Not All Digital Twins Created Equal
Much more than a simple 3D CAD rendering, digital twins can significantly advance operational...
Motion Amplification: Seeing Is Believing
By Dr. Klaus M. Blache, Univ. of Tennessee Reliability and Maintainability Center (RMC) and Dan...
Sustain Digital Transformation Momentum
The connectivity solutions put in place during the pandemic are a strong foundation for improved...
Analytics Provide Process Insights
Advanced-analytics tools make it possible for engineers and other SMEs to greatly increase...
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 Maintenance
By Dr. Klaus M. Blache, Univ. of Tennessee Reliability and Maintainability Center (RMC)
Smart Maintenance Increases Uptime
Digital technologies allow teams to take an informed approach to asset maintenance. By Brian...
Use Accelerometers to Monitor Machines
Accelerometers, in general, are the most common sensor type for measuring industrial vibrations...
A Good Day For A Maintenance Manager
Much has changed since I first described a good day in 2016. As I arrive in the morning, my...
Extend Legacy Asset Lifespans
Implementing Industry 4.0 technology on existing machinery contributes to overall operational...
Don’t Displace Precision Maintenance
Industry 4.0 is the digitalization of manufacturing processes and associated companies, suppliers...
Move PdM To The Front Burner
View IIOT-based PdM as a way to start maximizing resources now, not as a long-range project. By...
Find The True Culprit
A system approach to troubleshooting will help you get past the assumed cause of asset failure.
Edge Systems Enable PdM In Legacy Systems
Edge computing can add predictive maintenance and OEE analysis to existing discrete and hybrid...