Oct 30, 2024 · Reinke Manufacturing has announced plans to modernize and automate its facility in Deshler, Nebraska. The company, which specializes in irrigation systems and technology, will invest $12 million into the project, which includes the implementation of advanced robotic technologies and expansion projects to increase production capacity and efficiency. ...

Nov 7, 2024 · Mainspring Energy has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains to receive an award of $87 million. The funding will come from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Advanced Energy Manufacturing & Recycling Grants Program. The company, which specializes in fuel-flexible onsite power generators, will use the money to expand its ...

Sep 13, 2024 · S&C Electric Company has opened a new manufacturing facility in Palatine, Illinois. The company, which is a provider of equipment and services for electric power systems, recently unveiled its new 275,000-square-foot plant, which is located 25 miles from S&C’s 47-acre headquarters and manufacturing campus.The facility will produce circuit-switchers, devices that protect transmission ...

Dec 5, 2024 · Once a bad actor is identified, the next step is determining the root cause of the recurring failures. This is achieved through a structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA), which digs deeper to uncover the underlying causes of failures, whether they stem from design flaws, improper operation, poor maintenance practices, or other factors.

Oct 8, 2024 · Operational safety. Proper, reliable lighting enhances work site safety, especially in harsh and hazardous environments. The industrial LED High Bay fixture series from Dialight now also includes a battery backup model, which keeps the fixture illuminated during power outages. Self-testing and diagnostics functionality, automatic testing capability, color-coded indicators for visual inspection ...

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Oct 25, 2024 · The benefits of predictive maintenance include: Cost savings: By identifying and addressing issues before they lead to failure, predictive maintenance can reduce repair costs and prevent costly downtime. Increased equipment reliability: Predictive maintenance helps ensure that equipment operates at peak performance, enhancing overall reliability and efficiency.

Jan 2, 2025 · Below is an excerpt from the podcast: TW: Hi everybody and welcome back to Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast.It’s our first podcast of the New Year, and to celebrate we've assembled the entire chief editing team from the Endeavor Business Media Manufacturing Group: Robert Schoenberger, Industry Week; Scott Achelpohl, Smart Industry; Laura Davis, New Equipment Digest; Dave Blanchard ...

Oct 17, 2024 · An OSHA investigation has discovered that Kumho Tire Georgia Inc. could have prevented the death of a 57-year-old maintenance worker. The incident occurred in April 2024 when a worker was fatally injured after the machine they were working on unexpectedly started.According to OSHA, the tire manufacturing facility has a …

Oct 29, 2024 · Power as a two-way street. As a power management company, Eaton understands the infrastructure for producing power, from building the equipment that supports electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power to solutions and approaches for reducing the cost and environmental impact of energy at its own facilities and its customers.