Is your facility watching these powerful electrical system trends?

New trends in power systems will change the ways in which plants are designed. Our panel of experts weighs in on the electrical trends you need to know about.

Your questions answered: Predictive maintenance: What is condition monitoring, and is it a good choice?

This webinar focused on how to avoid costly, unplanned downtime by leveraging condition monitoring in a reliability plan.

Your questions answered: Detecting and reducing harmonics, distortion and noise in power systems

This webinar focuses on detecting and reducing harmonics, noise and distortion in power systems. Additional questions from this live webcast are addressed here.

How automation will make a big impact on manufacturing plants

Automation is the wave of the future for many manufacturers. Our panel dives deeply to assess how plants can prepare for the many ways in which automation will impact production lines.

Electrical and power considerations for VFDs and VSDs

Variable frequency drives (VFDs) and variable speed drives (VSDs) depend on having the right electrical and power settings and engineers need to know how to utilize them correctly.

The role of maintenance and safety for VFDs and VSDs in manufacturing facilities

Keeping variable frequency drives (VFDs) and variable speed drives (VSDs) running safely and efficiently is more important than ever as companies try to keep downtime and worker incidents to a minimum

How manufacturing experts are utilizing VFD and VSDs in their facility

Variable frequency drives (VFDs) and variable speed drives (VSDs) play a critical role in manufacturing facilities and they are being used in more diverse ways than ever. Learn how from several experts.

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jason Andronic, 37

Jason Andronic, 37, Senior Controls Project Manager, Quality Design Services, Okemos, MI

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Andrew DeChirico, 36

Andrew DeChirico, 36, Engineering Manager, NeoMatrix, Andover, MA

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Preston Clinemyer, 24

Preston Clinemyer, 24, Hardware Design Engineer, Sealevel Systems, Liberty, SC

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Evan Gonnerman, 29

Evan Gonnerman, 29, Portfolio Manager, Concept Systems, Albany, OR

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Steven Carlberg, 34

Steven Carlberg, 34, Controls & Automation Engineer, Hargrove Controls & Automation, Mobile, AL

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Michael Grabowski, 37

Michael Grabowski, 37, Senior Electrical Engineer, Salas O'Brien, Dublin, OH

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Kaleb Baker, 30

Kaleb Baker, 30, Controls & Automation Engineer, Hargrove Controls & Automation, Mobile, AL

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Alex Garland, 36

Alex Garland, 36, Principal & Enterprise Account Manager, Burns & McDonnell, Atlanta, GA

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Joshua Heater, 31

Joshua Heater, 31, Proposal Delivery Manager, Concept Systems, Albany, OR

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jacob Kaplan, 31

Jacob Kaplan, 31, Engineering Manager, Continental, Lincoln, NE

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Ross Dale, 38

Ross Dale, 38, Senior Electrical Engineer, Continental, Wahpeton, ND

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Joe Jones, 38

Joe Jones, 38, Quality Engineer, Rittal North America, Urbana, OH

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Matthew Schoendorf, 31

Matthew Schoendorf, 31, Head of Joining Technologies, Brose North America, Auburn Hills, MI

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Geno Triana, 38

Geno Triana, 38, Automation Engineer, CDM Smith, Dallas, TX

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Garrison Wilfert, 25

Garrison Wilfert, 25, Senior Engineer, Concept Systems, Albany, OR

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Dru Vitale, 35

Dru Vitale, 35, Controls & Automation Engineer, Hargrove Controls & Automation, Baton Rouge, LA

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Tyler Robillard, 37

Tyler Robillard, 37, Director of Engineering & Manufacturing Operations, Feldmeier Equipment, Syracuse, NY

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Bruce Slusser, 35

Bruce Slusser, 35, Digital Transformation Practice Director, Actemium-Avanceon, Exton, PA

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Anthony Soellner, 35

Anthony Soellner, 35, Electrical Development Engineer, Innomotics, Norwood, OH

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Caidey Whatley, 27

Caidey Whatley, 27, Controls Engineer, Hargrove Controls & Automation, Mobile, AL

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Nicole Riddle, 32

Nicole Riddle, 32, OT Cybersecurity Engineer, Applied Control Engineering Newark, DE

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Aleandro Saez, 30

Aleandro Saez, 30, Process Engineer, Champion Cooler, Denison, TX

Engineering Leader Under 40, 2024: Jason Rhodewalt, 39

Jason Rhodewalt, 39, Partner, Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Roseville, CA, United States

Engineering Leader Under 40, 2024: Vidyadhar Rangojoo, 39

Vidyadhar Rangojoo, 39, Principal Engineer, Fluence Energy, Arlington, VA, United States

Engineering Leader Under 40, 2024: Olajide Rabiu, 38

Olajide Rabiu, 38, Project Manager, Salas O'Brien, Dublin, OH, United States

Engineering Leader Under 40, 2024: Angelo Rabano, 29

Angelo Rabano, 29, Controls & Automation Engineer, Hargrove Controls & Automation, Birmingham, AL, United States

Engineering Leader Under 40, 2024: Mohamed Poptani, 38

Mohamed Poptani, 38, Automation Engineer, CDM Smith, Boston, MA, United States

Engineering Leader Under 40, 2024: Robert Phillips, 37

Robert Phillips, 37, Automation Manager, Interstates, Sioux Center, IA, United States

