Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered smart lift trucks, preventive maintenance and AI, workforce development and more. Links to each article below.

1. How smart lift trucks enhance warehouse environments

Smart lift trucks, thanks to technology integration and enhancements, can play a key role in keeping a warehouse moving forward efficiently.

2. Predictive and preventive maintenance in the age of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help enhance predictive and preventive maintenance in manufacturing, but it’s important for users to know which types are appropriate based on the setting and need.

3. Why workforce development, STEM still matters even with AI, technology advances

Even with technology advances, people still need to be present to keep operations running and apply current and new skills.

4. How packing stress and stem friction on fugitive emissions impact control valve packing behavior

Understanding the performance of valve packing and the pivotal role friction plays in their operation is fundamental to ensuring optimal functionality and longevity in industrial processes.

5. Passing the knowledge torch with a connected workforce

A connected workforce can build on what the past generations of manufacturers have achieved and also help take companies into the future.

The list was developed using CFE Media’s web analytics for stories viewed on plantengineering.com, July 29 to August 4, 2024, for articles published within the last two months.

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

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