Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) have dominated conversations about the future of manufacturing. The following glossary explains the meanings behind the biggest buzzwords in the industry. Let’s start with the two most fundamental…
It is normal for machines to vibrate, but a change in a machine’s vibration patterns can indicate potential problems. Measuring changes in vibration patterns helps teams identify imbalance, looseness, misalignment, or bearing wear in equipment — before…
Predictive maintenance refers to the ability to predict (and ultimately prevent) machine failures. The most common predictive maintenance technologies include condition monitoring and machine learning. By giving maintenance teams visibility into potential problems, such predictive maintenance technologies…
5 Benefits of IIoT Solutions for Machine Maintenance Over the past several years, the COVID-19 pandemic brought uncertainty, and along with it came supply chain disruptions and labor shortages that challenged companies’ growth trajectories. While the Industrial…
Wireless Vibration Monitoring Makes It Easier Than Ever to Monitor Your Assets Remotely With almost every industry forced to make some adjustments to their in-person operations, the pandemic revealed the importance of remote condition monitoring to many…
Thousands of modern electronics manufacturers turn to piezo technology in their products every day, from cell phones to musical greeting cards, and vibration sensors. And while piezoelectric devices have been widely used for many years, the infusion…
Through the years, most plants and facilities end up using a hodge-podge of options to connect their wireless vibration sensors. As they expand, relocate, install technology updates, or implement predictive maintenance strategies, maintenance leaders find themselves adopting…
Every machine has its own vibration signature, and changes in a machine’s vibration can indicate potential faults. Different types of vibration sensors mounted on motors and other equipment can detect when and how a machine’s vibration changes….