Supply chain resilience: Part 1 of 3

Supply networks drive the world's economies. Not only that, we are dependent on global supply chains for access to everything from food, to medical...

Benefits of Installing Anti-stagnation Valves

By Peter Sucharda, Devine & Associates, and Mark Gimson, Cla-Val Company On March 27, 2019, the city of Hamilton, Ontario, unanimously declared a climate change...

For Energy Companies, Tagging Regulations Require a New Approach

By Percy Hung and Peter Larison, Workiva Energy companies will soon start reporting quarterly and annual financial and operational data in XBRL format to the...

Wasted Energy Means Wasted Dollars: Part 1 of 3

Electrical energy represents a substantial portion of industrial operating expenses. It is an unavoidable cost of doing business that all too often seems resistant...

How Many Mils Is Your Coating?

From the job shop to the robotic assembly floor, it is vital that the product be made well and correctly coated for protection, aesthetics,...

Safety controller simplifies designs

Machine safety will always be a concern across myriad fields in the industrial sector. However, despite technological advances and careful regulatory oversight, some operators...

Vibration Monitoring Considerations in High EMI Environments

Components of electrical machines are subject to thermal, electrical, ambient and mechanical stresses leading to degradation as materials lose strength over time. Condition monitoring...

Smart Monitoring Tracks Pump Operation and Provides Operating Figures

By Sebastian Gatzhammer, Lewa GmbH The new monitoring system from Lewa lets operators sleep more soundly and makes pumps smart-factory-ready: In addition to detecting malfunctions...

Digital Transformation In The Age of IIoT: Part 1 of 2

In the industrial and manufacturing sector, it’s important to make the most of the information provided by intelligent measurement devices. The usefulness of this...

Preventing Rust Formation with Electronic Water Treatment

The growing demand for water for industrial applications, power production and water supply has resulted in an increasing need for water treatment. The water...