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Upkeep Launches Unsung Heroes Campaign to Recognize Maintenance and Facility Managers
UpKeep is launching an appreciation campaign today to pay tribute to all of the heroes in maintenance.
Jun 10th, 2019
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Advance Your Project With Advance Work Packaging
Jun 6th, 2019
Mnet 211166 Analytics
Optimizing EAM Insights: Create a Trusting Relationship With Asset Management Data
Jun 5th, 2019
Mnet 125888 Bigdatabig
Optimizing EAM Insights: Create a Trusting Relationship With Asset Management Data
May 29th, 2019
Mnet 211232 Digital Twin
3D Reality Capture Provides Insight and Enhances Communication
May 23rd, 2019
Mnet 176731 Lubrication
7 Ways to Save Through Smarter Lubrication
This is not just a piece about how to save money on lubrication, it’s actually about how to save money on a bigger scale, by taking a good, hard look at your plant-wide lubrication practices.
May 6th, 2019
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How IoT is Transforming Maintenance for Manufacturers
When you hear about the Internet of Things (IoT), the first thing that comes to mind is probably some application of technology. You may think of smart home devices, such as digital thermostats or Amazon’s Echo, or even more advanced technology in the form of machine learning and artificial intelligence could come to mind. But what exactly is IoT, and why are we talking about how it relates to manufacturing? IoT’s use in manufacturing is a lot simpler than you think, and it’s all connected with data.
May 2nd, 2019
Mnet 210935 E Waste Featured
Inforgraphic: E-Waste by the Numbers
From smartphones and tablets to laptops and LCD screens, the economics of electronics encourages disposal rather than reuse. Often, it’s cheaper to buy new than to recycle.
Apr 30th, 2019
Mnet 210119 Fromthe Floor Digital Listing
From the Floor: Maintaining a Maintenance Routine
Mfgnet chats with Matthew Futkos, Plant Engineering Manager at Exal Corporation, about maintenance matters at the company's Youngstown, Ohio, facility.
Apr 17th, 2019
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2019 Maintenance Guide
The 2019 Maintenance Guide includes a collection of articles from industry experts on all things maintenance for your manufacturing facility.
Apr 17th, 2019
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Toshiba Recycles Record-Setting Amount of E-Waste in 2018
Continuing its commitment to maintain a more sustainable planet, Toshiba America Business Solutions recycled more than 229 metric tons of e-waste—stemming from used toner products—in 2018.
Apr 17th, 2019
Mnet 209795 New Unit
How to Cut Losses When Sourcing a Power Transformer
Quick, custom bus work for replacement power transformers speeds installation, shortens outages and gets production up and running again.
Apr 12th, 2019
Mnet 126589 Recycle
Waste Reduction and Recycling: What Manufacturing Facilities Should Know
Since manufacturing facilities are the top producers of waste, they also hold tremendous scope and potential for waste reduction and recycling.
Apr 9th, 2019
Mnet 208772 Cleaning
10 Easy Improvements for a More Sanitary Processing Plant
Sanitary processing facilities strive to provide a quality product and safeguard against contamination. Here are 10 easy improvements you can make to upgrade the sanitation results in your processing plant.
Mar 29th, 2019
Mnet 208484 Clock
Calibrating a Pressure Gauge? Keep These Important Points in Mind
Calibration of pressure gauges is a crucial process and should be done with utmost care preferably by calibration experts. Here are 10 of the most important factors to keep in mind for pressure gauge calibration.
Mar 26th, 2019
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Missouri S&T Robots to Play Role in Bridge Upgrade Effort
Fixing Missouri's deteriorating bridges is a high priority for Gov. Mike Parson, and the state is getting help from an unexpected source — robots.
Mar 18th, 2019
Mnet 207467 Kiln Construction
Sugar Producer Finds Sweet Solution for Annual Maintenance
No matter the industry, annual maintenance can leave a sour taste, a feeling Amalgamated Sugar knows all too well.
Mar 14th, 2019
Mnet 205319 Skf Condition Monitoring
Optimizing Bearing Performance and Service Life
As safeguards, implementing proper maintenance practices and using the correct enabling tools at every stage of a bearing’s life cycle ultimately can make all the difference in maximizing bearing service life and promoting plant productivity and efficiency.
