Robotics and other advanced automation technology systems are viewed as a looming threat to some in the plant maintenance field. Although there is a constant battle for some workers to remain useful while machines are continuously fulfilling more roles on the plant floor, there are those who in turn have found a better use of their newly freed time.

Now more than ever, manufacturing companies are examining what steps need to be taken to ensure improvements to machine reliability by predicting system failures and minimizing downtime.

The complete Product News section from the April 2009 issue of Power Transmission Engineering magazine.

Woodworking process gets much needed upgrade for guitar manufacturer.

The complete product news section from the December 2008 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

Brake application keeps cows happy and comfortable at dairy farms.

The complete product news section from the October 2008 issue of Power Transmission Engineering (PTE).

Sound business model increases opportunities for Misumi USA Inc.

The complete product news section from the June 2008 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

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