December 2012
Successful lean manufacturing implementation: 5 fundamental jigsaw pieces--Part 1 of 5
Implementing lean manufacturing requires participants to review job environment and satisfaction, motivate participation, demand leadership responsibility, develop new behavior patterns, and insist... » more
November 2012
Machine Safety: Consequences of not performing risk assessments!
If a machine shop hasn't had an incident or employee injury for 10 years, is that result of an excellent safety culture or simply great luck? Are “hope” and “lack of attention” proactive business... » more
Get Skills to Work formed to address Skills Gap, veterans training
GE, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Alcoa to fund program to help military personnel transition to manufacturing jobs » more
October 2012
September 2012
July/August 2012
June 2012
ISM Report: Manufacturing’s streak rolls on at a slower pace
Sector still expanding, but rate drops off April’s high point » more
May 2012
Remote monitoring adds more control to your control system
Easy online access to the knowledge that describes device performance and maintenance helps decrease the complexity and uncertainty in decision making and reduces the workload of operators and... » more
Effective alarm management requires planning, maintenance
ISA 18.2 specification offers a roadmap to successful implementation » more
April 2012
Washdown gear reducer choice can improve uptime
Choosing a gear reducer that offers performance and can withstand the harsh chemicals and high-pressure washdown required in a food or beverage plant can be a real challenge. » more
The possibilities, limits of VFDs
The scope of product use has expanded beyond energy efficiency. » more
‘We turned our employees loose’
Ingersoll Rand’s Southern Pines plant measures winning and losing on a daily basis—and it’s piling up the victories. » more
March 2012
Can your guard rail take the hit?
They may not be sexy, but they are a vital part of your safety plan. » more
In the plant: The green balancing act
Hormel Foods shows the way to meet environmental and economic goals. » more
January/February 2012
In the Plant: The right mix for success
Energy and maintenance excellence deliver uptime at the Chelsea Milling plant. » more
Troubleshooting boiler operation
Keeping an eye on boiler operations can lead to efficiency gains. » more
Maintenance contracts can improve reliability, safety
Neglecting routine tasks increases the probability of unscheduled downtime. » more
Experts see optimism, challenges for 2012
As 2012 begins, manufacturing continues to lead the U.S. economy in its slow climb back to prosperity. » more
Successful lean manufacturing implementation: 5 fundamental jigsaw pieces--Part 1 of 5Implementing lean manufacturing requires participants to review job environment and satisfaction, motivate participation, demand leadership responsibility, develop new behavior patterns, and insist... » more
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Machine Safety: Consequences of not performing risk assessments!If a machine shop hasn't had an incident or employee injury for 10 years, is that result of an excellent safety culture or simply great luck? Are “hope” and “lack of attention” proactive business... » more
Study: Returning vets believe they have the skills to help manufacturing
Military personnel think their high-tech training will be an asset to manufacturing » more
Military personnel think their high-tech training will be an asset to manufacturing » more
Get Skills to Work formed to address Skills Gap, veterans trainingGE, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Alcoa to fund program to help military personnel transition to manufacturing jobs » more
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Unlocking balance, brilliance in the STEM fields
Ensuring more opportunities for women in STEM careers is essential. » more
Ensuring more opportunities for women in STEM careers is essential. » 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
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Domestic machine tool manufacturer facility expansion drives new opportunities
Brian Papke, president of Mazak Corp., talks about how a large expansion to the company's Florence, Ky. facility is driving new opportunities for the company in the U.S. » more
Brian Papke, president of Mazak Corp., talks about how a large expansion to the company's Florence, Ky. facility is driving new opportunities for the company in the U.S. » more
Making a $200 million bet on the semiconductor business
Vivek Jain, senior vice president of manufacturing operations for Maxim Integrated Products, talks about the company's decision to expand its plants. » more
Vivek Jain, senior vice president of manufacturing operations for Maxim Integrated Products, talks about the company's decision to expand its plants. » more
Manufacturer expands operations globally
Tim Shuttleworth, president and CEO of Eriez Mfg. Co., talks about the opportunities and barriers to the company's growth. » more
Tim Shuttleworth, president and CEO of Eriez Mfg. Co., talks about the opportunities and barriers to the company's growth. » more
Software launch uses its manufacturing experience
Mike Morrison, executive director of manufacturing services at Dell, discusses the company's move into the manufacturing supplier space and what it has learned as a manufacturer over the years. » more
Mike Morrison, executive director of manufacturing services at Dell, discusses the company's move into the manufacturing supplier space and what it has learned as a manufacturer over the years. » 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
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Take a step-by-step approach to system troubleshooting
Troubleshooting is a step-by-step procedure whose purpose is to quickly and easily identify a problem in a system or process. » more
Troubleshooting is a step-by-step procedure whose purpose is to quickly and easily identify a problem in a system or process. » more
CMMS takes the guesswork out of safety inspections
If you want to score points with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) auditor next time he pays a surprise visit to inspect your plant, show him an on-demand preventive... » more