Engineering Leader Under 40, 2024: Tim Mullen, 31

Tim Mullen, 31, OT Cybersecurity Engineer, Applied Control Engineering, Newark, DE, United States

Engineering Leader Under 40, 2024: Kyle Moore, 39

Kyle Moore, 39, Team Leader & Senior Automation Controls Engineer, Malisko Engineering, Denver, CO, United States

Engineering Leader Under 40, 2024: Jonathan Miller, 35

Jonathan Miller, 35, Automation Engineer, CDM Smith, Columbus, OH, United States

Engineering Leader Under 40, 2024: Imran Khan, 29

Imran Khan, 29, Lead Solution Architect, Pipeline Technologies & Services, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Aneesh Karakkat, 38

Aneesh Karakkat, 38, Staff Application Engineer, Woodward, Fort Collins, CO

How safety standards help manufacturers be more effective

Standards and regulatory bodies such as OSHA are there to keep workers safe, but enforcement and consistency are critical.

How manufacturers use PPE to improve worker safety

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a major aspect of worker and plant safety and there are many different aspects to consider.

How manufacturers keep workers safe, reduce hazards

Safety is a major part of manufacturing and there are many facets to consider, but how companies approach it is quite different, even if there are universal truths all should abide by.

Electrical safety and arc flash mitigation fundamentals, part 3: Arc flash causes, Q&A

Webcast presenter Lanny Floyd explains what causes an arc flash event and how to prepare for them. He and co-presenter Bibek Karki also answer audience questions.

Electrical safety and arc flash mitigation fundamentals, part 2: Reducing arc flash hazards

Webcast presenter Bibek Karki provides an overview on the types of arc flash hazards and how workers can reduce their potential exposure.

Your questions answered: Electrical safety: Know the fundamentals of arc flash mitigation

This webinar focuses on the fundamentals of arc flash mitigation and the standards required to keep workers safe. Additional questions from this live webcast are addressed here.

Electrical safety and arc flash mitigation fundamentals, part 1: Electrical standards overview

Webcast presenter Lanny Floyd provides an overview and history lesson on arc flash and electrical safety and some of the standards critical for engineers.

How asset management can improve automation and efficiency

Asset management is a critical aspect for manufacturers and it can help improve a facility’s automation practices with strong data.

How asset management makes the maintenance and operations journey easier

An effective asset management plan improves maintenance practices, reduces costs and makes the journey much easier for maintenance and manufacturing professionals.

Understanding arc flash mitigation fundamentals for better electrical safety

In an upcoming June 20 webcast, learn about the fundamentals of arc flash mitigation and the standards required to keep workers safe.

How manufacturers utilize asset management and AI tools for better results

Asset management is a critical aspect for manufacturers and it helps turn data into actionable information that can change operations.

2024 Plant Engineering Product of the Year winners announced

The best products of the past year as selected by Plant Engineering subscribers.

Your questions answered: How to Choose Oil-Free or Oil-Lubricated Rotary Screw Air Compressors for Your Application

This webinar provides a comprehensive comparison between oil-free and oil-lubricated rotary screw air compressors to aid professionals in selecting the optimal compressor for their specific needs. Additional questions from this live webcast are addressed here.

Optimizing shutdowns, turnarounds, outages and improving the bottom line

In an upcoming May 14 webcast, learn how optimizing shutdowns, turnarounds and outages (STO) provides many benefits for companies.

Understanding how fall protection, PPE are managed

In an upcoming April 24 webcast, learn how plant managers and safety experts using how fall protection and personal protective equipment (PPE) in their jobs.

Developing the right maintenance strategy for long-term success

Regardless of what maintenance philosophy a company enacts, having the right strategy is paramount and will mean the difference between success and failure.

Choosing the right rotary screw air compressors for an application

In an upcoming April 18 webcast, Brandon Dial from Kaishan explains how to choose the right rotary screw air compressor and what steps need to be taken.

Mastering automation strategies in the food processing industry

In an upcoming April 16 webcast, Scott Meldeau from Norgren examines the benefits for improving automation in the food and beverage industry.

Developing the right MRO plan for a manufacturing facility

The right maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) plan can save manufacturing facilities a lot of trouble in the long run if companies take ownership and find the right resources.

How maintenance trends are affecting and changing manufacturing facilities

Maintenance best practices have evolved and are changing how workers stay safe and improve their operations.

Your questions answered: How to take advantage of the new rebate program

On February 22, 2024, Alison Maginot and Kirk Anderson answered questions from the audience about how to take advantage of the new motors and drives rebate program.

Compressed air systems: Learn how to assess system maintenance

Understand when and how to conduct maintenance on a compressed air system.

Motors and drives: How to optimize industrial energy use, part 4: Motor case study examples

In an October 30, 2023, webcast “Motors and drives: How to optimize industrial energy use,” Michael Lyda from Advanced Energy specifies and analyzes how to optimize energy use for motors and drives and other factors to consider.

Voting is open for the 2024 Plant Engineering Product of the Year Program

Cast your vote for your favorite products before April 12, 2024.

Motors and drives: How to optimize industrial energy use, part 3: The importance of motors

In an October 30, 2023, webcast “Motors and drives: How to optimize industrial energy use,” Michael Lyda from Advanced Energy specifies and analyzes how to optimize energy use for motors and drives and other factors to consider.

