Fluid Power Journal

Emerson to Automate Jotun Manufacturing Plants

Emerson recently announced a framework agreement with paint manufacturer Jotun to automate and digitalize its global manufacturing facilities. The five-year …

Manufacturing Grew in March

Companies report easing of labor troubles By Michael Degan, _Fluid Power Journal_ Editor A clogged supply chain and rising prices slowed U.S. manufacturing …

Law Firm: Manufacturers Must Consider Prescription Meds Case by Case

By Kathryn J. Russo, Jackson Lewis P.C. Manufacturers that conduct workplace drug and alcohol testing must be careful when addressing drug test results and …

Manufacturers Struggling with Backlogs

By Michael Degan, Fluid Power Journal Editor A State of the Fluid Power Industry Survey released by the National Fluid Power Association in January shows that …

Translating Lean Principles into Office Functions

By Keith Groves, Manufacturing Consultant, University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services The lean manufacturing movement came out of a desire to …

Report: Labor, Supply, Security Among Manufacturers’ Top Concerns in ‘22

By Michael Degan, Fluid Power Journal Editor The labor shortage, supply chain troubles, and cybersecurity are among the top challenges facing manufacturers …

Feds Warn of Cyber Threats to Manufacturers

By Michael Degan, Fluid Power Journal Editor Manufacturers are at special risk for cyber-attack, according to a January report from the federal government. The …

Empowering a Cultural Revolution in the Industrial Revolution

By Will Healy III, Industry Marketing Director, Balluff Inc. Like it or not, we are leading organizations through an industrial revolution. Digitization, …

Repair or Replace: Welded Style, Tie Rod Style, or Mill Duty Style?

By Jeffrey Kenney, CFPIHT, CFPIHM, CFPMHM, CFPMHT, Hydradyne LLC Over my career in cylinder remanufacturing, there have been two questions end-users always …

Cycle Rates

20By Daniel Pascoe In modern day manufacturing, quick cycle rates are key to profitability and eventual production facility success. This is no different in …