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Powering the Future: Merging Energy and Data Flows in BESS

Your Trusted Computing Partners For Industrial Automation Moxa is dedicated to providing certified, robust, industrial-grade computing solutions for mission-critical applications in extreme environments. This eBook features articles that include decoding BESS: what are battery energy storage systems, deciphering the four major data challenges in large-scale battery energy storage systems, three major challenges faced by remote […]

Sponsored by Moxa
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Arc Flash & Electrical Safety

Plant Engineering brings you an updated Arc Flash & Electrical Safety eBook! 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 […]

Sponsored by Sensata
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PLCs

Plant Engineering brings you an updated PLCs eBook! 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 understanding edge technology complexities and choosing the right device, nine benefits of using Made in America automation products for […]

Sponsored by Arduino, AutomationDirect, AVG Automation, Software Defined Automation
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Energy Management

Plant Engineering brings you an updated Energy Management eBook! 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 […]

Sponsored by WAGO, Yokogawa
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Revolutionizing Industrial Computers: Boosting Efficiency, Security, and Automation

Your Trusted Computing Partners For Industrial Automation Moxa is dedicated to providing certified, robust, industrial-grade computing solutions for mission-critical applications in extreme environments. This eBook features articles that include three things to consider when deploying edge computing, the importance of Best-in Class services and support for Industrial PCs, modernize your industrial automation and so much […]

Sponsored by Moxa
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Wellsite Automation

Plant Engineering brings you an updated Wellsite Automation eBook! 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 […]

Sponsored by Krohne
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Material Handling & Automation

Plant Engineering brings you an updated Material Handling & Automation eBook! The modern supply chain must run at warp speed, and the tools available—from conveyors and robots to automatic picking systems and digital orders—have evolved to keep pace with the speed of change. Featured articles include industrial automation offers many unrealized opportunities, making logistics, supply […]

Sponsored by SEW Eurodrive
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Air Compressors

Plant Engineering brings you an updated Air Compressors eBook! An air compressor is a machine that takes ambient air from the surroundings and discharges it at a higher pressure. It is an application of a gas compressor and a pneumatic device that converts mechanical power (from an electric motor, diesel or gasoline engine, etc.) into […]

Sponsored by IZ Systems, Kaishan
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AI & Machine Learning

Plant Engineering brings you an updated AI & Machine Learning eBook! 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 how to transform […]

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PID Tuning

Plant Engineering brings you an updated PID Tuning eBook! Proportional-integral-derivative (PID) tuning is a key aspect of control systems and process manufacturing. Proper tuning and knowledge is a must for success and it requires precision and know-how. Featured articles in this eBook include to PID or not to PID, what does good and bad controller […]

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Plant Floor Safety

Plant Engineering brings you an updated Plant Floor Safety eBook! Plant safety and keeping workers healthy and productive is more important than ever for manufacturers and is important regardless of whether or not you have a large amount of foot traffic passing through your business every day. Learn more in this helpful eBook on topics […]

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Oil & Gas Engineering

Plant Engineering brings you an updated Oil & Gas Engineering eBook! The oil & gas industry plays a major role in manufacturing and helps keeps operations running in many industries. Featured articles in this eBook include how a midstream oil and gas company reduced costs from event prevention, strategies for addressing oil & gas industry […]

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Edge & Cloud Computing

Plant Engineering brings you an updated Edge & Cloud Computing eBook! Edge computing allows for faster processing of data and can be used to analyze and act on data in real-time, enabling manufacturers to make more timely and informed decisions. Cloud computing allows manufacturers to store and access data from any location. Featured articles in […]

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System Integration

Included in this edition how unified namespace drives efficiency, quality in manufacturing, overcoming SCADA integration cybersecurity challenges and so much more in this 50-page eBook!

Sponsored by Dataforth
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AppliedAutomation

Included in this edition five vendors in an automation distributor: Inventor, design assistance, how to progress in engineering, automation: 3 phases and so much more in this 53-page eBook!

Sponsored by AutomationDirect
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Vision Systems

Featured articles in this eBook include inertial measurement unit sensors for autonomous vehicles and how collaborative robots, combined with AI and machine vision, are enhancing agricultural and manufacturing capabilities.

Sponsored by Gray Solutions
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Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is a major topic in manufacturing today, but what does it mean for manufacturers and what effect will it have for the present and future? This helpful eBook offers several examples of the many digital transformation is taking hold in manufacturing. Featured articles include putting people first when it comes to digital transformation […]

Sponsored by Adatafy, Gray Solutions, IMI Sensors, Matrix Technologies
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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 integrating pneumatic controls for greater sustainability, productivity, improve production efficiency with compressed air and eliminate pneumatic emissions, pneumatic line abrasion resisted with deflection elbows and so much more!

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Motors & Drives

Control Engineering brings you an updated Motors & Drives eBook! 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 […]

Sponsored by Beckhoff, Hiwin Corp., SEW Eurodrive, Southwire, Yaskawa
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Industrial Networking

Industrial networking refers to the use of networking technologies and protocols to connect industrial devices and systems, such as sensors, controllers and other equipment, to facilitate communication and data exchange. Featured articles in this eBook include new PICMG InterEdge standard helps open, modular process control systems, new products for next-generation, open automation infrastructure controller, important […]

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AppliedAutomation

AppliedAutomation is the premier title serving manufacturing and utilities. This eBook demonstrates how automation, instrumentation and control techniques are applied to increase capacity, enhance design and production, improve efficiency, increase profitability and meet regulatory requirements. Featured articles include next-generation, open automation infrastructure controllers and excelling with automation upgrades.