Motors and drives: How to optimize industrial energy use, part 2: Variable frequency drives

In an October 30, 2023, webcast “Motors and drives: How to optimize industrial energy use,” Michael Lyda from Advanced Energy specifies and analyzes how to optimize energy use for motors and drives and other factors to consider.

Motors and drives: How to optimize industrial energy use, part 1: The importance of motors

In an October 30, 2023, webcast “Motors and drives: How to optimize industrial energy use,” Michael Lyda from Advanced Energy specifies and analyzes how to optimize energy use for motors and drives and other factors to consider.

How electrical, power system trends are affecting and impacting safety standards

Electrical and power system trends are often impacted and affected by evolving safety standards, which are critical for workers.

How electrical, power system trends are affecting and impacting manufacturing efficiency, sustainability

Electrical and power systems are evolving and are continuing to become more efficient and sustainable, but challenges do persist.

Who are the physics police? And can they save compressor energy?

Read this Q&A to get very specific answers to some compressed air questions

How electrical, power system trends are affecting and impacting manufacturing facilities

Electrical and power systems have changed in many ways over the years and their impact is felt throughout the plant floor in many ways.

Do you know how to ID compressed air leaks?

Learn several methods to find and identify compressed air system leaks

Plant Engineering most-viewed automation articles in 2024

Read the best articles about automation including strategies, mergers and acquisitions, efficiency and more.

The key to 50% energy savings in compressed air systems revealed

Learn three control types for compressors — load-on-load control, inlet modulation with unloading and variable speed drive control — and understand the energy savings achieved by improving part-load capacity control

How to know the pitfalls of chasing higher pressure for better performance

In this excerpt of a webcast transcript, understand how compressor pressure and performance are related

An essential guide to compressed air system analysis, plus how to cut costs

Learn how to measure and analyze a compressed air system to help save energy and cut costs

Video: What is the future of tribology and lubrication engineering?

STLE’s Neil Canter talks about research results and trends that affect supply chain, sustainability and manufacturing

How AI, ML and Industry 4.0 affect plant automation

Plant automation, combined with artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) along with Industry 4.0 concepts, can help companies make many positive strides, but cultural and technological challenges persist.

Sustainability considerations and strategies for plant automation

Sustainability remains a hot topic in manufacturing throughout, but what does it mean for plant automation and how does it affect operations?

Plant Engineering most-viewed pumps and compressors articles in 2023

Read the best articles about pumps and compressors including pump tips, drive pumps, refrigeration compressors and more.

What are the key benefits and strategies to implementing plant automation?

Plant automation offers many potential benefits, but it requires precise strategies that consider the entire facility to achieve the best possible result.

Using software in predictive maintenance, part 3: Questions and answers

Michael Hardy and Ed Garibian answer audience questions on preparatory steps to effectively utilize automation and the cost considerations of predictive and preventive maintenance.

More answers on motors and drives: Examples of how to optimize industrial energy usage

In an October 30 webcast on optimizing energy usage for industrial motors and drives, Advanced Energy’s Michael Lyda discussed the basics of energy conservation standards for industrial applications of motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), fans, pumps and compressors.

Using software in predictive maintenance, part 2: Mobile’s role in maintenance, case studies

Michael Hardy and Ed Garibian cover mobile’s role in maintenance management and examine case studies on how companies overcame challenges.

Your questions answered: Power and electrical systems maintenance

During a webcast on May 9, 2023, the presenters explained extending the life of the equipment, increasing facility uptime and improving plant safety.

Using software in predictive maintenance, part 1: Understanding maintenance fundamentals

Michael Hardy and Ed Garibian cover maintenance fundamentals and how they help engineers improve their efficiency as well as what total productive maintenance (TPM) can do.

Troubleshooting techniques for AC induction motors

This webcast will specify and analyze the various troubleshooting operating parameters to consider and outline what equipment is needed to identify solutions.

Your questions answered: Using software in predictive maintenance

Additional questions on software in preventive maintenance are addressed presented in an October 17 webcast, archived for a year.

Outstanding applications in maintenance and quality 4.0

Think big, start small and secure return on investment for Industry 4.0 and predictive analytics.

Video: Using wireless sensors and real-time data to improve maintenance practices

Discover the latest technology in plant maintenance practices and how to apply this to your facility.

Video: Fundamentals of vibration-based condition monitoring

This presentation is for anyone who is unfamiliar with how vibration-based monitoring works, or for those who are curious about the science of the technology.

How software helps predictive maintenance applications

Predictive maintenance can be enhanced and improved with the right software tools, which is highlighted in an upcoming webcast on Oct. 17.

Video: Enabling predictive maintenance using condition monitoring

Getting to a true predictive maintenance strategy for your plant requires planning and adding the right tools. In this session we will review a variety of maintenance strategies

Measure electrical safety program effectiveness

Contact with or exposure to electrical energy is a leading cause of occupational fatalities. Yet lost time electrical injuries are among the rarest injuries in the workplace, contributing less than 0.2% (or 1 in 500) of all workplace injuries.

Your questions answered: The future of control valve maintenance: 24/7 online diagnostics

Ed Silva from Flowserve Corporation answered additional questions on topics such as auto calibration, HART modules and more.

What are industry trends for variable frequency drives and variable speed drives?

