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The advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy

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New developments in renewable energy are making headlines and inspiring hope in communities worldwide, from a remote Arctic village working to harness solar and wind power under challenging conditions to a U.S. Air Force base planning an advanced, utility-scale geothermal power system. Let’s take a look at both.

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What is vibration analysis and how can it help optimize predictive maintenance?

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Vibration analysis—a component of condition monitoring systems—utilizes vibration sensors to measure frequencies in an asset and detect abnormalities that may indicate a problem. These thresholds can be based on industry standards, historical data or manufacturer recommendations.

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Digital twin vs digital thread: Two complementary ways to digitally replicate assets

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As the pace of digital transformation accelerates in the manufacturing and engineering industries, two concepts have gained significant traction: digital twins and digital threads. safety protocols, reporting procedures, manufacturing processes, etc.). However, the impact of each technology will vary depending on manufacturer needs.

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How to choose the best enterprise asset management software

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One business’ assets might be thousands of miles of electrical wiring, while another’s might be manufacturing equipment or warehouses. EAMs optimize the quality and utilization of physical assets throughout their lifecycle, increase productive uptime and reduce operational costs.

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10 manufacturing trends that are changing the industry

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Manufacturing has undergone a major digital transformation in the last few years, with technological advancements, evolving consumer demands and the COVID-19 pandemic serving as major catalysts for change. Here, we’ll discuss the major manufacturing trends that will change the industry in the coming year. Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0