Case Studies
Recycling Robots
An engine plant discovers how easy it is to recycle and repurpose existing robots when manufacturing demands change. See table, photo. » more
Automation improves rapeseed oil production
Polish edible-oil producer moves to digital plant architecture, creating a highly efficient plant with lower operating costs. A very small in-house automation team can accomplish great things with... » more
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Innovations from the Industry
Videos
IBM Video: Smarter Buildings, Smarter Strategy
CFE Media Content Manager Bob Vavra leads a panel discussion on the issue of smart building technology at the IBM Pulse Conference in Las Vegas. The discussion centers on how suppliers, educators and... » more
Video: Visit to John Deere's facility
Plant Engineering Content Manager Bob Vavra talks with Director of Manufacturing Services Scott Miller at the John Deere Harvester Works facility in East Moline, Illinois. » more
Video: Bosch Rexroth integrates machine, motion control
Integrating machine and motion control saves time and money in machine design, according to Dan Throne, Bosch Rexroth industry sector manager for food packaging and printing industries. See a 2:33... » more
Webcasts
White Papers
Recycling RobotsAn engine plant discovers how easy it is to recycle and repurpose existing robots when manufacturing demands change. See table, photo. » more
Automation improves rapeseed oil productionPolish edible-oil producer moves to digital plant architecture, creating a highly efficient plant with lower operating costs. A very small in-house automation team can accomplish great things with... » more
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- How Equipment Reliability Delivers Profits
Reliability programs are now standard business practice in companies that rely heavily on machines, equipment, and other physical assets. But, in today’s lean economy, companies have fewer resources than ever to manage and maintain these assets. - Financial Benefits Through Pump Optimization
What separates the top performers is a focus on the factors they can control - including maintaining efficient operations and analyzing the total lifecycle costs of their equipment. Pumps typically consume more energy than any other equipment category in continuous process industries. What’s more, according to a recent study by the FiveTwelve Group, the average annual expense for pump system maintenance and operations is approximately 50% greater than for any other rotating machine.
- As we, CFE Media, proudly celebrates our two-year anniversary, we invite you to also celebrate the success stories of these participating innovative companies.
To view the Innovations videos or the "Innovations from the Industry" company profiles as presented in the latest Plant Engineering digital edition, please click on the available links on this page.
IBM Video: Smarter Buildings, Smarter StrategyCFE Media Content Manager Bob Vavra leads a panel discussion on the issue of smart building technology at the IBM Pulse Conference in Las Vegas. The discussion centers on how suppliers, educators and... » more
Video: Visit to John Deere's facilityPlant Engineering Content Manager Bob Vavra talks with Director of Manufacturing Services Scott Miller at the John Deere Harvester Works facility in East Moline, Illinois. » more
Video: Bosch Rexroth integrates machine, motion controlIntegrating machine and motion control saves time and money in machine design, according to Dan Throne, Bosch Rexroth industry sector manager for food packaging and printing industries. See a 2:33... » more
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In the recovery, keep it simple to succeed
What is the right framework for making 2010 investment decisions? » more
What is the right framework for making 2010 investment decisions? » more
Exploding the myths about arc flash
"You gotta be smarter than the nail you're hitting." This is true, especially when working around energized electrical equipment. Take training from reputable, qualified people and... » more
"You gotta be smarter than the nail you're hitting." This is true, especially when working around energized electrical equipment. Take training from reputable, qualified people and... » 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
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