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In this industry roundup, we offer quick views of an AI acquisition, two expansions in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, and a partnership to advance quantum networking.
Sept. 15, 2025
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Caracol's new U.S. headquarters will include an innovation space for developing alongside local manufacturers.
Sept. 15, 2025
Factory fallout: Manufacturing plant closures and layoffs from Owens Corning, Dunkin, U.S. Steel, and more
A wave of factory closures is reshaping regional economies, displacing skilled laborers and weakening supply chains.
Sept. 12, 2025
Nathan Trotter invests $65 million to build tin processing manufacturing facility in Virginia
The 115,000-square-foot facility will be located on a 44-acre site in Henry County and is expected to create 118 new jobs.
Sept. 12, 2025

Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast

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In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, learn the difference between wireless bridges and access points to keep your industrial facilities reliably connected...
Sept. 9, 2025
Podcast: Overcoming common blind spots in preventive maintenance programs
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Joe Kuhn discusses why protecting planned work drives down emergency calls and unplanned work
Sept. 4, 2025
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Podcast: How Co-Line and Hexagon are combining robotics and human talent in manufacturing
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Denny Williams and Doug Wood discuss how Co-Line Manufacturing leverages a strong workplace culture, apprenticeships...
Sept. 3, 2025
Podcast: How AI is reshaping supply chain planning and decision-making
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Dave Blanchard reports that advanced AI integration is setting the standard for future supply chain technology as costs...
Sept. 2, 2025

Predictive Maintenance

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EASA electric motor experts explain why electric motors can trip during startup, and how to troubleshoot issues tied to wiring, load, or starting methods.
Aug. 28, 2025
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Siemens report also suggests that widespread adoption of predictive maintenance is helping to offset rising downtime costs
Aug. 6, 2025
Maintenance Mindset: What color is your grease? Discover your plant’s lubrication personality
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It may not be parachutes, but this color-coded model can help you visually evaluate your lubrication program performance and identify areas for reliability improvement.
July 30, 2025
Ask the Experts: Best practices for storing spare electric motors in industrial facilities
EASA electric motor experts highlight how improper storage can lead to expensive motor repairs and downtime.
June 18, 2025

Planned Maintenance

What is Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)?
Total Productive Maintenance is a holistic approach that involves the entire organization in the pursuit of maintenance excellence.
Sept. 11, 2025
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Work conditions are always changing, and doing the job right includes plant teams pointing out potential improvements
Sept. 8, 2025
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Technical skills alone aren’t enough for maintenance leadership, and driving cultural shifts will create lasting reliability
Sept. 3, 2025
A Case Study in Integrity and Failure – The Challenger Disaster
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The 1986 Space Shuttle disaster highlights the importance of independent research, clear data presentation, and organizational courage in safety-critical engineering decisions...
Aug. 20, 2025

Motors & Drives

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Case study: AI-powered maintenance cuts downtime and costs for Fiberon’s manufacturing operations
Learn how one company avoided $274,000 in costs and 178 downtime hours over the course of an AI pilot while achieving a 2.5x return on investment
Aug. 1, 2025
The future of motor efficiency: Exploring new innovations in control and performance
Sheila Kennedy explores how modern motor technologies are creating opportunities and resolving challenges.
April 1, 2025
How corrosion affects actuators, and what you can do to prevent it
Material, coating, sealing, temperature control and maintenance all play a role in corrosion control.
Sept. 17, 2024
How to master motor and drive reliability
This strategic roadmap will help you and your team maintain smooth operations and minimize downtime.
July 1, 2024

Compressed Air

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From leak detection to pressure control, do you know the proven strategies to optimize compressed air performance?
Aug. 29, 2025
Ask the Experts: How to achieve compressed air system efficiency gains
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In a time of business uncertainty and shrinking budgets, here's the top five actions that compressed air professionals recommend that plants should take to reduce their operating...
Aug. 19, 2025
Compressor system upgrades tackle reliability and contamination risks head-on
Sheila Kennedy explores how smart technologies are boosting compressor uptime, cutting maintenance needs, and improving overall system reliability.
June 17, 2025
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Are your compressed air filtration systems getting the attention they deserve? When was the last time you replaced your compressed air filters?
Oct. 17, 2024

Lubrication

How to Mitigating Thickening in Industrial Systems
Discover the physical mechanisms behind grease thickening, the impact on lubrication systems, and practical engineering recommendations for preventing and mitigating this issue...
July 16, 2025
Maintenance Mindset: Tackling Air and Water Contamination in Industrial Lubrication
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Discover the hidden ways air and water degrade lubricants and cause unexpected failures in manufacturing operations.
July 9, 2025
How poor lubrication practices contribute to contamination risks in food manufacturing
Discover how engineers are shifting from ppm limits to mechanical integrity to protect food from lubricant contamination.
July 3, 2025
Maintenance Mindset: ICML 55.1 in practice — Expert tips to advance your lubrication program
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Learn how leading facilities build structured, audit-ready lubrication plans grounded in ICML 55.1’s 12 key elements.
May 21, 2025

Learning Resources

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Discover why online training is more than a checkbox: it is a strategy. Learn the real strengths of online learning – and how it can boost workforce skill and performance – in...
Sept. 5, 2025
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Efficiency is a hot topic today in the industrial manufacturing marketplace. Why is motor efficiency so critical and is it enough? What other strategies can be implemented to ...
Aug. 29, 2025
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This eHandbook identifies the most common compressed air system problems encountered by facilities teams, and outlines key approaches to help you justify key system improvements...
Aug. 19, 2025
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Learn how online training with cloud-based simulations can help close essential technical skills gaps in today’s industrial facilities.
Aug. 13, 2025