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How air can adversely affect lubricants, and how to avoid it

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Here are five EV fleet charging priorities for industrial plants

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Arc Flash and Electrical Safety

How to integrate NFPA 70B with OSHA requirements

The majority (67%) of respondents to the Plant Engineering “Impact of Tariffs on U.S. Manufacturing” study indicated that they have been impacted by tariffs in the past six to 12 months. Courtesy: Plant Engineering

How tariffs are disrupting manufacturing, and how to react

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Ways agentic AI can accelerate supply chain productivity

System Integration

When, how to consider low-code development for industrial applications

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Plant Automation

Latest plant engineering M&A, December 2024: ABB, Ecolab, FloWorks

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Plant Automation

Top five Plant Engineering articles: January 6-12, 2025

Mechanical and electrical

Trends to watch in the future of VFDs and motors

Pay attention to the latest electrical efficiency trends

Is your facility watching these powerful electrical system trends?

Ways an air compressor can maximize manufacturing and minimize energy use

Arc Flash AND Electrical Safety

Arc Flash and Electrical Safety

Design first: the foundation of electrical safety in industrial facilities

hard bus retrofill or cradle-in-cradle retrofill. Courtesy: ABB Inc.

Arc Flash and Electrical Safety

Plant Engineering top 5: October 21-27, 2024

hard bus retrofill or cradle-in-cradle retrofill. Courtesy: ABB Inc.

Arc Flash and Electrical Safety

Modernize, monitor and maintain to make aging switchgear safer

Digital Transformation

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AI and Machine Learning

Epicor Insights 2025: Has AI successfully met the requirements of the Turing test?

AI and Machine Learning

How can manufacturing plants best incorporate AI?

Virtualization, Cloud Analytics

What does your manufacturing plant’s UX look like?

AI and Machine Learning

Why factories need a digital backbone before embracing AI

Energy Efficiency AND Management

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Energy Efficiency and Management

Finding balance in high-output manufacturing with low energy

by Rockwell Automation

Energy Efficiency and Management

Energy-efficient manufacturing with smart technology

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Energy Efficiency and Management

How to use energy-efficient motors and drives to save money

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Plant Engineering most-viewed content: December 2024

Predictive and Preventive Maintenance

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How air can adversely affect lubricants, and how to avoid it

Figure 2: A technician performs precision valve repair, an essential part of maintaining optimal performance and extending the life of industrial valves.. Courtesy: Emerson

Predictive and Preventive Maintenance

Best practices for selecting and maintaining industrial valves

How to achieve the best results from pneumatic lubrication

Predictive and Preventive Maintenance

Closing the gap: a practical guide to maintenance maturity

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Columnist Gene Marks told the crowd at Epicor Insights 2025 that there are things they can do to navigate tariff uncertainty. Courtesy: WTWH Media

Tariffs top of mind at Epicor Insights 2025

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The Robotics Summit & Expo 2025: Generative AI is here, haptics is trending and more highlights

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Robotics Summit & Expo 2025: Revisiting the action in photos

Energy Efficiency

Save energy with motor efficiency, automation and process optimization

A worker installing and tightening bolts and nuts of a flange system. Courtesy: Teadit

Maintenance Strategy

These experts offer can’t-miss advice on MRO

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Workforce Development

Manufacturers grapple with an age-old problem – attracting Gen Z workers

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How to scale automation strategies against tech tariff uncertainty

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Maintenance Strategy

Experts reveal these maintenance trends you need to watch

Energy Management

Three examples of intelligent energy management in industrial plants

AI and Machine Learning

How to use generative AI for plant maintenance in six steps

IIoT, Industrie 4.0

Do your plant hardware and software really integrate? How to make the most of data you have on hand

How to combat cyberattacks with advanced software technologies