Connected Reliability Webinars

The Accelix Community’s monthly Best Practices Webinars are a great resource for maintenance and reliability professionals looking to expand their industry knowledge and gain insight into best practices from thought leaders across the globe. The webinars provide you with the opportunity to get their questions answered by industry experts.

Upcoming Webinars

eMaint Connect Webinar Q3: What’s New and What’s Coming with eMaint?

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

This quarterly session is your exclusive opportunity to stay informed, inspired, and ahead of the curve with everything happening at eMaint. Our presenters are Michael Mills — Technical Sales Manager and Navin Kulkarni – Director of Product Management.

What to Expect:

  • Discover Key Milestones — Get a behind-the-scenes look at the major achievements and progress we’ve made this quarter.
  • Explore Product Enhancements — Learn how the latest updates and improvements can streamline your operations and boost efficiency.
  • Unveil New Features — Be among the first to see new tools and functionalities designed to make your maintenance management easier and more effective.
  • Preview the Roadmap — See what’s coming next for eMaint and how our future plans align with your evolving needs.
  • Engage with Relevant Topics — We’ll dive into subjects that matter most to you, helping you get the most out of your eMaint experience.

Why You Should Attend:

  • Stay Updated on the latest developments and innovations.
  • Get Ahead by leveraging new tools and features.
  • Be Informed about our strategic direction and upcoming releases.
  • Ask Questions and interact directly with our product experts.
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Presenters:

Michael Mills – Technical Sales Manager

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Navin Kulkarni – Director of Product Management

Understanding the Basics of Automated Diagnostic Systems

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Automated diagnostic systems are transforming the way we approach problem detection and decision-making across various industries. These systems utilize algorithms, data analysis, and often artificial intelligence to identify issues, recommend solutions, enhance efficiency and accuracy, and makes programs scalable with current analyst head count. This presentation introduces the basic concepts behind our automated diagnostics. By exploring the basic components and benefits of this systems, the session aims to provide a fundamental understanding of how automation is reshaping traditional diagnostic methods and paving the way for faster, more reliable outcomes.

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Speaker:

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Dean Thiel, Subject Matter Expert and Senior Analyst, Fluke Reliability

Dean Thiel is a Subject Matter Expert and Senior Analyst with the Fluke Reliability Vibration Services Team, bringing over 20 years of hands-on experience in the field. As a Level 3 Analyst, he specializes in complex diagnostics and strategic problem-solving across diverse technical environments. With deep expertise developed over two decades, Dean plays a critical role in leading high-level investigations, mentoring junior analysts, and driving continuous improvement in service delivery and diagnostic efficiency.

The Connected Reliability Starter Kit – Taking Asset Management to the Next Level

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT

This webinar will explore best practices in enterprise-wide visualization and multi-experience engineering, with a focus on optimizing asset performance strategies. Attendees will learn how to apply tools such as Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), asset strategy simulation, and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) to define, measure, and continually improve their asset strategies.

The session will also highlight proven approaches for reducing unplanned downtime through predictive and prescriptive maintenance, time-to-failure forecasting, and root cause analysis (RCA). In addition, participants will gain insights into leveraging industrial information management to aggregate, contextualize, and act on real-time operational technology (OT) data—empowering organizations to strengthen decision-making, streamline operations, and deliver measurable performance improvements.

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Speakers:

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Finlay Craig, Client Relations Manager at Optimal

Finlay has a BSc (Hons) in Computing from Robert Gordon University and over seven years of experience in IT systems and marketing. He specialises in bridging client needs with technology-driven solutions, with a particular passion for asset management and optimisation. Finlay works closely with clients to align digital platforms with practical asset performance outcomes, bringing an approachable, solutions-focused perspective to engagement that consistently delivers measurable business results.

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Zulfikar Umar, FLUKE Systems Manager

Zulfikar brings over 25 years of field experience as a seasoned Vibration Analyst specializing in predictive maintenance and asset efficiency optimization for rotating equipment. With a BTech in Mechanical Engineering, VA CAT3, and IR CAT2 certifications, he is deeply focused on connected technologies, remote diagnostics, and cloud-based solutions. Passionate about advancing the Connected Reliability Journey, Zulfikar helps organizations leverage products, software, and services to achieve greater operational success.

Avoiding Alignment Errors: Improving Accuracy and Efficiency

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

This session will help reliability professionals and maintenance technicians overcome common alignment pitfalls, eliminate operator error, improve measurement accuracy, and understand how and when to use each measurement mode for best results.

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Speakers:

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Jay Morel, Technical Manager at Star-Tech Instrument Systems, Inc.

Jay has over 35 years’ experience in maintenance and reliability and has spent the last 28 years at Star-Tech Instrument Systems, Inc., where he fills his current role as Technical Manager. His duties include helping clients with technical field application issues as well as supporting the Star-Tech sales staff with any complex or unusual application. He manages Star-Tech’s training department and provides advanced training in the areas shaft alignment, geometric measurement, condition monitoring, and shop and field balancing.