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Machine Safety: NFPA 70E and international requirements
Machine Safety has several different focused areas of potential hazards. One of the areas getting a lot of attention is Arc Flash and NFPA 70E. A recent article published by Control Engineering... » more
Machine Safety: Without an injury, OSHA issues citations for more than $1 million
Whoa, OSHA issues fines for $1,013,000. following a complaint filed by a worker. OSHA investigated the manufacturer and discovered 13 Serious and 17 Willful violations of Regulations. Was this... » more
Machine Safety: How safe is safe enough?
In machine guarding, how safe is safe enough? Over my 40 years in industry I’ve heard this comment many times. Is this attitude driven by “safety culture” or is it just a product of qualitative risk... » more
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Expecting the unexpected: The risks that didn't make the project plan
Keeping your ears open to the small things can make all the difference. » more
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What’s in store for the operator terminal and IPC markets?
The sentiment among suppliers is that 2012 will be a strong year because of advance orders and strong overall sales in 2011. » more
The end of 2011 brings rising servo motor prices
Dramatically rising prices of magnets from China are going to start cutting into the consumer's wallet by the start of 2012. » more
Precision gearing - 'Value lines' growing faster than lowest backlash
Recovery in the machine tool and robotics sectors suggest a slow, but steady growth for the precision gearing industry, though it will not exceed 2008 levels until 2013. » more
What's a plugfest?Slow horses need not apply. This is about cross-manufacturer device interoperability. » more
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Machine Safety: NFPA 70E and international requirementsMachine Safety has several different focused areas of potential hazards. One of the areas getting a lot of attention is Arc Flash and NFPA 70E. A recent article published by Control Engineering... » more
Machine Safety: Without an injury, OSHA issues citations for more than $1 millionWhoa, OSHA issues fines for $1,013,000. following a complaint filed by a worker. OSHA investigated the manufacturer and discovered 13 Serious and 17 Willful violations of Regulations. Was this... » more
Machine Safety: How safe is safe enough? In machine guarding, how safe is safe enough? Over my 40 years in industry I’ve heard this comment many times. Is this attitude driven by “safety culture” or is it just a product of qualitative risk... » more
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Expecting the unexpected: The risks that didn't make the project planKeeping your ears open to the small things can make all the difference. » more
Welcome to the Real World Engineering blog.Once you leave engineering school and move into the trenches, you'll appreciate the collective experiences of this group. » more
What’s in store for the operator terminal and IPC markets?The sentiment among suppliers is that 2012 will be a strong year because of advance orders and strong overall sales in 2011. » more
The end of 2011 brings rising servo motor pricesDramatically rising prices of magnets from China are going to start cutting into the consumer's wallet by the start of 2012. » more
Precision gearing - 'Value lines' growing faster than lowest backlashRecovery in the machine tool and robotics sectors suggest a slow, but steady growth for the precision gearing industry, though it will not exceed 2008 levels until 2013. » more
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