Articles & News on Human Factors and Ergonomics

Predictive Precision: How Vibration Monitoring and Targeted Maintenance Extend Machinery Life

  • by Charly Achter
  • September 8, 2025
  • Feature

Predictive maintenance, driven by routine vibration measurements, plays a crucial role in extending the life of rotating machinery.

What to Expect at the 2025 ISA Automation Summit & Expo

  • by Kara Phelps
  • September 5, 2025
  • News

The 2025 ISA Automation Summit & Expo, to be held in October, is shaping up to be the must-attend event for automation.

In Memoriam: Ronald L. Krutz, Ph.D., PE

  • by Renee Bassett
  • September 4, 2025
  • Opinion

Ronald L. Krutz, Ph.D., PE, CISSP, ISSEP, age 86, of Gibsonia, Pa., formerly of North Huntington, Pa., died on January 16, 2025.

In Memoriam: H. Reed Wiegle

  • by Renee Bassett
  • September 4, 2025
  • Opinion

H. Reed Wiegle, 81, of Glenmoore, Pa., passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his residence.

In Memoriam: Hans D. Baumann, Ph.D, P.E.

  • by Renee Bassett
  • September 4, 2025
  • Opinion

Dr. Hans D. Baumann, PE, a world-renowned process control and control valve expert, passed away at his home in West Palm Beach in the early hours of March 25, 2025.

JR Automation Unveils Plans for $72.8M Global Headquarters

  • September 3, 2025
  • News

The new HQ reflects a shared commitment to advancing smart manufacturing on a global scale.

Digital, Value-Oriented and Fit for the Future: Siemens Launches Training Year 2025

  • September 3, 2025
  • News

"Education is the key to innovative power, sustainable progress and social cohesion."

Moxa Awarded IRIS Silver Certificate for Delivering Premium Quality, Reliability and Safety in Railway Projects

  • August 28, 2025
  • News

This achievement puts Moxa together with the select 12% of certified companies in the international rail equipment sector that were awarded an IRIS Silver rating.

Criticality: The Measure That Matters. Are You Falling Short?

  • by Chris Sobota
  • August 27, 2025
  • Feature

The smartest teams are moving beyond simple downtime calculations to capture the true cost of failure.

AI Is Not Replacing Us—It’s Elevating Us

  • by Ramesh Babu
  • August 21, 2025
  • Opinion

The future of IT isn’t AI. It’s us.