Industry Trends
Secure grid from turbine to toaster
While traditional IT security emphasizes confidentiality, integrity, and availability, control system security emphasizes safety, reliability, and integrity. » more
Body heat powers devices
A new technology called Power Felt is a thermoelectric device that converts body heat into an electrical current which soon could create enough energy to make a call just by touching it. » more
African Frontier: Shell buys Cove Energy
Safety and security are major initiatives for energy companies, but refiners will have to step it up a notch as Africa is becoming an oil and gas hotbed of activity. » more
Cyber security bill launches in Senate
Cyber security legislation that would update laws that govern how the federal government secures its information systems as well as help safeguard vital private networks that American society depends... » more
Annual CSIA Executive Conference to be held on April 25-28, 2012
New products, new insights offered at Scottsdale event. » more
CFE Media announces launch of ContentStream
Engineering readers benefit from integrated information delivery. » more
Getting competitive: Georgia Tech conference focuses on manufacturing future
Panel sees need for boosts in innovation, transportation » more
Panel sees need for boosts in innovation, transportation » more
Secure grid from turbine to toasterWhile traditional IT security emphasizes confidentiality, integrity, and availability, control system security emphasizes safety, reliability, and integrity. » more
White paper: Hormann Flexon: Speed-Guardian 4000 U high performance door enhances energy efficiency, security
With energy costs on the rise, more companies are paying closer attention to using high speed roll up doors to improve the overall energy efficiency of their operation. » more
With energy costs on the rise, more companies are paying closer attention to using high speed roll up doors to improve the overall energy efficiency of their operation. » more
White paper: Schneider Electric: Arc flash analysis: IEEE method versus the NFPA 70E tables
This paper discusses basic differences between the IEEE 1584 method and the NFPA 70E task tables. » more
This paper discusses basic differences between the IEEE 1584 method and the NFPA 70E task tables. » more
White paper: SPX: A discussion on air quality standards ISO 8573.1, ISO 12500
It is in all our best interests to select the proper compressed air equipment. » more
It is in all our best interests to select the proper compressed air equipment. » more
DCS White Paper: You’re agile or you’re dead
How to make 20th-century control systems work for a 21st-century manufacturing enterprise. » more
How to make 20th-century control systems work for a 21st-century manufacturing enterprise. » more
In international shipping, detail is important, assistance is available
Shipping products overseas can be hazardous, but there are steps you can take and assistance is available from the government to minimize any potential problems. » more
Shipping products overseas can be hazardous, but there are steps you can take and assistance is available from the government to minimize any potential problems. » more
ISM: Manufacturing growth continues, but slows
Index at 52.4% is still positive for 31st straight month, though it is down from the 54.1% index in January 2012 » more
Index at 52.4% is still positive for 31st straight month, though it is down from the 54.1% index in January 2012 » more
Medium voltage drives growth in Brazil to outpace China
High growth in Brazil is predominately driven by oil and gas and mining expansion, as well as projects for infrastructure improvement » more
High growth in Brazil is predominately driven by oil and gas and mining expansion, as well as projects for infrastructure improvement » more
Body heat powers devicesA new technology called Power Felt is a thermoelectric device that converts body heat into an electrical current which soon could create enough energy to make a call just by touching it. » more
Medium voltage ac drives market expected to grow in 2011
A study by ARC Advisory Group suggests increased global demand in growing markets as well as steady growth in mature, established markets will be the main driving force for the market's growth in... » more
A study by ARC Advisory Group suggests increased global demand in growing markets as well as steady growth in mature, established markets will be the main driving force for the market's growth in... » more
African Frontier: Shell buys Cove EnergySafety and security are major initiatives for energy companies, but refiners will have to step it up a notch as Africa is becoming an oil and gas hotbed of activity. » more
Cyber security bill launches in SenateCyber security legislation that would update laws that govern how the federal government secures its information systems as well as help safeguard vital private networks that American society depends... » more
Grainger CEO: Productivity improvement a critical issue
More than 5,000 customers, 2,200 suppliers attend 2012 Grainger Show » more
More than 5,000 customers, 2,200 suppliers attend 2012 Grainger Show » more
CNN report: States rolling out the red carpet for manufacturers
Manufacturers are being wooed by states looking to improve their economies with incentives and tax breaks. » more
Manufacturers are being wooed by states looking to improve their economies with incentives and tax breaks. » more
Talented managers are companies' key competitive advantage
The Global Supply Chain Institute advisory board concluded, based on findings from 21 senior supply chain executives, that the recruitment and development of talented supply chain managers is the key... » more
The Global Supply Chain Institute advisory board concluded, based on findings from 21 senior supply chain executives, that the recruitment and development of talented supply chain managers is the key... » more
Minnesota manufacturers confident, but concerned about worker shortage
Manufacturers in Minnesota remain confident in their firms' future going forward, but they remain mixed about an overall economic expansion and are worried about available qualified workers and... » more
Manufacturers in Minnesota remain confident in their firms' future going forward, but they remain mixed about an overall economic expansion and are worried about available qualified workers and... » more
Fed Letter: Why are manufacturers struggling to hire high-skilled workers?
Manufacturing has struggled in recent years to attract highly-skilled workers with particular skills. Britton Lombardi and William Testa from the Federal Reserve explore why there has been a struggle... » more
Manufacturing has struggled in recent years to attract highly-skilled workers with particular skills. Britton Lombardi and William Testa from the Federal Reserve explore why there has been a struggle... » more
CNN Money report: Worker shortage is slowing manufacturing growth
Article talks to machine shop owners: "I can't find the skill set I need. I would hire tomorrow if I could." » more
Article talks to machine shop owners: "I can't find the skill set I need. I would hire tomorrow if I could." » more
Partly sunny with a chance of manufacturing growth
Content manager Bob Vavra shares his views on the similarities between weather and manufacturing in his January/February 2012 In Conclusion column. » more
Content manager Bob Vavra shares his views on the similarities between weather and manufacturing in his January/February 2012 In Conclusion column. » more
Annual CSIA Executive Conference to be held on April 25-28, 2012New products, new insights offered at Scottsdale event. » more
CFE Media announces launch of ContentStreamEngineering readers benefit from integrated information delivery. » more
‘Safety by design’ key topic at global conveyor event
Symposium in Turkey hosted by Martin Engineering focuses on safety, efficiency » more
Symposium in Turkey hosted by Martin Engineering focuses on safety, efficiency » more
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