2018 Product of the Year Finalists
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Decision paralysis and what to do about it
Manufacturers must react swiftly to changing markets, technologies. Eight influencing factors are highlighted.
Roller bearings and predictive analytics
Predictive maintenance is a powerful tool to keep the noise down with roller bearings and can reduce costly repairs.
Picking the right motor size
Finding the right size is crucial for choosing a motor as well as balancing torque, speed, and inertia for optimal application performance.
Sensor communication, lighting improves loading dock safety
Sensor-based communication and LED integration are two of the ways companies are making loading docks safer for workers.
System Integrator of the Year award winners announced
Integrator companies E-Technologies Group, Polytron, and Northwind Technical Services are recognized for their outstanding achievements.
E-Technologies Group, West Chester, Ohio
E-Technologies Group is the 2019 System Integrator of the Year for the Large System Integrator Category. Co-founders Steve Veldhuis and Doug Fagaly shares some of the company's success stories and advice.
Polytron Inc., Duluth, Ga.
Interstates Control Systems is the 2019 System Integrator of the Year for the Mid-Sized System Integrator Category. CEO Ron Rich shares some of the company's success stories and advice.
NorthWind Technical Services, Sabetha, Kansas
E-Technologies Group is the 2019 System Integrator of the Year for the Large System Integrator Category. President Mike Bosworth shares some of the company's success stories and advice.
The SI as your partner
Developing a long-term relationship delivers better solutions across multiple projects. Six critical criteria are highlighted.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles December 3-9
Articles about the Product of the Year finalists, NFPA 70E standard changes, three phases of industrial digital transformation, linear motion considerations, and sensor communication were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 3-9, 2018. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Selecting the right industrial gear oil
Viscosity grade and speed are among the determining factors when making a selection for industrial gear oil.