Variable frequency drives (VFDs) and variable speed drives (VSDs) play a key role in manufacturing facilities and those are shifting and changing due to real-world and technology changes.

How predictive technologies are evolving through disciplined data collection, organization and analysis

Manufacturers are finding that data collection is only part of the equation when it comes to predicting machine health and performance. A robust toolbox of organization and analysis processes is essential in turning data into knowledge and action.

2023 Engineering leader under 40: John Grounds, 34

John Grounds, 34, Plant Engineer, PAC Worldwide, Phoenix

2023 Engineering leader under 40: Justin Katz, 37

Justin Katz, 37 Manager of Product Management, Inside Sales & Tech Support, Schmalz, Raleigh, North Carolina

2023 Engineering leader under 40: David King, 29

David King, 29, Lead Analytics Developer, Interstates Inc., Sioux Center, Iowa

2023 Engineering leaders under 40: Kristen Kosatka, 32

Kristen Kosatka, 32, Product Manager, Rockwell Automation, Mayfield Heights, Ohio

2023 Engineering leader under 40: Ankur Kumar, 34

Ankur Kumar, 34, Operations Technology Development Lead, Linde, Tonawanda, New York

2023 Engineering leader under 40: Kaleigh Linton, 23

Kaleigh Linton, 23, Industrial Engineer, Simon & Schuster, Riverside, New Jersey

2023 Engineering Leader Under 40: Chad McDowell, 34

Chad McDowell, 34, Technical Resource Director, Concept Systems Inc., Albany, Oregon

2023 Engineering Leader Under 40: Bradley Meissner, 35

Bradley Meissner, 35 Engineering Manager, Neomatrix Inc., Andover, Massachusetts

2023 Engineering Leader Under 40: Seth Purk, 30

Seth Purk, 30, Quality Engineer/Supervisor, Rittal North America LLC, Urbana, Ohio

2023 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jackson Redline, 29

Jackson Redline, 29, Engineered System Solutions Project Manager, Rogers Machinery Co. Portland, Oregon

2023 Engineering Leader Under 40: Zach Sample, 33

Zach Sample, 33, Global Digital Enterprise Consultant, Emerson, Round Rock, Texas

2023 Engineering Leader Under 40: Darren Schlemm, 24

Darren Schlemm, 24, Associate Process Engineer, Dart Container Corp., Leola, Pennsylvania

2023 Engineering Leader Under 40: Justin Wengatz, 35

Justin Wengatz, 35, Lead Product Manager, Rockwell Automation, Mayfield Heights, Ohio

Advantages of using adjustable speed drives, part 3: Questions and answers

Tim Albers and John Malinowski answer questions from the audience on variable frequency drives (VFDs), determining the optimal speed for efficiency and more.


Video: How IIoT solutions increase flexibility for conveyor, F&B automation systems

In any food processing line or conveyor system it’s the motors and drives that get the work done, partnering with IT-based automation to derive data-driven decisions

How constant online diagnostics are the future of control valve maintenance

A Sept. 19 webcast examines how proactively addressing online connected positioners can help extend the life of control valves, which can reduce operational costs and downtime.

Advantages of using adjustable speed drives, part 2: Installing and adding a VFD

Tim Albers and John Malinowski outlines installing and adding a variable frequency drive (VFD) into a system.


Your questions answered: Focus on compressed air systems

Learn from the experts about energy efficiency in compressed air systems

Advantages of using adjustable speed drives, part 1: Energy efficiency in motors

Tim Albers and John Malinowski discuss energy efficiency in motors and synchronous motors and the benefits engineers can realize.

What are the trends in hazard protection and safety?

Safety in manufacturing facilities takes many forms and it is critical companies do all they can to ensure their workers are safe.

Your questions answered: Get A Start on Industry 4.0 with an MES with Built-In Condition Monitoring Capabilities

Through the webcast and these responses, learn more about using a manufacturing execution system (MES) to get a head start on Industry 4.0

The importance of MES and condition monitoring

Andrew Robling from Epicor explains how a manufacturing execution system (MES) and condition monitoring can help companies take advantage of industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) benefits. See video.

Fostering better and more efficient manufacturing with production health

Some manufacturers are struggling with realizing their full potential and it is leading to potential challenges. An upcoming webcast on June 29 examines these challenges and how production health can improve their short-and long-term outlook.

Engineering Leaders Under 40 nominations open

Nominations for the annual Engineering Leaders Under 40 are open until June 30, 2023.

2023 Lubrication Guide released

The 2023 Lubrication Guide offers a snapshot at some of these innovations for oils and greases that help keep manufacturing plants humming along.

What are the challenges and solutions in asset management?

These are many asset management strategies, and learning from the challenges may be one of the best ways to implement a cutting-edge solution.

What are the trends in asset management?

Asset management is more forward-looking now, incorporating digital technologies and sustainability in the plans.

The importance of data governance for sustainability strategies

Lance Gilbert, managing partner of Net Results Group, discusses the importance of data governance and how it plays a key role in developing a sustainable plant reliability strategy. See video.

Energy management with variable speed drives, Part 3

Scott Sullivan walks through automation with VFDs and discusses the basics of automation, PID and questions from the audience.

Energy management with variable speed drives, Part 2

Scott Sullivan discusses energy savings with VFDs and offers advice on how to achieve energy savings and methods to improve energy efficiency.

