The aerospace industry is a highly competitive space and requires companies to focus on streamlining their manufacturing processes for maximum efficiency. With a high priority on quality control and component reliability, there are many opportunities for implementing long-lasting barcodes to ensure accurate asset management. Especially in today’s environment, durable barcode labels and nameplates are found …
Properly labeling equipment and machines in a lab is one of the most important tasks in demonstrating good laboratory practices (GLP). A research laboratory might have several experiments in progress at the same time, while a single analytical lab may be processing hundreds or even thousands of samples in a given week. In these environments, …
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Industrial equipment labels are used by companies throughout the world as a convenient way to mark their important assets. Given the high capital cost and demanding upkeep that most of these assets require, it’s important to properly manage all of the critical details for each item. Many businesses use industrial equipment labels to share important …
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Aircraft manufacturing has a challenging and complex supply chain that must be managed with a high level of precision. Designing, manufacturing, and operating aircraft requires careful coordination between several commercial and regulatory organizations. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is one of the largest aircraft trade associations and helps coordinate important safety and quality practices …
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The ELD (electronic logging device) mandate is a requirement issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) as an amendment to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). All commercial vehicles meeting certain requirements are now required to comply with the ELD mandate as of December 2019. According to the FMCSA, “The ELD Rule …
The American trucking industry, and the larger transportation sector, are the biggest contributors to carbon emissions in the United States. Almost $105 billion is spent on diesel fuel each year for the trucking industry, and while there have been many efforts to curb usage, the demand is still high. Even with the dramatic social and …
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Worldwide demand for industrial valves continues to increase at a rapid pace. The market size for industrial valves is expected to reach $85.7 billion dollars by 2025 with an annual growth rate of over 12% during the next five years. Emerging markets and urban development are contributing to this rapid growth rate. In addition, the …
When we think of asset management, we often picture the equipment that needs to be tracked, but the wiring, pipes, and cables that connect them are just as important. The average commercial building has an incredible amount of cables and pipes running throughout the facility, and most of them should be marked for safety, regulatory, …
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Equipment safety is a broad and diverse topic, with individual requirements that pertain to specific product types, regions, and applications. In order to demonstrate compliance, many commercial equipment manufacturers will mark their products with certification logos that indicate that their products have been certified by a governing or standards-issuing entity as safe and ready for …
There are an estimated 15.5 million trucks that currently operate in the United States. Among them, about 2 million are semis/tractor-trailers that transport a large number of goods across the country. Recent improvements in technology, such as automation and AI, have helped carriers move freight more efficiently while reducing long-term costs. As both the number …
Industrial electrical panels are used across numerous industries to direct electric currents among the many pieces of equipment within a facility. Communicating safety and work-related information effectively can mean the difference between a low incident rate and violations or injuries. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has reported that there were over 1,500 electrical workplace …
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According to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), nearly half of all fleets in the U.S. trucking industry (49%) have over 100 power units in operation. When also considering regional businesses with large fleets of small delivery and service trucks, we quickly end up with thousands of operators that have an extensive network of assets …
Whether you are a novice boater, a seasoned seafarer, or a boat manufacturer, you know the importance of outfitting vessels with the best and most reliable equipment on the market. Regulations written by the ABYC detail the many pitfalls that boat owners and manufacturers suffer when making decisions about electrical components – wiring, in particular. …
Vessel documentation has a long history in the United States with some of the first requirements being outlined by the 11th Act of the First Congress in 1790. This type of regulation serves as the known standard to prove nationality for international purposes, regulate trade among coastal territories and fishing grounds, and clarify ownership of …
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Sanitation used to be a not-so-important subject, but that’s already in the past. Today, no matter how large or small an organization is, sanitary and hygienic practices should be regarded as a priority. Consider this: deadly microbial contamination or other serious mishaps can happen in seconds and cause negative publicity, loss of customers, and financial …
Heavy-duty boat and yacht bilge pumps are designed to remove unwanted water from the bilge, keeping the vessel afloat and maximizing its performance. A bilge pump is likely to be the only defense against sinking in the case of a leak, so it’s best to keep one or more in the bilge at all times. …
As technology continues to progress, designers, architects, and engineers hailing from all different disciplines are reaping the benefits of 3D design and ultra-fast modeling. Long gone are the days of flubbed designs and mountains of draft paper abandoned in the trash can. Now, the best and brightest minds can take advantage of innovative software solutions …
Every day within the United States there are over 44,000 flights that carry over 2.7 million passengers. Given these large numbers, the airline industry is remarkably efficient, with airports and operators continuing to improve their turnaround times for planes while still maintaining all mandated safety protocol. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), along with its …
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Aircraft are some of the most complex vehicles in existence today. On any given plane there can be thousands of parts along with integrated electrical, fuel, and software systems. Yet they are also remarkably reliable, especially when effective industry maintenance practices are followed. Regardless of the size of the plane or the number of aircraft …
Today’s yachts and recreational boats have a ton of wired equipment, and many boat owners add custom components. This can lead to a mess of wires, switches, and panels in some parts of the vessel with controls for things like lighting, navigation, and speakers. For boat owners and manufacturers alike, there is a true need …
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