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DC motors: Why are they still used?

The reasons come from the user base, R&D and the application. Read more...

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Brush life in DC motors
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The growing value of a CMMS

David Berger, P.Eng., contributing editor, explores how to build the business case for better asset management. Read more...

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Asset lifecycle management
Improving shutdown management

New challenges call for new traditions

Joel Leonard, contributing editor, says we can reach new and unskilled workers in a more contemporary manner. Read more...

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C'mon maintenance!
Reality vs. TV

A wise use of time

Adopting an information-centric approach to MRO and retrofitting. Read more...

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Operational excellence
Material concerns

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May 14, 2009

Looking forward, not backward

I don't care who you are or what you do, you simply must read Seth Godin's blog. He is the pied piper of a new age of communication and business building. I was inspired by him to write this post.

Isn't it strange how the promise of future glory tends to be overcome by the reality of past failures?

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