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Technology Toolbox
How video and motion analysis can help prevent machine downtime
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy explores how modern technologies promote better decisions and faster response times.
Industrial Bearings
Advancements in industrial bearings and seals help improve longevity and functionality
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says new monitoring and maintenance aids improve the performance and life span of these critical technologies.
Vibration Analysis
Vibration analysis: Get a handle on your mechanical movers and shakers
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy surveys the tools that help you halt unwanted vibration among your plant assets
Infrared Thermography
How to detect temperature variations in industrial environments
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy reviews the latest infrared and thermographic tools that expose problematic conditions in equipment, buildings, and field assets.
Asset Management System
Asset management improvements know no bounds
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says software solutions incorporating the latest technologies deliver powerful capabilities and outcomes.
Technology Toolbox
2023 industry wrap-up: The best of Technology Toolbox
In this year-end wrap-up, we share Sheila's most requested columns and the popular products she showcased.
Instrumentation
Industrial instrumentation is rife with innovation
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says novel monitoring and measurement solutions increase accuracy and operational efficiency.
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Alexis Gajewski
Industry News
Micron Technology receives $6.1 billion from CHIPS and Science Act to establish new fabs in New York and Idaho
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Workforce Development
Is technology the key manufacturers need to attract Millennial and Gen Z workers?
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Workforce Development
Podcast: Why younger generations aren’t pursuing a career in manufacturing
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Ultrasound
Have you heard what’s new in industrial ultrasound?
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says exposing the inaudible is a sound approach to maintenance and process optimization.
Condition Monitoring
Condition monitoring at the source: Diagnose asset problems faster with portable tech
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says intuitive tools bring mobility and portability to equipment issue detection.
Vibration Analysis
How new vibration solutions vitalize equipment health
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says monitoring, analysis, and damping techniques support asset optimization.
Compressed Air Systems
Advances in compressed air technologies
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says novel offerings secure reliability, efficiency, and performance gains.
Industrial Motors
How advances in industrial motors and controls can boost the bottom line
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says revolutionary approaches in design and technology yield unique benefits.
Technology Toolbox
Drive greater real-time asset health awareness with remote sensors and intelligent analytics
Sheila Kennedy
In this month's Technology Toolbox, Sheila Kennedy uncovers tools that eliminate manual data collection and expand better decision making
Industrial Automation
Smart plants optimize human and robotic processes
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says speed, safety, and sustainability features are advancing.
Industrial Safety
Approaching industrial safety from all angles
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says worker protection and regulatory compliance are paramount.
Machinery Lubrication
Slide into lubrication best practices
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says technologies and services ease the way to oil and grease optimization.
Materials Handling
Materials handling is getting safer, more accurate, and more efficient
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy explores how materials handling technology is evolving.
Industry News
Horsburgh & Scott invests $4.9 million to open gearbox manufacturing and repair facility in Louisiana
Alexis Gajewski
Industry News
Modular home manufacturer fined $272K by OSHA for 27 health and safety violations
Alexis Gajewski
Industry News
U.S. Steel partners with CarbonFree to capture carbon emissions from one of North America’s largest steel mills
Alexis Gajewski
Industry News
AFL invests $50 million to expand fiber optic cable manufacturing in South Carolina
Alexis Gajewski
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Industrial Robotics
Podcast: Say goodbye to robot wranglers at your warehouse, and say hello to virtual command centers
Scott Achelpohl
Industry News
EV battery manufacturer fined $77K after workers suffer respiratory damage in lithium battery fire
Alexis Gajewski
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Samsung to receive $6.4 billion from the CHIPS and Science Act to establish semiconductor ecosystem in Texas
Alexis Gajewski
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