In this issue, read about lubrication, maintenance, AI use, automation and fall protection equipment.

In the March/April 2026 issue of Plant Engineering, read about:
How to sustain valve operation through proper lubrication
- Proper lubrication is essential to maintaining reliable valve operation, extending service life and preventing leaks, spills and unplanned downtime.
How to save money by avoiding the what-ifs of valve corrosion
- Corrosion on valves can inflict serious costs that take plants by surprise.
Why valves and seals are important in compressed air systems
- Manufacturing maintenance professionals should understand valves and seals within compressed air systems.
How to ready operational technology for intelligent AI orchestration
- The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating, and forward-looking teams must strengthen their data ecosystem.
Reengineering the future of process industries with automation
- Plant operators worldwide are struggling to cope with a growing mismatch between factory capabilities and evolving market expectations.
Incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning into heavy-asset industry
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are integral to industrial plant engineering.
Ways to automate changeover for the era of mass customization
- Frequent product changeovers are costing manufacturers valuable production time, but automation is changing the economics.
Focus on these answers to fall protection equipment inspection questions
- Fall protection equipment inspections ensure equipment is working properly and will keep workers safe.
How in-person learning can beat AI every time
- In a head-to-head comparison of in-person events and using AI, the in-person meetings are unbeatable.
Our expert offers can’t-miss maintenance advice
- Which maintenance advice should plant managers follow to avoid downtime and keep equipment running optimally?
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