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You May Be AI ReadySensor-based proactive-maintenance operations are well positioned to benefit from artificial intelligence. By Michael DeMaria, Fluke Reliability The maintenance sector has seen a significant transformation in recent years. The industry has […]
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Simulation Closes Performance Gap
Automation’s future will rely on digital-twin technologies to ensure personnel and process plants operate at their best. By Dustin Beebe, Emerson Process manufacturers who want to stay competitive in today’s […]
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Automate To Achieve Sustainability
Automation in all aspects of manufacturing can play a major role in reaching ESG goals. By Claire Fallon, ISA Automation and sustainability can, at first, feel opposed — the more […]
ON THE FLOOR
Each month we talk with maintenance and technology professionals about their views and pressing problems on the factory floor.
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The Future of MaintenanceBy Dr. Klaus M. Blache, Univ. of Tennessee Reliability and Maintainability Center (RMC)
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Properly Place Your Sensors
A well thought out sensor-placement strategy will pay off with better data and increased reliability. By Eric Whitley, L2L Within the complex field of Industry 4.0, the role of sensors […]
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Featured Podcast: Analyzing The Human Side Of Industry 4.0Conversation about Industry 4.0/digital transformation typically focuses on the technology that is involved in collecting data, monitoring and improving performance, increasing reliability, and effectively implementing automation. The human aspect […]
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AI: Good or Bad?Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere you look—internet, financial, transportation, agriculture, research, fashion, health care, writing, and manufacturing. When I was writing a recent LinkedIn post, the first prompt was, “Let […]
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Use Best Practices For MRO Inventory
My review of data from more than 200 facilities indicates MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) inventory reductions of 10% to 50% are possible. MRO includes all the consumable materials and […]
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Win-Win Strategy For Reliability Jobs
On August 10, 2023, I had the opportunity to speak at and present the first ten Reliability & Maintainability Implementation Certifications (RMICs) at the inaugural Manufacturing Leaders Project graduation […]
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Use MBSE to Optimize SystemsModel Based System Engineering advances enterprise reliability, availability, and maintainability. By Tracy Gregorio, G2 Ops As infrastructures increase in complexity to become integrated “systems of systems” that include components created […]
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AI Is Manufacturing’s Next Big Step
Artificial Intelligence can change your game, provided you lay a solid foundation. By Jeff Winter, Hitachi Solutions In a world constantly evolving and reinventing itself, the manufacturing industry is not […]
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Properly Place Your Sensors
A well thought out sensor-placement strategy will pay off with better data and increased reliability. By Eric Whitley, L2L Within the complex field of Industry 4.0, the role of sensors […]
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Take Manual Out Of Maintenance
Smart instrumentation, with diagnostics and verification capabilities, advances uptime and safety in process systems. By Bethany Silva, Endress+Hauser In the process industries, maintenance is necessary to preserve equipment health, maintain […]
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Innovation Meets Future Conveyor Needs
Monitoring and automation advances make it possible to increase conveyor speeds without sacrificing safety or efficiency. By R. Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering Higher production demands across all bulk-handling segments require […]
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How Clean Is Your Grease?
Because grease contaminants stay at the wear points, clean grease may be more important than clean oil. By Mark Barnes, PhD, CMRP, Des-Case Corp. It has been estimated that as […]
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Properly Lube Specialty Bearings
Bearing and lubricant selection may provide the increased efficiency needed to advance plant sustainability. By Chris Johnson, SMB Bearings According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the industrial sector is […]
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Product Announcement: All-In-One Monitoring System From UE Systems
UE Systems is excited to unveil their Ultraprobe 15,000 – reimagined! A safe, reliable and efficient plant is within everyone’s reach. The Ultraprobe 15,000 puts that capability in the palm of […]
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Product Announcement: Grundfos Dosing Skid System Configurator
Ensure efficient plant operations with intelligent Grundfos digital dosing solutions! With the Grundfos Dosing Skid System Configurator simplify the process, save time and money while building your dosing skid system. Dosing skid systems range […]
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Ultrasonic flow meterColtraco Permaflow ultrasonic transit-time flow and heat meter uses a pair of clamp-on ultrasonic transducers to non-invasively monitor fluid flow rates. The meter measures flow velocity, volumetric flow rate, mass […]
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Advanced PLCsXGB PLCs from LS Electric provide advanced controllers geared for motion applications but with high-level features, such as IEC programming. The stackable units have numerous hardware options to match the […]
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Actuated clutchesCSZ clutches are said to continuously operate using servo-motor power by way of a V-belt. The system automatically switches on/off as programmed. The clutches use an electro-magnetic force generated by […]
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Terminal blocksBTBH-H easy-stack surface-mount terminal blocks provide a compact form with multiple amp ratings. Available in four different ratings—10A, 15A, 30A, and 50A—they can be ordered as individual components or as […]
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