Predictive maintenance webcast: Using handheld tools for your facility

Deciding between a tool or a sensor for a maintenance project depends on the maintenance program’s maturity. Register for this webcast to learn what you need from a PdM program

Your questions answered: Compressed air systems

In this “back to basics” webcast, the audience learned several aspects of compressed air systems. Here are the answers to many questions.

Expert Q&A: Setting up a maintenance program

Maintenance programs range from simple to complex. Either choice is correct, as long as it’s followed.

Back to basics webcast: Compressed air systems

The basics of designing compressed air systems will be covered in this hourlong education session.

Motors and drives webcast: Advantages of using adjustable speed drives

Learn how to specify and design adjustable speed drives, which can help a manufacturing process become more energy efficient and productive

Electrical safety standards and hazard recognition

Where to learn what you need to know

Your questions answered: The impact of power quality events on motor driven equipment

What power quality events are, how they happen, and what to do

Address supply chain shortages and delays

Attend this webcast to review results of a survey of manufacturing and supply chain professionals to familiarize yourself with some specifics about the current state of global supply chains as well as discussion of how manufacturers can best respond.

Water treatment chemistries and equipment evolution, post-COVID

Integrated solutions and managed services address challenges facing global water industry.

The current state of the maintenance function

Urgent issues face the manufacturing industries amidst resurgence.

Video: Exposing Risk in Your Electrical Safety Program

This webinar helps users identify gaps and opportunities for improvement in prevention of electric shock and arc flash injuries. 

Manufacturing fights back

How manufacturers continue to operate amidst the virus crisis

Women in Engineering: The journey to a career in engineering

"Growing up, I always enjoyed math and science. I loved seeing my work on paper turn into something real as well."

Women in Engineering: Career advice to young women interested in an engineering career

“Start looking at internships early in your college career. Real-world experience is so important in determining what you want to do and where your skill sets are.”

Women in Engineering: The challenges and the barriers

“If this area of study was not perceived as predominantly male, I think young girls would be more enthusiastic to test their abilities in STEM fields."

Women in Engineering: How to get more women into the profession

“By continuously tying engineering topics to areas that girls and young women are already passionate about, I believe they will be more compelled to pursue STEM careers.”

Women in Engineering: What’s been your greatest thrill as an engineer?

“I’ve had the opportunity to present engineering ideas to leaders within the company. It has challenged me to develop the ideas in a clear and concise manner, which I believe has made me into a successful engineer.”

Women in Engineering: Making the industry more gender-neutral?

“I think it’s on the individuals in the industry to expand their networks to work with women more.”

Plant of the Future: Seeking the ‘next level of perfection’

Will technology make manufacturing better in the next five years?

Plant of the Future: Systems will guide the way

What does this change mean for the operations team?

Plant of the Future: Take an ‘educated, yet realistic’ approach to the future

How will manufacturing change in the next five years? How should it change?

Plant of the Future: A new workforce needs new skills, training

How will hiring, training, and staff retention have to change as a result?

AI and maintenance: Embracing the numbers

Hitachi-Sullair partnership focuses on optimizing repairs.

Plant Engineering webcast to focus on the Digital Twin

Siemens, Bentley Systems experts to discuss how to capture, use asset information

Expansion to U.S. events important to Hannover Messe

As the trade show group also turns 70, it sizes up manufacturing’s future.

NFPA 70E: What’s in the 2018 edition?: Your questions answered

Presenter Lanny Floyd answers questions about changes to NFPA 70E that were not addressed during the live webcast.

2016 Product of the Year Awards

The 2016 Product of the Year Grand, Gold, Silver, and Bronze award winners are honored.

Plant Engineering names three to Editorial Advisory Board

Billy Taylor, David Skelton and Dr. Shi-Wan Lin will advise on content for readers.

2016 Product of the Year Finalists

View the 114 Finalists across 15 categories; cast your vote for the 2016 Product of the Year

Webcast: Keep your cool while keeping your facilities cool

Making sure a plant is a comfortable place to work is more than just HR rules and mutual respect. Some days, it’s about making sure the workers are actually physically comfortable. The conditions within a plant have an impact on productivity, work quality and safety, and ensuring those working conditions are every bit as important as other factors on the plant floor.

Webcast: The Link Between Maintenance and Electrical Safety

This webcast presentation looks at the important link between maintenance and electrical safety and how best practices in both areas can be coordinated to produce a safer and more efficient electrical system.

Webcast: Arc Flash University: A Checkup on Your Electrical Safety Program

Whether you have a mature electrical safety program or just beginning to put a program in place, this webinar will provide tips for improvement and achieving results in preventing mishaps in electrical energy, control and communications systems critical to your business.

2015 Product of the Year Awards

The 2015 Product of the Year Grand, Gold, Silver, and Bronze award winners are honored.

Webcast: Working as a Team: How operations and maintenance interact for higher reliability

There are four common areas of interaction that when done right drive incredible results for facilities pursuing uptime and reliability improvement.

Webcast: Predictive Maintenance Strategy Before CMMS

This presentation takes a closer look at what maintenance professionals will see, and what will be expected of them in this new age. The presentation will discuss how future assets should behave, which tools are available now, and what should be expected from maintenance professionals moving forward.

Webcast: Arc Flash University: The Latest on NFPA 70E: What’s new in arc flash protection

A look at the new provisions in 70E and how they will affect manufacturers.

