DMDII receives Defense Dept. funding to strengthen research
Grants totaling $30 million over next five years will fund advanced manufacturing projects.
2018 Salary Survey: Juggling priorities in challenging times
Manufacturing opens 2019 juggling the challenges and opportunities facing the industry from global trade issues to an aging workforce to a changing plant floor.
2018 Salary Survey: Skilled worker shortage, challenges
Plant engineers are working long hours and are getting older as their role changes with the advent of robotics and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). See highlights from the survey and links for additional information.
Conveyor maintenance delivers reliability
A mix of strategies can keep the supply chain operating effectively
How to write compelling engineering job descriptions
When it comes to finding qualified candidates for a job, it all starts with a job description that draws people to your position. Below are the top five ways to attract the best talent in the industry.
Capitalizing on the promise of IoT, how to start your connected journey
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Top 5 Plant Engineering articles February 11-17
Articles about conveyor maintenance, the top plant winner, data's role in manufacturing's future, future plant designs, and choosing the right electrical wiring were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 11-17. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Four cybersecurity questions to ask during digital transformation process
Cybersecurity is a major concern during digital transformation and companies should be asking plenty of questions about how prepared everyone is.
Automation company selects new president
Beckhoff Automation LLC has selected Kevin Barker as the company's new president, taking over for Aurelio Banda, who led the Minnesota-based company for four years.
Automation and robotics company acquired
Motion Industries has acquired Axis New England and Axis New York, an automation and robotics company.
Manufacturer hosts STEM career day for local students
Lenze gave middle school students a tour of their Massachusetts headquarters to enable students to explore possible science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) career paths in manufacturing.
Define and specify ERP implementation best practices
Companies should consider what best practices to adopt and implement when choosing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.