How to build a better testing and maintenance program
The central objectives of any maintenance program are to extend the life of the equipment, increase facility uptime and improve plant safety
Mobile technology with augmented reality bridges social distancing
Training methods address loss of human resources and personal contact during pandemic, improve operations
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles December 14-20, 2020
Articles about 2020 Top Plant, Product of the Year finalists, testing and maintenance programs, maintenance automation and digital twins were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 14-20, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
How augmented, virtual reality can reduce manufacturing skills gap
A Purdue team has entered a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create an augmented and virtual reality experience prototype called Skill-XR to reduce manufacturing's skills gap.
How air casters integrate CNC machining and business operations
Lean methodologies are supported by flexibility in plant floor layouts
An evolutionary challenge faces the maintenance function
It involves a mix of people and technology concerns, each one feeding off the other
Strengthen, secure the supply chain
As the modern supply chain gets more sophisticated, it’s important to integrate your data with your suppliers.
