The top 5 most read articles online, from Feb. 4-10 for Plant Engineering covered the top plant winner, blockchain benefits, future plant designs, data’s role in manufacturing’s future, and asset assessments. Links to each article below.

1. Mazak receives 2018 Top Plant Award

Mazak embraces technology and innovation to deliver productivity to stay on the cutting edge of manufacturing.

2. Blockchain benefits for Lean manufacturing

Blockchain can provide benefits to larger manufacturers looking to improve their Lean operations and reduce waste.

3. Future plant design links data, operations

Manufacturers are ready to invest in next-gen digital production.

4. ‘Data is the currency of the future’

Embrace digital manufacturing and use data to provide customer value.

5. Asset assessment: Take a proactive approach

Data-driven effort should focus on goals, not problems.

The list was developed using CFE Media’s web analytics for stories viewed on plantengineering.com, February 4-10, for articles published within the last two months.

Chris Vavra, production editor, CFE Media, cvavra@cfemedia.com.

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