Webcast: 5 Ways to Improve Your Plant’s Training Strategy

Five things you can do to improve your asset management, maintenance, and reliability training and five areas that may be holding you back. We’ll also look at the new training techniques and devices that extend training beyond the classroom and on to the plant floor.

IIoT: Defining the terms

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has its own lexicon and as it continues to expand and become commonplace it becomes imperative to understand some of the terms associated with the IIoT.

Arc Flash University: NFPA 70E PPE Challenges and Solutions Webcast: Your questions answered

Hugh Hoagland, Senior Consultant for ArcWear, was the presenter at the June 18 Plant Engineering Webcast, “Arc Flash University: NFPA 70E PPE Challenges and Solutions.”

Webcast: Arc Flash University: NFPA 70E PPE Challenges and Solutions

In the next session of Arc Flash University, Plant Engineering will explore the special questions that come up when manufacturers look to implement or revise their NFPA 70E program to meet the new 2015 version of the standard.

Webcast Q&A: Motor Maintenance: The Predictive Way viewer questions answered

Vijay Anand, regional product specialist-condition monitoring & diagnostics for ABB was the presenter at the June 9 Plant Engineering Webcast, “Motor Maintenance: The Predictive Way.” An archive version of the Webcast is now available on the Plant Engineering Website.

Webcast: Energy Management Decisions: Repair or Replace Electric Motors?

A perennial question in plant maintenance circles is whether it's better to repair or replace an electric motor that has failed. Will a repaired motor retain it's efficiency rating? Learn how to better understand the key criteria to consider when facing this decision, and learn about a new accreditation program relating to the repair of electric motors.

A new face for manufacturing

Women in Manufacturing is ready to forge new ideas and break a few molds.

2015 Maintenance Study: 9 key findings

Respondents to the Plant Engineering 2015 Maintenance Study identified nine important high-level findings impacting the manufacturing industries today.

ITT Goulds Pumps receives Grand Award

Top Plant, Engineering Leaders Under 40 honored at gala dinner.

2014 Product of the Year winners announced

The 2014 Product of the Year Grand, Gold, Silver, and Bronze award winners are honored and included in the April 2015 print edition of Plant Engineering magazine.

2014 Salary Survey: Confidence rises amid the challenges

After almost a decade of uncertainty, the confidence of plant floor managers is soaring. Even with a number of challenges and while implementing new technologies, there is a renewed sense of optimism among plant managers about their business and their future.

2014 Product of the Year Finalists

View the 96 finalists in the Plant Engineering 2014 Product of the Year program; cast your vote today; voting ends Jan. 9, 2015.

Webcast: Managing Assets Using Criticality

This webcast will focus on the construction of a risk-based criticality analysis model. The model will create visibility of production impacts, as well as risks to environmental and safety performance, maintenance costs and the allocation of precious capital resources. With a clear understanding of how to construct your analysis model, we will expand our thinking towards the development of asset management plans aimed at mitigating the predominant characteristics that make each asset significant.

Webcast: Arc Flash University: The Value of NFPA70E to you and your business

s your electrical safety program a necessary cost to your business, or is it an asset that brings value? For more than a decade, the discussion of occupational electrical safety in general industry in the U.S. has focused on compliance with NFPA70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

Webcast: Safability: Analyzing the relationship between safety and reliability

In this session Shon Isenhour talked about how to leverage the success many sites have had with safety to improve maintenance and reliability. We will also look at how maintenance and reliability can affect safety performance.

Webcast: Energy Efficiency for Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers

At Plant Engineering's May 15 Webcast, Ethan Rogers, Senior Program Manager for Industry with ACEEE, discussed the types of programs targeting SMMs as well as those serving the industrial sector as a whole.

Webcast: Principles of Lean Maintenance

Lean Maintenance is gaining traction as a sound strategy to keep equipment running and productivity humming. The hardest part is getting started. Plant Engineering presents a Webcast that looks at the steps needed to implement a sound Lean Maintenance strategy on your plant floor and to begin to reap the benefits.

2014 Maintenance Study: Planned maintenance leads to uptime, safety, productivity

Plants utilize multiple strategies to keep facility up and running.

2014 Maintenance Report

Plant Engineering performed this research to better understand maintenance practices and strategies currently in place in North American manufacturing facilities and the effects of maintenance on productivity and profitability.

Webcast: Arc Flash University: Safe Use of Electrical Testing Devices

The proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is a critical component of any electrical safety program, and yet proper PPE use often is overlooked, diminished, or simply disregarded by electrical workers in manufacturing.

Webcast: Driving Electrical Safety in Your Plant

Plant Engineering presented a Webcast on December 5th at 1 p.m. CT that discussed the importance of PPE to mitigate arc flash dangers and other electrical safety issues.

Webcast: Recruiting & Retaining Top Talent

As the economy improves, many organizations that have delayed hiring will find themselves in a significant catch-up mode. Even as manufacturers look to expand hiring to meet production and growth needs in an improving economy, there will be a lot of competition to recruit and retain young talent.

Web exclusive: Data explosion requires a new skill set for workers

Study by Manpower indicates that education programs aren't modernizing fast enough to keep up with pace of technology growth.

2013 Leader Under 40: Matthew Albright

Product Manager of Welding Equipment, Lincoln Electric, Cleveland, Ohio.

