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Top 5 Plant Engineering content: April 15-21, 2024
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered maintenance trends, electric vehicle lubricants, automation tips and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: April 8-14, 2024
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered finding the right material handling solutions, developing an effective PPE program, automation tips and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: April 1-7, 2024
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered asset life cycle management, maintenance trends and automation tips for the power grid. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Plant Engineering most-viewed content, March 2024
Read the best content in March 2024 including: Asset life cycle management, predictive maintenance foundations, digital MV switchgears and more.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: March 25-31, 2024
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered predictive maintenance, asset life cycle management, motors and drives and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: March 18-24, 2024
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered asset life cycle management, predictive maintenance, Product of the Year and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Modex 2024 recap: Technology improvements for logistics, material handling applications
Modex 2024 in Atlanta emphasized the need to improve supply chain management and operations with automated technologies that take the dull, dirty and dangerous jobs away from people while still operating efficiently.
Modex 2024 recap: Making logistics, supply chain management safer and smarter
Manufacturers and end users emphasized making operations up and down the supply chain smarter and safer as machines and humans work closely together.
Helping companies and users find the right material handling, conveying solutions
Michael Field of Raymond Corporation discusses how they're working to reach consumers in the material handling and other industries. See video.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: March 11-17, 2024
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered digital MV switchgears, successful warehouse plans, leveraging industrial data and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Mobile robots, warehouses are evolving and transforming
Interact Analysis researchers Ash Sharma and Rueben Scriven discuss why mobile robots are growing and the impact this is having on the warehouse industry. See video.
How AI, ML can help design future-proof material handling facilities
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models can provide companies with the right data they need to find good ROI value for their material handling facilities.
How robots help conveyors in a modern material handling system
Successful integration of robots in conveyance demands a meticulous understanding of manual processes, ensuring ROI and efficient, safe material handling.
Five phases to developing a successful warehouse automation plan
A successful warehouse automation plan must have worker buy-in, a thorough plan and strong implementation and support.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: March 4-10, 2024
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered digital MV switchgears, picking the right drive, better maintenance solutions and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
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. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Plant Engineering most-viewed content, February 2024
Read the best content in February 2024 including: Selecting a motor starter, picking the right drive, electrical power systems and more.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: February 19-25, 2024
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered electrical and power system trends, picking the right drive, asset performance management and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: February 12-18, 2024
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered picking the right drive, AI's potential, electrical and power system trends and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Using asset performance management to improve insights for process industries
Asset management comes in many different forms and can enhance insights and plant performance with the right information and tools.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: February 5-11, 2024
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered pipeline TVC, most-viewed content in 2023, compressed air leaks and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
AI’s potential is being developed and benefiting cybersecurity, sustainability applications
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a lot of potential for manufacturers, but it needs the right context to be successful to improve cybersecurity and sustainability.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: January 29 to February 4, 2024
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered boiler tuning, most-viewed content in 2023, electrical machine bearing lubricants and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Plant Engineering most-viewed content, January 2024
Read the best content in January 2024 including: Most-viewed content in 2023, predictive maintenance myths, compressed air analysis and more.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: January 22-28, 2024
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered most-viewed content in 2023, arc flash and PPE, mitigating arc flash hazards and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: January 15-21, 2024
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered predictive maintenance myths, condition-based maintenance and big data's benefits for sustainability and digital transformation. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: January 8-14, 2024
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered most-viewed 2023 articles, augmented reality benefits for maintenance, battery manufacturing and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Plant Engineering most-viewed content in 2023
The most-viewed stories published in 2023 included: Choosing the right flyback diode, robots improving team efficiency, using artificial intelligence and more.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: January 1-7, 2024
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered hydrogen in power boilers, compressed air systems, condition-based monitoring and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Plant Engineering most-viewed content, December 2023
Read the best content in December 2023 including: Rotating bearing lubricants, mitigating arc flash hazards, reducing oil and gas emissions and more.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: December 25-31, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered machine bearing lubricants, digital manufacturing's future, asset management and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: December 11-17, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered machine bearing lubricants, digital manufacturing's future, asset management and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: December 4-10, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered oil and gas leaks, mitigating arc flash hazards, plant automation strategies and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: November 27 to December 3, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered low-voltage dry type transformers, digital manufacturing's evolution and mergers and acquisitions. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Plant Engineering most-viewed content, November 2023
Read the best content in November 2023 including: How to use AI, clean hydrogen fuel and efficient fuel processes, plant manufacturing transactions and more.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: November 20-26, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered clean hydrogen fuel, ventilation for semiconductor fabrication, using AI and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: November 13-19, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered using AI, carbon dioxide processing, oil and gas and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: November 6-12, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered using AI, predictive maintenance software, plant engineering transactions and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: October 30 to November 5, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered using AI, predictive maintenance software, drive modernization and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Plant Engineering most-viewed content, October 2023
Read the best content in October 2023 including: Clean hydrogen fuel, 5G lighthouse factories, how to use AI and more.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: October 23-29, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered clean hydrogen fuel, reduce pump problems, using artificial intelligence and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: October 16-22, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered low-voltage dry type transformers, fastener redesign, 5G lighthouse smart factories and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Honeywell Connect Recap: Digital technologies improving flexibility, sustainability
Sustainability remains a major focus for manufacturers as well as the need for smart digital technologies that can provide better intelligence for companies.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: October 9-15, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered secure remote service, hazard protection trends, subpar refractory precast shapes and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: October 2-8, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered compressed air, asset management systems, Pack Expo and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: September 25 to October 1, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered electric vehicle manufacturing, adjustable speed drives, Leaders Under 40 and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Plant Engineering most-viewed content, September 2023
Read the best content in September 2023 including: Predictive maintenance best practices, Leaders Under 40, intelligent digital twins and more.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: September 18-24, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered Leaders Under 40, Pack Expo 2023, electrical safety and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Pack Expo Recap: Merging sustainability, automation in packaging operations
More than ever, companies expect automation and sustainability working together to reduce downtime and keep manufacturing runs smoothly.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: September 11-17, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered intelligent digital twins, Leaders Under 40, green hydrogen production and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Ultra-low voltage motor, drive industries overcoming supply chain, semiconductor challenges
The ultra-low voltage motor and motor and drive industries are projected to have strong growth and is overcoming supply chain issues due to COVID-19 and semiconductor shortages. See video.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: September 4-10, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered predictive maintenance best practices, Quality 4.0, hazard protection trends and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
How Quality 4.0 is changing operations for manufacturers
Quality 4.0 combines traditional qualities with Industry 4.0 technologies and concepts to improve manufacturing operations.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: August 28 to September 3, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered intelligent pump condition monitoring, arc flash best practices, adjustable speed drives and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Plant Engineering most-viewed content, August 2023
Read the best content in August 2023 including: Predictive maintenance best practices, maintenance strategies for motors, reducing pump problems and more.
Improving electric vehicle manufacturing with digital transformation
Electric vehicle (EV) investments are increasing and automotive manufacturers are moving to meet this demand, but companies will need to effectively utilize digital transformation to help meet the growing demand.
Plant Engineering most-viewed mechanical engineering articles in 2023
Read the best articles about mechanical engineering including robots improving efficiency, flyback diodes, bearings and more.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: August 21-27, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered intelligent digital twins, condition monitoring and pumps, maintenance and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: August 14-20, 2023
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered IIoT predictive condition monitoring, electrical safety, hazard protection trends and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: July 31 to August 6, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered predictive maintenance best practices, compressed air, warehouse construction, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Plant Engineering most-viewed content, July 2023
Read the best content in July 2023 including: Industrial analytics and maintenance, warehouse construction, machine maintenance efficiency and more.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: July 24-30, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered warehouse construction, Product of the Year winners, machine maintenance efficiency and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: July 17-23, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered industrial analytics and prescriptive maintenance, electrical safety, machine maintenance efficiency and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: July 10-16, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered OSHA-compliant PSM systems, asset performance systems, the smart factory economy and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: July 3-9, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered predictive lubrication, decarbonization, and material handling storage systems. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: June 26 to July 2, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered predictive maintenance, Product of the Year winners, process safety management and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Plant Engineering most-viewed content, June 2023
Read the best content in June 2023 including: Robot efficiency, Product of the Year, electrical insulation and more.
How connected worker solutions can make manufacturers safer, more productive
Jorge Juan Fernandez, a senior manager of business development for Honeywell, talks about connected worker solutions and how they can help make companies safer and more productive. See video.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: June 19-25, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered Product of the Year winners, sustainability, electrical safety and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Using sensors to improve predictive maintenance in facilities
Sensors designed to monitor and track vibration can help reduce potential breakdowns and reduce downtime in manufacturing facilities.
How sustainability success starts from within
Sustainability’s success relies on building a culture that starts from the bottom up and involves everyone from plant-floor workers to executives.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: June 12-18, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered Product of the Year winners, maintenance fundamentals, asset management trends and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Mobile robot component market growth due to greater investment, technology advances
The mobile robot component market is growing thanks to increased investments all over the world and technology improvements. See video.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: June 5-11, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered robot collaboration and efficiency, lockout/tagout, electrical safety advice and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: May 29 to June 4, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered electrical insulation, oil sampling, maintenance advice and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Plant Engineering most-viewed content, May 2023
Read the best content in May 2023 including: Flyback diodes, robot efficiency, oil and gas emissions, sustainability goals and more.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: May 22-28, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered cold storage warehouses, robots and efficiency, oil sampling and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: May 15-21, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered flyback diode ratings, maintenance advice, sustainability goals and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: May 8-14, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered oil and gas emissions, sustainability, Hannover Messe and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: May 1-7, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered oil and gas emissions, Hannover Messe, compressed air and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
How additive manufacturers are improving efficiency, sustainability for the future
Additive manufacturers are expanding and enhancing their reach beyond the printing concept and leveraging their expertise and the potential digital technologies provide.
