A good mechanic knows that you need the right tool for the job, but a common problem with predictive maintenance (PdM) programs is that sometimes teams acquire a tool before fully understanding what problem [...]
Predictive maintenance relies on pinpointing the right insights at the right time. With the growth of cloud computing and emerging sensor technologies, the sheer volume of machine data that most teams must process makes reliable [...]
You’re monitoring 300 machines, and one is about to fail. Your facility team jumps into action, scrambling to fix it — only to realize later that another machine, far more critical to your operations, [...]
Correct diagnosis of rotating machinery faults relies on complete information about vibration spectral data. Since machines generally have three degrees of freedom of lateral motion, good science and logic suggest that data from all [...]
Does the transverse channel of a triaxial accelerometer provide measurements equivalent to those of a single-axis accelerometer oriented in the same direction? This is an important question for maintenance teams [...]
Manually collecting vibration data once a month with a data collector does not always provide enough information for proper analysis of equipment problems. In many cases, the problem doesn’t occur [...]
Remote condition monitoring has never been more important — or more challenging. Today’s industrial operations are larger, faster, and more data-driven than ever before. Traditional methods of vibration analysis and [...]
Post-pandemic skills shortages are affecting many industries — but manufacturing is under particular strain. Implementation of AI set to augment and democratize high-skilled work amid persistent skills shortage Everett, Washington, December [...]
Manufacturers know well the challenges that come when skilled workers retire. And in the current economic landscape, losing talent is one of the major hurdles that modern plants must overcome. [...]
When budgets are tight and expectations are high, there’s little room for solutions that take months to prove their worth. Industrial leaders need results, and they need them fast. The [...]
Longevity in industrial equipment isn’t just a goal — it’s the holy grail. Every company wants their machines to last as long as possible. But extending asset lifespans is far [...]
Many maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) teams are understandably wary of glitzy new AI solutions that don’t deliver results. So, how can you tell which solutions add [...]
If you work in industrial maintenance, you already know that a false alarm can be [...]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform plant operations by minimizing downtime and saving resources. But not all AI tools can deliver the results you [...]