Articles & Interviews

April 14, 2025
A growing number of manufacturers are restructuring in response to shrinking margins, supply chain disruptions, and unpredictable markets.
April 14, 2025
Industry experts share the most common myths about food-grade lubricants—and why they’re dangerous for your facility.
April 11, 2025
In this industry roundup, we take a closer look at the key trends driving manufacturing mergers, acquisitions, and more.
April 10, 2025
Industry leaders from SMRP and Moody's to the Reshoring Institute analyze the impact of new global tariffs on supply chain and maintenance and reliability.
April 9, 2025
Members of the International Council for Machinery Lubrication reveal why the new FPL badge was built and what it means for food-grade lubrication.
April 8, 2025
The partnership between schools and manufacturers is evolving to meet the technological advancements in the industry and ensure students are prepared for the jobs of tomorrow....
April 2, 2025
The ICML 55.1 standard aligns with ISO 55001 principles to enhance machinery lubrication management, improve equipment uptime, and extend asset lifespan.
April 1, 2025
Sheila Kennedy explores how modern motor technologies are creating opportunities and resolving challenges.
March 27, 2025
In this industry roundup, we highlight the most significant manufacturing business news you need to know.
March 19, 2025
Newer workers in our industry are hungry for professional development opportunities but don't always know what the next steps are.
March 15, 2025
Doc Palmer says don’t let the software system mis-represent the weekly amount of work you and your team can achieve.
March 13, 2025
In this industry roundup, we look at how manufacturers are advancing their business practices for greater success.
March 12, 2025
Learn how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) models can help large language models produce better, customized results.
March 7, 2025
In this industry roundup, we investigate the factors influencing manufacturers' key business decisions.
March 6, 2025
Sheila Kennedy says developments in alignment technology are a boon to manufacturers.
March 5, 2025
Plant Services has partnered with the University of Tennessee’s Reliability and Maintainability Center on the Reliability of Everything Culture Improvement Awards.
March 4, 2025
Joe Kuhn says the road to excellence is not always the easy course with challenges and enemies.
Feb. 27, 2025
In this industry roundup, we study the strategies driving success for manufacturing companies of all sizes.
Feb. 26, 2025
AI can address surface-level efficiency, but it requires human insight to ensure it is used ethically and responsibly.
Feb. 24, 2025
In this news roundup, see how education and industry are working together to provide students with the necessary skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving sector.
Feb. 21, 2025
In this industry roundup, we investigate how leaders are driving change in the manufacturing sector.
Feb. 20, 2025
In this business roundup, see how collaborative partnerships among manufacturers are fostering innovation, optimizing production processes, and increasing competitiveness.
Feb. 19, 2025
U.S. government agencies, universities and laboratories are working to advance U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and technologies like fusion energy and material sciences.
Feb. 13, 2025
In this industry roundup, we take a look at the innovative ways manufacturing companies are reshaping business practices.
Feb. 12, 2025
The Certified Bearing Specialist program offers a comprehensive certification to enhance bearing knowledge for professionals in sales, distribution, and maintenance.
Feb. 10, 2025
In this news roundup, see how hands-on training and academic courses equip students with the skills needed for today’s advanced manufacturing jobs.
Feb. 7, 2025
In this industry roundup, we dive into the business decisions that keep manufacturers competitive.
Feb. 6, 2025
Proper installation makes a huge difference on cabling reliability, from bend radius management to not routing MV cable next to energized components.