Plant Engineering most-viewed content, April 2023
Read the best content in April 2023 including: Oil and gas emissions, control of work systems, compressed air and more.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: April 24-30, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered oil and gas emissions, Hannover Messe, energy management and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: April 17-23, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered warehouse construction, oil and gas emissions, digitalization success and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Hannover Messe 2023 Recap: Considerations for the future
General observations on the Hannover Messe 2023 experience and what industrial transformation means for the future of manufacturing.
Hannover Messe 2023 Day Three: Connectivity and communication are critical for manufacturers
Manufacturers and associations at Hannover Messe emphasized the need for better connectivity and communication with their products and each other.
Hannover Messe 2023 Day Two: Asset management, data collection critical for manufacturing growth
Manufacturers and vendors are collaborating to find better solutions to gain better insights from the data they’re collecting so better decisions are made.
Hannover Messe 2023 Day One: Manufacturers’ industrial transformation comes in many forms
Manufacturers at Hannover Messe 2023 are tightening their focus and emphasizing total solutions and products for their customers. See video.
Industrial transformation key focus for Hannover Messe
Hannover Messe 2023's main theme is focused on industrial transformation and how companies are utilizing digital technologies.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: April 10-16, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered control of work systems, packaging, strategic automation plans and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: April 3-9, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered packaging advice, most-viewed content, digitalization and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: March 27 to April 2, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered compressed air, logistics and automation, digitalization and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Plant Engineering most-viewed content, March 2023
Read the best content in March 2023 including: Condition-based maintenance, AI and sustainability, valve priorities and more.
How logistics can simplify automation processes and operations management
ProMat’s return after a four-year absence showed a greater emphasis on robotics and how logistics improvements can make automation better in manufacturing facilities.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: March 20-26, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered flyback diodes, condition-based maintenance, compressed air systems and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Benefits of a rack safety flywheel in warehouse, manufacturing facilities
Rack safety in warehouse and manufacturing facilities can have major consequences if not properly maintained. Developing a consistent safety and education program can help.
Multi-robot orchestration software focused on logistics improvement launched
CoEvolution Technology is launching their multi-robot orchestration software in the U.S, emphasizing logistics and warehouse operations improvement.
How a warehouse execution system can improve automation and throughput
A warehouse execution system (WES) goes beyond a typical control system and is designed to enhance a company’s automation and throughput.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: March 13-19, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered PPE and electrical risks, condition-based maintenance, oil and gas workforce skills and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Data-as-a-service benefits for manufacturers
Data-as-a-service can help companies looking to adopt a digital and data-first strategy and position themselves for the future. The March 2 webcast, archived for a year, offers tips and other information.
Plant Engineering most-viewed automation articles in 2023
Read the best articles about automation including real-time coordination, automation career advice, control system design challenges and more.
Crafting a multi-faceted system integration strategy
A new manufacturing facility required developing and delivering a solution that emphasized enhanced process control, information access and building control.
Successfully implementing robots in an unpredictable future
Manufacturing has gone through many changes in recent years and the rising labor gap and the need for continued productivity has companies turning toward robotics. Three robotic myths and five steps for successful implementation are highlighted.
Improving worker optimization on the factory floor with artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to enhance worker productivity by gathering information about their work performance and turning it into actionable data.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: July 11-17, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered electromechanical actuators, asset criticality, automation trends, compressed air and IT/OT convergence. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: July 4-10, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered asset criticality, edge computing, automation trends, compressed air systems and IT/OT convergence. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Advice on meeting engineering recruiting goals
There is a major push by system integrators and other engineering firms to find qualified talent, but the COVID-19 pandemic has created a shift in many ways. Two experts offer advice on finding the right engineering talent.
The future of work is shifting and changing
The CSIA Executive Conference returns for the first time since 2019 with the world grappling with the changes of a pandemic and many other challenges that are changing how people work and interact with others.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: June 13-19, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered compressed air systems, preventive maintenance, Lean manufacturing tools, Product of the Year winners and detecting dangerous gases. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Flexible automation, robotics at Automate
Automate 2022 in Detroit strongly emphasized flexible automation as companies seek ways to address the supply chain and labor shortages exacerbated by COVID-19 and other world events.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: June 6-12, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered hot water heating efficiency, Product of the Year winners, EAM systems, power factor and predictive maintenance. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Automation can help manufacturers, workers thrive
The growing need for skilled workers and increased automation should be a joint venture that can provide benefits for the company and employees.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: May 30 to June 5, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered Product of the Year winners, power factor, EAM systems, equipment scanning and predictive maintenance. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: May 23-29, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered Product of the Year winners, power factor, EAM systems, equipment scanning and predictive maintenance. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: May 16-22, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered Product of the Year winners, predictive maintenance, condition-based monitoring, remote condition monitoring and robotic wearables. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: May 9-15, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered Product of the Year winners, predictive maintenance, COVID-19 controls, compressed air systems and automation career advice. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: May 2-8, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered Product of the Year winners, predictive maintenance, air compressor lubricants, material handling and RNG fleet vehicle benefits. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles April 25 to May 1, 2022
Articles about Product of the Year winners, RNG benefits, remote monitoring, air compressor lubricants and predicting process events were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 25 to May 1, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles April 18-24, 2022
Articles about remote monitoring, AI-based predictive maintenance, air compressor lubricants, RNG benefits and predicting process events were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 18-24, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles April 11-17, 2022
Articles about AI-based predictive maintenance, supply chain improvements, remote condition monitoring, industrial automation and future-proof manufacturing were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 11-17, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 28 to April 3, 2022
Articles about geothermal heat-pump wells, Industry 4.0, machine monitoring equipment, industrial robots and industrial network security were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 28 to April 3, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 21-27, 2022
Articles about electric vehicles, luminaire benefits, safety in explosive environments, motor management and propane forklifts were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 21-27, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 14-20, 2022
Articles about the benefits behind cycle-based PM, how to extend the life of a ball valve, and the IIoT's role in smart manufacturing, were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 14-20, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Lubricants can provide answers to current manufacturing challenges
Manufacturing is dealing with major supply chain issues that have worsened during the two-year COVID-19 pandemic. Lubrication engineers and experts can help, but the struggle ahead is going to be a long one.
Workforce development, automation top of mind at Process Expo
Process manufacturers, especially those in the food and beverage industry, are facing a skills gap crunch due to the pandemic. While some companies are trying to get workers back and engaged, more are turning to automation to keep operations running.
Five ways to improve operational excellence in robotic welding automation
Robotic welding automation, more common for many manufacturers, but it is fraught with potential issues that takes time and effort to resolve. See five methods for operational excellence in robotic welding in the short- and long-term.
Building a secure energy and power grid for the future
The power grid that keeps the world running has historically been stable and secure. With digital transformation and the rise of converging technologies, there are many ways to create a better power grid, but it comes with challenges.
Secure device onboarding for manufacturing supply chain
Until now, there has been no broadly supported industry standard for automated secure device onboarding. The FIDO Alliance looks to change that.
Mobile robotics group acquired
ABB announced it will acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group (ASTI), a global autonomous mobile robot (AMR) manufacturer to expand their robot and automation portfolio.
Manufacturing index continues solid pace in May
The purchasing manufacturers' index (PMI) stayed above 60% for the fourth straight month, finishing at 61.2%.
Manufacturing index stays strong in April
The purchasing manufacturers' index hits 60.7% in April as new orders, production and employment continue to grow for manufacturing.
