Sign up for our eNewsletters
Get the latest news and updates

Industry News

Shutterstock #2566961131
Woodland Pulp fined $794,456 for exposing workers to deadly chemical hazards
The company has been inspected 13 times since 2017, resulting in 13 serious and one other-than-serious citation.
Aug. 12, 2026
Shutterstock #2262323777
Skill Up
In this news roundup, see how a strong skilled talent pipeline can lead to a more robust manufacturing sector.
Aug. 12, 2026
Andrey_Popov | Shutterstock
shutterstock_2516795387
This series tracks the human and economic toll of widespread manufacturing cutbacks in today’s turbulent industrial climate.
Aug. 11, 2026
Lemau Studio | Shutterstock
shutterstock_715541677
The acquisition adds disc coupling engineering expertise and proven product performance in a strategic segment of the metallic coupling market to the Dodge portfolio.
Aug. 11, 2026

Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast

24038957 © Martin Graf | Dreamstime.com
Podcast: The 'muddy waters' of implementing AI, and how manufacturers can avoid them
Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Mike Fedorov of Applied AI Labs explains the common pitfalls of implementing AI agents in manufacturing and ways companies...
Aug. 11, 2026
7673146 © Alain Lacroix | Dreamstime.com
Podcast: The past, present, and future of workplace safety
Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Nicole Stempak speaks with the current and previous two presidents of the American Society of Safety Professionals ...
Aug. 4, 2026
Salmanalfa | Shutterstock
Podcast: Fast-41 program speeds critical minerals and manufacturing permitting
Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Laura Putre speaks with Emily Domenech of the Federal Permitting Council about speeding manufacturing permits.
July 30, 2026
great_question_primary_image_template
Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, learn about 4 products covering ergonomics, tracking, maintenance and packaging.
July 28, 2026

Predictive Maintenance

Shutterstock #2310751055
Reliability culture determines predictive technology success in manufacturing
Industry experts at Ultrasound World 2026 shared how they achieved better predictive maintenance results by building reliability culture alongside advanced monitoring.
July 22, 2026
Ultrasound World 2026
5 takeaways from Ultrasound World 2026 on why predictive maintenance technology needs culture, consistency, and communication.
July 20, 2026
Shutterstock #377599369
10 non-negotiables for a reliability culture
Learn the key leadership behaviors, maintenance processes, and planning disciplines that distinguish high-performing manufacturing plants from average operations.
June 9, 2026
Shutterstock #2037277649
Best of May 2026 articles
Plant Services’ top stories last month explored reliability leadership, motor efficiency, predictive maintenance, and planning strategies.
June 1, 2026

Planned Maintenance

Shutterstock #1301587270
What Led Zeppelin’s Black Dog can teach us about reliability
Members Only
Why measurements matter more than perception, and synchronization is the foundation of reliability.
Aug. 5, 2026
Shutterstock #2265726729
Best of July 2026 content
Plant Service’s top features this month showcase the operational strategies and technology trends and reliability practices shaping today's reliability practices.
Aug. 3, 2026
Shutterstock #2291166103
Quiz: Are you tracking the maintenance indicators that predict performance?
Test your knowledge of leading indicators and learn how maintenance behaviors influence OEE, cost per unit, and EBITDA.
July 31, 2026
Shutterstock #2698908857
Reliability strategy fails when leaders don't translate the mission
4 lessons from Ultrasound World 2026 reveal why reliability improves when every employee understands their role in preventing failures.
July 29, 2026

Motors & Drives

Shutterstock #2750693443
10 motor performance characteristics every industrial maintenance team should understand
For a three-phase squirrel cage motor, these rules of thumb for voltage variation, current limits, locked-rotor current, slip, and more can improve motor reliability.
Aug. 4, 2026
Shutterstock #247197793
Summer Reading Series
Catch up on Plant Services' most-read stories this year, covering maintenance, AI, leadership, reliability and energy efficiency in manufacturing.
June 29, 2026
Shutterstock #2331862205
shutterstock_2331862205
Manufacturers balance innovation, safety, and performance, supporting reliability challenges, and evolving supply chain strategies.
May 1, 2026
Eshawkat | Shutterstock
A short guide to high efficiency motor selection for system designers
Abandon the “one-size-fits-all” approach in favor of balancing motor sizing, energy loss, and operational cost factors to find the most productive fit for your application.
April 28, 2026

Compressed Air

Shutterstock #1541391488
Ask the Experts
Compressed air experts explain how controls, storage, pressure management, and operator training reduce industrial energy waste.
June 8, 2026
Industrial compressor preventive maintenance checklist
A step-by-step guide to air compressor PM schedules, inspections, and best practices for industrial and manufacturing facilities.
Feb. 3, 2026
shutterstock_2670471987
Test your knowledge of this critical component and see if you know how it affects energy efficiency, pressure stability, and compressor performance.
Oct. 3, 2025
shutterstock_777729826
From leak detection to pressure control, do you know the proven strategies to optimize compressed air performance?
Aug. 29, 2025

Lubrication

Shutterstock #2684318309
Maintenance Mindset
Members Only
From lubrication programs to hydraulic cleanliness, statistics reveal whether operational changes truly work.
June 24, 2026
Kamila Koziol | Shutterstock
Maintenance Mindset: The bearing didn’t fail, the system did
Members Only
Rethinking root cause in rotating equipment to correct the most misdiagnosed failure in the plant.
April 29, 2026
Wongsakorn 2468 | Shutterstock
Maintenance Mindset: What color is your bearing? (and why that matters)
Heat isn’t the cause of bearing failure… it’s the confession that technicians didn’t act quickly enough when bearing color started changing.
April 22, 2026
Primestock Photography | Shutterstock
Why the difference between hydrodynamic and hydrostatic lubrication can impact your reliability program
Understanding the differences between these two lubrication methods enables engineers to make informed decisions that enhance the performance, efficiency, and longevity of mechanical...
April 20, 2026

Learning Resources

skf_wp_image
Sponsored
Discover how predictive and condition-based maintenance strategies help organizations identify potential failures earlier, reduce unplanned downtime, lower costs, and extend the...
Aug. 3, 2026
dreamstime_l_328403989
dreamstime_l_328403989
Sponsored
Manufacturers are using real-time data, predictive analytics, and modern machinery protection systems to identify risks earlier and improve asset reliability, as well as strengthen...
June 22, 2026
two_men_laptop
Sponsored
Do you have a critical motor that you must constantly monitor manually? Permanently installed motor testing technology automatically provides a continuous flow of vital information...
May 26, 2026
essitytork_wp_image
Sponsored
A study revealed that machine operators are interrupted in their work several times per day to fetch or dispose of wipers.
May 18, 2026