2013 Leader Under 40: Michael Brauss, 32

Continuous Improvement Manager, Mark Andy Inc., Chesterfield, Mo.

2013 Leader Under 40: Scott Bungo, 31

Manufacturing Superintendent, Victaulic, Easton, Pa.

2013 Leader Under 40: Ted Garrison, 36

Product Engineering Manager, The Raymond Corporation, Greene, N.Y.

2013 Leader Under 40: Jerry Miller, 36

Operations Manager, Maverick Technologies, Columbia, Ill.

2013 Leader Under 40: Carl Nothnagel, 32

Director of Operations, MBX Systems, Libertyville, Ill.

2013 Leader Under 40: Justin Percio, 39

Business Manager of Welding Automation Systems, The Lincoln Electric Company, Cleveland, Ohio

2013 Leader Under 40: Jason Scales, 38

Welding Education Specialist, The Lincoln Electric Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Plant Engineering Workforce Development Study: Lack of skilled workers leading to unfilled jobs

Finding qualified workers to fill needed manufacturing jobs has continued to remain a problem for companies and it is limiting their ability to expand operations.

Siemens: New facility still learns from experience

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Siemens has used the experience of its workers all over the world to build and expand their operations

MBX Systems: Maintaining quality at a time of expansion

MBX Systems has been able to expand by continuing to demonstrate operational excellence

Phoenix Contact: Building teamwork is building success

Phoenix Contact has put a strong emphasis on team building and making their fellow workers their greatest resource

Pratt and Whitney: Soaring into the future

Pratt and Whitney's jet engine manufacturing plant balances speed and flexibility

Plant Engineering Energy Study: Less than half of manufacturers conduct energy audits

According to a energy survey by Plant Engineering, only 47% of facilities conduct an annual energy audit

Develop and execute a sound lubrication strategy

Ahmet Guven from Shell discusses lubrication strategies and methods for companies looking to improve efficiency and maintenance

System integration requires collaboration

Kirk Norris from Maverick Technologies discusses the keys to collaboration and when to choose in-house integration versus third-party sourcing.

Additive technology carves a ‘path toward production’

Additive manufacturing has become a significant part of AMT’s long-term strategy.

Tying plant design and construction to Lean principles

Plant Engineering talked with Simon Bennett from AVEVA about the best ways to adopt Lean working practices in engineering, design and construction.

Manufacturing Competitiveness Act passes House with bipartisan support

Bill will create board to analyze U.S. manufacturing and recommend policy and initiatives.

2012 Leader Under 40: Mohamed AbuAli, 30

Chief Operating Officer, FORCAM Inc., Cincinnati

2012 Leader Under 40: Jodi Allen, 39

Equipment Services and Tool Procurement Manager, Crown Equipment Corp., New Bremen, Ohio

2012 Leader Under 40: Michael Bambino, 38

Production Manager, The Raymond Corp., Greene, N.Y.

2012 Leader Under 40: Wesley Beecroft, 35

Manufacturing Support Team Leader, Climax Portable Machining and Welding Systems, Newberg, Ore.

2012 Leader Under 40: Scott Burns, 31

Engineering Team Leader, Pella Corp., Pella, Iowa

2012 Leader Under 40: Nathan Byman, 35

Vice President Technical Services, MIC Group LLC, Brenham, Texas

2012 Leader Under 40: Tim Elsner, 29

Senior Sales Engineer, Donaldson Torit

2012 Leader Under 40: Emily Fritts, 38

Plant Operations Manager, Schneider Electric, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

2012 Leader Under 40: Kim Kallstrom, 35

Coordinator II/Program Administrator, The Reliability and Maintainability Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

2012 Leader Under 40: Florin Macarie, 39

Plant Engineer, Johnsonville Sausage, Momence, Ill.

2012 Leader Under 40: Cody Rhodes-Dawson, 31

Assistant Plant Manager, Waupaca Foundry Inc. (Plant 5), Tell City, Ind.

2012 Leader Under 40: Chad Start, 31

Manufacturing Manager, Net Safety Monitoring Inc., Calgary, Alberta

2012 Leader Under 40: Benjamin Tanner, 33

Director of Continuous Improvement, Dean Foods, Dallas

2012 Leader Under 40: Zach Wilsterman, 39

President/Owner, Profiles Tool and Engineering, Tempe, Ariz.

2012 Leader Under 40: John Zmuda, 37

Production Manager, Moseys’ Production Machinists, Anaheim, Calif.

IMTS 2012: DMG / Mori Seiki announces factory grand opening in U.S.

DMG / Mori Seiki announced during their press conference that their factory in Davis, Ca., will have its grand opening ceremony on November 7.

IMTS 2012: Making the case for reshoring

Harry Moser, the President of the Reshoring Initiative, claims that manufacturing is on its way back and that rising wages in China could help accelerate this movement.

IMTS 2012: Okuma demonstrates machining center, OSP

Okuma had open demonstrations for 15 of their machines and motors, with their 5-axis machining center, the MU-10000H, as the centerpiece of their presentation.

IMTS gets off to a rousing start

Huge crowds, optimism greet international gathering in Chicago.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Crown Equipment VP discusses operational success

As part of Plant Engineering's Mid-Year Report, "Bullish on Manufacturing", Dave Besser, senior vice president at Crown Equipment Corp. talks exclusively online about how the company's integrated manufacturing approach has helped streamline operations.