If you want to score points with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) auditor next time he pays a surprise visit to inspect your plant, show him an on-demand preventive... » more
Why a production process needs information technology
The age of industrial security - Information technology has changed more radically over the past 20 years than practically any other field has. » more
The age of industrial security - Information technology has changed more radically over the past 20 years than practically any other field has. » more
ISM Report: Manufacturing’s streak rolls on at a slower paceSector still expanding, but rate drops off April’s high point » more
Apprenticeship program preparing, recognizing students in manufacturing
The Raymond Corp.'s Youth Apprenticeship Program graduated latest group of students from New York school district. » more
The Raymond Corp.'s Youth Apprenticeship Program graduated latest group of students from New York school district. » more
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CMMS can’t change the maintenance culture
CMMS is an answer to a prayer. Finally every piece of equipment, every spare part, every outside maintenance contractor, invoice, leasing agreement…essentially any maintenance-related document... » more
CMMS is an answer to a prayer. Finally every piece of equipment, every spare part, every outside maintenance contractor, invoice, leasing agreement…essentially any maintenance-related document... » more
Operator’s changing role requires better tools, faster
Shifting from being purely functional to highly analytical, operators have become an increasingly critical part of today’s business processes—significantly changing the way businesses operate and... » more
Shifting from being purely functional to highly analytical, operators have become an increasingly critical part of today’s business processes—significantly changing the way businesses operate and... » more
Remote monitoring adds more control to your control system Easy online access to the knowledge that describes device performance and maintenance helps decrease the complexity and uncertainty in decision making and reduces the workload of operators and... » more
In a data-driven world, get your numbers faster
One of the greatest challenges plant managers face is the increase in available data and the challenge of how to find the right data to do their job more efficiently » more
One of the greatest challenges plant managers face is the increase in available data and the challenge of how to find the right data to do their job more efficiently » more
Effective alarm management requires planning, maintenanceISA 18.2 specification offers a roadmap to successful implementation » more
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Washdown gear reducer choice can improve uptimeChoosing a gear reducer that offers performance and can withstand the harsh chemicals and high-pressure washdown required in a food or beverage plant can be a real challenge. » more
Tell the world about your world-class products
How can we define manufacturing in the U.S. and globally in the world we live in today? » more
How can we define manufacturing in the U.S. and globally in the world we live in today? » more
The possibilities, limits of VFDsThe scope of product use has expanded beyond energy efficiency. » more
ISM report: Manufacturing growth still on the upswing
Manufacturing activity grew for the 32nd consecutive month in March. The PMI index rose from 52.4% to 53.4%, staying above 50%, which is the base growth figure. » more
Manufacturing activity grew for the 32nd consecutive month in March. The PMI index rose from 52.4% to 53.4%, staying above 50%, which is the base growth figure. » more
‘We turned our employees loose’Ingersoll Rand’s Southern Pines plant measures winning and losing on a daily basis—and it’s piling up the victories. » more
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Take a long-term view of strategic planning
Forgoing strategic planning due to time constraints places many leaders in the "whack-a-mole" game; they are constantly fighting fires and getting little assistance from their support staff. » more
Forgoing strategic planning due to time constraints places many leaders in the "whack-a-mole" game; they are constantly fighting fires and getting little assistance from their support staff. » more
Can your guard rail take the hit?They may not be sexy, but they are a vital part of your safety plan. » more
In the plant: The green balancing actHormel Foods shows the way to meet environmental and economic goals. » more
Sharing best practices can be a daunting task
A recent survey of approximately 50 Fortune 500 companies revealed that only 6% have an effective (in their opinion) formal methodology to integrate best practices from one facility to others. » more
A recent survey of approximately 50 Fortune 500 companies revealed that only 6% have an effective (in their opinion) formal methodology to integrate best practices from one facility to others. » more
CMMS contributes to total productive maintenance initiatives
When a manufacturing organization embarks on a total productive maintenance (TPM) project, especially maintenance operations, it is critical to get the feedback from any/all people impacted, down to... » more
When a manufacturing organization embarks on a total productive maintenance (TPM) project, especially maintenance operations, it is critical to get the feedback from any/all people impacted, down to... » more
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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
In the Plant: The right mix for successEnergy and maintenance excellence deliver uptime at the Chelsea Milling plant. » more
Troubleshooting boiler operationKeeping an eye on boiler operations can lead to efficiency gains. » more
Maintenance contracts can improve reliability, safetyNeglecting routine tasks increases the probability of unscheduled downtime. » more
Experts see optimism, challenges for 2012As 2012 begins, manufacturing continues to lead the U.S. economy in its slow climb back to prosperity. » more
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