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Compressed Air Systems
6 compressed air innovations poised to disrupt system design and management
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says recent developments target reliability and performance with an emphasis on sustainability.
Machinery Lubrication
Is it time to upgrade your plant’s lubrication program?
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy charts new developments in software and technology that simplify lube management.
Industrial Motors
Motor advancements increase uptime, efficiency, reliability, and performance
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy outlines recent advancements that improve motors operations and maintenance.
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 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.
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
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.
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Asset Management System
Asset management improvements know no bounds
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Sheila Kennedy says software solutions incorporating the latest technologies deliver powerful capabilities and outcomes.
Technology Toolbox
2023 industry wrap-up: The best of Technology Toolbox
In this year-end wrap-up, we share Sheila's most requested columns and the popular products she showcased.
Instrumentation
Industrial instrumentation is rife with innovation
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says novel monitoring and measurement solutions increase accuracy and operational efficiency.
Ultrasound
Have you heard what’s new in industrial ultrasound?
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says exposing the inaudible is a sound approach to maintenance and process optimization.
Condition Monitoring
Condition monitoring at the source: Diagnose asset problems faster with portable tech
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says intuitive tools bring mobility and portability to equipment issue detection.
Vibration Analysis
How new vibration solutions vitalize equipment health
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says monitoring, analysis, and damping techniques support asset optimization.
Compressed Air Systems
Advances in compressed air technologies
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says novel offerings secure reliability, efficiency, and performance gains.
Industrial Motors
How advances in industrial motors and controls can boost the bottom line
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says revolutionary approaches in design and technology yield unique benefits.
Technology Toolbox
Drive greater real-time asset health awareness with remote sensors and intelligent analytics
Sheila Kennedy
In this month's Technology Toolbox, Sheila Kennedy uncovers tools that eliminate manual data collection and expand better decision making
Industrial Automation
Smart plants optimize human and robotic processes
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says speed, safety, and sustainability features are advancing.
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ESG
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IIoT
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Compressed Air Systems
Compressed air innovations in industry: A 10-year retrospective
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