Articles & Interviews

It's Just Business

It's just business: Manufacturing moves from CertainTeed, Hitachi, Varda Space Industries, and more

May 16, 2024
In this industry roundup, we explore ways manufacturing companies are redefining business practices.
Industrial Robotics

Remote monitoring, health and safety lead robotics applications in maintenance

May 10, 2024
“If you've got skilled engineers that can take advantage of using the robots to do the things that are dull, dirty, dangerous, and repetitive, then that's a big advance,” says...
Leadership Skills

Want to be a better industry leader? Improve your soft skills.

May 9, 2024
"Through that support and coaching, folks get to really explore and practice some things in new ways and just try on new behaviors to see what feels good."
Industrial Motors

Selecting the ideal predictive maintenance plan for your motors

May 8, 2024
Build a custom strategy to predict and prepare for motor failure at your plant
Compressed Air Systems

Why are pneumatic lockout valves important?

May 6, 2024
Pneumatic lockout valves offer the control over compressed air that manufacturing facilities need.
It's Just Business

It's just business: Manufacturing moves from Honeywell, Stanley Black & Decker, Siemens, and more

May 2, 2024
In this industry roundup, we examine how manufacturers are strategizing to stay ahead and stay successful.
Leadership Skills

How to avoid an emergency maintenance culture

May 2, 2024
Joe Kuhn outlines a step-by-step guide to move from a reactive to planned maintenance culture.
Manufacturing by the Numbers

Manufacturing by the Numbers: April 2024

May 1, 2024
Plus, manufacturing activity expanded in March after contracting for 16 consecutive months.
Planning and Scheduling

How to plan and schedule reactive work at your plant

May 1, 2024
Doc Palmer argues that even emergency work can benefit from the support of planners and schedulers.
Industrial Motors

Motor advancements increase uptime, efficiency, reliability, and performance

April 29, 2024
Sheila Kennedy outlines recent advancements that improve motors operations and maintenance.
Workforce Development

Is technology the key manufacturers need to attract Millennial and Gen Z workers?

April 25, 2024
"This next generation is ambitious, they want to accomplish a lot. They want to make a lot of change, but we need to figure out how do we best harness that motivation to be a ...
Compressed Air Systems

Beyond the compressor room: The business of compressed air

April 20, 2024
"Can that air audit be more inclusive? Can it include reliability improvements, rather than just energy savings?"
It's Just Business

It's just business: Manufacturing moves from Modine, Exyte, Sandvik, and more

April 18, 2024
In this industry roundup, we look at the steps manufacturers are taking to improve productivity and profitability.
Skill Up

Skill up: Inspiring the next generation of manufacturing workers 

April 17, 2024
In this education roundup, see how industry stakeholders are combating the skilled labor shortage.
Technology Toolbox

How video and motion analysis can help prevent machine downtime

April 17, 2024
Sheila Kennedy explores how modern technologies promote better decisions and faster response times.
Captain Unreliability

Why chasing fads is the key to corporate success

April 15, 2024
Captain Unreliability thinks that you can tackle all complex problems by embracing The Next Big Thing as the solution.
Industrial Safety

Become more reliable to reduce safety risk

April 12, 2024
Joe Anderson outlines three things you can do immediately to create a safer, more reliable operation
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

How to build a better failure mode and effects analysis

April 11, 2024
"You can do an FMEA without criticality, but that just means you're going to be over-maintaining your assets or you're going to be misguided in where you're applying your efforts...
Industrial Cybersecurity

Effective cybersecurity depends on an effective IT/OT partnership

April 10, 2024
Copia Automation discusses the challenges for industrial automation, where to start the cybersecurity journey, and the importance of a cyber culture.
It's Just Business

It's just business: Manufacturing moves from Toyota, Motion, HASA, and more

April 4, 2024
In this industry roundup, see how manufactures are making decisions to stay agile and stay ahead of the competition.
Industrial Robotics

What is a cobot?

April 4, 2024
Do you need extra support with machine tending or precise and repetitive assembly tasks? A cobot might be the right fit for your facility.
Industrial Bearings

Advancements in industrial bearings and seals help improve longevity and functionality

April 2, 2024
Sheila Kennedy says new monitoring and maintenance aids improve the performance and life span of these critical technologies.
Manufacturing by the Numbers

Manufacturing by the Numbers: March 2024

March 29, 2024
Plus, manufacturing sector contracts for the 16th consecutive month.
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

Are you taking the right steps when performing an FMEA?

March 28, 2024
"Everything that we do has to be taken to the next step. Eventually it has to be turned into value for the business, and the value for the business comes when people put their...
From the Editor

Two thumbs up: Industry-themed movies worth a watch

March 27, 2024
Chief editor Tom Wilk argues that the Oscars should reward more movies about industry.
Industrial Cybersecurity

Trained and educated workers are the key to cybersecurity success

March 25, 2024
Presentations from the 2024 ARC Industry Forum highlight the importance of communication and understanding between IT and operations.
It's Just Business

It's just business: Manufacturing moves from Owens Corning, Antora Energy, Blue Yonder, and more

March 21, 2024
In this industry roundup, learn how manufacturing companies are staying competitive through wise business decisions.
Planned Maintenance

Beware of AI-driven maintenance plans filling your CMMS with non-value work

March 20, 2024
Jeff Shiver demonstrates how PM checklists generated using AI tools often miss the precision tasks that address your asset’s unique operating context, and can vary between multiple...
Digitalization

4 intelligent tools to help you manufacture a resilient digital future

March 15, 2024
Two manufacturing experts from IFS highlight ways you can get ahead in 2024.
Skills Gap

How to address the skills shortage in maintenance

March 8, 2024
Bridging the gap takes a little strategic planning and some key tactics.