Women in Industry—Developing Effective Reliability Strategies
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Gina Kittle, a successful female engineer, drives processes and programs for her company and for the Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP).
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Understanding the Mechanics of Machines - How a Female Engineer Gets it Done
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Macko uses her curiosity and mechanical gifts every day with Geiger. As the team leader of the packaged-systems group, she does everything from taking customer calls to troubleshooting problems and testing equipment under construction. She also works with the quality-assurance program and spearheaded the company’s successful effort to achieve ISO9001 certification.
Read MoreTop Tips to Ensure Chemical Pumping Performance
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The biggest advancements in chemical pumps within the past decade come from the technology of automation and instrumentation built into metering and dosing pumps. A chemical pump expert shows how preventive maintenance can ensure chemical pumping performance and provides the Top 5 Tips for preventive maintenance for chemical pumps.
Read MoreIsolate the Problem to Solve the Problem When Troubleshooting Pumps & Valves
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Solving problems for his customers is what sets Jody Millsap apart from the pack. “I love to investigate a problem and find a solution,” the 50-year-old president and owner of Water Solutions Engineering said. “This is what I really enjoy. This is one reason why I like to do consulting in addition to our regular work. The customer I started consulting with in 2012 had a 15-year-old problem. It was water related and we were able to solve it. This is what I really love to do—go in and help a customer solve an issue—to show what the problem was and show how we solved it. The gratification of doing that means the world to me.”
Read MoreSeals Used in Harsh Environments
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According to experts, choosing the right seal for each specific job is crucial to the overall safety and performance of seals in hazardous pump applications.
Read MoreEnergy Efficient Engineering and Lubrication Best Practices
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When it comes to working with customers to solve lubrication and engineering problems, Adam McMurtrey relies on a lifetime of experience that goes all the way back to his childhood. For ExxonMobil’s Mobil Serv program, he works closely with industries ranging from lead mines to chicken rendering plants—always with energy efficient lubrication best practices at the forefront of every solution.
Read More25 Manufacturing Books That Will Boost Your Business
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Read some of the best books about manufacturing to increase your knowledge, improve your skill level, and improve your competitiveness in the industrial market. These are must-read manufacturing books for 2021 that cover lessons in leadership and lean and reveal the past, present and future of modern manufacturing.
Read More75 Inspirational Manufacturing Quotes That Will Boost Your Business
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Some of the greatest leaders of industry and manufacturing offer inspiration for revitalizing, improving, and impacting your business.
Read MoreDrones — How UAS Impacts Manufacturing Operations
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Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)—more commonly known as drones—are being used effectively for a variety of reasons and in multiple industries. Unmanned-aircraft systems are excellent and safe inspectors, but the future is in analyzing the data they collect.
Read MoreAugmented Reality Solutions for Manufacturing Efficiency
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Connecting humans and machines through augmented reality is changing the face of industrial manufacturing and providing efficiency solutions. When digital content is overlaid on a piece of machinery, the equipment comes to life. Detailed instructions pop into focus to guide the operator, helping him/her to identify and fix any problems. Animated 3D renderings, in exact proportion, explode into view and visually show the operator how to repair and maintain the machinery through step-by-step visual aides. Like something from “The Terminator” or “Minority Report” movies, the operator can instantly see the digital content directly in front of him. This is one example of how augmented reality (AR) is revolutionizing the efficiency of industrial operations.
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