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It's Just Business
It's just business: Manufacturing moves from Modine, Exyte, Sandvik, and more
Alexis Gajewski
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
Alexis Gajewski
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
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy explores how modern technologies promote better decisions and faster response times.
Industrial Safety
Become more reliable to reduce safety risk
Joe Anderson
Joe Anderson outlines three things you can do immediately to create a safer, more reliable operation
It's Just Business
It's just business: Manufacturing moves from Toyota, Motion, HASA, and more
Alexis Gajewski
In this industry roundup, see how manufactures are making decisions to stay agile and stay ahead of the competition.
Industrial Bearings
Advancements in industrial bearings and seals help improve longevity and functionality
Sheila Kennedy
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
Alexis Gajewski
Plus, manufacturing sector contracts for the 16th consecutive month.
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The Lighter Side of Manufacturing
3D printers are helping surgeons create custom cranial implants
Industry News
DOE announces initiative to increase manufacturing of rooftop heat pumps
Alexis Gajewski
Industry News
Micron Technology receives $6.1 billion from CHIPS and Science Act to establish new fabs in New York and Idaho
Alexis Gajewski
Workforce Development
Is technology the key manufacturers need to attract Millennial and Gen Z workers?
Thomas Wilk
Workforce Development
Podcast: Why younger generations aren’t pursuing a career in manufacturing
Thomas Wilk
Industry News
Horsburgh & Scott invests $4.9 million to open gearbox manufacturing and repair facility in Louisiana
Alexis Gajewski
From the Editor
Two thumbs up: Industry-themed movies worth a watch
Thomas Wilk
Chief editor Tom Wilk argues that the Oscars should reward more movies about industry.
It's Just Business
It's just business: Manufacturing moves from Owens Corning, Antora Energy, Blue Yonder, and more
Alexis Gajewski
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
Jeff Shiver
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...
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
Planning and Scheduling
Proper planning and scheduling requires an adult mindset
Doc Palmer
Doc Palmer argues that it can even root out childish behaviors among both work teams and managers.
Leadership Skills
Ego is the enemy of plant efficiency and optimization
Joe Kuhn
Joe Kuhn says don't let busy work blind you to the truth on the ground at your plant.
Workforce Development
Ten years after: How the industry has changed before our eyes
Thomas Wilk
Thomas WIlk explores the link between a famous concert and industrial reliability.
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.
Planning and Scheduling
Why proactive work dies in the backlog and how to fix it
Doc Palmer
Doc Palmer wonders whether your maintenance staff is sized for firefighting or for profitability.
Cool Tools and Popular Products
Introducing AutomationDirect's AchieVe series value line of inductive proximity sensors and 4 more got-to-have gadgets
Laura Davis
This proximity sensor is offered in 8, 12, and 18-mm barrel sizes.
Industry News
Modular home manufacturer fined $272K by OSHA for 27 health and safety violations
Alexis Gajewski
Industry News
U.S. Steel partners with CarbonFree to capture carbon emissions from one of North America’s largest steel mills
Alexis Gajewski
Industry News
AFL invests $50 million to expand fiber optic cable manufacturing in South Carolina
Alexis Gajewski
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Condition-Based Maintenance
eHandbook: Use condition-based maintenance best practices to avoid costly downtime
Industrial Robotics
Podcast: Say goodbye to robot wranglers at your warehouse, and say hello to virtual command centers
Scott Achelpohl
Industry News
EV battery manufacturer fined $77K after workers suffer respiratory damage in lithium battery fire
Alexis Gajewski
Industry News
Samsung to receive $6.4 billion from the CHIPS and Science Act to establish semiconductor ecosystem in Texas
Alexis Gajewski
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Compressed Air Systems
Beyond the compressor room: The business of compressed air
Thomas Wilk
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