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Motor advancements increase uptime, efficiency, reliability, and performance
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy outlines recent advancements that improve motors operations and maintenance.
Electrical Systems
Partial discharge 101: Secrets, tips, and tricks from an electrical professional
William G. Higinbotham
Managing PD requires a broad range of experience, from checking cable terminations and RFCT placement to eliminating contact and floating metal discharges.
Industrial Motors
Q&A: Can you use an impedance tester instead of a surge tester on your motor?
Alexis Gajewski
Henk de Swardt, chief electrical engineer for Timken Power System, answers your questions about motor testing.
Industrial Motors
How advances in industrial motors and controls can boost the bottom line
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says revolutionary approaches in design and technology yield unique benefits.
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Vibration spectrum analysis 101: Tips for getting started
Eugene Vogel
Understanding the basics is essential for anyone directly involved in managing the condition and performance of rotating equipment.
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Considerations for using bypass contactors with VFDs
Matt Asbill
Contactors ensure continued motor operation at full speed in the case of VFD failure or emergency service.
Industrial Motors
How to get the right data to improve motor maintenance
Thomas Wilk
"Most people's perception of artificial intelligence is about the same as the way they perceive magic."
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The Lighter Side of Manufacturing
Boston Dynamics creates Muppet-like fur costume for its Spot robot and teaches it to dance
Alexis Gajewski
It's Just Business
It's just business: Manufacturing moves from Honeywell, Stanley Black & Decker, Siemens, and more
Alexis Gajewski
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Furniture manufacturer pays $93K in back wages and damages for denying overtime to piece-rate workers
Alexis Gajewski
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Protomet Corporation spends $25 million to expand engineering and manufacturing operations in Tennessee
Alexis Gajewski
Leadership Skills
How to avoid an emergency maintenance culture
Joe Kuhn
Manufacturing by the Numbers
Manufacturing by the Numbers: April 2024
Alexis Gajewski
Industrial Motors
The IIoT frontier for motors repair
In this Big Picture Interview, learn how the internet of things is changing the landscape of machine condition monitoring, especially for motors.
Industrial Motors
Understanding the potential of IIoT for industrial motor maintenance
Eugene Vogel
Machine condition monitoring is growing with new technologies for maintenance and repair.
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Industrial Motors
Motor repair business flips the maintenance model
Anna Townshend
In this installment of What Works, learn how new business models could change the face of maintenance.
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Electric motor maintenance best practices
Ken DeBauche
Avoiding unexpected equipment downtime long-term requires a detailed preventive and predictive program.
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3 steps to improve motor reliability
Tim Tiebert
Establish specifications and standards, then preventive maintenance best practices.
Industrial Motors
The Big Four factors affecting motor health
Matthew Conville
Tips for improving the efficiency and reliability of your motor-driven systems.
Industrial Motors
6 power quality measurements to uncover hidden issues in electrical systems
Jason Axelson
Energy monitoring measurement to reduce cost.
Industrial Motors
Maximize motor reliability and efficiency
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says features like self-monitoring and onboard predictive analytics help to reduce unplanned downtime.
Industrial Motors
Get your motor runnin’: Key takeaways from the 2021 EASA event
Thomas Wilk
Thomas Wilk says changing maintenance strategies are the hot topic at the EASA convention.
Industrial Motors
Advanced variable frequency drives are working in more applications
Jeff Payne
Modern VFDs combine control, safety, networking, and efficiency technologies.
Industry News
Electric Hydrogen receives $18.3 million tax credit for its electrolyzer manufacturing plant in Massachusetts
Alexis Gajewski
Industry News
DOE offers $48 million in funding to accelerate offshore wind manufacturing and R&D
Alexis Gajewski
Planning and Scheduling
How to plan and schedule reactive work at your plant
Doc Palmer
Industry News
Automotive supplier fined $315K by OSHA after worker is crushed to death
Alexis Gajewski
Industry News
SK hynix spends $3.87 billion to produce high-bandwidth memory chips in Indiana
Alexis Gajewski
Industry News
DOE allots $44 million to help make the electric grid more sustainable and reliable
Alexis Gajewski
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Automation manufacturer invests $4.2 million to expand operations in Louisiana
Alexis Gajewski
The Lighter Side of Manufacturing
3D printers are helping surgeons create custom cranial implants
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