Manufacturing index continues positive trend in March
Purchasing manufacturers' index jumps to 64.7% in March as demand, employment rise.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 29 to April 4, 2021
Articles about food grade lubricants, robot innovations, asset maintenance, digital transformation trends and remote automation success were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 29 to April 4, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 22-28, 2021
Articles about motor and generator service conditions, smart manufacturing, smart pneumatics, asset maintenance and digital transformation trends were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 22-28, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Developing robotic safety standards and compliance
Robotic safety standards have been around for a few decades and their importance is growing as they became more common in manufacturing.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 15-21, 2021
Articles about digital transformation trends, plant turnarounds, two-way radios, effective communication and writing a maintenance task procedure were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 15-21, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 8-14, 2021
Articles about flame-resistant PPE, ROI efficiency, digital transformation, corrective maintenance and writing a maintenance task procedure were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 8-14, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 1-7, 2021
Articles about the 2020 Salary Survey, flame-resistant PPE, corrective maintenance, writing a maintenance task procedure and Product of the Year finalists were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 1-7, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles February 22-28, 2021
Articles about Product of the Year finalists, writing a maintenance task procedure, machine learning and manufacturing, implementing Industry 4.0 and effective plant turnarounds were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 22-28, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles February 15-21, 2021
Articles about Product of the Year finalists, writing a maintenance task procedure, machine learning and manufacturing, implementing Industry 4.0 and effective plant turnarounds were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 15-21, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles February 8-14, 2021
Articles about improved mask filtration, machine learning and manufacturing, the factory of the future, effective plant turnarounds and disinfection robots were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 8-14, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles February 1-7, 2021
Articles about improved mask filtration, motors and drives tips, effective plant turnarounds, the factory of the future and machine learning were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 1-7, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing industry records growth for eighth straight month
January manufacturing index slides a bit from December to 58.7%, but industry still showing strength.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles January 25-31, 2021
Articles about Product of the Year finalists, hydrogen benefits, robots and COVID-19, the factory of the future and improving the supply chain were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 25-31, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles January 18-24, 2021
Articles about the factory of the future, asset maintenance, predictive analytics success, solar power plant commissioning and wastewater surveillance were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 18-24, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles January 11-17, 2021
Articles about predictive analytics success, Product of the Year winners, the 2020 Top Plant winner, digital twin technology and vertical farming were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 11-17, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles January 4-10, 2021
Articles about 2020 Top Plant winner, solar power plant commissioning, Product of the Year finalists, hydrogen's benefits and predictive analytics success were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 4-10, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles December 28 to January 3
Articles about 2020 Top Plant, Product of the Year finalists, testing and maintenance programs, maintenance automation and digital twins were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 14-20, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles December 14-20, 2020
Articles about 2020 Top Plant, Product of the Year finalists, testing and maintenance programs, maintenance automation and digital twins were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 14-20, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles December 7-13, 2020
Articles about robot packaging, hydrogen benefits, robotic offline programming, IT/OT convergence and Product of the Year finalists were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 7-13, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles November 30 to December 6, 2020
Articles about EAM systems, Product of the Year finalists, matching motors and drives, automation technology and proper air balance in a food facility were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 30 to December 6, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing index stays strong in November
The purchasing manufacturers' index (PMI) drops from the 2-year high in October to 57.5%, but still records its seventh straight month of growth.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles November 23-29, 2020
Articles about testing and maintenance programs, LEED certification, Product of the Year finalists, robots packaging eggs and maximizing people power were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 23-29, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles November 16-22, 2020
Articles about Product of the Year finalists, maintenance automation, wearable exoskeletons, facility safety and building a maintenance program were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 16-22, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles November 9-15, 2020
Articles about Product of the Year finalists, Industry 4.0, robots and drone safety, better cybersecurity and applying analytics were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 9-15, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing index hits highest point in two years
The purchasing manufacturers' index jumped almost 4% to 59.3 in October as new orders, production and employment grow.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles October 26 to November 1, 2020
Articles about interchangeable masks, edge I/O, heated face masks, mini-brains for robots and collaborative robot optimization were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles October 19-25, 2020
Articles about heated face masks, R&D project performance, facility energy management, collaborative robot optimization and COVID-19 worker risks were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 19-25, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles October 12-18, 2020
Articles about self-service analytics, human and artificial intelligence, forklift safety, collaborative robot optimization and wireless LANs were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 12-18, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles October 5-11, 2020
Articles about forklift safety, operating machines during stoppages, COVID-19 and robots, pump diagnostics and four profit killers were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 5-11, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles September 28 to October 4, 2020
Articles about mask filtration, global manufacturing, COVID-19 and digitalization, microgrid system design and hydrogen's growing importance were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 28 to October 4, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing index records fifth straight month of industry growth
The purchasing manufacturers' index registered at 55.4% in September, down slightly from August, as cautious optimism abounds due to COVID-19.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles September 21-27, 2020
Articles about the Leaders Under 40 winners, electrostatic precipitators, edge I/O, 3-phase squirrel cage motors and hydrogen's growing importance were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 21-27, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles September 14-20, 2020
Articles about a redesigned COVID-19 mask, the Leaders Under 40 winners, EAM systems, 3-phase squirrel cage motors and quality management system audits were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 14-20, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles September 7-13, 2020
Articles about 3-phase squirrel cage motors, effects of low energy prices, virtual commissioning, global manufacturing outlook and grab sampling systems were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 7-13, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles August 31 to September 6, 2020
Articles about global manufacturing outlook, energy efficiency as a service, robotics market outlook, virtual commissioning and Ethanol-based hand sanitizers were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 31 to September 6, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing index rises for fourth straight month
The manufacturing sector reported its fourth straight month of growth, rising to 56%.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles August 24-30, 2020
Articles about Ethanol-based hand sanitizers, protecting VFD investments, global manufacturing outlook, IIoT engagement and predictive maintenance were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 24-30, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles August 17-23, 2020
Articles about protecting VFD investments, cable gland strategies, predictive maintenance and block valves were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 17-23, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles August 10-16, 2020
Articles about VFD parameters, CMMS success, robotic software, industrial lubrication and predictive analytics were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 10-16, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles August 3-9, 2020
Articles about VFD parameters, CMMS success, robotic software, industrial lubrication and predictive analytics were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 3-9, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing index grows for third straight month
The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing manufacturers' index reported a 1.6% increase to 54.2%, which is the third straight month of growth.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles July 27 to August 2, 2020
Articles about VFD parameters, PPE production, predictive analytics, wearable devices and manufacturing accidents were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 27 to August 2, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles July 20-26, 2020
Articles about predictive maintenance value, manufacturing accidents, reusable masks for COVID-19, tungsten's value to manufacturers and the manufacturing index tips were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 20-26, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles July 13-19, 2020
Articles about predictive maintenance value, manufacturing accidents, reusable masks for COVID-19, tungsten's value to manufacturers and the manufacturing index tips were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 13-19, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles July 6-12, 2020
Articles about predictive maintenance value, energy assessment tips, manufacturing index automating manufacturing workflow, data integration and energy assessment tips were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 6-12, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles June 29 to July 5, 2020
Articles about energy assessment tips, Product of the Year winners, industrial lubrication applications, the manufacturing index and process control and safety systems were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 29 to July 5, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing index rises in June as industry rebounds
The Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) purchasing manufacturers' index (PMI) registered at 52.6% in June, which is up almost 10% from May's reading of 43.1%, as the industry rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic and look to pick up where they left off.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles June 22-28, 2020
Articles about Product of the Year winners, N95 mask research, process control and safety systems, high-performance HMIs and COVID-19 business impacts were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 22-28, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles June 15-21, 2020
Articles about COVID-19 business impacts and upgrades, ferrography fundamentals, planning an energy assessment and the Product of the Year winners were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 15-21, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles June 8-14, 2020
Articles about plant upgrades, robotic compliance, Product of the Year, automation design software and remote operations were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 8-14, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles June 1-7, 2020
Articles about Product of the Year, remote operations, plant cooling systems, COVID-19 safety and data flow were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 1-7, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing index rises slightly in May from April
The purchasing manufacturers' index rose to 43.1% in May, but the general mood remains cautious and uncertain as COVID-19 continues to cause havoc on global supply chains.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles May 25-31, 2020
Articles about prevention through design, COVID-19 safety standards, electrical safety programs, safer ventilator sharing and high-tech warehouses were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 25-31, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles May 18-24, 2020
Articles about plant cooling system optimization, Product of the Year winners, COVID-19 grant for wastewater, digital twins and COVID-19's impact on engineering jobs were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 18-24, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles May 11-17, 2020
Articles about Product of the Year winners, PPE mask production for COVID-19, acoustic imaging and maintenance technology were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 11-17, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles May 4-10, 2020
Articles about Product of the Year winners, manufacturing post COVID-19 and remote business operations were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 4-10, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles April 27 to May 3, 2020
Articles about Product of the Year winners, ventilator production, manufacturing post COVID-19, supply chain solutions and robots fighting COVID-19 were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 27 to May 3, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing index slides into contraction for first time in 11 years
The purchasing manufacturers' index (PMI) slid in April down to 41.5%, marking a contraction for the first time since 2009 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause turmoil in the markets and supply chain.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles April 20-26, 2020
Articles about best practices for essential manufacturing, robots fighting COVID-19, improving plant uptime, COVID-19 alerts from OSHA, and preventing coronavirus were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 20-26, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles April 13-19, 2020
Articles about best practices for essential manufacturing, COVID-19 safety, protecting the supply chain, asset performance management and robots fighting COVID-19 were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 13-19, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles April 6-12, 2020
Articles about disposable face shield manufacturing, digital twins, asset performance management, COVID-19's impact on manufacturing and digital transformation were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 6-12, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 30 to April 5, 2020
Articles about coronavirus' effect on the supply chain and engineers, pneumatics systems and remote monitoring were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 30 to April 5, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing index falls in March as COVID-19’s effects hit suppliers, consumers
The purchasing manufactuers' index had a slight decline in March, but the specter of COVID-19 continues to loom over the manufacturing industry as the pandemic spreads.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 23-29, 2020
Articles about food manufacturing safety during coronavirus, how coronavirus is affecting manufacturers, and metal batteries were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 23-29, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 16-22, 2020
Articles about coronavirus challenges for manufacturers, the 2020 Maintenance Survey, electrical component protection and 3D metal printing were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 16-22, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Good cybersecurity hygiene needed by businesses
Good cybersecurity hygiene is needed as more employees move toward working out of their homes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 9-15, 2020
Articles about coronavirus preparation and detection, the 2020 Maintenance Survey, 3D metal printing, and the supply chain's role in controlling coronavirus were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 9-15, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 2-8
Articles about autonomous mobile robots, capital planning, MODEX 2020 and coronavirus, collaborative robots, and cybersecurity success were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 2-8. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Supply chain show releases statement on coronavirus, adds education panel
MODEX 2020 in Atlanta is not being delayed; education panel on COVID-19 related to supply chain has been added for attendees.
