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There was a time when simply having a shiny new product idea was enough to allow industrial equipment companies to prosper. But that time is gone. Today, hampered by a sluggish global economy and challenged by constantly evolving customer needs, OEMs... more »
As the pace of the world in general speeds up, information technology must keep pace with it. Computer professionals and users have less and less time at their disposal, and all too often must perform several tasks all at once. The complexity of tasks... more »
To help the company meet growing customer demand for its irrigation products, Fresno Valves & Castings has licensed RuleStream's RPM solutions. RuleStream's integrated engineering environment automates Fresno Valves' request for quotation (RFQ) and... more »
Purchasing a new 154,000 sq ft facility provided the opportunity for a consolidation of operations at Medrad, Inc, a manufacturer of medical devices and services that enable and enhance diagnostic imaging procedures of the human body.Its printed circuit... more »
The industrial ID system is one of the most flexible and essential parts of any processing or assembly operation that requires parts to move from one station to another. ID systems provide a chain of data that follows a part or assembly throughout the... more »
Safety concerns overshadow all aspects of industry, from transportation to plant air quality. Some innovative solutions are discussed below.Avoiding Casey JonesRailway companies are looking to replace aging controls with more reliable, intelligent technology... more »
IADs can contribute to higher productivity, improved safety and superior product quality, and aim to combine the best capabilities of human manipulation with the best capabilities of machine (i.e., robotic) manipulation.. . To obtain Adobe Acrobat Reader,... more »
Abstract: A voltage indicator is a low cost device that pre-verifies electrical isolation before maintenance personnel open a control panel and risk exposure to hazardous voltages.Typically mounted to the panel exterior and hardwired into the load side... more »
Fall protection is the leading liability risk in the Occupational Health and Safety industry. Since everything from harness construction to harness components can be compared and contrasted, selecting the proper harness to protect your workers can be... more »
Robots have been used to transfer metal in stamping operations for many years, but what safety issues should be addressed when humans need to share space in the robotic work cell?What techniques can be applied to ensure personnel safety while maintaining... more »
For a contracted, outsourced provider of factory maintenance services like Advanced Technology Services, Inc (ATS), attention to health and safety is a top priority. As a service provider living each day at our customer sites, ATS personnel typically... more »
Closed-door infrared inspections of electrical panels are possible with Mikron Infrared'sUL-approved Viewport. Matched with Mikron's SpyGlass™ fisheye lens, it allows an inspector to scan a panel by looking through a single port's tiny 0.62 in.... more »
Safety measures and precautions associated with oxy-fuel equipment and gases are explained in a 41-minute video from Smith Equipment, available in CD-ROM or VHS format. Targeting everyone from students to professionals, it discusses all aspects of oxy-fuel... more »
UL Listed for Class I, Div 1 and Class II, Div 1 hazardous locations, the rugged AIFX Series comes as a 4FT, 2 lamp unit with various T8 and T12 fluorescent lamp options. The AIFX is suitable for locations having deposits of readily combustible paint... more »
With the thousands of individual through-penetration firestop systems available today, identifying systems for specific applications is both difficult and time-consuming. Now, the new Hilti FS 411 Firestop System Selector puts firestop system recommendations... more »
The practice of networking safety components is well established in Europe. The potential cost savings, combined with superior troubleshooting capabilities and much simpler installation, make networked safety exciting for integrators and end users alike... more »
Scuba diving may seem like a peaceful pursuit, but getting to the dive site can be a rough ride.Underwater Kinetics is one of the leading manufacturers of equipment used by divers, including carrying cases that protect their gear during transit.The company... more »
A recent project at LA-CO Industries' Elk Grove Village, IL manufacturing facility provided a unique "field test" opportunity, as the company became both manufacturer and consumer of its own products. For 70 years, LA-CO has based its success on providing... more »
A sewage lift pump that pumps millions of gallons per day simply can't go down.This case study explains how one pair of electricians went about testing some new electrical systems for those pumps, and how the new Fluke 1587 Insulation Multimeter met... more »
Irony, it seems, has a sense of humor. A leading manufacturer of HVAC filtration products for residential, commercial/industrial, and HEPA applications was having problems with (of all things) the air quality in its largest manufacturing facility. This... more »