Take baby steps on IIoT
Collect usable data as the first step toward effective analysis.
Compressed air, vacuum cleaning solution company celebrates 65 years
VAC-U-MAX reached its 65th anniversary, providing material handling and industrial vacuum solutions to a variety of industries dependent on compressed air and cleanliness for their engineering applications.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 4-10
Articles about calculating compressed air efficiency, Brexit's impact on manufacturing, 2018 Salary Survey findings, and conveyor maintenance were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 4-10. Miss something? You can catch up here.
A new way to calculate compressed air efficiency
Upcoming DOE standards will require new testing
2018 Product of the Year Finalists
Get connected to manufacturing's future: The official ballot is open for voting for Plant Engineering North American print and digital edition subscribers, for a limited time. Cast your vote using CFE Media's New Products for Engineers platform. (Voting closed Jan. 11, 2019.)
Compressor rental: 7 myths and facts
A flexible approach to air requires fresh thinking.
Compressed air and VFDs: Get the most from your system: Your questions answered
Webcast presenter Jarrett Affolter answered questions about topics such as cost benefits of a compressed air system, recommended volume for an air tank, and when to use fixed speed or variable speed.
Best practices for compressor storage
Understanding best practices for compressor storage for a lubricated trim compressor with load/unload controls is critical for optimized performance.
Plant Engineering 2017 Product of the Year Winners
The 2017 award recipients represent the best in innovation
Industrial energy training and certification
Oak Ridge report details available how to find and use industry resources. Training on efficient operations can contribute to whole-facility energy performance.