Plant Engineering most-viewed content, July 2024

Read the best content in July 2024 including: VFD maintenance, manufacturing expansion, NFPA 70E-2024 updates and more.

By Chris Vavra August 1, 2024
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The top 10 Plant Engineering most-viewed content online in July 2024 posted over the last three months covered VFD maintenance, manufacturing expansion, NFPA 70E-2024 updates and more. Catch up with a link to each article below.

1. Look at targeted maintenance for variable frequency drive upkeep

Return on investment on a variable frequency drive goes up if the drive lasts for a long time.

2. Manufacturer expands Pennsylvania facility to improve workflow, management

ThermOmegaTech announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, which incorporates manufacturing, R&D, and office space for the company’s growing divisions.

3. How do NFPA 70E-2024 updates improve electrical safety?

Learn about the NFPA 70E “point of work” concept, which focuses on the need for proactive electrical safety measures where the work is performed.

4. Know how to identify, recognize electrical and unapparent hazards

The purpose of this article is to help identify a variety of workplace hazards and provide basic electrical safety.

5. How hydrogen fuel cells, grid upgrades are revamping EV charging

Restructuring aging utility grids that were primarily built to distribute energy and EV adoption is a major challenge, but hydrogen fuel cells can help.

6. Five manufacturing trends to accelerate sustainability progress

More than ever, manufacturing companies are forced to consider the impact of their carbon footprint. Five trends for companies to improve their sustainability efforts are highlighted.

7. Six technology trends that shape the transition to Industry 5.0

The acceleration of industrial machinery and technology has dramatically reshaped how we work and the tools we use.

8. Maintaining Your Plant Floor Edge: Scott Dowell, Wesco

Scott Dowell from Wesco discusses how the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) plays a key role in maintenance operations and how the tools can transform and make workers more efficient and safer.

9. Electrical safety: How to move beyond basic compliance

Including risk analysis in a plant’s electrical safety program can improve overall safety.

10. Benefits of unlocking AI-powered maintenance for manufacturers

The rise of AI-powered CMMS presents an urgent opportunity for organizations to adopt fully digital solutions, but it needs reliable data capture of yesterday’s actions to fully realize its potential.


Author Bio: Chris Vavra is senior editor for WTWH Media LLC.