Articles & Interviews

From leak detection to pressure control, do you know the proven strategies to optimize compressed air performance?

EASA electric motor experts explain why electric motors can trip during startup, and how to troubleshoot issues tied to wiring, load, or starting methods.

ISO 14001 certification is voluntary but offers competitive advantage through improved efficiency and reputation

Balancing technology with human expertise can improve plant reliability, accountability, and long-term manufacturing performance

The 1986 Space Shuttle disaster highlights the importance of independent research, clear data presentation, and organizational courage in safety-critical engineering decisions...

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...

Variables for manufacturers to consider during the selection process include speed, friction, and environmental conditions

Plus, industrial high heat transfer testing, artificial intelligence security standards, and metal additive manufacturing

Agentic AI represents a new frontier in manufacturing, offering autonomous decision-making and workflow management that can significantly reduce downtime and increase efficiency...

Siemens report also suggests that widespread adoption of predictive maintenance is helping to offset rising downtime costs

Panelboard and voltage sensors lead safer repairs in the moment, and equipment data makes techs more prepared beforehand

Integrating historical data and physics-based analysis are both important to identifying cracking and system fatigue challenges

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

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.

The augmented reality (AR) glass market is poised to grow 59.0% by the end of the decade, indicating enhanced machine operations and productivity in the upcoming years.

Real-time radio communication for every employee improves maintenance in the moment, across language barriers, and during equipment failure investigations

Discover the physical mechanisms behind grease thickening, the impact on lubrication systems, and practical engineering recommendations for preventing and mitigating this issue...

Proper mapping and planning are the key to success for complex lifts.

Discover the hidden ways air and water degrade lubricants and cause unexpected failures in manufacturing operations.

Provisions in H.R.1 aim to reduce uncertainty for manufacturers and expand industrial productivity.

Discover how engineers are shifting from ppm limits to mechanical integrity to protect food from lubricant contamination.

As global electricity demand surges, aging infrastructure and rising climate volatility are pushing the grid to its limits.

Captain Unreliability exposes why maintenance gets blamed for machine failures caused by undertrained operators and flawed designs.

Joe Kuhn unpacks a real plant failure to highlight deeper issues in technician training and plant leadership.

The manufacturing sector is being transformed by automation, trade dynamics, and a rapidly evolving regulatory climate.

In this industry roundup, we bring together the latest people moves, partnerships, and projects.

Jeff Shiver says that KPIs may look impressive, but only a floor-level audit reveals whether true reliability is being achieved.

Industrial careers are attracting mid-career professionals seeking purpose and balance.

Doc Palmer says coordinating maintenance through skilled staffing creates more stable and effective teams than relying solely on rules or procedures.

Schools and manufacturers are collaborating to provide real-world experiences that help students transition smoothly from academic settings to high-demand manufacturing jobs. ...