Plant Engineering

Circuit protection devices are critical yet often overlooked components that keep modern electrical systems safe, reliable and resilient. This article explores how these technologies prevent faults, protect equipment and safeguard people across residential, commercial, industrial and utility power systems.

Balancing traction and sanitation standards is a constant challenge in dry food, dairy and pharmaceutical facilities. Here’s what plant leaders should ask before choosing a flooring solution that can satisfy both. By Quinn Poor, Manager of Engineering and Product Development, SLIPNOT Falls, slips and trips are the second-leading cause of fatal workplace injuries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Cybersecurity OT (Operational Technology) cybersecurity refers to the protection of computer systems and networks that are used to control and monitor industrial processes and critical infrastructure. This can include manufacturing facilities, power plants, oil and gas facilities, transportation systems and other critical infrastructure.

Quantum resilient encryption (QRE) is built on bi-symmetric encryption — a hybridized handshake technology designed for the quantum era. Quantum resilient encryption insights MSP4MFG has secured an exclusive worldwide license to deploy Quantum Resilient Encryption (QRE) technology across the manufacturing sector. The technology is designed to protect engineering data, CNC machine communications and controlled technical information from cyber threats, including future quantum-capable attacks.

The real value of an emergency drill lies in its ability to reveal performance data and expose operational weak points rather than just recording basic participation numbers. Figure 1: Key emergency drill metrics help identify readiness gaps before a real incident occurs. Courtesy: TRADESAFE Learning objectives Learn which drill metrics reveal actual emergency readiness instead of paperwork compliance.

Arrowfly, the parent company of Plant Engineering, has launched AI for Engineers, a four-pillar initiative. Arrowfly, an award-winning B2B media and marketing company and the parent company of Plant Engineering, is launching AI for Engineers, a year-round resource for engineers and technical leaders applying artificial intelligence in their work.

Many companies have embraced lean manufacturing concepts but haven’t always extended those insights to maintenance procedures. Learn 10 tips to apply to compressed air systems. Figure 1: Leaks are the purest form of waste, costing the average company 20% to 30% of the compressed air they produce. Courtesy: Kaishan USA Learning objectives Understand the importance of applying lean principles to the maintenance of production equipment. Learn how to identify and eliminate waste across the plant floor.

Oil does far more than reduce friction in rotating equipment. It seals clearances, carries away heat, prevents corrosion, suspends contaminants and protects bearings. Lose any one of those functions and the rest of the machine follows. Courtesy: Kaishan USA Grease insights Many things can go wrong with any piece of rotating equipment. But they usually have two things in common: The problem was avoidable and it started with the lubricant.

Meet the 35 rising professionals whose expertise is helping solve problems, strengthen operations and develop the industry’s next generation of talent. Modern industry depends on engineers who can turn complex challenges into workable solutions—whether that means bringing a new production system online, restoring a critical process, strengthening quality systems or giving operators better tools to do their jobs.

Adam Tokarski, 35 Lead Engineer – New Product Development FS-Elliott Export, PA, United States What Makes Adam an Engineering Leader Adam has established himself as both a technical expert and an engineering leader. Over the past year, he has led concurrent product design, development and testing efforts while guiding the New Product Development team through demanding technical challenges and aggressive project schedules.