Domestic machine tool manufacturer facility expansion drives new opportunities

Brian Papke, president of Mazak Corp., talks about how a large expansion to the company's Florence, Ky. facility is driving new opportunities for the company in the U.S.

Making a $200 million bet on the semiconductor business

Vivek Jain, senior vice president of manufacturing operations for Maxim Integrated Products, talks about the company's decision to expand its plants.

Manufacturer expands operations globally

Tim Shuttleworth, president and CEO of Eriez Mfg. Co., talks about the opportunities and barriers to the company's growth.

Software launch uses its manufacturing experience

Mike Morrison, executive director of manufacturing services at Dell, discusses the company's move into the manufacturing supplier space and what it has learned as a manufacturer over the years.

House bills designed to raise percentage of ‘Made in America’

Legislation covers new transit cars for California

Top industry leaders to keynote industrial automation summit

Beckhoff and Molex to sponsor two-day IANA conference

Profit potential of reshoring on agenda at IMTS

Harry Moser of Reshoring Initiative to team with AMT at event

In a data-driven world, get your numbers faster

One of the greatest challenges plant managers face is the increase in available data and the challenge of how to find the right data to do their job more efficiently

IMTS registration opens; major U.S. show is Sept. 10-15

CFE Media, Hannover Messe to produce IANA conference, Global Automation and Manufacturing Summit

Gas Technology: Green Globes for achievement

A building design and performance scoring program called Green Globes is increasing in awareness and approval among both architects and owners of commercial and industrial buildings.

Time-honored technology has a new luster

Today, watertube units are dominant in many industrial applications. Fire-tube units, tubeless units, and hybrid boilers have their places, but when an industrial user needs medium- or high-pressure steam, and lots of it, watertube boilers usually get the nod.

Gas Technology: CHP does it all

We started talking seriously about cogeneration back in the 1970s. The idea was to find a use for waste heat from the engines or turbines used for on-site electric generation. This concept has found many adopters, and today is getting a serious foothold in the industrial energy market

Sweatman: Let manufacturers adapt without policy changes

Roy Sweatman, President of Southern Manufacturing Technologies in Tampa, FL and a member and former Chairman of the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA), joins 24 other U.S. manufacturing leaders as new members of the Manufacturing Council.

IANA brings the world of automation to Chicago

The 2012 IANA show on Sept. 10-15 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, which will feature a two-day Industrial Automation Summit presented by CFE Media and Hannover Messe and sponsored by Beckhoff and Molex on Sept. 12-13.

Product of the Year winners honored

ePac software was presented with the 2011 Grand Award at the 2012 Engineering Awards in Manufacturing dinner.

Engineering Awards in Manufacturing agenda

Engineering Awards in Manufacturing Agenda, Monday, March 26, 2012: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT: How to Run a Successful Integrated Marketing Program Presentation and Roundtable Speakers/Panelists:Michael J.

Schneider Electric’s Ramsey: Take advantage of revolutionary solutions

New U.S. Industry VP sees manufacturing addressing critical issues.

Underwriters Laboratory: Sustainable manufacturing will attract customers

Sara Greenstein from Underwriters Laboratory explains how the average consumer's expectations of a product correlates with manufacturing production and how that affects the industry at large.

Sustainable manufacturing will attract customers, UL study finds

Study takes a global view of the relationship between consumner expectations and manufacturing production

Gas Technology: Industrial humidification solutions

Holding the ideal level

Gas Technology: Measure it, manage it

Flow metering a key to efficiency

Gas Technology: Infrared systems supply process heat – efficiently

New designs improve effectiveness

Gas Technology: Estimated gas resources keep growing

What it means for energy markets

Toyota Georgetown marks 25 years in Kentucky

Former Top Plant winner has made its mark in manufacturing

Production ready to begin at new Toyota plant in Mississippi

With 1,500 new jobs expected, Blue Springs facility delivers hope to a region

House bill would boost satellite manufacturing

Bipartisan effort would balance export, security concerns

Video: Fire flash testing

At the University of Alberta’s Protective Clothing and Equipment Research Facility, extensive flash fire testing of several different FR fabrics illustrated the extent, severity and location of bodily burns following a standard three-second fire exposure.

Arc Flash Testing Video sponsored by Westex

Learn how arc flashes happen, why it’s critical to comply with industry standards, and how the right flame resistant fabrics can keep your workers safe.

CBS News highlights Skills Gap issue

Wisconsin manufacturer's plight a focus of story

Don’t place asset operation above employee safety

Power Plant Management conference to focus on balancing cost, reliability

Gas Technology: Floor heating finds new friends

Radiant Systems Ideal for Industrial Environments

Gas Technology: Natural gas-powered trucking

Diesel and Gasoline Alternative Gains Popularity in North America

Gas Technology: Gas turbines spell opportunity for industry

Getting Much More for Your Energy Dollar

Gas Technology: Vertical tubeless boilers can be a solution

Outstanding Efficiency Possible Without Plant Remodeling

In Depth: Taking a big step to establish a global footprint

Martin Engineering VP Jim Turner discusses the company's recent expansion into the Jiangsu Province of China.

Gas Technology: Big fans make a big difference

HVLS Fans Cool in Summer, Distribute Heat in Winter