According to Fluke Reliability surveys, during the pandemic, nearly 60% of maintenance teams operated with skeleton crews on site, with many operations depending on remote work. More recent studies suggest that most of the workforce will continue…
In recent years, maintenance organizations have been pushed to evolve, adopting new maintenance practices that include advanced wireless condition monitoring sensors so their teams can view data and get actionable insights no matter where their assets are…
Industry 4.0 refers to the fourth industrial revolution – and it’s called a revolution for good reason. The internet and its connectivity capabilities, along with Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, are…
The outlook can seem grim for industrial maintenance. Maintenance teams are increasingly plagued by severe labor shortages – particularly a lack of experienced technicians and a steady draining of institutional memory as the older generation reaches retirement…
Preventing bearing failure ensures your organization stays up and running at peak efficiency. An effective bearing monitoring program requires you to understand the common causes and symptoms of bearing failure. Healthy bearings are essential to reliable and…
Vibration meters are frontline screening tools used for condition monitoring and diagnosing machine faults. Used correctly, the right vibration meter can improve productivity and increase uptime, making it possible for maintenance teams to focus their efforts where…