Predicting the end of unplanned downtime
Any unscheduled downtime will cause a major headache for engineers in the food and beverage manufacturing sector, but predictive maintenance can be a remedy.
Digital engineering practices enhance technologies of tomorrow
Digitalization: By integrating digital, physical and virtual realities, digital engineering redefines product development and manufacturing. Digital engineering accelerates development of next-generation smart products, services and operations.
Shape-shifting robots show new locomotion strategy
Georgia Tech and Northwestern University researchers have built a robot entirely from smaller robots known as “smarticles” to unlock the principles of a potentially new locomotion technique.
Glass elevator installed for Empire State Building Observatory
Otis Elevator Co. delivered and installed a custom-made glass elevator to carry visitors to the Empire State Building’s observatory, which was recently renovated.
Manufacturing technology orders decline
Manufacturing orders overall declined in August 2019, but there was some growth in the Southeast and Northeast did show increases in their respective regions.
Benefits of adding exoskeletons to supply chains
Workers and companies receive increased safety and productivity by using exoskeletons for supply chain operations.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles October 7-13
Articles about data-driven maintenance, optimizing project satisfaction, condition monitoring technologies, manufacturing trends, and the Engineering Leaders Under 40 were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 7-13. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Getting the automation zone “just right”
Many automation companies struggle with finding the “Goldilocks Zone” for their automation projects. Learn how companies can find that right balance by asking four questions before starting to automate.
Optimize a maintenance program for rotating equipment
Some things to think about when it comes to reliability.
Energy management’s strategic role shifting for manufacturers
Reliable energy efficiency policies are being given a new lease on life by the introduction of better technology solutions.