Maintenance & Management News
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
MIT, Toyota collaborate on unmanned lift truck
Innovative lift truck applications involving unmanned operation are being increasingly explored for high-risk work environments such as those in the military. Over two days this June, the U.S. Army... » more
The cost of cutting corners
With the increasing economic pressure on design engineers in the electrical construction industry today, there is a greater demand for more work in less time and a requirement to make increased... » more
What plant engineers said about their changing world
With more than 1,300 respondents from more than 40 countries, it's not surprising that there would be a variety of issues on the current and future state of manufacturing. » 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
MIT, Toyota collaborate on unmanned lift truckInnovative lift truck applications involving unmanned operation are being increasingly explored for high-risk work environments such as those in the military. Over two days this June, the U.S. Army... » more
The cost of cutting cornersWith the increasing economic pressure on design engineers in the electrical construction industry today, there is a greater demand for more work in less time and a requirement to make increased... » more
Kaman acquisition of Minarik expands motion control, maintenance link
Company seen as "great strategic fit" for Kaman » more
Company seen as "great strategic fit" for Kaman » more
What plant engineers said about their changing worldWith more than 1,300 respondents from more than 40 countries, it's not surprising that there would be a variety of issues on the current and future state of manufacturing. » more
Progressive growth for material handling
John Nofsinger, CEO of the Material Handling Industry of America, talks about how his organization and his industry sector are preparing for this year's event and the recovery at hand. » more
John Nofsinger, CEO of the Material Handling Industry of America, talks about how his organization and his industry sector are preparing for this year's event and the recovery at hand. » more
Tweeting your way to closing the skills gap on your plant floor
An aging domestic workforce creates a knowledge deficit, as does the fact that - even though emerging markets are graduating people in science and engineering and related disciplines - these people... » more
An aging domestic workforce creates a knowledge deficit, as does the fact that - even though emerging markets are graduating people in science and engineering and related disciplines - these people... » more
Tactical vs. strategic: Find the best path to reliability
What has proven to produce dramatic results is a combination of targeted tactical solutions coupled with a strategic behavior-based implementation of reliability best practices that address... » more
What has proven to produce dramatic results is a combination of targeted tactical solutions coupled with a strategic behavior-based implementation of reliability best practices that address... » more
Storage system
The custom size and weight capacity roll-out shelving storage system line has adjustable blocking to accommodate storage of multiple different size items on a single shelf and provide flexibility as... » more
The custom size and weight capacity roll-out shelving storage system line has adjustable blocking to accommodate storage of multiple different size items on a single shelf and provide flexibility as... » more
Natural gas supply estimates growing
Not too many years ago, many North American energy planners saw the supply of natural gas as rapidly dwindling. As recently as a few years ago, some felt natural gas was a useful “bridge” to... » more
Not too many years ago, many North American energy planners saw the supply of natural gas as rapidly dwindling. As recently as a few years ago, some felt natural gas was a useful “bridge” to... » more
New way to capture waste heat
In an energy-hungry world, industry looks for new methods of optimizing energy use. A few decades ago, many processes wasted energy and no one got very excited. With rising energy costs and a growing... » more
In an energy-hungry world, industry looks for new methods of optimizing energy use. A few decades ago, many processes wasted energy and no one got very excited. With rising energy costs and a growing... » more
Tactical vs. strategic: Find the best path to reliability
Over the years much has been written about the different approaches to establishing and sustaining equipment reliability and I’m fairly sure we are still looking for that one perfect solution. Is... » more
Over the years much has been written about the different approaches to establishing and sustaining equipment reliability and I’m fairly sure we are still looking for that one perfect solution. Is... » more
The Changing World of the Plant Engineer
Technology and an evolving global landscape have changed the plant floor » more
Technology and an evolving global landscape have changed the plant floor » more
Electric lift trucks
The 3-wheel ERP030-040VT and the 4-wheel ERP030-040VF lift truck models provide lifting capacities of 3,000 to 4,000 lb and a zero turn radius to make the trucks ideal for a variety of warehouse... » more
The 3-wheel ERP030-040VT and the 4-wheel ERP030-040VF lift truck models provide lifting capacities of 3,000 to 4,000 lb and a zero turn radius to make the trucks ideal for a variety of warehouse... » more
Logistics software
The ERP SyteLine Shipping and Logistics module, developed in collaboration with solution partner Pacejet, provides enhanced shipping, warehouse and logistics controls for managing order fulfillment.... » more
The ERP SyteLine Shipping and Logistics module, developed in collaboration with solution partner Pacejet, provides enhanced shipping, warehouse and logistics controls for managing order fulfillment.... » more
Material handling systems
The Real Time Solutions product family includes pick-to-light, pick-to-voice, pick-to-cart, RF picking and order fulfillment software, and is installed in more than 300 systems in North America. The... » more
The Real Time Solutions product family includes pick-to-light, pick-to-voice, pick-to-cart, RF picking and order fulfillment software, and is installed in more than 300 systems in North America. The... » more
Cooling the Industrial Workplace
Excessive heat in a manufacturing or warehouse environment has negative effects on workers, production levels and even the quality of produced or stored goods. This is a growing concern because... » more
Excessive heat in a manufacturing or warehouse environment has negative effects on workers, production levels and even the quality of produced or stored goods. This is a growing concern because... » more
New ASSE book offers math solutions for common problems
The American Society of Safety Engineers has published a new book that the association says gives safety professionals a reference for time-saving solutions to complex problems. Applied Mathematics... » more
The American Society of Safety Engineers has published a new book that the association says gives safety professionals a reference for time-saving solutions to complex problems. Applied Mathematics... » more
Effective task planning can optimize your outage
Outages can only be successful when the outage work is planned effectively before the work is scheduled and/or started. » more
Outages can only be successful when the outage work is planned effectively before the work is scheduled and/or started. » more
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