Manufacturing index grows, but concern looms about coronavirus
The purchasing manufacturers' index (PMI) slid to 50.1 in February, which shows overall growth, but there are major concerns about the coronavirus and what it will mean for the manufacturing industry.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles February 24 to March 1
Articles about IIoT improving OEE, digital transformation constraints, safety best practices, and improving operations and facility design were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 24 to March 1. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles February 17-23
Articles about safety best practices, improving operations and facility design, robotic process automation, and shutdown best practices were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 17-23. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles February 10-16
Articles about shutdown best practices, control hierarchy, mobile robots, robot investments, and exoskeletons were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 10-16. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles February 3-9
Articles about safety best practices, right-sizing pumps, intuitive HMI screens, exoskeletons, and wearable electronics were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 3-9. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles January 27 to February 2
Articles about cut-to-length cable, control panel safety, system integrator relationships, safety procedures, and service robots were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 27 to February 2. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles January 20-26
Articles about Product of the Year, real-time monitoring and control, long-term integrator relationships, Top Plant 2019, and cutting compressed air costs were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 20-26. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles January 13-19
Articles about Product of the Year, real-time monitoring and control, long-term integrator relationships, Top Plant 2019, and cutting compressed air costs were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 13-19. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing index contracts to close out 2019
Manufacturing index reaches lowest point in 10 years as new orders, production and employment contracts amid economic concerns.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles December 9-15
Articles about Product of the Year, robotic grippers, pneumatic safety, cutting compressed air costs, and specifying cut-to-length cables were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 9-15. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles December 2-8
Articles about Product of the Year, the price of nitrogen, data acquisition, industrial internet terms, and HMIs and maintenance were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 2-8. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles November 25 to December 1
Articles about Product of the Year, HMIs and maintenances, future of industrial automation, Industry 4.0 success, and selecting actuator components were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 25 to December 1. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles November 18-24
Articles about Product of the Year, HMIs and maintenances, future of industrial automation, Industry 4.0 success, and selecting actuator components were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 18-24. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Extend IT security to the plant floor
Cybersecurity is critical as information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) converge, which is the first step in making the transition between the two sides almost seamless.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles November 11-17
Articles about Product of the Year, optimized maintenance programs, Leaders Under 40, low battery self-discharge, and Industry 4.0 success were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 11-17. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles November 4-10
Articles about Leaders Under 40, low battery self-discharge, optimized maintenance programs, Industry 4.0 success, and industrial fire systems were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 4-10. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles October 28 to November 3
Articles about HMIs enabling maintenance, shape-shifting robots, digital engineering, exoskeletons on the supply chain, and optimized maintenance programs were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 28 to November 3. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Finding success on the road to Industry 4.0
Six pillars of Industry 4.0: There’s so much talk about Industry 4.0, but many companies haven’t stopped to ask what success looks like and how to achieve it. Start with asking three questions, why the company needs Industry 4.0 and how to achieve success.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles October 14-20
Articles about optimized maintenance programs, getting the automation zone right, data-driven maintenance, optimizing project satisfaction, and selecting lubricating greases were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 14-20. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles October 7-13
Articles about data-driven maintenance, optimizing project satisfaction, condition monitoring technologies, manufacturing trends, and the Engineering Leaders Under 40 were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 7-13. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Getting the automation zone “just right”
Many automation companies struggle with finding the “Goldilocks Zone” for their automation projects. Learn how companies can find that right balance by asking four questions before starting to automate.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles September 30 to October 6
Articles about optimizing project satisfaction, fueling asphalt production, Engineering Leaders Under 40, generator rotor repair, and preventive maintenance were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 30 to October 6. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles September 23-29
Articles about preventive maintenance, maintaining secondary equipment, generator rotor repair, HMI remote access options, and the Engineering Leaders Under 40 were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 23-29. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Water, wastewater industry is going digital and getting smarter
The water and wastewater industry is improving digitalization and automation with smarter sensors designed to make operations safer.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles September 16-22
Articles about Engineering Leaders Under 40, applying Lean to daily management, improving your skilled workforce, maintaining equipment, and keeping workers safe were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 16-22. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles September 9-15
Articles about Engineering Leaders Under 40, applying Lean to daily management, improving your skilled workforce, maintaining equipment, and keeping workers safe were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 9-15. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles September 2-8
Articles about hybridization benefits, control system connectivity, arc flash hazards, VFDs in injection molding, and IIoT baby steps were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 2-8. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles August 26 to September 1
Articles about safer plant machinery, skilled workforce, lubrication and bearings, long battery life, and baby steps with the IIoT were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 26 to September 1. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles August 19-25
Articles about safer plant machinery, skilled workforce, lubrication and bearings, long battery life, and baby steps with the IIoT were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 19-25. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles August 12-18
Articles about safer plant machinery, skilled workforce, lubrication and bearings, long battery life, and baby steps with the IIoT were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 12-18. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles August 5-11
Articles about managing an engineering career, burner management, lubrication and bearings, collaborative robot benefits, and lubrication aesthetics were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 5-11. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles July 29 to August 4
Articles about lubrication advice, managing an engineering career, IIoT tips, maintenance process redesign, and smart manufacturing were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 29 to August 4. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing index drops for fourth consecutive month
The Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) purchasing manufacturers' index (PMI) slid to 51.2% in July as anxiety about tariffs, inventory and employment weigh on manufacturing companies.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles July 22-28
Articles about alarm management tips, lubrication advice, NFPA 70E advice, maintenance process redesign, and smart manufacturing were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 22-28. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles July 15-21
Articles about alarm management tips, maintenance process redesign, NFPA 70E advice, digitizing reality, and smart manufacturing were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 15-21. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles July 8-14
Articles about maintenance process redesign, smart manufacturing, lubrication and bearings, predictive maintenance obstacles, and safety best practices were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 8-14. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Equipment, software growth likely to slow according to report
Equipment and software investment growth is likely to slow in 2019 to 3.9% as the U.S manufacturing sector weakened, and investment growth in several key verticals is expected to slow or contract in the second half of 2019.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles July 1-7
Articles about lubrication and bearings, the 2019 Lubrication Guide, oil's return on investment, predictive maintenance obstacles, and worker safety best practices were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 1-7. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles June 24-30
Articles about lubrication and bearings, the 2019 Lubrication Guide, oil's return on investment, predictive maintenance obstacles, and worker safety best practices were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 24-30. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Equipment leasing report shows new business up double-digits in May
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index reported business was up 18% year-over-year in May, with overall business flat in 2019.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles June 17-23
Articles about lubrication and bearings, the 2019 Lubrication Guide, predictive maintenance obstacles, worker safety best practices, and NFPA 70E expert advice were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 17-23. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Equipment leasing confidence slides, according to report
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation's June Monthly Confidence Index (MCI-EFI) had an index of 52.8, which is down several points compared to May and double digits compared to the same period in 2018.
Cutting tool consumption remains steady in 2019
Cutting tool consumption is up 7% through the first months of 2019 compared to the prior year, but that strength may be tempered by a bumpy market up ahead.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles June 10-16
Articles about worker safety best practices, lubrication for bearings, NFPA 70E expert advice, the state of manufacturing, and the benefits of clean oil were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 10-16. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles June 3-9
Articles about overcurrent protection technologies, predictive maintenance in oil and gas, collaborative robots and manufacturing, the PMI May 2019 report, and electrical safety culture were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 3-9. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles May 27 to June 2
Articles about overcurrent protection technologies, the human factor in change management, Mitsubishi Electric acquiring Iconics, electrical safety culture, , and protecting the production line were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 27 to June 2. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles May 20-26
Articles about overcurrent protection technologies, the human factor in change management, Mitsubishi Electric acquiring Iconics, electrical safety culture, , and protecting the production line were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 20-26. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Equipment leasing business increased in April
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index reported business was up 11% year-over-year in April, though overall 2019 business is down compared to 2018.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles May 13-19
Articles about electrical safety culture, arc flash hazards, an accelerating supply chain, energy project savings barriers, and the human factor in change management were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 13-19. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles May 6-12
Articles about Product of the Year winners, robotics research and development, working with engineering quirks, using lean methods, and energy project savings barriers were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 6-12. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles April 29 to May 5
Articles about the barriers to energy project savings, Product of the Year winners, monitoring assets, using lean methods, and why things break were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 29 to May 5. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles April 22-28
Articles about the Product of the Year winners, why things break, data visualization, engineer career advice, and IEEE 1584-2018 were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 22-28. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles April 15-21
Articles about the Product of the Year winners, packaged boilers, IEEE 1584-2018, energy monitoring, and successful integration project tips were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 15-21. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles April 8-14
Articles about the Product of the Year winners, packaged boilers, IEEE 1584-2018, energy monitoring, and successful integration project tips were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 8-14. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Use context with IIoT to provide automation value
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has a lot of potential, but without context and a clear goal, value for companies will be less. See 8 ways to move from data to information.
Benefits of AI and machine learning for automation safety systems
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning can use the information from robots and machines to help improve safety standards by learning what was done in the past and applying it to future situations.
