Plant Automation
Top 5 Plant Engineering content: January 9-15, 2023
The top 5 Plant Engineering content from the past week covered plant automation, control systems, arc flashes, uninterruptible power supplies and energy management. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Long-term growth expected for warehouse automation
After a slight decline in 2022, the warehouse automation industry is expected to return to a state of healthy growth in the mid- to long-term.
PLC module coordinates real-time data in coal shipping application
A coal shipping company improved their supply chain and operations by reducing inefficiency and waste with PLC modules.
Action plan pledges to open up consolidated meat and poultry industries
The White House responded with $150 million to provide development of worker training, increased workplace safety and well-paying jobs.
Plant engineering, manufacturing M&A: January 2023
The Bundy Group reported 14 transactions in the month of January. Analysis on the acquisitions and reports are highlighted below.
On-demand warehousing’s potential for supply chains
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute research shows that innovative business models that tap into extra warehouse space can be a potential solution for companies with changing demand requirements or tight fulfillment windows.
Machine vision, automation streamline logistics and warehousing operations
Machine vision and automation advancements are improving logistics and warehousing operations by taking advantage of developments with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), deep learning and more.