Top 5 Plant Engineering content: July 15-21, 2024

Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered manufacturing expansion, VFD maintenance, Industry 5.0 transition and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.

By Chris Vavra July 22, 2024
ThermOmegaTech’s manufacturing facility expansion in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, incorporates manufacturing, R&D, and office space. Courtesy: ThermOmegaTech

Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered manufacturing expansion, VFD maintenance, Industry 5.0 transition and more. Links to each article below.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. The value of gas detection in the food and beverage industry

By implementing a gas detection program in five steps, manufacturers can contribute to a robust safety management system.

5. 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.

The list was developed using CFE Media’s web analytics for stories viewed on plantengineering.com, July 15-21, 2024, for articles published within the last two months.

Chris Vavra, senior editor, Plant Engineering, WTWH Media LLC, cvavra@wtwhmedia.com.


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