Improving industrial robot accuracy and precision
There are many tools and programs designed to make industrial robots more accurate and precise for demanding manufacturing applications.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles April 1-7
Articles about energy monitoring, packaged boilers, maintenance survey findings, NGV trucking, and working with the cloud were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 1-7. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Researchers improve solid-state battery design
Cornell University researchers have advanced the design of solid-state batteries by transforming liquid electrolytes into solid polymers inside the electrochemical cell.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 25-31
Articles about maintenance survey findings, NGV trucking, IEEE 1584-2018 changes, workplace fatalities, and AI-based maintenance were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 25-31. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Outreach event promotes STEM careers for girls
Cornell University's Women’s Outreach in Materials, Energy and Nanobiotechnology (W.O.M.E.N.) program helps promote scientific careers for high school girls curious about a career in science.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 18-24
Articles about maintenance strategies, IEEE 1584-2018, maintenance survey findings, AI-based maintenance, and machine learning and maintenance were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 18-24. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 11-17
Articles about maintenance strategies, machine learning and maintenance, IEEE 1584-2018, AI-based maintenance, and a dust collection survey were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 11-17. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 4-10
Articles about calculating compressed air efficiency, Brexit's impact on manufacturing, 2018 Salary Survey findings, and conveyor maintenance were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 4-10. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles February 25 to March 3
Articles about 2018 Salary Survey findings, conveyor maintenance, the top plant winner, and cybersecurity questions to ask during the digital transformation process were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 25 to March 3. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles February 18-24
Articles about 2018 Salary Survey findings, conveyor maintenance, the top plant winner, and cybersecurity questions to ask during the digital transformation process were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 18-24. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles February 11-17
Articles about conveyor maintenance, the top plant winner, data's role in manufacturing's future, future plant designs, and choosing the right electrical wiring were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 11-17. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles February 4-10
Articles about the top plant winner, blockchain benefits, future plant designs, data's role in manufacturing's future, and asset assessments were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 4-10. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles January 28 to February 3
Articles about the top plant winner, clean water, modern warehouse innovations, Toyota Kata's benefits, and ERP testing were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 28 to February 3. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles January 21-27
Articles about the Product of the Year finalists, food and beverage facility security, develop an ERP business plan, regenerative solutions, and predictive maintenance growth were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 21-27. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles January 14-20
Articles about the Product of the Year finalists, food and beverage facility security, develop an ERP business plan, regenerative solutions, and predictive maintenance growth were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 14-20. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles January 7-13
Articles about the Product of the Year finalists, regenerative solutions, predictive maintenance growth, the PMI's December drop, and IIoT risks and rewards were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 7-13. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles December 31 to January 6
Articles about the Product of the Year finalists, regenerative solutions, NFPA70E standard changes, the Top Plant winner, and the skills gap were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 31, 2018, to January 6, 2019. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Most-viewed articles on Oil & Gas Engineering for 2018
Oil & Gas Engineering's most clicked articles in 2018 included stories about the 2018 Product of the Year award winners, machine learning for tubular connection and smarter pipeline maintenance, shale-field flowmeter advances, and the benefits of slow roll for electric motors. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles December 24-30
Articles about the Top Plant winner, the skills gap, Product of the Year finalists, marshaling virtual resources, and automation experts adding productivity were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 24-30, 2018. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles December 17-23
Articles about the Top Plant winner, Product of the Year finalists, the skills gap, making safety a profit center, and a look at the robotics industry were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 17-23, 2018. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles December 10-16
Articles about the Product of the Year finalists, System Integrator of the Year winners, the Top Plant winners, NFPA 70E standard changes, and selecting the right industrial gear oil were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 10-16, 2018. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles December 3-9
Articles about the Product of the Year finalists, NFPA 70E standard changes, three phases of industrial digital transformation, linear motion considerations, and sensor communication were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 3-9, 2018. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles November 26 to December 2
Articles about the Product of the Year finalists, three phases of digital transformation, food safety, five warehouse innovations, and functional safety were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 26 to December 2, 2018. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles November 19-25
Articles about the important parts of a nameplate, five modern warehouse innovations, five ways data can improve assembly, digital twin collaboration, and the beginning of the digital journey were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 19-25, 2018. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, November 5-11
Articles about process safety, Product of the Year finalists, compressor rental, agile thinking, and Manufacturing 4.0, were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, November 5-11. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, October 29 to November 4
Articles about Manufacturing 4.0, implementing change, predictive maintenance, compressed air and VFDs, and the plant of the future were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, October 29 to November 4. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, October 15-21
Articles about Manufacturing 4.0, predictive maintenance, digital twin collaboration, compressed air and VFDs, and the plant of the future were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, October 15-21. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Most-viewed articles on Oil & Gas Engineering for 2017
Oil & Gas Engineering's most clicked articles in 2017 included stories about 2017 in the oil and gas industry, wireless benefits, rigorous corrosion protection, artificial-lift methods, and the Product of the Year winners. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Create a winning culture on the plant floor
Maintenance can be improved if companies focus more on improving their operations rather than maintaining what they have.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, June 26 to July 2: Continuous improvement, electrical design, common welding errors, more
Articles about creating a continuous improvement team, electrical design, common welding errors, potential safety hazards, and remote monitoring were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, June 26 to July 2. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, June 19-25: Common welding errors, data management and the cloud, VFD fundamentals, more
Articles about common welding errors, the cloud and data management, VFD fundamentals, remote monitoring, and reducing maintenance costs were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, June 19-25. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, June 12-18: Common welding errors, reduce maintenance costs, lubrication warning signs, more
Articles about common welding errors, reducing maintenance costs, lubrication warning signs, counterfeit bearings, and NEC changes were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, June 12-18. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, June 5-11: NEC changes, common welding errors, Product of the Year, more
Articles about NEC changes, common welding errors, Product of the Year, project scope expectations, and prescriptive maintenance were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, June 5-11. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, May 29 to June 4: Predictive or preventive maintenance, IIoT’s potential, prescriptive maintenance, more
Articles about predictive vs. preventive maintenance, IIoT's potential, prescriptive maintenance, maintenance and the IIoT, and five positive IIoT benefits were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, May 29 to June 4. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, May 22-28: Predictive or preventive maintenance, soft starters, construction safety, more
Articles about predictive vs. preventive maintenance, soft starters, construction safety, prescriptive maintenance, and common welding errors were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, May 22-28. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, May 15-21: Prescriptive maintenance, predictive or preventive maintenance, reliability program pillars, more
Articles about prescriptive maintenance, predictive vs. preventive maintenance, reliability program pillars, arc flash causes, and the 2016 Product of the Year winners were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, May 15-21. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, May 8-14: Prescriptive maintenance, Product of the Year, reliability program pillars, more
Articles about prescriptive maintenance, the 2016 Product of the Year winners, reliability program pillars, motor insulation system tips, and measuring project quality were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, May 8-14. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, May 1-7: Electrical design, Product of the Year, maintenance tips, more
Articles about electrical design, the 2016 Product of the Year winners, maintenance tips, maintenance and the IIoT, and digital plant's value were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, May 1-7. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, April 24-30: Predictive and preventive maintenance, Product of the Year, IIoT and maintenance, more
Articles about predictive and preventive maintenance, the 2016 Product of the Year winners, maintenance and the IIoT, digital plant's value, and electrical design were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, April 24-30. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, April 17-23: Electrical design, maintenance and the IIoT, Product of the Year, more
Articles about electrical design, maintenance and the IIoT, the 2016 Product of the Year winners, IIoT's emergence, and predictive and preventive maintenance were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, April 17-23. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, April 10-16: Build a maintenance schedule, vending program management, Product of the Year, more
Articles about building a maintenance schedule, managing materials with vending programs, the 2016 Product of the Year winners, mobility's competitive advantage in plants, and mistakes to avoid when upgrading LEDs were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, April 10-16. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, April 3-9: Product of the Year, LED mistakes, HVLS basics, more
Articles about the 2016 Product of the Year winners, mistakes to avoid when upgrading LEDs, HVLS basics, ac induction motors, and permanent magnet motors were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, April 3-9. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, March 27 to April 2: Permanent magnet motors, automation transforming a brewery, manufacturing’s melting pot, more
Articles about permanent magnet motors, automation transforming a brewery, manufacturing's melting pot, the 2017 Maintenance Survey findings, and arc flash causes were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, March 27 to April 2. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, March 20-26: Maintenance study findings, LED upgrade mistakes, more
Articles about 2017 Maintenance Survey findings, LED upgrade mistakes to avoid, maintenance and the IIoT, and improved productivity were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, March 20-26. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, March 13-19: Maintenance study findings, improved productivity, vibration data mistakes, more
Articles about 2017 Maintenance Survey findings, improved productivity, vibration data mistakes, electrical safety advice, and flexible automation drivers were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, March 13-19. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, March 6-12: Annual IR scans, flexible automation, improved productivity, more
Articles about implementing annual IR scans, flexible automation drivers, improved productivity, optimize energy consumption, and improving power factor were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, March 6-12. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, February 27 to March 5: Optimize energy consumption, improve power factor, IIoT’s arrival, more
Articles about optimizing a facility's energy consumption, improving power factor, the IIoT's arrival, electrical safety tips, and the 2016 Salary Survey were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, February 27 to March 5. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, February 20-26: IIoT’s arrival, 2016 Salary Survey, electric motor maintenance, more
Articles about the IIoT's arrival, the 2016 Salary Survey, electric motor maintenance, electrical safety tips, and lowering IIoT networking costs were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, February 20-26. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, February 13-19: Preventive maintenance mistakes, 2016 Salary Survey, electric motor maintenance, more
Articles about avoiding preventive maintenance mistakes, the 2016 Salary Survey, electric motor maintenance, future oil and gas projects, and optimizing a facility's energy consumption were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, February 13-19. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, February 6-12: Preventive maintenance mistakes, optimizing facility energy, permanent magnet motors, more
Articles about avoiding preventive mistakes, optimizing a facility's energy consumption, understanding permanent magnet motors, why CMMS implementations fail, and mobile safety strategy were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, February 6-12. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, January 30 to February 5: Improving power factor, energy efficiency advice, VFD best practices, more
Articles about improving power factor, energy efficiency tips, VFD efficiency best practices, 2017 manufacturing technology predictions, and keeping DC motors healthy were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, January 30 to February 5. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, January 23-29: 2017 manufacturing predictions, lowering compressed air costs, healthy DC motors, more
Articles about 2017 manufacturing technology predictions, lowering compressed air costs, keeping DC motors healthy, VFD efficiency, and the importance of motor winding analysis were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, January 23-29. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles: October 17-23: Arc flash relays, 18 years of safety, preventing shaft current, more
Articles about arc flash relays reducing costs, 18 years of safety, preventing shaft current, four tips for bearing maintenance, and the 2016 Safety Study were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, October 17-23. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles: October 10-16: Warehouse automation, IIoT success, 18 years of safety, more
Articles about warehouse automation, IIoT success, 18 years of safety, Engineering Leaders Under 40, and data mining and exploration were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, October 10-16. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles: October 3-9: IIoT success, Ethernet and the IIoT, Leaders Under 40, more
Articles about IIoT success, Ethernet and the IIoT, Engineering Leaders Under 40, wireless remote monitoring advances, and motor efficiency standards were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, October 3-9. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles: September 26 to October 2: Leaders Under 40, electrical distribution, IIoT success, more
Articles about the Engineering Leaders Under 40, electrical distribution, 5 steps to IIoT success, wireless remote monitoring advances, and appealing to the next generation of manufacturing workers were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, September 26 to October 2. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles: September 19-25: Leaders Under 40, IIoT success, bolted joint best practices, more
Articles about the Engineering Leaders Under 40, 5 steps to IIoT success, bolted joint best practices, keeping process facilities safe, and integrated VSD compressors were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, September 19-25. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles: September 12-18: Leaders Under 40, sensors driving intelligence, preventive maintenance issues, more
Articles about the Engineering Leaders Under 40, sensors driving intelligence to maintenance, three preventive maintenance issues, the IT/OT convergence, and five critical control system integration factors were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, September 12-18. Were you out? You can catch up here.
