Continuous asset optimization in manufacturing
Continuous asset optimization (CAO) combines smart manufacturing technologies with cutting edge statistical, data-driven and physics of failure modeling techniques.
Motors, fans, pumps, compressors: IIoT avoids downtime
Think Again: Remote monitoring, sensors, analytics and real-time intelligence is helping those who manufacture, use, and repair motors and attached critical assets to avoid downtime with prescriptive maintenance technologies, says EASA and Plant Engineering research.
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.
Virtual reality’s benefits for machine maintenance in processing applications
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) can help maintenance engineers in process industries such as the food industry repair industry and reduce potential downtime.
Add skills to your skilled workforce
Tech college flexibility helps engineers, skilled workers continue education.
Next-generation control room technologies
Technology and demographics are changing control room design as companies try to lower risk and create appealing environments visually and operationally for the next generation of operators. See eight tips for control room design.
Test smart process control valves in minutes
An automated loop calibration tool can screen valves and identify which ones require more testing and should be pulled.
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.
For better burner management, focus on the flame
Five-step guidance for safer and more efficient combustion equipment performance.
Modern technologies solve industrial cybersecurity needs
Emerging condition monitoring software and devices have ingrained cybersecurity that helps bring legacy systems and processes into the modern era.