Maintenance Strategy
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.
Coronavirus will force manufacturers to enhance automation, digitalization
COVID-19 is forcing manufacturers to rely more on automation and digitalization for long-term operations to reduce the financial impact from epidemics and other potential economic challenges.
Coronavirus reveals weaknesses, potential opportunities in supply chain
Even in the wake of COVID-19 (coronavirus), manufacturers still need human workers to manage the supply chain. The need for more automation and information is an opportunity for manufacturers.
Coronavirus’ impact on Chinese manufacturing
Coronavirus is having a major effect on Chinese manufacturing in the short-term, but the long-term effects remain uncertain as the virus continues to have a global impact.
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.
Focus on asset health
Consider digital asset management systems as the heart of your Industry 4.0 transformation to ensure the health and competitiveness of your future business
Improvements made to Pennsylvania foundries for safer operations
Grants funded by the Pennsylvania Manufacturing Initiative are helping launch a project to help foundries learn to transition from using silica sands and take advantage of 3D printing.
An evolutionary challenge faces the maintenance function
It involves a mix of people and technology concerns, each one feeding off the other
Preventing coronavirus through preparation
Many manufacturers are becoming increasingly concerned with Covid-19 breakouts on the production floor. There are ways to improve worker safety through preventive best practices and proper preparation.
Rethink 3D metal printing of turbomachinery parts
Higher-performance pumps and compressors are now possible through support-free additive manufacturing (AM)