Top 10 Control Engineering articles August 13 to September 12: PID control, ladder logic, tablet-based augmented reality, more
Articles about PID control and loop tuning fundamentals, ladder logic, tablet-based augmented reality, network best practices, and control system architectures were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 13 to September 12. Miss something? You can catch up here. Also see what ranked 6-10.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles August 15-21: PID control, tablet-based augmented reality, process optimization, more
Articles about PID control and loop tuning fundamentals, tablet-based augmented reality, improving midstream process optimization, mechatronics efficiency, and information from wireless transmitters were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 15-21. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 10 Control Engineering articles July 8 to August 8: PID control, high-performance HMIs, oil and gas skills gap, more
Articles about PID control and loop tuning fundamentals, high-performance HMIs, the oil and gas skills gap, improving flowmeter calibration, and selecting flowmeters for natural gas were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 8 to August 8. Miss something? You can catch up here. Also see what ranked 6-10.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, July 18-24: Flowmeter calibration, wireless transmitters, skills gap, more
Articles about flowmeter calibration, information from wireless transmitters, the oil and gas skills gap, oil and gas employment, and PC-based controls were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 18-24. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 10 Control Engineering articles, June 11 to July 11: Salary and Career Survey, natural gas flowmeters, binary-coded decimals, more
Articles about the 2016 Salary and Career Survey, natural gas flowmeters, binary-coded decimals and PLCs, 6-axis industrial robots, and high-performance HMIs were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 11 to July 11. Miss something? You can catch up here. Also see what ranked 6-10.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, July 4-10: Skills gap, process control systems, storyboarding and software design, more
Articles about the oil and gas skills gap, process control systems, storyboarding and software design, Industrie 4.0 and MES, and integrating multiple control systems were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 4-10. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles June 27 to July 3: Hydraulic systems, industrial lubricant storage, world-class maintenance, more
Articles about lubrication 101, industrial lubricant storage, lean manufacturing, hydraulic systems, and maintenance training were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, June 27 to July 3. Were you out last week? You can catch up here.
Top 10 Control Engineering articles, May 14 to June 13: Salary and Career Survey, binary-coded decimals, high-performance HMIs, more
Articles about the 2016 Salary and Career Survey, binary-coded decimals and PLCs, high-performance HMIs, engineering career advice, and the EIA's Annual Energy Outlook were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 14 to June 13. Miss something? You can catch up here. Also see what ranked 6-10.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, May 30 to June 5: Binary-coded decimals, Big Data in the market, engineering career advice, more
Articles about binary-coded decimals and PLCs, Big Data and the oil and gas market, engineering career advice, the 2016 Salary and Career Survey, and artificial intelligence conversations were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 30 to June 5. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, May 16-22: Salary and career survey, energy outlook, robot programming languages, more
Articles about the 2016 Salary and Career Survey, annual energy outlook, robot programming languages, robots and smart factories, and offshore risk management were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 16-22. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 10 Control Engineering articles, April 9 to May 9: PLC scanning, Engineers’ Choice, data acquisition and analysis, more
Articles about PLC scanning, managing automation upgrades, data manipulation, data acquisition, and neural network training were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 9 to May 9. Miss something? You can catch up here. Also see what ranked 6-10.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, April 25 to May 1: Long-term asset reliability, Microsoft partnership, Hannover Messe 2016, more
Articles about long-term asset reliability, Microsoft partnership with Otis Elevator, Hannover Notes, the spirit of innovation, and an interview on innovation and motion control were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, April 25 to May 1. Were you out last week? You can catch up here.
Top 10 Control Engineering articles, March 12 to April 11: PLC scanning, Engineers’ Choice, data acquisition and analysis, more
Articles about PLC scanning, the 2016 Engineers' Choice Awards winners, data acquisition and analysis, cyber security protection, and sensor actuation charts were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 12 to April 11. Miss something? You can catch up here. Also see what ranked 6-10.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, April 4-10: Ladder logic, predictive analytics, Engineers’ Choice winners, more
Articles about ladder logic and data acquisition, the power of predictive analytics, the 2016 Engineers' Choice Awards winners, maintaining deepwater wells, and choosing between historian and MES integration were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 4-10. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, March 14-20: Cognitive computing, predictive maintenance and Hannover Messe, getting the right data, more
Articles about cognitive computing, predictive maintenance, getting the right data, asset performance monitoring, and preventing VFD faults and failures were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, March 14-20. Were you out last week? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, February 22-28: Engineers’ Choice, IIoT implementation benefits, free computer programs, more
Articles about the 2016 Engineers' Choice Awards winners, IIoT implementation benefits, free computer programs, cyber security attacks, and integrated HMI/SCADA system best practices were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 22-28. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 10 Control Engineering articles, January 9 to February 8: Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, SI Giants, process models, more
Articles about Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, the 2015 System Integrator Giants, process models and feedback control, wireless for closed-loop applications, and overcoming flow measurement challenges were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 9 to February 8. Miss something? You can catch up here. Also see what ranked 6-10.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, January 18-24: Real-world simulation, open-source robotic software, electric actuator technology, more
Articles about the impact of real-world simulation, open-source robotic software, electric actuator technology, cyclone separators, and open standard wireless networks were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 18-24. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, January 4-10: Flow measurement, heat exchanger strategies, more
Articles about flow measurement challenges, heat exchanger control strategies, PLC and DCSs for process industries, and the top Oil and Gas Engineering articles for 2015 were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 4-10. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, November 30 to December 6: Fixing PID, Engineers’ Choice finalists, oil and gas simulation, more
Articles about fixing PID, the Engineers' Choice finalists; oil and gas simulation, overlooked safety aspects, and a blast furnace retrofit were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 30 to December 6. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Using data historians to predict energy trends
James Kelloway from National Grid (U.K.) explained how data historians are being used to predict energy trends in the United Kingdom and protect energy grids from potential malfunctions and damage. Kelloway spoke at the 2015 Schneider Electric Software User Conference in Chicago.
Top 10 Control Engineering articles, October 13 to November 12: Engineers’ Choice finalists, PLC or DCS, Leaders Under 40, more
Articles about the Engineers' Choice finalists, choosing between a PLC and DCS, the Leaders Under 40, DCS development changes, and reducing VFD costs were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 13 to November 12. Miss something? You can catch up here. Also see what ranked 6-10.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, September 28 to October 4: Leaders under 40, automation software changes, SCADA systems, more
Articles about the Leaders Under 40, mechatronics and machine design, LNG transport technologies, variable speed efficiency, and common VFD myths were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 28 to October 4. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, September 21-27: Leaders Under 40, common VFD myths, skilled workers and apprenticeships, more
Articles about the Leaders Under 40, common VFD myths, apprenticeships and skilled workers, world-class manufacturing maintenance, and maintenance and the IIoT were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, September 21-27. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, September 14-20: Leaders Under 40, maintenance and the IIoT, manufacturing maintenance practices, more
Articles about the Leaders Under 40, maintenance and the IIoT, world-class manufacturing maintenance, predicting equipment lifecycle, and apprenticeships and skilled workers were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, September 14-20. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, September 7-13: Maintenance and the IIoT, skilled workers and apprenticeships, manufacturing maintenance practices, more
Articles about maintenance and the IIoT, apprenticeships and skilled workers, world-class manufacturing maintenance, predicting equipment lifecycle, and optimizing electrical systems were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, September 7-13. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 10 Control Engineering articles, August 11 to September 10: Common VFD myths, Industrial control panel standards, future of oil prices, more
Articles about common VFD myths, industrial control panel standards, the future of oil prices, ladder logic, and an IIoT and machine sensor demonstration were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 11 to September 10. Miss something? You can catch up here. Also see what ranked 6-10.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, August 31 to September 6: Electrical systems and IIoT, predicting equipment lifecycle, college grads salary, more
Articles about optimizing electrical systems through the IIoT. predicting equipment lifecycle, engineering pay for college grads, achieving world-class manufacturing maintenance, and Lean's relevance in today's economy were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, August 31 to September 6. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, August 24-30: Absorption cooling, Lean equipment maintenance, manufacturing maintenance practices, more
Articles about absorption cooling, sustaining Lean equipment maintenance, achieving world-class manufacturing maintenance, five VFD myths, and Lean's relevance in today's economy were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, August 24-30. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, August 17-23: Big data technologies, preventive maintenance strategies, hands-on manufacturing, more
Articles about big data and sensor data collection, achieving world-class preventive maintenance, achieving world-class manufacturing maintenance, and five VFD myths were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, August 17-23. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, August 10-16: Preventive maintenance strategies, Lean equipment improvement, VFD myths, more
Articles about achieving preventive maintenance, sustaining improvement in Lean equipment, five VFD myths, the age of disruptive innovation, and achieving world-class manufacturing maintenance were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, August 10-16. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, July 14 to August 13: Future of oil prices, robot trends and types, SCADA cyber security, more
Articles about the future of oil prices, industrial robot trends and types, SCADA cyber security, IIoT at the I/O level, and process modeling and feedback controllers were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 14 to August 13. Miss something? You can catch up here. Also see what ranked 6-10.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, August 3-9: Food facility lighting, preventive maintenance strategies, preserving power quality, more
Articles about choosing lighting for a food facility, achieving preventive maintenance, preserving power quality, mitigating damaging harmonics, and achieving world-class manufacturing maintenance were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, August 3-9. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, August 3-9: Future of oil prices, IIoT at the IO level, process modeling and feedback, more
Articles about the future of oil prices, IIoT at the I/O level, process modeling and feedback, methane emissions from shale leaks, and the PMI report for July 2015 were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 3-9. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, July 27 to August 2: Energy management apps, predictive maintenance analysis, zero-net energy, more
Articles about energy management apps, predictive maintenance analysis, a zero-net case study, global engineering, and achieving world-class manufacturing maintenance were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, July 27 to August 2. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, July 20-26: Understanding efficiency problems, data and analytics, zero-net energy, more
Articles about understanding efficiency problems, data services and manufacturing analytics, a zero-net case study, achieving world-class manufacturing maintenance, and preventing food plant electrical system malfunctions were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, July 20-26. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, July 13-19: Understanding efficiency problems, manufacturing maintenance, VFD trends and solutions, more
Articles about understanding efficiency problems, achieving world-class manufacturing maintenance, VFD trends and solutions for drive systems, robot trends and types, and robots and cyber security were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, July 13-19. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, July 13-19: Salary and career survey, robot trends and types, PLC basics, more
