When the first steam boilers were introduced in the 18th century, in the U.S. and Europe, safety was a big issue. During a 12-year period, 1879 through 1891, there were 2,159 reported steam boiler ...

Increased use of “smart” manufacturing machinery — connected equipment that produces reams of actionable operational data — and automation in general mean that a new generation of plastics machinery ...

After a successful start-up of its comprehensive operator training programs, HEIDELBERG USA has introduced two new courses designed to turn its customers into “first responders” when it comes to ...

FORT LEE, Va. - The U.S. Army Ordnance School’s Basic Electronics Maintenance Training Division at Fort Lee received the latest iteration of basic electronics training devices, the Basic Electronics ...

A new training initiative is being launched to tackle potential problems associated with post maintenance check flights, as mandated by the relevant European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ...

Serious Labs, a leader in virtual reality (VR) solutions for training and operation of heavy equipment such as cranes and mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), announces a new airline module for ...

Consequently, when operators are trained, they can operate MEWPs more smoothly, set them up more quickly, and make fewer operational mistakes. Additionally, training equips operators with greater ...

Operator training can pay quick dividends when it comes to machines running on a steel track undercarriage. Not only are operators running machines, more of them are being tasked with performing basic ...

Training and developing the workforce responsible for surveillance, repair and service activities in nuclear power plants is crucial for a plant’s safe, reliable and efficient operation. To ensure ...