FEATURED VIDEO: Watch: Wind-turbine maintenance report NEWS: 7 steps for motor efficiency Columnist Ken Bannister reveals seven simple steps (sizing, balance, alignment, etc.) you can take to ensure maximum motor efficiency at the lowest energy cost. Read the 7 steps here... Ford Canada fined $850,000 after 2 workers killed Last month, Ford Canada was fined $850,000 for violations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act after two workers were killed in separate incidents. Find out what happened... Tire pressure key to fleet reliability, longevity Proper tire inflation may sound like a no-brainer for drivers who want optimum performance and fuel efficiency, but recent research from the Rubber Association of Canada found that half of all drivers are riding on at least one tire that is under or over-inflated. Get tire inflation tips... Canada invests in skills development and workplace safety Canadian manufacturing workers and businesses will benefit from a Government of Canada investment in a literacy and essential skills development project. Get more about about this initiative... Canada urged to invest in talent to drive manufacturing competitiveness While recent reports have confirmed a moderate rebound for the Canadian economy, the country’s manufacturing industry continues to face serious challenges in competitiveness from emerging economies. Get the details in Deloitte's latest report...

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FEATURES: POWER TRANSMISSION

Measure to improve bearing lubrication The reality is that the vast majority of bearings never achieve their expected L10 life rating. We recognize that many rolling-element bearings lead a less than ideal life, so Ken Bannister looks at how lubrication helps with reliability. Read more... Strive to improve your gearbox performance Several factors influence how efficiency is lost during the operation of the gearbox system. Sumitomo Drive Technologies looks at the effect oil seals and lubricants can have on gearbox efficiency. Get the full feature...

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PRODUCTS: POWER TRANSMISSION

Stack stepper motor linear actuators Haydon Kerk now offers an entire line of high output can stack linear actuators. more...	Efficient electric motors WEG will add two new energy-efficient motors to its line: Quattro and W22 Super Premium. more...	High-intertia servomotors Siemens has expanded its popular 1FK7 servomotor family with the introduction of a new high-inertia style. more...

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UPCOMING ONLINE SPOTLIGHTS

July 13: Energy management July 20: Welding equipment July 27: Energy management Aug. 3: Motion control

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DIGITAL EDITION:

Gone in a Flash: Avoid arc blasts with safe maintenance practices The Missing Link: Lubrication systems keep chains up and running A Tall Order: Manitoba Hydro meets maintenance needs with compact lift

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

ITC Canada Training Schedule, various dates across Canada

MainTrain Fort McMurray, Sept. 15 - 17, Fort McMurray, Alta.

Check out the Calendar of Events on the PEM website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

Got an event you want us to include on the website? Please send an e-mail to editor André Voshart: avoshart@clbmedia.ca.