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.

2018 Engineering Leaders Under 40

The 2018 CFE Media Engineering Leaders Under 40 are in a class by themselves, but they also have plenty of experience in a class. These 30 manufacturing professionals are by far the best educated group we’ve recognized since the program began almost a decade ago. They’ve taken that formal education and turned it into groundbreaking improvements on their plant floor and in patented product development.

What’s in a nameplate?

Information helps the selection of the right motor regardless of application.

Repair Best Practices to Maintain Motor Efficiency: Your Questions Answered

Webcast presenter Tom Bishop answered questions about topics such as measuring efficiency of installed motors, common difficulties, and power factor (PF).

NFPA 70E standard changes to reduce electrical incidents

Changes to the NFPA 70E standard will provide a better way to define risk assessment for energized work and reduce potential electrical incidents for workers.

Ventilation fan for precise air movement

The Pivot 2.0’s wide variety of speeds and positions is designed to provide the precise air movement the user wants—whether it’s down an aisle or assembly line, around obstructions or in low-ceilinged spaces.