Maintenance & Management News
Service, maintenance: The key to building controls integrators success
As dark economic clouds continue to linger across the world, how can building automation integrators guarantee future success? » more
New industrial safety standards drive component revenue growth in 2011
The world discrete machine safety component market, valued at $1.8 billion in 2010, underwent a significant change at the end of 2011 as EN 954-1 ceased to be harmonised under the European machinery... » more
How often should PM strategies and tasks be reviewed?
The question is often asked "how often should PM strategies and tasks be reviewed?" Here are 3 processes an organization should have in place to support PM reviews. » more
Mazak growth in machine tools leads to plant expansion
Company will add 200,000 sq. ft. in Florence, Ky. to meet increased demand » more
RPI’s disaster management simulator
A disaster may never occur, but it is nice to know if one does, a system is in place to take on whatever elements present themselves. » more
France clocks in ahead of peers in workforce management market
Sales of workforce management (WFM) solutions in France grew by 13.1% in 2011, according to a new report. » more
ISM Report: Manufacturing’s streak rolls on at a slower pace
Sector still expanding, but rate drops off April’s high point » more
Global enterprise application company acquires mobility, service management applications provider
IFS has acquired 100% of Metrix LLC’s membership interests, strengthening IFS’s market position in the high-growth global Mobilty and Serive Management application market. » more
Plant integration of wireless steam traps
Case study notes show how multiple vendors’ technologies enable successful wireless monitoring of steam traps. » more
Life safety in overdrive
Instead of specifying individual systems for fire alarm systems, engine test cell fire suppression, hazardous gas detection, medical emergencies, digital voice command, and emergency weather... » more
Ford cuts summer break, will produce 40,000 more cars in North America
Automaker: ‘Requiring more capacity from our plants is a good problem to have.’ » more
Engineering project management: How Microsoft SharePoint and dashboards can help
Aggregating and sharing information from multiple sources helps motivate teams and deliver projects on time and budget, according to DMC Inc., at the CSIA Executive Conference. » more
Video: Tips for engineering maintenance and service contracts
Brief video outlines key advice for engineering maintenance and service contracts for automation, controls, or operations engineering, offered by Mark Voigtmann, general counsel for Control System... » more
Cloud computing security woes
Security experts are blaming cloud computing providers for giving cyber criminals the tools to launch attacks more easily, efficiently and anonymously than ever before. » more
Service, maintenance: The key to building controls integrators successAs dark economic clouds continue to linger across the world, how can building automation integrators guarantee future success? » more
Tools can help identify, solve common motors, drives issues
Motor and drive applications can face problems such as blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers, and equipment can be damaged as a result of moisture, dirt, oil or grease, corrosion, lightning,... » more
Motor and drive applications can face problems such as blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers, and equipment can be damaged as a result of moisture, dirt, oil or grease, corrosion, lightning,... » more
Pressure sensors: The top 10 things not to do
Elden Tolman, design engineer of the Automation Products Group and his team have heard and seen just about everything when it comes to level sensors and pressure transducers. They’ve detailed the top... » more
Elden Tolman, design engineer of the Automation Products Group and his team have heard and seen just about everything when it comes to level sensors and pressure transducers. They’ve detailed the top... » more
Data mining from CMMS shows how well you’re doing
Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software package schedules maintenance checks, captures data from work orders, issues reports for various scenarios to decisions on capital budgets,... » more
Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software package schedules maintenance checks, captures data from work orders, issues reports for various scenarios to decisions on capital budgets,... » more
Amneal Pharmaceuticals to expands three U.S. plants
Facilities in New York, New Jersey and Kentucky part of $120 million project » more
Facilities in New York, New Jersey and Kentucky part of $120 million project » more
Community college courses meet manufacturers’ needs
Oakland, Mich. school develops mechatronics courses for area plants » more
Oakland, Mich. school develops mechatronics courses for area plants » more
Hearing loss on factory floor a silent problem, study shows
University of Michigan School of Nursing study finds more awareness, testing and protection needed » more
University of Michigan School of Nursing study finds more awareness, testing and protection needed » more
Workforce development seminar to focus on role of technical colleges
Snap-On Industrial, Gateway Technical College, NC3 to lead discussion at Aug. 2 forum in Wisconsin » more
Snap-On Industrial, Gateway Technical College, NC3 to lead discussion at Aug. 2 forum in Wisconsin » more
10 tips to measure training ROI
If you can’t prove a return on your training program – real learning that is adopted and applied—then you run the risk of having it cut back or even losing it. » more
If you can’t prove a return on your training program – real learning that is adopted and applied—then you run the risk of having it cut back or even losing it. » more
New industrial safety standards drive component revenue growth in 2011The world discrete machine safety component market, valued at $1.8 billion in 2010, underwent a significant change at the end of 2011 as EN 954-1 ceased to be harmonised under the European machinery... » more
How often should PM strategies and tasks be reviewed?The question is often asked "how often should PM strategies and tasks be reviewed?" Here are 3 processes an organization should have in place to support PM reviews. » more
Mazak growth in machine tools leads to plant expansionCompany will add 200,000 sq. ft. in Florence, Ky. to meet increased demand » more
RPI’s disaster management simulatorA disaster may never occur, but it is nice to know if one does, a system is in place to take on whatever elements present themselves. » more
France clocks in ahead of peers in workforce management marketSales of workforce management (WFM) solutions in France grew by 13.1% in 2011, according to a new report. » more
Honeywell asset management system updated
Goal is to help improve reliability-cantered maintenance programs » more
Goal is to help improve reliability-cantered maintenance programs » more
ISM Report: Manufacturing’s streak rolls on at a slower paceSector still expanding, but rate drops off April’s high point » more
Global enterprise application company acquires mobility, service management applications providerIFS has acquired 100% of Metrix LLC’s membership interests, strengthening IFS’s market position in the high-growth global Mobilty and Serive Management application market. » more
Plant integration of wireless steam trapsCase study notes show how multiple vendors’ technologies enable successful wireless monitoring of steam traps. » more
Life safety in overdriveInstead of specifying individual systems for fire alarm systems, engine test cell fire suppression, hazardous gas detection, medical emergencies, digital voice command, and emergency weather... » more
Exploding manufacturing's myths
MIT conference explores the complex state of an industry showing signs of revival. » more
MIT conference explores the complex state of an industry showing signs of revival. » more
Ford cuts summer break, will produce 40,000 more cars in North AmericaAutomaker: ‘Requiring more capacity from our plants is a good problem to have.’ » more
Engineering project management: How Microsoft SharePoint and dashboards can helpAggregating and sharing information from multiple sources helps motivate teams and deliver projects on time and budget, according to DMC Inc., at the CSIA Executive Conference. » more
Video: Tips for engineering maintenance and service contracts Brief video outlines key advice for engineering maintenance and service contracts for automation, controls, or operations engineering, offered by Mark Voigtmann, general counsel for Control System... » more
Cloud computing security woesSecurity experts are blaming cloud computing providers for giving cyber criminals the tools to launch attacks more easily, efficiently and anonymously than ever before. » more
Gas Technology: Tankless solution saves money
The solutions to reducing commercial and industrial energy bills are not always obvious, but with work and some help from your utility you can find them. » more
The solutions to reducing commercial and industrial energy bills are not always obvious, but with work and some help from your utility you can find them. » more
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