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Ultrasound
Detecting the undetectable: Ultrasound solutions for industrial asset health monitoring
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says ultrasound technology reveals subtle signs of reliability risks.
Industrial Safety
Revolutionizing plant safety: Innovations in PPE and technology
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says wearable and operational safety technologies offer new approaches to enduring safety challenges.
CMMS
The latest enhancements in EAM and CMMS: What you need to know for optimal asset management
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says innovative upgrades and advancements add intelligence and efficiency to asset management solutions.
Condition Monitoring
Boosting asset reliability with smart portable condition monitoring
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says reliability solutions at the ready never go out of style.
Compressed Air Systems
6 compressed air innovations poised to disrupt system design and management
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says recent developments target reliability and performance with an emphasis on sustainability.
Machinery Lubrication
Is it time to upgrade your plant’s lubrication program?
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy charts new developments in software and technology that simplify lube management.
Industrial Motors
Motor advancements increase uptime, efficiency, reliability, and performance
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy outlines recent advancements that improve motors operations and maintenance.
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Lyten invests $1 billion to build lithium-sulfur battery gigafactory in Nevada
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Maintenance Mindset
Maintenance Mindset: Is manufacturing in space the key to affordable space travel and lunar exploration?
Anna Townshend
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Steel fabricator invests $25M to expand manufacturing facility in Louisiana
Alexis Gajewski
Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
Podcast: What should manufacturers do to prepare for changing tariff policies under the new presidency?
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Vertiv to build new infrastructure solutions manufacturing plant in South Carolina
Alexis Gajewski
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Worker suffers leg fracture, dislocated ankle, and requires metal plate after being struck by forklift
Alexis Gajewski
Technology Toolbox
How video and motion analysis can help prevent machine downtime
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy explores how modern technologies promote better decisions and faster response times.
Industrial Bearings
Advancements in industrial bearings and seals help improve longevity and functionality
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says new monitoring and maintenance aids improve the performance and life span of these critical technologies.
Vibration Analysis
Vibration analysis: Get a handle on your mechanical movers and shakers
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy surveys the tools that help you halt unwanted vibration among your plant assets
Infrared Thermography
How to detect temperature variations in industrial environments
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy reviews the latest infrared and thermographic tools that expose problematic conditions in equipment, buildings, and field assets.
Asset Management System
Asset management improvements know no bounds
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says software solutions incorporating the latest technologies deliver powerful capabilities and outcomes.
Technology Toolbox
2023 industry wrap-up: The best of Technology Toolbox
In this year-end wrap-up, we share Sheila's most requested columns and the popular products she showcased.
Instrumentation
Industrial instrumentation is rife with innovation
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says novel monitoring and measurement solutions increase accuracy and operational efficiency.
Ultrasound
Have you heard what’s new in industrial ultrasound?
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says exposing the inaudible is a sound approach to maintenance and process optimization.
Condition Monitoring
Condition monitoring at the source: Diagnose asset problems faster with portable tech
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says intuitive tools bring mobility and portability to equipment issue detection.
Vibration Analysis
How new vibration solutions vitalize equipment health
Sheila Kennedy
Sheila Kennedy says monitoring, analysis, and damping techniques support asset optimization.
Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
Podcast: How AI and automation are revolutionizing computer-aided manufacturing
Robert Brooks
Asset Management System
How integrated asset health systems improve plant reliability and reduce costs
Doug Cooper
Industry News
Foundry fined $990K for exposing employees to fire, explosion, burn, and fall hazards
Alexis Gajewski
Industry News
Nefab opens new Arizona facility to help customers with their warehousing and packaging needs
Alexis Gajewski
The Lighter Side of Manufacturing
Surgical robots watch, learn, and perfect procedures, but will they cut your healthcare costs?
Alexis Gajewski
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Sepion Technologies receives $17.5M grant to open battery separator manufacturing facility in California
Alexis Gajewski
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Metal manufacturer invests $8.5M to open production plant in Tennessee
Alexis Gajewski
Industry News
ABB invests $100M to open industrial electric drive manufacturing campus in Wisconsin
Alexis Gajewski
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