Sponsored by AutomationDirect
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Protecting Critical Infrastructure

Critical infrastructure is more vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks than ever. Information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) are merging together and manufacturing systems are vulnerable. Featured content in this eBook include how to lower industrial cybersecurity risk: Help from CISA, INL, ARC Advisory Group, overcoming SCADA integration cybersecurity challenges, 8 steps to defend against foreign […]

Sponsored by Burns & McDonnel
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System Integration

System integration is a crucial aspect of manufacturing for control engineers and they are involved in many different aspects and industries. They help companies become more efficient, streamlined and smarter in their day-to-day operations. Featured articles include new PICMG InterEdge standard helps open, modular process control systems,control system integrators: How to excel with automation upgrades, […]

Sponsored by Advanced Cooling Technologies, Grantek
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Maintenance

Maintenance, in all its forms, allow manufacturing plants to prevent problems before they happen and keep their workers safe. It is a constant process, though, and requires all workers in many departments to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings. Featured articles how predictive maintenance can change industrial automation and reliability and how maintenance trends […]

Sponsored by Endress+Hauser, Exair, Flowserve, Kimberly Clark Corp
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Industrial Automation Cable Solutions

Industrial automation is the use of technologies such as computer software and robotics to control machinery and processes which replace human beings in performing specific functions. The functions are primarily centered on manufacturing, quality control and material handling processes. Featured articles in this eBook include design considerations for dynamic applications, UL approved data cables, industrial […]

Sponsored by Helukabel
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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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Pain Points & Solutions in Discrete Manufacturing

Discrete manufacturing covers many different industries, but they do have common challenges and issues they need to overcome. Featured articles in this eBook include how to integrate smarter motion controls into machine designs,  choosing between discrete, continuous position sensors for an application, making machine control open, secure and so much more!

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Product of the Year Nominees 2024

Download this eBook to see which products are nominees in the 12 categories. Cast your votes before April 12, 2024 to make sure that your favorites have a chance to take home the gold.

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2024 Trade Show Report: A3 Business Forum

A3 is North America’s largest automation trade association representing more than 1,200 organizations involved in robotics, artificial intelligence, machine vision & imaging, motion control & motors and related automation technologies. What can you expect in this Trade Show Report? Exhibitor Analysis: Insightful coverage of exhibitor booths, highlighting innovative products, interactions with exhibitors, and company profiles. […]

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Enclosures & Cut-to-length Wire

Enclosures and cut-to-length wires are a constant in an engineer’s day-to-day activity. They provide electrical protection for engineers and help prevent serious injuries and other hazards. Featured articles in this helpful eBook include how to select an industrial enclosure, energy efficiency gamifying market expected to reach almost $20 billion by 2033, NFPA 70B codification is […]

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Mechanical & Electrical

Mechanical and electrical engineering are key aspects for a plant engineer and encompass many different aspects of a manufacturing facility. Featured articles in this eBook include how to use artificial intelligence: A guide for mechanical engineers, mechanical repairs play a key role in motor repair and reliability, maintenance and management strategies for better-performing electric motors […]

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Defending your organization from ransomware

Ransomware is a constant and growing threat in the world of manufacturing. Information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) devices becomes interconnected, which has a great deal of potential, but risk, as well. Featured articles in this eBook include dairy giant forced to halt production because of ransomware, new approach allows for faster ransomware detection, […]

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Supply Chain Attacks

The supply chain is more vulnerable than ever as integrating information technology (IT) with operational technology (OT) makes it more susceptible to cyber attacks. Featured articles in this eBook include NERC CIP standards, supply chain forecasting and demand planning, steps to minimize cybersecurity risk in manufacturing and takeaways from Black Hat USA 2021.

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Product of the Year Winners 2023

Download this eBook to learn about the Gold, Silver and Bronze award winners in each of the 12 categories — including the Most Valuable Product — 37 winners in total.

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Supply Chain eBook

Featured articles include why automating AI-as-a-service is now mission critical, automation and manufacturing trends for the future, strengthening the supply chain with IIoT technology and more in this 32-page eBook!  

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How to Hire an Industrial Robot

When “hiring” an industrial robot, you need to find the one with the right qualifications for the job. Your robot should also be safe and easy to program, and industrial robots from Mitsubishi Electric come with a comprehensive three-year warranty. Download our free eBook, How to Hire an Industrial Robot, to learn about the capabilities […]

Sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric

A Letter From The Editor

Since 1947, plant engineers, plant managers, maintenance supervisors and manufacturing leaders have turned to Plant Engineering for the information they needed to run their plants smarter, safer, faster and better. Plant Engineering's editors stay on top of the latest trends in manufacturing at every corner of the plant floor. The major content areas include electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automation engineering and maintenance and management.

Amara Rozgus - Plant Engineering