Introduction: Why VFDs Are Revolutionizing Modern Industry Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are no longer optional — they’re essential. In today’s power-conscious, automation-driven world, VFDs allow factories to control motor speed with precision, cut down on electricity bills, extend equipment life, and reduce maintenance. Whether you’re in textiles, steel, food processing,…
🔧 Introduction: Why Valves Matter in Every Industry Valves are not just accessories in an industrial pipeline—they are control points that dictate the safety, flow, and efficiency of entire processes. Whether it’s managing the flow of water in a treatment plant or regulating pressure in a refinery, choosing the right…
In modern steelmaking, especially in Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF), graphite electrodes are not just a consumable—they’re the core component enabling ultra-high temperature conductivity, arc stability, and energy efficiency. Choosing the right grade of graphite electrode can impact everything from furnace cycle time to final steel purity. 🔹 Types of Graphite…
A low-grade mould tube can cause uneven solidification, cracks in the billet, increased maintenance downtime, and rapid wear. On the other hand, a high-quality mould tube enhances thermal transfer, improves billet uniformity, and supports consistent casting cycles.
Choosing the right VFD means choosing consistency, safety, and long-term savings. So what are the best options for your mill? Here are five of the most energy-efficient, factory-tested VFDs that mills are using right now to save up to 25% on energy bills—without compromising on output.
Employee empowerment will be one of several key components helping the company meet its growth goals, Rohr says. It's a strategy Rohr says worked well for him in his previous role as CEO of specialty chemical producer Albemarle Corp. (IW500/289). At Celanese, Rohr says he plans to have employees more...
KBR's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks, and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss some of the important risk factors that KBR has identified that may affect the business, results of operations and financial condition...
Lean service operations are people centred and people driven. However, organisations are generally tactical and reactive when dealing with the human element of lean service operations. They frequently focus on lean tools and techniques, thus overlooking the human element. They might train employees...
Advanced services are a new route for manufacturers to secure competitive advantage in the market. With rising availability and adoption of digital technology, building an advanced service business model is becoming easier than ever. However, manufacturers still face substantial challenges...
Captain’s Log. Day eight of quarantine. Work has been busy; I’m grateful for the technology we have to collaborate and continue business during this time. I have walked around the block seven times today. I wonder how many days in a row I can eat frozen jalapeno poppers for lunch…