Articles about the 2015 Control Engineering salary and career survey, industrial robot trends and types, PLC basics, the IoT and the oilfield, and operational technology to information technology were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 13-19. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, July 6-12: VFD trends and solutions, designing an HMI, manufacturing maintenance, more
Articles about VFD trends and solutions for drive systems, designing an HMI system, achieving world-class manufacturing maintenance, developing an improvement-driven plant, and risk assessments for automation safety were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, July 6-12. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, June 29 to July 5: Oil and gas employment, motion controls, HMI-historian integration, more
Articles about oil and gas employment, motion controls for Cirque du Soleil’s KÀ, benefits of integrating HMIs and historians, the intelligent automation pyramid, and driving manufacturing competitiveness were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from last week, June 29 to July 5. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, June 29 to July 5: VFD trends and solutions, HVAC maintenance tips, manufacturing maintenance, more
Articles about VFD trends and solutions for drive systems, making HVAC maintenance more effective, achieving world-class manufacturing maintenance, NFPA 70E PPE challenges, and predictive maintenance data analysis were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, June 29 to July 5. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, June 22-28: Lubrication culture, ROI for infrared, arc flash code compliance, more
Articles about predictive maintenance data analysis, achieving world-class manufacturing maintenance, the culture of lubrication, the 2015 Energy Management Study, and motor maintenance were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, June 22-28. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, June 15-21: Lubrication culture, ROI for infrared, arc flash code compliance, more
Articles about the culture of lubrication, focusing on ROI for infrared, arc flash relays and code compliance, predictive maintenance data analysis, and unusual flush plans for mechanical seals were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, June 15-21. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, June 8-14: Lubrication culture, effective HVAC maintenance, arc flash code compliance, more
Articles about the culture of lubrication, making HVAC maintenance more effective, arc flash relays and code compliance, predictive maintenance data analysis, and developing an improvement-driven plant were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, June 8-14. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, June 8-14: IIoT and Industry 4.0, BP Texas City, energy-efficient machines, more
Articles about the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0, BP Texas City 10 years later, energy-efficient machine best practices, industrial Internet programs and the cloud, and do it yourself HMIs were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from last week, June 8-14. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, May 12 to June 11: Salary and career survey, dual split-range control strategy, BP Texas City, more
Articles about the 2015 Control Engineering salary and career survey, a dual split-range control strategy, BP Texas City 10 years later, 7 benefits of HMI-historian integration, and energy-efficient machine best practices were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from last week, May 12 to June 11. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, June 1-7: Pneumatic systems and saving energy, finding time for maintenance, predictive analytics, more
Articles about pneumatic systems and saving energy, finding time for maintenance, predictive analytics, calculating the cost of faults, and manufacturing maintenance practices were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, June 1-7. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, June 1-7: Dual split-range control strategy, BP Texas City, energy-efficient machines, more
Articles about a dual split-range control strategy, BP Texas City 10 years later, energy-efficient machine best practices, predictive analytics, and the Control Engineering salary and career survey were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from last week, June 1-7. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, May 25-31: Manufacturing maintenance practices, proactive maintenance approach, light control research, more
Articles about manufacturing maintenance practices, a proactive approach to maintenance, light control research, Industry 4.0 and IIoT risks, and reliability function potential were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, May 25-31. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, May 18-24: Reliability function potential, maintenance tips, inventory management, more
Articles about reliability function potential, tips to find time for maintenance, inventory management, Industry 4.0 and IIoT risks, and pipeline physical and cyber security were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, May 18-24. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, May 18-24: Salary and career survey, BP Texas City, PC-based control, more
Articles about the Control Engineering salary and career survey, BP Texas City 10 years later, PC-based control, flared-gas powered Pykrete, and pipeline physical and cyber security were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from last week, May 18-24. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, May 11-17: Pneumatic systems and energy savings, maintaining power in remote locations, PLM and connectivity, more
Articles about pneumatic systems and saving energy, maintaining power in remote locations, PLM and connectivity, effective electrical safety, and a revolutionary smart cement were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, May 11-17. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, May 4-10: Smart cement, age of the control engineer, effective electrical safety, more
Articles about a revolutionary smart cement, the age of the control engineer, effective electrical safety, wear-resistant ceramic coatings, and combined heat and power were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, May 4-10. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, May 4-10: Feed forwards augmenting PID control, pigging your line, age of the control engineer, more
Articles about feed forwards augmenting PID control, pigging your line, using a historian to store machine data, the age of the control engineer, and soft starters were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from last week, May 4-10. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, April 8 to May 7: Feed forwards helping PID control, hacking oil and gas control systems, age of the control engineer, more
Articles about feed forwards augmenting PID control, hacking oil and gas control systems, the age of the control engineer, inspecting instruments in hazardous locations, and collaborative robots and humans working together were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from last month, April 8 to May 7. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, April 27 to May 3: Smart cement, process safety and security controller, ac motor repair, more
Articles about a revolutionary smart cement, a process safety and security controller, ac motor repair, the age of the control engineer, and the 2015 Plant Engineering maintenance study were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, April 27 to May 3. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, April 27 to May 3: Age of the control engineer, technologies for sensor networks, ICS cyber insecurity, more
Articles about the age of the control engineer, technologies for improving sensor networks in oil and gas, ICS cyber insecurity, proactive obsolescence management, and compressed air efficiency at a distance were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from last week, April 27 to May 3. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, April 20-26: Torque and shaft size, turning training into a program, ISO 55001 basics, more
Articles about the relationship of torque and shaft size, transforming training into a program, ISO 55001 requirements, Product of the Year winners, and CHP’s role in heat recovery were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, April 20-26. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, April 13-19: Achieving world-class manufacturing maintenance, Product of the Year winners, India at Hannover Messe, more
Articles about steps to achieving world-class manufacturing maintenance, the 2014 Product of the Year winners, India at Hannover Messe, measuring motor efficiency to understand VFD’s value, and the relationship of torque and shaft size were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, April 13-19. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, April 13-19: Feed forwards augmenting PID control, hacking oil and gas control systems, torque and shaft size relationship, more
Articles about feed forwards augmenting PID control, hacking oil and gas control systems, the relationship of torque and shaft size, collaborative robots and humans, and techniques for embedded system development were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from last week, April 13-19. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, April 6-12: Product of the Year winners, measuring motor efficiency, collaborative robots and humans, more
Articles about the 2014 Product of the Year winners, measuring motor efficiency to understand VFD’s value, collaborative robots and humans, reducing lead time, and the Internet of Things and people who make things were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, April 6-12. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, March 30 to April 5: ac motor repair, Product of the Year winners, Internet of Things and people, more
Articles about ac motor repair, the 2014 Product of the Year winners, the Internet of Things and people who make things, reducing lead time, and measuring motor efficiency to understand VFD’s value were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, March 30 to April 5. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, March 23-29: Engineers’ Choice winners, PID for motion control and robotics, Microsoft Windows 10 for manufacturers, more
Articles about the 2015 Engineers’ Choice winners, PID for motion control and robotics, Microsoft Windows 10 benefits for manufacturers, artificial intelligence for control engineering, and automation helping OEMs were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from last week, March 23-29. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, March 23-29: Hacking oil and gas control systems, dc drives in an ac age, U.S. named Hannover Messe 2016 Partner Nation, more
Articles about hacking oil and gas control systems, dc drives in an ac age, U.S. being named Partner Country for Hannover Mess 2016, the top 5 signs of a reliable plant, and refining in the oil and gas industry were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, March 23-29. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, March 16-22: ac motor repair, top signs of a reliable plant, strategies to bridging the skills gap, more
Articles about ac motor repair, the top 5 signs of a reliable plant, strategies for bridging the skills gap, maintaining the human machine, and selecting and applying VFDs were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, March 16-22. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, March 9-15: ac motor repair, lean manufacturing’s ingredients, industrial Internet on the factory floor, more
Articles about ac motor repair, lean manufacturing’s two key ingredients, the industrial Internet on the factory floor, top 5 signs of reliable plant, and expanding the maintenance toolkit were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, March 9-15. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, March 2-8: Internet of Things in manufacturing, PMI Index, process hazard analysis, more
Articles about the Internet of Things in manufacturing, the February PMI Index, process hazard analysis tips, research at the University of Houston, and Lean manufacturing’s two key ingredients were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, March 2-8. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, February 23 to March 1: Reliability centered maintenance, plant operations and designers, Internet of Things in manufacturing, more
Articles about reliability centered maintenance, plant operations and designers, the Internet of Things in manufacturing, machine vision and robotics, and facilities maintenance and planning were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, February 23 to March 1. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, February 16-22: Additive manufacturing, three pillars of OEE, facility maintenance planning, more
Articles about additive manufacturing, OEE pillars, facility maintenance planning, false positives in HiPot testing, and Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, February 16-22. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, February 9-15: Counterfeit products, selecting and applying VFDs, cadence for failure analysis, more
Articles about avoiding counterfeit products, selecting and applying VFDs, setting a cadence for failure analysis, signs your company doesn’t get reliability, and how to save energy were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, February 9-15. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, February 2-8: Selecting and applying VFDs, integrating and self-regulating processes, control system implementations, more
Articles about selecting and applying VFDs, integrating vs. self-regulating processes, faster and simpler control system implementations, a profile on Saudi Arabia, and heating heavy oil benefits were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from last week, February 2-8. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, February 2-8: System integration trends, selecting and applying VFDs, managers vs. leaders, more
Articles about system integration trends, selecting and applying VFDs, the difference between managers and leaders, PMI Index results, and Ethernet/IP links to plant productivity were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, February 2-8. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, January 26 to February 1: Value stream mapping, managers vs. leaders, PM task frequency, more
Articles about value stream mapping, the difference between managers and leaders, choosing the right PM frequency, designing packaging from the outside in, and five food processing plant trends were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, January 26 to February 1. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, January 19-25: Deploying GFCIs, designing packaging, managers vs. leaders, more
