Plants worldwide turn to reliability tools such as RCM and RCA to reduce maintenance costs and prevent disruptions. They help identify where losses are, develop procedures to mitigate the losses and, ideally, improve equipment reliability and performance. Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) asks what could happen and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) examines what did happen. Though many…
For maintenance pros focused on reliability, the P-F Curve is a useful tool. Proactive steps that you take at the front of the curve, such as precision alignment, asset condition management, vibration analysis, and more, can effectively extend the curve and the life of your assets, experience has proven. In this webinar, Fluke Reliability experts…
For many asset-intensive businesses, conversations about adopting maintenance and reliability-focused AI or Machine Learning solutions are infused with widespread myths, illogical barriers, and a general sense of fear. You have likely overheard a conversation on the topic that ended with: “We aren’t ready for that.” For those looking to improve uptime and adopt more mature…
Planning for Industry 4.0? To achieve higher reliability and related goals—such as a better environmental footprint, lower energy costs, sustained or improved product quality, and so on—you need to prepare your people for a smooth and successful transition. In this one-hour webinar, reliability expert Jack Nicholas discusses how to plan for managing assets and people…
What will 2020 bring in terms of automation, AI, machine learning, and Industry 4.0? What takeaways do we have from 2019? What new could happen that we don’t know about? Oliver Sturrock, Chief Technology Officer for Fluke Reliability Solutions, takes a look at the trends driving change in our industrial world. Oliver Sturrock, CTO,…
Soft foot is a common problem that affects rotating machinery and can result in a range of mechanical and quality problems. Think of it as a chair with one leg shorter than the other three. Soft foot is frequently overlooked but the consequences of ignoring its symptoms can be serious and expensive. In this…
Automotive industry supplier Dana Inc. is transforming its manufacturing plants into facilities of the future to gear up for Industry 4.0. In this webinar, Dana’s Robert McKenna describes how the company is digitalizing its plants with Google Factory, made possible by the implementation of eMaint CMMS. Robert McKenna, Applications Specialist, Manufacturing Asset Management Lead, Dana…
Board directors are asset managers too. In this webinar, Dr. Monique Beedles, an experienced company director, discusses the key role that a board of directors plays in achieving the aims of asset management and how you can improve your communication with the board. Dr. Monique Beedles, Ph.D., Author of “Asset Management for Directors” Dr….
Humans can and do learn throughout our lives. That means people can learn new behaviors, form new habits, and achieve culture change. What is productive leadership? It is the result of a leader being provided with direction and requirements—and then applying leadership roles, attributes, and skills through sources of power to influence behaviors and accomplish…
An IIoT or condition-based maintenance pilot has little chance of success if connectivity of data, systems, and teams has not been properly assessed. In this webinar, Kevin Clark, VP of Fluke Reliability Solutions, discusses the barriers of connectivity and the steps you can take to get connected. Kevin Clark, CMRP Kevin Clark, CMRP, has more…