Top 5 Plant Engineering content: February 26 to March 3, 2024

Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered picking the right drive, AI-driven solutions, electrical and power trends and more. Links to each article below.

1. To pick the right drive, ask the right questions

Selecting a drive, whether for a new application or to replace an existing one, doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience.

2. AI-driven solutions for enhanced plant automation productivity

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become more sophisticated and is enabling manufacturers to be smarter and more proactive with their operations.

3. How electrical, power system trends are affecting and impacting safety standards

Electrical and power system trends are often impacted and affected by evolving safety standards, which are critical for workers.

4. Motors and drives: How to optimize industrial energy use, part 1: The importance of motors

In an October 30, 2023, webcast “Motors and drives: How to optimize industrial energy use,” Michael Lyda from Advanced Energy specifies and analyzes how to optimize energy use for motors and drives and other factors to consider.

5. Plant engineering, manufacturing M&A: February 2024

Bundy Group reported seven automation transactions in the month of January. Analysis on the acquisitions and reports are highlighted below.

The list was developed using CFE Media’s web analytics for stories viewed on plantengineering.com, Feb. 26 to Mar. 3, 2024, for articles published within the last two months.

Chris Vavra, web content manager, CFE Media and Technology, cvavra@cfemedia.com.

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