Emerson Process Management (Austin, TX) has announced that the company’s DeltaV version 12.3 distributed control system (DCS) and its security project and engineering support services is the first such system to have passed the Achilles Practices Certification (APC) annual recertification of security best practices. Wurldtech, a Vancouver-based GE Company, and a leader in cyber-security solutions for operational […]
Emerson Helps Sites Combat Cyber Threats with Recertification of DeltaV DCS
Eaton Unveils 6 New Interactive Application Areas at Houston Experience Center
Eaton’s recently expanded Experience Center in Houston now features six new interactive applications for commercial, oil and gas, data center, and utility markets. According to the Cleveland-based power-business giant, the new areas will supplement the facility’s hands-on training through true-to-life industrial environments. The Experience Center’s 14,000-sq.-ft. simulated petrochemical refinery and power distribution grid feature more than 8,000 products installed in applications from […]
Baldor RPM PD Series of DC Motors Offers Alternative to Rewinds or AC Conversions
According to Baldor Electric Co. (Fort Smith, AR), its recently introduced RPM PD series of DC motors offers an alternative to rewinds or expensive AC conversions. The performance of these power-dense, low-profile units has been enhanced with an optimized armature design that produces full power over extended speed ranges, smooth torque transitions, and minimal cogging during low-speed […]
Reports From NETA PowerTest 2016
Managing editor Jane Alexander joins Gary Parr to talk about her second day at the PowerTest show. Jane’s focus on the second day was the exhibits and three products in particular. Managing editor Jane Alexander reports from the NETA Powertest show, being held this week in Ft. Worth, TX. Two standout talks […]

12 Years & Counting in STEM Leadership: Siemens West Chicago Plant Keeps Introducing Girls to Engineering
The Siemens West Chicago Plant opened its doors to the public on Friday night, March 4, 2016, for yet another installment of the site’s long-running “introduce a Girl to Engineering” series. Maintenance Technology’s managing editor Jane Alexander joined 125 middle, junior high, and high school-age girls, their chaperones, and a small army of Siemens employees […]
Regal Divisions Offer Configuration Software that Matches Motors with Gearboxes
Regal divisions Hub City and Marathon Motors have collaborated with PARTsolutions to create product configuration software that allows design engineers to create and download perfectly matched gear/motor configurations. Offered as free download with automatic part-number generation, reverse part number lookup, 3D PDF data sheets, and 2D drawings, the configurator can be embedded into any existing Website or online catalog. […]
Mobil Serv Lubricant Analysis Service Replaces ExxonMobil Signum Oil Analysis
Following 6+ months of successful pilot-testing with users, ExxonMobil (Spring, TX) is launching Mobil Serv Lubricant Analysis, a new mobile-enabled used oil analysis service in the United States and Canada. According to the company, this offering, which replaces ExxonMobil’s Signum Oil Analysis, will be rolled out globally in other markets later this year. This new service is part of the […]

High-Definition Vibration Enveloping
HD Enveloping is a high-definition vibration enveloping technique for detection of early-stage gear and bearing faults. A complement to traditional vibration analysis, the method detects, at a very early stage, machine problems that are generally difficult to find in good time with conventional non-enveloping techniques. Significantly extending the planning horizon for predictive maintenance, the method […]