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2024 Trade Show Report: MODEX

MODEX 2024 brings together the entire supply chain ecosystem together to showcase end-to-end solutions for your operations. See the solutions of over 1,175 of the leading manufacturing and supply chain suppliers. Connect and learn with thought leaders on the latest trends—from traditional equipment to sustainability to workforce to automation, robotics, and emerging tech. What can […]

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Arc Flash & Electrical Safety

Arc flash and electrical safety are critical aspects in a manufacturing facility. Knowing and understanding the fundamentals often mean the difference between life and death. Companies and workers need to stay on top of the electrical codes so they can better protect themselves from a potential accident. Featured articles in this eBook include when and […]

Sponsored by Leviton, Meltric
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Pneumatic Conveying

Pneumatics play a key role in a manufacturing facility and are a large reason for the difference between success and failure. Featured articles in this eBook include maintenance and safety considerations for pneumatic and hydraulic controls and maintenance troubleshooting best practices for fluid power.

Sponsored by Vac-U-Max
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Robotics

Robotics are one of the fastest-growing industries and their impact can be felt on many manufacturing floors. There’s more to the robot, however, than what you see on the plant floor. This helpful eBook includes top 5 industrial robot trends for 2024, robots are becoming more versatile and human and so much more in this 24-page eBook!

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PLCs

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have been at the heart of manufacturing facilities for decades. The rise in new technologies is making them even more important. Featured articles include PLC programming fundamentals for discrete manufacturing and using automation controllers without high costs.

Sponsored by AutomationDirect
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Energy Management

Energy management is a crucial aspect of plant engineering as companies look to trim costs and reduce expenses. Keeping energy costs down by reducing energy where it isn’t needed and investing in better technology are a few methods companies use. Featured articles in this eBook include how to look at energy efficiency through nontraditional demand-side […]

Sponsored by Flowserve EAP, Krohne, WAGO
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Plant Floor Safety

Plant safety and keeping workers healthy and productive is more important than ever for manufacturers. Learn more in this helpful eBook on topics including how to choose the right arc flash PPE and fluid dispensing for assembly of medical and life sciences devices.

Sponsored by Vac-U-Max
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Motors & Drives

Maintaining motors and drives and keeping them cost-effective is crucial. It often requires knowledge of many different types of motors, drives and the standards behind them. Successful maintenance, repair and knowledge of these standards help keep manufacturing plants running safely and efficiently. Featured articles include how to optimize industrial motor communications, Part 4, cybersecurity and […]

Sponsored by maxon, parvalux by maxon, SEW Eurodrive
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AI & Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are becoming crucial to manufacturing’s success. How a machine and an industrial network learn and adapt to their surroundings is as important for them as it is for humans. Featured articles in this eBook include 6 AI motion control applications to improve OEE, how generative AI works and helps […]

Sponsored by Micropsi, TwinThread
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Wellsite Automation

Wellsite Automation provides engineers in the oil & gas industry the information they need to make quick, accurate decisions that can have a major effect on operations as well as safety. The faster and more accurate the data is, the better the operator’s decision. This eBook includes North America driving global small-scale LNG liquefaction capacity, […]

Sponsored by Krohne