation from ABB
The 15 PLC interface systems will assist in student instruction » more
The 15 PLC interface systems will assist in student instruction » more
When rolling out CMMS, make sure everyone gets involved
Enterprise-level CMMS promotes superior maintenance operations across the organization by sharing PMs and other best practices. » more
Enterprise-level CMMS promotes superior maintenance operations across the organization by sharing PMs and other best practices. » more
Understand shaft alignment fundamentalsFriction can cause damage, but it also can be an energy hog. » more
Xylem completes spinoff of water technology business from ITT
New company begins operation with emphasis on water distribution in commercial and industrial sectors. » more
New company begins operation with emphasis on water distribution in commercial and industrial sectors. » more
Have you heard? U.S. manufacturing is back
The Boston Consulting Group has confirmed when the total cost of manufacturing is calculated, the U.S. is as attractive a place for manufacturing as anywhere in the world. » more
The Boston Consulting Group has confirmed when the total cost of manufacturing is calculated, the U.S. is as attractive a place for manufacturing as anywhere in the world. » more
Scheduling preventative maintenance - timing is everything
CMMS Intelligence allows maintenance teams to reduce preventative maintenance and achieve maximum uptime. » more
CMMS Intelligence allows maintenance teams to reduce preventative maintenance and achieve maximum uptime. » more
Smart grid technologies forecast as market driverSmart grid technologies are forecast to be the strongest market driver for low voltage contactors with an estimated market revenue of over $5 billion by 2016, said IMS Research. » more
Oil, gas industry powers sales for medium voltage motor drives marketMedium voltage drives sales into the oil and gas industry will outplace the market in 2011, according to a new study from IMS Research. » more
ISM report shows manufacturing slowly grows
Manufacturing expanded for the 27th consecutive month based on economic activity, according to the latest ISM report. The economy overall grew for the 29th consecutive month. » more
Manufacturing expanded for the 27th consecutive month based on economic activity, according to the latest ISM report. The economy overall grew for the 29th consecutive month. » more
Flowmeters improve HVAC system performanceEnergy efficiency efforts have risen in recent years as environmental and economic concerns have grown, particularly with the recent economic recession. » more
Production ready to begin at new Toyota plant in Mississippi
With 1,500 new jobs expected, Blue Springs facility delivers hope to a region » more
With 1,500 new jobs expected, Blue Springs facility delivers hope to a region » more
Frost, Sullivan report finds industrial automation 'is at a crossroad'
With market at saturation, new “megatrends” are emerging, report finds. » more
With market at saturation, new “megatrends” are emerging, report finds. » more
Wireless power manufacturing seen as an emerging market
IMS Research finds infant technology could become a $4 billion industry by 2016 with cell phone application as the key » more
IMS Research finds infant technology could become a $4 billion industry by 2016 with cell phone application as the key » more
House bill would boost satellite manufacturing
Bipartisan effort would balance export, security concerns » more
Bipartisan effort would balance export, security concerns » more
SME begins PRIME partnership to connect business, education, manufacturing
Six high schools will get grants to develop community-based approach to grow manufacturing » more
Six high schools will get grants to develop community-based approach to grow manufacturing » more
Pursuing excellence, pursuing learningAME Conference in Dallas off to a dynamic start as speakers tell stories of improving productivity and achieving operational excellence. » more
AssetPoint, Schneider Electric team up on energy solutions
Partnership to provide greater visibility of energy asset performance metrics » more
Partnership to provide greater visibility of energy asset performance metrics » more
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