Maintenance & Management News
Maintain your role as an energy champion
The connection between maintenance and energy savings is not well understood. In fact, some view energy savings as just an electrical issue rather than a holistic approach to all kinds of plant floor... » more
IMTS 2010: Exxon Mobil marks 50 years as supplier to IMTS exhibitors
ExxonMobil is celebrating its 50-year anniversary as the official lubricant supplier for exhibitors at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago (September 13-18). This half-century... » more
IMTS 2010: Deutsche Messe to bring Industrial Automation show to IMTS in 2012
Partnership with AMT to create 'one-stop shopping' for American manufacturers in Chicago event. » more
IMTS 2010: Getting the manufacturing world together
Deutsche Messe officials will bring their Industrial Automation show to the U.S. in 2012. They also want American manufacturers to head to European, Asian events » more
IMTS 2010: SME acquires Tooling U to expand training outreach
Association president says new training arm will "enable us to offer comprehensive learning and work force development solutions to help companies combat this increasing talent shortage." » more
IMTS 2010: Engler touts national manufacturing strategy
NAM president talks innovation, tax relief and a stronger perception of plant floor work at IMTS opening Tuesday. » more
IMTS 2010: Show opens with focus on workforce development
NIMS Student Summit expected to draw 10,000 attendees during IMTS show » more
2010 Product of the Year one week left for entries
Your new product could be among the 2010 winners -- but only if you enter. » more
NIMS Student Summit at IMTS puts manufacturers and their future together
Aim is to stir up interest and excitement toward careers in precision manufacturing among young people through close contact with industry professionals and technology. » more
Manage energy consumption, improve profitability and productivity
The majority of the energy coming into the plant is used to power machinery, to convert raw materials into intermediate products, to generate steam, or to facilitate production. If it’s used... » more
$1.6 trillion invested in the business of being green since 2007
Private enterprise is investing hundreds of billions every year to grow the green economy, totaling $1,646,719,228,993 in investments since 2007. The very precise number is the finding of the latest... » more
Machine safety blog: Residual risk in machine safety
Machine safety and product safety are alike when it comes to the issue of residual risk, according to Control Engineering Machine Safety blogger JB Titus, CFSE. » more
Optical technologies monitor leak detection, fugitive emissions
A study published by the American Petroleum Institute in 1997 (API Publication 310 Analysis of Refinery Screening Data) found that fewer than five percent of the components in refineries accounted... » more
Future 30: The Future is Now!
Nominate an up-and-coming engineer or plant floor leader in your organization. Deadline for entries is August 16. » more
Maintain your role as an energy championThe connection between maintenance and energy savings is not well understood. In fact, some view energy savings as just an electrical issue rather than a holistic approach to all kinds of plant floor... » more
GM to invest $500 million in Saturn plant
Spring Hill was once the idyllic home of GM's quirky brand. Now it's the new site for its engine plant » more
Spring Hill was once the idyllic home of GM's quirky brand. Now it's the new site for its engine plant » more
Shuttered auto plant gets a new life
Electric car maker Tesla revives GM plant in Fremont, CA, preparesd to ramp up production » more
Electric car maker Tesla revives GM plant in Fremont, CA, preparesd to ramp up production » more
IMTS 2010: Exxon Mobil marks 50 years as supplier to IMTS exhibitorsExxonMobil is celebrating its 50-year anniversary as the official lubricant supplier for exhibitors at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago (September 13-18). This half-century... » more
IMTS 2010: Deutsche Messe to bring Industrial Automation show to IMTS in 2012Partnership with AMT to create 'one-stop shopping' for American manufacturers in Chicago event. » more
IMTS 2010: Getting the manufacturing world togetherDeutsche Messe officials will bring their Industrial Automation show to the U.S. in 2012. They also want American manufacturers to head to European, Asian events » more
IMTS 2010: SME acquires Tooling U to expand training outreachAssociation president says new training arm will "enable us to offer comprehensive learning and work force development solutions to help companies combat this increasing talent shortage." » more
IMTS 2010: Engler touts national manufacturing strategyNAM president talks innovation, tax relief and a stronger perception of plant floor work at IMTS opening Tuesday. » more
Harley staying in Wisconsin after wage, benefits deal
Two-tiered wage program helps Milwaukee keep iconic plant, as rumored move to Kansas City is idled » more
Two-tiered wage program helps Milwaukee keep iconic plant, as rumored move to Kansas City is idled » more
IMTS 2010: Show opens with focus on workforce developmentNIMS Student Summit expected to draw 10,000 attendees during IMTS show » more
2010 Product of the Year one week left for entriesYour new product could be among the 2010 winners -- but only if you enter. » more
California officials head to Asia to bring manufacturing to the U.S.
Trade missions to China, Korea, Japan designed to put economic value of state up front » more
Trade missions to China, Korea, Japan designed to put economic value of state up front » more
NIMS Student Summit at IMTS puts manufacturers and their future togetherAim is to stir up interest and excitement toward careers in precision manufacturing among young people through close contact with industry professionals and technology. » more
OSHA levies $1.2 million fine against Houston manufacturer
Goodman Manufacturing cited 83 times for failing to report worker injuries and illnesses » more
Goodman Manufacturing cited 83 times for failing to report worker injuries and illnesses » more
Acquire engineering services through your distributor
An MRO spend report can clearly show a reduction in cost per component. But far bigger money is involved with “lowest-cost” sourcing decisions, money that is decidedly on the negative side of the... » more
An MRO spend report can clearly show a reduction in cost per component. But far bigger money is involved with “lowest-cost” sourcing decisions, money that is decidedly on the negative side of the... » more
A predictive maintenance road map to energy savings
The successful integration of standard PdM technologies can capture significant energy savings and simplify ROI calculations. By the way, any associated benefits of increased safety, reliability and... » more
The successful integration of standard PdM technologies can capture significant energy savings and simplify ROI calculations. By the way, any associated benefits of increased safety, reliability and... » more
Greater OSHA rules enforcement requires new emphasis on machine guarding
Many employers are not aware of the strong enforcement tools that are available to OSHA. Although these tools have been used sparingly in the past, they will undoubtedly be used more often in the... » more
Many employers are not aware of the strong enforcement tools that are available to OSHA. Although these tools have been used sparingly in the past, they will undoubtedly be used more often in the... » more
Cat gets ready to dig into Texas
Company to build 600,000 sq ft manufacturing facility to build excavation equipment » more
Company to build 600,000 sq ft manufacturing facility to build excavation equipment » more
Manage energy consumption, improve profitability and productivityThe majority of the energy coming into the plant is used to power machinery, to convert raw materials into intermediate products, to generate steam, or to facilitate production. If it’s used... » more
$1.6 trillion invested in the business of being green since 2007Private enterprise is investing hundreds of billions every year to grow the green economy, totaling $1,646,719,228,993 in investments since 2007. The very precise number is the finding of the latest... » more
Sustainability standards open for comment
UL Environment is seeking public comment on a new corporate sustainability standard for manufacturers. » more
UL Environment is seeking public comment on a new corporate sustainability standard for manufacturers. » more
Machine safety blog: Residual risk in machine safety Machine safety and product safety are alike when it comes to the issue of residual risk, according to Control Engineering Machine Safety blogger JB Titus, CFSE. » more
Optical technologies monitor leak detection, fugitive emissionsA study published by the American Petroleum Institute in 1997 (API Publication 310 Analysis of Refinery Screening Data) found that fewer than five percent of the components in refineries accounted... » more
Future 30: The Future is Now!Nominate an up-and-coming engineer or plant floor leader in your organization. Deadline for entries is August 16. » more
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