• 1660240840296 49d546d6742f4b379cc447357fce1efb

    Toward a smarter industry

    Oct. 24, 2017
    Thomas Wilk explores how data-driven decisions are generating secondary benefits.

    Back in the ’90s, I had the chance to simultaneously teach for The Ohio State University and work with the environmental restoration team at Battelle Memorial Institute. Part of what made those years so interesting (beyond the rise and fall of grunge music) was that each of those jobs informed the other.

    49d546d6-742f-4b37-9cc4-47357fce1efb
    About the Author

    Thomas Wilk | editor in chief

    Thomas Wilk joined Plant Services as editor in chief in 2014. Previously, Wilk was content strategist / mobile media manager at Panduit. Prior to Panduit, Tom was lead editor for Battelle Memorial Institute's Environmental Restoration team, and taught business and technical writing at Ohio State University for eight years. Tom holds a BA from the University of Illinois and an MA from Ohio State University

    Continue Reading

    Sponsored Recommendations

    April 14, 2025
    This paper addresses where leaks commonly occur, leak detection methods, and practical advice for an audit and repair plan. You'll learn why an ongoing leak detection and repair...
    April 14, 2025
    Here are some things you can do in between formal preventive maintenance visits on your electric screw compressor to extend compressor life and prevent downtime.
    April 14, 2025
    They cost more than refrigerated dryers. They need more parts and service than refrigerated dryers. They increase demand for compressed air. So when should you use a desiccant...
    April 14, 2025
    Follow these ten steps for energy savings in your compressed air system.