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.
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