Feb 12th, 2019
Mnet 204953 Accelerometer Featured
Five Options for Monitoring and Protecting Cooling Tower Components
The level of vibration management adequate for protecting the cooling tower and supported processes must be determined by the owner. The five options identified in this article can help monitor and protect cooling tower components from the potentially destructive effects of vibration.
Feb 7th, 2019
Mnet 177176 Maintenance 0
Safety Controllers Simplify Systems
Multiple safety functions must be performed in most industrial machine and process automation applications, and in these instances, there are many benefits to using a single modular integrated safety controller instead of multiple safety relays.
Feb 4th, 2019
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5 ways to leverage ERP to boost your customer experience
What you will learn: • How customer expectations have changed in the era of Amazon • Today’s eCommerce trends, both B2B and B2C • Using an integrated ERP system to support customer experience • The customer benefits of integrating customer and financial data onto the same platform • Managing inventory in real time
Dec 31st, 1969
Mnet 177176 Maintenance 0
The Challenges of Implementing Total Productive Maintenance in the Manufacturing Industry
Here are five critical early challenges every manufacturing company should focus on when beginning a TPM implementation.
Jan 23rd, 2019
Mnet 196299 Real Time Data
Reducing the Barriers to Entry in Advanced Analytics
Modern next-generation analytics are more accessible than ever, giving plant maintenance managers new tools they can leverage to work smarter, not harder.
Jan 22nd, 2019
Mnet 203507 Super Heated Metal Forge
Forging Ahead with Advanced HDPE Cooling Towers
Patriot Forge Co. depends on advanced HDPE cooling towers to maintain optimum bath temperatures for quenching metal forgings and cooling hydraulic systems.
Jan 21st, 2019
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Industry 4.0 and the Changing Plant Electrical Environment
Industry 4.0 is becoming more than just a talking point: manufacturers are beginning to realize the extent to which harnessing innovations stimulated by the IoT will transform their environments to achieve smarter business outcomes.
Jan 16th, 2019
Mnet 126973 Electricity Creative Commons
5 Ways Industrial LED Lighting Cuts Energy Costs Today & Down the Road
In honor of National Cut Your Energy Costs Day on Jan. 10, many consumers will add to their New Year’s Resolution list with a plan to reduce energy consumption and cost.
Jan 10th, 2019
Mnet 202316 Winter Facility Featured
Before Winter Strikes, Check the Heat Trace
Valin Corporation’s Nathan Ehresman, discusses how heat trace is a critical element for plants in cold weather environments.
Jan 7th, 2019
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Getting the Most out of Vibration Analysis
Jonathan Wilkins, marketing director at obsolete industrial parts supplier EU Automation, explains how to make maintenance more predictable, with effective condition monitoring.
Dec 26th, 2018
Mnet 198995 Water Wikipedia
Industrial Water Management Surpasses $10B, Annually; Reflecting Moves Toward Greater Efficiency
In 2017, U.S. industry spent $10.2 billion on water management, including water acquisition, treatment, reuse, and discharge. Bluefield Research's new report, Opportunities in U.S. Industrial Water: Market Size, Trends, and Forecast, 2018-2022, analyzes water management spend across 20 water-intensive industries that cover oil & gas, chemicals, power, food and beverage, and light & heavy manufacturing.
Dec 24th, 2018
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ExxonMobil’s Lubricant Operations Receives Zero Waste to Landfill Silver Validation
ExxonMobil announced its global network of lubricants blending and packaging plants has received the Zero Waste to Landfill Silver validation from UL, making it the first petroleum products company to secure this validation.
Dec 20th, 2018
Mnet 201389 Electric Motor
How Soft or Variable Drives Can Improve Energy Efficiency
Jonathan Wilkins, marketing director at industrial parts supplier EU Automation, explains how soft starters and variable speed drives can help manufacturers to reduce energy consumption.
Dec 19th, 2018
Mnet 201308 Ethernet Cable
Wired or Wireless? Clarifying Connection Choices for Your Automated Systems
Maria Torrisi, business development manager of JMartans Automation, suggests three questions to ask before choosing between wired and wireless technology.
Dec 18th, 2018
Mnet 201203 Repair Maintenance
Preparing for the 'Holiday' Shutdown: Tips for Successful Robot Maintenance and Upgrades
In the past, the words, “temporary factory shutdown” may have induced panic throughout an organization, but in today’s manufacturing landscape, this phrase is being heard more frequently
Dec 17th, 2018