Articles about deploying GFCIs in the real world; designing packaging from the outside in; the difference between managers and leaders; safety and risk assessment benefits; and Lean manufacturing benefits were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, January 19-25. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, January 12-18: Managers vs. leaders, 2015 manufacturing predictions, deploying GFCIs, more
Articles about the difference between managers and leaders; 2015 manufacturing predictions; deploying GFCIs in the real world; tips to improve your KPIs; and PID loop tuning advice were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, January 12-18. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, January 5-11: Control engineers and management, PID loop tuning advice, oil recovery techniques, more
Articles about 7 things control engineers should know about management, learning PID loop turning from an expert, thermal enhanced oil recovery techniques, PLC and DCS programming, and Industry 4.0 and the IoT for factory automation were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from last week, January 5-11.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, January 5-11: PID loop tuning advice, improving your KPI, saving energy, more
Articles about PID loop tuning advice, improving your KPI, saving energy, reducing preventive maintenance costs for your food processing plant, and workflow improvement in maintenance were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, January 5-11. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, December 29 to January 4: Control engineers and management, industrial automation video, PLC and DCS programming, more
Articles about 7 things control engineers should know about management, industrial automation video, PLC and DCS programming, gaining a production system, and MES and batch manufacturing were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from last week, December 29 to January 4. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, December 29 to January 4: Shutdown managers and critical path, PID loop tuning advice, choosing the right PM task frequency, more
Articles about shutdown managers and critical path, PID loop tuning advice, choosing the right PM task frequency, audit costs and benefits, and the 2014 Top Plant winners were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, December 29 to January 4. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, December 22-28: PID loop tuning, Top Plant 2014 winners, more
Articles about PID loop tuning advice, the 2014 Top Plant winners, and audit costs and benefits workplace were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, December 22-28. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, December 15-21: Workplace safety trends, Top Plant 2014 winners, PID loop tuning, more
Articles about workplace safety trends, Top Plant 2014 winners, PID loop tuning advice, workplace safety trends, and manufacturing growth were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, December 15-21. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, December 8-14: PID loop tuning, workplace safety trends, managers and leaders, more
Articles about PID loop tuning advice, workplace safety trends, the differences between managers and leaders, valve failure solutions, and selecting inductive proximity switches were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, December 1-7. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, December 1-7: PID loop tuning, rules for pumps and fans, plant workflow obstructions, more
Articles about PID loop tuning advice, rules for pumps and fans, removing obstructions for plant workflow streams, integrating vs. self-regulating fundamentals, and selecting inductive proximity switches were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, December 1-7. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, November 24-30: Workplace safety trends, rules and regulations for pumps, maintenance manufacturing traits, more
Articles about workplace safety trends, rules for pumps and fans, the 10 traits of high maintenance manufacturing organizations, innovation in management, and electrical power measurement were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, November 24-30. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, November 17-23: Maintenance manufacturing traits, Lean manufacturing growth, dynamic logistics in manufacturing, more
Articles about the 10 traits of high maintenance manufacturing organizations, the four tiers of growth in Lean manufacturing, dynamic logistics in manufacturing, workplace safety trends, and the plant reliability improvement efforts were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, November 17-23. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, November 10-16: Determining a motor’s load, maintenance manufacturing traits, innovation as management, more
Articles about determining a motor’s load, 10 traits of high maintenance manufacturing organizations, innovation as a management process, automation controllers for real-time monitoring and efficiency, and the four tiers of growth in Lean manufacturing were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, November 10-16. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, November 3-9: Determining a motor’s load, common engineering mistakes, electrical power measurement, more
Articles about determining a motor’s load, common engineering mistakes, electrical power measurement on motors, risk factors for automation projects, and bypassing safety systems were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, November 3-9. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, October 27 to November 2: Common engineering mistakes, determining a motor’s load, manufacturing and reshoring, more
Articles about common engineering mistakes, determining a motor’s load, rebuilding manufacturing through reshoring, two-way radios in industrial settings, and IT and OT convergence were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, October 27 to November 2. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, October 20-26: Building safety into maintenance, preventive maintenance, welding helmets, more
Articles about building maintenance into safety, setting up a smart-tool preventive maintenance program, welding helmets, and determining a motor’s actual load, and the 2014 Leaders Under 40 were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, October 20-26. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, October 13-19: Industrial Internet, smart grid, energy savings in industrial environments, more
Articles about the industrial Internet, smart grid framework updates, saving energy in industrial environments, the 2014 Leaders Under 40, and the relationship between safety and reliability were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, October 13-19. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, October 6-12: Leaders Under 40, safety and reliability, Schneider Electric acquisition, more
Articles about the 2014 Leaders Under 40, the relationship between safety and reliability, Schneider Electric’s planned acquisition of InStep Software, welding cells in manufacturing, and worker development were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, October 6-12. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, September 29 to October 5: Schneider Electric acquisition, Leaders Under 40, data-driven efficiency, more
Articles about Schneider Electric’s planned acquisition, the 2014 Leaders Under 40, data-driven efficiency rewards, welding cells in manufacturing, and worker development were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, September 29 to October 5. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, September 22-28: OSHA violations, lean manufacturing, welding cells, more
Articles about the top 10 OSHA violations, lean manufacturing, welding cells in manufacturing, evaluating cleaning strategies, and the 2014 Leaders Under 40 were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, September 22-28. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, September 15-21: Leaders Under 40, Schneider Electric, safety data collection, more
Articles about the 2014 Leaders Under 40, Schneider Electric moving its corporate HQ, safety data collection, STEM education, and understanding cavitation were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, September 15-21. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, September 8-14: IMTS technology, Robotics and 3D printing, STEM fundraiser, more
Articles about the first two days of IMTS 2014, a STEM fundraiser in Chicago, salt research, and STEM opportunities for students were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, September 8-14. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, September 1-7: PMI Index, steam system maintenance, manufacturing technology boom, more
Articles about the PMI Index, effectively maintaining your steam system, manufacturing’s technology boom, industry 4.0 concepts, and CNC innovations for machining performance were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, September 1-7. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, August 25-31: GM plant revival, changing plant floor, asset management laws, more
Articles about a GM plant’s revival in Michigan, the changing plant floor, the three laws of asset management, effectively maintaining your steam system, and delivering data from the plant floor were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, August 25-31. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, August 18-24: GM plant revival, safety data collection, GM recall crisis, more
Articles about a GM plant’s revival in Michigan, safety data collection, the GM recall crisis, machine safety tips for the plant floor, and delivering data from the plant were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, August 18-24. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, August 11-17: Delivering data, workforce development, reliability lessons, more
Articles about delivering data from the plant floor, workforce development research, reliability lessons from the aircraft industry, maintaining your steam system, and Lean maintenance advice were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, August 11-17. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, August 4-10: Compressed air, Workforce development, steam production, more
Articles about compressed air demand, workforce development research, high-efficiency steam production, asset management laws, and M2M to IoT on the plant floor were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, August 4-10. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, July 28 to August 3: Industrial communication, control system designs, workforce development, more
Articles about industrial communication boards, centralized and distributed control system designs, workforce development research, key elements in selecting lubrication, and employee engagement were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, July 28 to August 3.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, July 21-27: Workforce development, employee engagement, cavitation, more
Articles about workforce development research, employee engagement, cavitation, compressed air, and key elements in selecting lubrication were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, July 21-27. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, July 21-27: Offshore drilling, control programming habits, PID math, more
Articles about offshore oil and gas drilling, control programming habits, PID math, tuning PID control loops, and MES project execution were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from last week, July 21-27. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles, July 14-20: PID math, PID control loops, Ethernet, more
Articles about tuning PID control loops, radio frequencies, PID math, programming PLCs, and ASM-compliant HMIs were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from last week, July 14-20. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, July 14-20: Arc flash, compressed air, manufacturing safety strategies, more
Articles about reducing arc flash hazards, compressed air, safety concerns in manufacturing, propane truck maintenance, and employee engagement were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, July 14-20. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, July 7-13: Arc flash, compressed air, manufacturing safety, more
Articles about reducing arc flash hazards, compressed air, safety concerns in manufacturing, propane truck maintenance, and employee engagement were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, July 7-13. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, June 30 to July 6: Motor power factor, energy efficiency, employee engagement, more
Articles about induction motor power, energy efficiency for small and mid-sized manufacturers, employee engagement, the myths about bearings, and reducing HVAC energy consumption were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, June 30 to July 6. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, June 23-29
Articles about arc flash solutions, the myths about bearings, key elements in selecting lubrication, practical manufacturing safety strategies, and energy monitoring trends were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, June 23-29. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, June 16-22
Articles about debunking bearing myths, three key elements in selecting lubrication, remote energy monitoring improving plant performance, reducing HVAC energy consumption with FHP and VFD operations, and energy monitoring trends were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, June 16-22. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, June 9-15
Articles about preventing arc flash incidents, energy monitoring trends, remote energy monitoring improving plant performance, real-time data, and correcting induction motor power factor were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, June 9-15. Were you out last week? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, June 2-8
Articles about the ISM error and the stock market impact, military robotics, energy monitoring trends, synchronizing industrial Ethernet networks, and electric motor power measurement were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, June 2-8. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, May 26 to June 1
Articles about correcting induction motor power, improving your proactive maintenance plan, energy monitoring trends, the EPA’s clean water regulations, and practical manufacturing strategies were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, May 26 to June 1. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, May 19-25
Articles about improving your proactive maintenance plan, reducing HVAC energy consumption, correcting induction motor power, the EPA’s clean water regulations, and achieving energy efficiency were Plant Engineering’s five most-clicked articles from last week, May 19-25. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.
President Obama announces expansion of Skills for America’s Future initative
President Obama plans to expand Skills for America's Future program, which puts an emphasis on developing workers for the manufacturing industry as well as helping companies struggling during hard economic times.