Moving the needle on productivity
The 2019 Plant Engineering Lubrication Guide is designed to provide manufacturers with an understanding of all of the market options available and the innovations. See link to the Lubrication Guide.
Clean oil is productive oil
The care of your lubricant stock is all about the basics.
Leaders Under 40 nominations extended to June 28!
Nominations for the 2019 Engineering Leaders Under 40 program has been extended to June 28. Nominate a young engineer today!
Understanding lubrication from the bearing’s perspective
Many factors can impact how proper use can avoid friction.
Expert advice given on NFPA 70E
Best practices for mitigating arc flash and combustible dust hazards.
Motion control and motor market reports decline in first quarter of 2019
The Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA) reported that the global motion control and motor market saw a very small decline in shipments in the first quarter of 2019 compared to 2018.
Equipment leasing report shows new business up double-digits in May
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index reported business was up 18% year-over-year in May, with overall business flat in 2019.
12 benefits of using standards in design, implementation for iMOM projects
Integrated manufacturing operations management (iMOM) is designed to increase and sustain business benefits for users such as improved accuracy and thorough implementation.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles June 17-23
Articles about lubrication and bearings, the 2019 Lubrication Guide, predictive maintenance obstacles, worker safety best practices, and NFPA 70E expert advice were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 17-23. Miss something? You can catch up here.
ERP cloud companies to collaborate under new ownership
Acumatica will combine their resources with IFS after the company's acquisition from EQT Partners.
Three industries benefiting from service robot applications
Service robots are growing thanks to improved technology and lower operational expenses. The medical, agricultural and defense industries are benefiting from their potential in a variety of ways.
Equipment leasing confidence slides, according to report
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation's June Monthly Confidence Index (MCI-EFI) had an index of 52.8, which is down several points compared to May and double digits compared to the same period in 2018.