Tag: <span>Plant Engineering</span>
Figure 1: By removing the human element from dull, dirty or dangerous work, robots can help improve safety on the plant floor. Courtesy: Wesco
Plant Automation December 12, 2024

How automation will make a big impact on manufacturing plants

Automation is the wave of the future for many manufacturers. Our panel dives deeply to assess how plants can prepare for the many ways in which automation will impact production lines.

By Scott Dowell, John Glenski and Brandon Herrington
Arc Flash & Electrical Safety December 11, 2024

Design first: the foundation of electrical safety in industrial facilities

Without the proper design, electrical safety cannot be achieved.

By Amara Rozgus
Figure 1: Robotics solution implemented by Salas O’Brien for confidential cheese manufacturer that needed to rapidly cool 40-pound cheese blocks without using traditional cartons or cases. Courtesy: Salas O’Brien
Material Handling December 10, 2024

Harnessing robotics to transform manufacturing in the face of challenges

In the face of labor shortages, rising operational costs and pressure to increase production rates, plant engineers are increasingly turning to robotic solutions

By Mark Feie
Figure 2: Trend view in Seeq of a historical compressor trip event used to validate Saudi Aramco’s predictive model. The model would have predicted an anomaly over a month before this trip occurred. Courtesy: Seeq
Predictive and Preventive Maintenance December 5, 2024

How to accelerate predictive maintenance strategies with advanced analytics

Advanced analytics platforms empower maintenance transformation through predictive modeling, helping manufacturers shift from reactive to proactive approache

By Kelly Kolotka
Courtesy: CITGO Petroleum
Lubrication December 4, 2024

How to avoid over-greasing to prevent equipment failure

Using the right amount of grease is critical to the success of bearing-related applications. Applying the correct amount of grease is critical to your maintenance program and equipment success.

By Brandon Thompson
Courtesy: WTWH Media
Plant Automation December 3, 2024

Latest plant engineering M&A, October 2024: IBM, HL Robotics, Shermco Industries

Bundy Group reported 16 automation transactions in its October report on mergers, acquisitions and capital placement activities. Analysis on the acquisitions and reports are highlighted below.

By Clint Bundy
Courtesy: ACS
Plant Automation December 2, 2024

Top five Plant Engineering articles: November 25-December 1, 2024

Top articles on Plant Engineering this week covered topics including automation trends, maintenance plans and modernizing electrical systems

By Anna Steingruber
Automation, Controls November 29, 2024

How developing a digital strategy improves automation efficiency

A successful digital strategy drives efficient and effective automation implementation and sets companies up for the future.

By Bryon Hayes
IIoT, Industrie 4.0 November 28, 2024

Seven open-source interconnection strategies for empowering Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 projects can be initiated with interconnection strategies, which allow cost-effective digitization, unlocking optimization and improvement opportunities. Seven strategies are highlighted.

By Luis Enrique Noguera Gil
Cybersecurity November 27, 2024

Core architecture strategies for IT/OT network integration

Taking a holistic approach toward integration of IT and OT networks allows access and security requirements to be met and scaled as additional needs arise over time.

By Kevin Romer and Matt Smith