The 7 ways smart electric actuators empower industrial workplace safety
Using electric actuators in place of fluid-controlled systems can greatly improve reliability and safety while reducing the cost of ownership for most applications.
Ways manufacturers can facilitate a healthier automation culture
Automation efforts should start with identifying a need and then identifying the appropriate set of technologies to meet the need.
What is an arc flash study, and why do you need one now?
Do you need an arc flash study? We detail the ins and outs of an arc flash study and why your organization needs one.
Design first: the foundation of electrical safety in industrial facilities
Without the proper design, electrical safety cannot be achieved.
The ways a digital transformation unexpectedly creates extra work
For plant manufacturers, digital transformation is a way to streamline processes, move away from paper-based systems and boost productivity. But for many, it unnecessarily creates more work.
Plant Engineering most-viewed content: December 2024
The most clicked articles from Plant Engineering in December 2024 covered grease consistency, VFDs and electrical maintenance plans.
Reshoring, nearshoring trends making North American manufacturing competitive
Automation advances, along with other changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, have made reshoring and nearshoring more appealing.