Bob Vavra, Content Manager, Plant Engineering
Articles
The plant of the future
In a virtual world, the possibilities are real
Growth through technology, teamwork
Advantech co-founder and executive director of the board Chaney Ho is bullish on U.S. role in IIoT revolution.
Plant Engineering 2017 Product of the Year Winners
The 2017 award recipients represent the best in innovation
Plant Engineering at 70
Taking a look back at the last 70 years of Plant Engineering. In retrospect, it is easy to see that even as technology changes, the same challenges remain.
Answering the big question: ‘What If?’
Over the past 30 years, Plant Engineering's Product of the Year award has highlighted the innovative companies who dare to ask the tough questions.
A fresh approach to compressed air savings
Take a systematic approach to uncovering and fixing waste .
Doubling down on digital manufacturing
One company’s journey to IIoT started before the concept had a name.
Five overlooked compressor truths
There are many aspects of compressed air that are overlooked. A large amount is wasted. Small changes can impact your compressed air efficiency and minimize costs.
Safety, every day—for 18 years
Baldor's Belton, South Carolina, manufacturing plant hasn’t had a lost-time incident since 1998.
Manufacturing’s new arrival: What to expect
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is poised to change manufacturing and there are several things manufacturers should expect to happen.