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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.
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.
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Sheila Kennedy says worker protection and regulatory compliance are paramount.
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Sheila Kennedy says portable monitoring solutions provide on-demand evidence of asset conditions.
Changing Workforce
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