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Providing #strategic #manufacturing knowledge to help the #plant #manager operate efficiently, effectively, and safely.

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#STLE invites industry professionals to present at 2023 co-branded events, the #TribologyFrontiersConference and Tribology & #Lubrication for E-Mobility Conference. Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…

Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Opens Call for Presentations for Fall 2023...

The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) — the technical society for individuals in the field of tribology and lubrication engineering — has announced that presentations are now...

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The #BundyGroup reported five transactions in the month of February. #Analysis on the #acquisitions and #reports are highlighted below. Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…

Plant engineering, manufacturing M&A: February 2023 - Plant Engineering

Bundy Group, an investment bank and advisory firm, provides an update on mergers & acquisitions and capital placement activity in the automation market. With great uncertainty in the global economy...

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How do you #lubricate a 120-ton gear the height of a four-story #building that sits outdoors or in a dusty #plantenvironment, while meeting #safety, environmental and #operatingcost constraints? Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…

Open gear lubricants’ slow, steady evolution - Plant Engineering

  Learning Objectives Synthetic lubricants are slowly gaining ground over asphaltics and black greases. Automated lubricant application and condition monitoring can increase a gear’s reliability and...

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Join us for the #PlantEngineering #webcast on Back to basics: #CompressedAirSystems, where Frank Moskowitz and Ron Marshall will be discussing #compressors and how to ensure it’s #effective and manages #compressedair correctly on March 16. Register now! event.webcasts.com/starthere…
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Certain #valves are suited for certain areas and #applications. Four areas on what to #prioritize when choosing a #valve are highlighted. Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…

Know what to prioritize when choosing a valve - Plant Engineering

Manufacturing and processing facilities often work with systems that manage fluids in their operations. These facilities must control the supply and flow of different service fluids crucial for...

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Extremely short pulses from a high-powered #laser can cause tiny defects in #lithiumion #battery that can enhance #batteryperformance. Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…

Microstructure, defect engineering improves lithium-ion batteries - Plant Engineering

A North Carolina State University study, performed in collaboration with battery testing researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, shows that extremely short...

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#Researchers have pioneered a noninvasive way of measuring an important but difficult to determine variable in #electrochemical interfaces. Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…
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In the quest to reduce #methane #emissions and improve #sustainability in the #oil and #naturalgas industry, the use of #artificialintelligence in plunger lift systems is proving to be a promising solution. Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…

How AI is reducing fugitive emissions in upstream oil and gas - Plant Engineering

  Learning Objectives Know about the working of plunger lift systems in oil and gas wells in production. Describe how venting cycles contribute to methane gas emissions. Explain how AI-assisted...

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Read the best articles about #AI and #machinelearning including AI-based #maintenance, #software improving AI, AI-enabled #robots and more. Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…

Plant Engineering most-viewed AI and machine learning articles in 2023 - Plant Engineering

Plant Engineering’s top 5 articles online about artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning posted over the last year covered AI-based maintenance, software improving AI, AI-enabled robots and...

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How does your #salary match up? #Salaries remain virtually flat, and #unemployment levels are very low. Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…

How does your salary match up? - Plant Engineering

Salary survey insights Company profitability played a big role in the bonus compensation of 2023 Plant Engineering salary survey respondents. Engineering skills remain the No. 1 skill needed by...

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Data-as-a-service can help #companies looking to adopt a #digital and #data-first #strategy and position themselves for the future. The March 2 #webcast, archived for a year, offers #tips and other information. Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…

Data-as-a-service benefits for manufacturers - Plant Engineering

Data-as-a-service (DaaS) can be a boon for manufacturers looking to adopt a digital-first strategy, according to an upcoming Plant Engineering March 2 webcast that will be archived for a year....

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With #ceramic #bearings, users need to be aware of common issues such as #contamination, #ThermalShock and shock loads. Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…

Three common ceramic bearings pitfalls - Plant Engineering

The concept behind bearings is simple – things roll better than they slide. The type of bearing used is of the utmost importance. While steel bearings are standard, well-built ceramic bearings can...

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Employers and employees must ensure proper #PersonalProtectiveEquipment is in use to keep workers #safe and lower #risk. Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…

Select the right PPE to take control of electrical risks - Plant Engineering

  Learning Objectives Understand that there are ways to lower electrical risks and improve safety conditions for employees. Know that using proper personal protective equipment, such as equipment...

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As the global #supplychain becomes more complex, an effective #forecasting and #demand #planningsystem is needed to anticipate future needs accurately. Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…

Optimize the supply chain with forecasting and demand planning - Plant Engineering

  Learning Objectives Understand why supply chains aren’t as efficient as they could be and what this means for companies and consumers. Learn about the benefits of forecasting and demand planning...

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#Manufacturing orders totaled $5.5 billion in 2022, which is a 6% drop compared to 2021, according to an #AMT report. Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…

Manufacturing technology orders total $5.5 billion in 2022 - Plant Engineering

Technology Orders Insights December 2022 orders were down 1.7% from November 2022 and down 27% from December 2021. Total orders for all of 2022 came to $5.54 billion, a 6% decrease from total orders...

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Join us for the #PlantEngineering #webcast on #Data-as-a-Service, where Kerrie Jordan will be discussing the #trends and #technologies powering the future on March 2. Register now! event.webcasts.com/starthere…
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Recognizing the best materials to use for #FluidSystem components is critical to realizing successful outcomes for #oil and #gas professionals. Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…

Enhancing oil, gas platform operations with the right components - Plant Engineering

  Learning Objectives Discover how proper materials science training programs can help oil and gas professionals prevent corrosion from compromising their systems. Learn how training can help...

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#SteelConduit is a versatile and safe #wiring method to choose when #building commercial and #IndustrialBuildings. Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…

Why you should consider using steel conduit and tubing - Plant Engineering

  Learning Objectives Discover how steel conduit is a versatile wiring method often used as electrical raceways for power, data and communication throughout commercial and industrial buildings. Learn...

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As #PredictiveMaintenance moves from a concept into a practical solution, it is transforming #manufacturing #operations. Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…

Predicting the journey to improved reliability - Plant Engineering

Predictive maintenance (PdM) is maintenance that monitors the performance and condition of equipment during normal operation to reduce the likelihood of failures. The difference between predictive...

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Growing companies have an #ElectricalSpecifications list that isn’t robust enough to be practical when scaling up #manufacturing #equipment. Click here to read more. plantengineering.com/article…

How to write better electrical specifications for food manufacturing equipment - Plant Engineering

Electrical specifications insights New companies don’t often have proper electrical specifications in place. Some factors that impact the effectiveness of electrical specifications are hardware...

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