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Plant Automation November 12, 2015

2015 Product of the Year Finalists: Vote now!

Read about the 111 Finalists and cast your vote; voting concludes Jan. 8, 2016.

By Bob Vavra, Content Manager
Predictive and Preventive Maintenance April 10, 2014

The art of motion control

Everyone talks about motion control as a way to deliver precision machine movement throughout a variety of manufacturing uses.

By Bob Vavra, Content Manager
Motors & Drives April 10, 2014

Industrial automation finally ready to accelerate growth, IHS reports

Improving global economy will drive market to $185.3B in 2014

By Bob Vavra, Content Manager
Predictive and Preventive Maintenance April 10, 2014

Two ways to improve manufacturing, and three big issues at Hannover Messe

Investment will be needed to realize all the great innovations available at this year’s show.

By Bob Vavra, Content Manager
Predictive and Preventive Maintenance April 9, 2014

Siemens, McAfee team up to address industrial cybersecurity

The partnership is intended to develop new manufacturing data security solutions.

By Bob Vavra, Content Manager
The monthly PMI Report from the Institute of Supply Management showed an increase to 53.7%, which is up two points from January. Courtesy: Institute for Supply Management
Predictive and Preventive Maintenance April 3, 2014

PMI Index increase part of the spring thaw

As weather improves, index rises for second straight month

By Bob Vavra, Content Manager
Safety Standards May 20, 2013

‘Trust, but verify’: A motto we can live with

Safety is becoming more and more important as counterfeit goods continue permeating the market

By Bob Vavra, Content Manager
Safety Standards March 29, 2013

Providing a saner approach to maintenance

Conflict with operations can be solved with better data, better communication

By Bob Vavra, Content Manager
Energy Efficiency & Management October 1, 2012

The 2012 Election: Where do Romney, Obama stand on manufacturing issues?

A closer look at some of the plans President Barack Obama and Presidential nominee Mitt Romney have in mind for the manufacturing sector.

By Bob Vavra, Content Manager
Lighting April 25, 2012

Tell the world about your world-class products

How can we define manufacturing in the U.S. and globally in the world we live in today?

By Bob Vavra, Content Manager
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