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The merger combines Megger’s test equipment and instrumentation business with Doble Engineering’s condition monitoring and engineering services portfolio.
April 16, 2026
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A recent look at recent manufacturing business deals.
April 16, 2026
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The company didn't disclose how much it would spend on the site, which is expected to employ 50.
April 15, 2026
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The new expansion is expected to add 350 jobs to the site through 2031.
April 15, 2026

Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast

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Podcast: Building a Sustainable Future - Strategies for Environmental and Social Responsibility (Talking EHS)
Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, experts from BSI discuss how ESG is moving from voluntary action to regulatory expectation.
April 14, 2026
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Podcast: How a small manufacturer joined the Artemis II space mission
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In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Bryan Croft of HC Brands shares how SEO led his firm to a unique NASA supply opportunity.
April 9, 2026
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Podcast: Why Is manufacturing such a huge target for cyberattacks?
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In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Jennifer Szkatulski of Immersive Labs explains why ransomware targets manufacturers and how to respond.
April 7, 2026
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Podcast: How to spot fake reliability programs and insights on maintenance execution and culture
Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Joe Kuhn shares 8 real-world tests to evaluate maintenance effectiveness and reliability culture.
April 2, 2026

Predictive Maintenance

The word on the street: Five reliability professionals share their top challenges
A frank panel discussion at the 2026 Fluke Xcelerate event reveals the challenges currently keeping MRO professionals up at night.
April 7, 2026
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Case study: AI-powered 3D maintenance solution for Joint Light Tactical Vehicle fleet increases uptime and sustainability
Digital twins, augmented reality, and predictive intelligence together shorten troubleshooting time as much as 50% and reduce excess parts consumption by 40%.
March 30, 2026
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Predictive modeling and atomic-scale control are reducing development time for advanced materials, also increasing precision, functionality, and efficiency.
March 20, 2026
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Maintenance Mindset: Why go-to-market decisions shape reliability outcomes
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Sales channels are not equal, and can determine whether engineered value survives the real world.
Feb. 18, 2026

Planned Maintenance

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Maintenance Mindset: What WWII small arms can teach us about reliability
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Learn why systems built for ideal conditions often fail in real-world industrial environments, both in the plant and on the battlefield.
April 8, 2026
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March 2026 top content
See how leading plants boost reliability through better inventory and metrics visibility, planning discipline, and adapting to power instability.
April 1, 2026
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How to use OEE and TEEP to calculate plant losses
Understanding these metrics is essential for identifying improvement opportunities and maximizing the potential of manufacturing assets.
March 31, 2026
What is OOE & TEEP?
Understanding these two key metrics metrics is essential for identifying improvement opportunities and maximizing the potential of manufacturing assets.
March 23, 2026

Motors & Drives

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RS-25 engine upgrades reveal lessons in additive manufacturing and high-performance propulsion systems.
April 10, 2026
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From thrust to separation, Artemis II boosters showcase industrial precision, simplified designs, and enhanced reliability.
April 10, 2026
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AI-driven material development and new additive manufacturing technology are accelerating new aluminum alloy, battery, and material processing innovations.
March 13, 2026
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Best of February 2026
Last month’s most-read features examine energy resilience, EASA motor repair standards, AI scheduling, and disciplined inspection programs.
March 2, 2026

Compressed Air

Industrial compressor preventive maintenance checklist
A step-by-step guide to air compressor PM schedules, inspections, and best practices for industrial and manufacturing facilities.
Feb. 3, 2026
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Test your knowledge of this critical component and see if you know how it affects energy efficiency, pressure stability, and compressor performance.
Oct. 3, 2025
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From leak detection to pressure control, do you know the proven strategies to optimize compressed air performance?
Aug. 29, 2025
Ask the Experts: How to achieve compressed air system efficiency gains
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In a time of business uncertainty and shrinking budgets, here's the top five actions that compressed air professionals recommend that plants should take to reduce their operating...
Aug. 19, 2025

Lubrication

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Maintenance Mindset: What recent lubricant acquisitions reveal about the future of reliability
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Market patterns over the past two years indicate that industry is no longer just selling grease – it is selling outcomes.
March 25, 2026
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Maintenance Mindset: The chemistry of quiet failure:
Mike Holloway explains why oxidation outpaces contamination in hydraulic reliability.
Feb. 25, 2026
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Maintenance Mindset: Sample chain-of-custody – why good data still loses arguments
Learn why chain-of-custody is a reliability control, not just compliance paperwork, for manufacturing operations.
Jan. 21, 2026
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When “life” stops being life: Rethinking 'lube for life' in transmissions and gearboxes
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“Lube for life” does not stop lubricant aging; it only delays service until degraded fluid triggers sudden, costly failures.
Jan. 7, 2026

Learning Resources

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Cut through AI hype and focus on what matters for manufacturing. Learn how AI applies to production environments, what to prioritize, and how MES can make AI more accessible across...
April 16, 2026
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Digital transformation starts with visibility, not complexity. See how Worthington Enterprises replaced manual tracking with real-time insights to reduce downtime, empower operators...
May 20, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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Manufacturers have more data than ever—but turning insight into action remains a challenge. Join industry experts for a candid look at the “data paradox,” real plant-floor stories...
April 30, 2026