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Digital journey begins with ‘What if?’
Manufacturers should always be asking questions as they begin their journey into digital manufacturing because it encompasses so much ground and can bring so many changes. » more
Five innovations moving the modern warehouse
As e-commerce expands, telematics, automation help keep pace as consumers and retailers evolve. » more
Five ways data can help improve assembly
Using information to power better assembly performance by detecting inconsistencies, understand operator performance, and more. » more
Business process improvement project benefits valve manufacturer
A valve manufacturing company went through a business process improvement project that involved enterprise resource planning (ERP) evaluation and selection engagement. » more
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, November 5-11
Articles about process safety, Product of the Year finalists, compressor rental, agile thinking, and Manufacturing 4.0, were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, November 5-11. Were you out? You can... » more
How to prepare a disaster mitigation plan for your facility
It’s important to prepare your business properly by creating an emergency action plan in the event of a natural disaster. Four recommendations before a disaster and three recommendations afterward are highlighted. » more
What’s in a nameplate?
Information helps the selection of the right motor regardless of application. » more
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... » more
Processing plant enhances food safety
Starbucks' processing plant is designed to produce instant coffee products in a safe facility that adheres to rigorous standards to enhance the quality of the product. Five safety implementations are highlighted. » more
Five ERP implementation best practices
It’s critical to have knowledge of the best practices and best enterprise technologies available on the market today. Following this guide will help improve the outcome of enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation... » more
Keeping the noise down
Ethernet-enabled motor integration offers an automation solution for manufacturers and offers an upgrade from legacy control schemes. » more
Selecting a winch for heavy duty applications
A heavy duty winch can be a valuable insurance policy, but picking the correct winch capacity and other features can be confusing. » more
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, October 29 to November 4
Articles about Manufacturing 4.0, implementing change, predictive maintenance, compressed air and VFDs, and the plant of the future were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, October 29 to November 4.... » more
Study finds USB drives are a security threat to process control systems
Honeywell research finds exposure through portable USB drives can cause serious disruption to process facilities through unsecure or malicious files. » more
Pressures from tariffs, inventories drive down PMI
Index falls 2.1 points to 57.7% in October as production orders slow down. » more
Reasons to use certified hydraulic hose distributors
Specifications for hydraulic hoses are critical; the replacement hose needs to have a working pressure rated at the normal operating pressures set at the factory to help ensure worker safety. Best practices and four tips on how... » more
Wireless alarms for facility showers are crucial to plant safety
Wireless alarms for facility showers can help workers provide quicker first aid to a worker if they have been injured in a remote area or late at night. » more
Award-winning pumpkin grown with engineering
Caleb Otto used his engineering background in NorthWind Technical Services’ pumpkin growing contest with an award-winning pumpkin that weighed almost 800 pounds. Research, formulas, calculations, and automation helped. » more
Agile thinking in a dynamic world
Help employees develop scientific thinking to solve problems and make decisions » more
Evaluate current operations before starting an ERP project
An evaluation of the current state helps teams identify ways to use the best practices built into new enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions to improve operations. » more
Technique developed to join aluminum to steel
Friction stir dovetailing is effective in joining thicker metal structures such as aluminum to steel. » more
Mild steel welding: find the right filler
Understand the metal characteristics to make the right choice for steel welding. » more
