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Finding balance in high-output manufacturing with low energy As manufacturers face rising global demands for efficiency and environmental responsibility, they encounter a dual challenge: how to boost output while minimizing energy consumption. By Jayme Leonard January 24, 2025   Learning Objectives Understand the role of energy efficiency in manufacturing. Identify key areas of energy consumption in manufacturing facilities, with a focus on air compression systems and recognize the environmental and financial impacts of reducing energy use. Explore advanced technologies for sustainable manufacturing. Analyze how automation, data analytics and IoT-enabled smart factories contribute to energy efficiency and sustainable productivity within manufacturing settings. Examine regulatory and financial incentives for energy efficiency. Discuss government regulations, incentives and common barriers to implementing energy-efficient practices and understand how these influence sustain...

How to look at energy efficiency through nontraditional demand-side management Industries are shifting to DSM, using strategies like smart energy storage systems and solar installations for improved energy efficiency By Dr. Michael Wrinch February 2, 2024 Learning Objectives Explore the integration of smart meters, communication networks and data management systems for comprehensive energy monitoring. Gain an understanding of the challenges associated with nontraditional demand-side management (DSM). Develop a new perspective on stranded assets, such as parking lots and rooftops. Demand-side management (DSM) insights This article explores examples of nontraditional demand-side management (DSM) techniques, comparing them to traditional methods and highlighting the associated risks and benefits. There are four key areas in which the energy market has changed, giving the consumer more power over the use of electricity.   In recent times, with the rise of artifici...

Five manufacturing trends to accelerate sustainability progress More than ever, manufacturing companies are forced to consider the impact of their carbon footprint. Five trends for companies to improve their sustainability efforts are highlighted. By Dave Duncan June 25, 2024 Learning Objectives: Learn how Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) compliance will set new expectations for manufacturing companies to become more sustainable. Understand how manufacturers can use modular design and product circularity to decarbonize product offerings. Learn how digital transformation helps support manufacturers in capitalizing on sustainability and profitability. Sustainability insights: The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will significantly impact manufacturers operating in the EU, pushing over 50,000 companies to comply with stringent emissions and reporting standards starting in 2024. Advanced digital technologies like AI, IoT, and PLM are c...

Want to save money? Watch your plant’s energy use Smart machines, sensors and artificial intelligence tools work in concert for continuous monitoring to help save a plant energy. By Scott Dowel l January 27, 2025 Learning Objectives Learn how sensors, smart machines and other automation solutions can provide real-time insight and enable data-driven decisions to optimize production efficiencies. Discover how manufacturers can kickstart a sustainability program in a phased approach that minimizes risk and cost while speeding return on investment. Determine the information that is critical to building a sustainability program and the best ways to measure the impact from a financial perspective as well as an operational one. Energy use insights Energy use can significantly impact an organization’s bottom line and maintain competitiveness. Sensors, smart machines and other automation solutions can improve energy efficiency. Energy efficiency and sustainability can often seem...