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The P-F curve and the path to capacity assurance

Misunderstanding the P-F curve can mean missed opportunities to improve reliability. Here’s how to get back on track.

Gregory Perry, Fluke

07/17/2019
Manufacturing workforce development: Opportunity knocks

Skills gap necessitates new hiring approaches, outreach.

Deanna Nord, Nord Strategy Group

07/17/2019
Who will help build the robots?

In rural Ohio, a robots specialist creates a training center to develop human talent.

07/17/2019
Survey results: How is delayed retirement affecting the industry?

In a small survey base, 47% of respondents believe it’s keeping employees with needed skills, leadership and institutional knowledge around for longer.

07/16/2019
Supporting manufacturers by supporting students: What filling the skills gap looks like at OCTC

What does a successful model of manufacturing training that meets the needs of students and industry alike really look like?

Christine LaFave Grace, managing editor

07/11/2019
On-the-go asset condition monitoring

Sheila Kennedy says hyperconnected condition monitoring tools help teams spot problems early.

Sheila Kennedy, CMRP, contributing editor

07/11/2019
Building better boiler controls

In this installment of Automation Zone, learn from a plant's DCS upgrade project for a single burner package boiler.

Reddy Kallem, P.E, Engineering Manager, Verve Industrial

07/11/2019
Building a digital manufacturing playbook for small to midsize manufacturers

In this Big Picture Interview, a public-private team takes on the digital manufacturing awareness gap.

Christine LaFave Grace, managing editor

07/10/2019
The many flavors of machine learning for manufacturers

Much has been written about machine learning in manufacturing, but it can still be difficult to understand the different approaches.

Abhinav Khushraj, co-founder and CEO of Petasense

07/08/2019
Our equipment is “special.” Standard maintenance practices do not apply.

Don’t let unique circumstances keep you from finding ways to improve asset use.

Monroe Blanton, Life Cycle Engineering

07/02/2019
How to put your maintenance planning program at risk

Doc Palmer says great performance does not maintain itself, so watch out for these common pitfalls.

Doc Palmer, PE, CMRP, Richard Palmer and Associates

07/02/2019
How to act on your personal vision

Tom Moriarty says your personal vision may change over time, but the process for realizing it shouldn’t.

Tom Moriarty

07/01/2019
4 myths about electrical safety

Don't look for easy ways out when it comes to managing electrical safety risks.

Sean Silvey, product specialist, Fluke Corp.

06/20/2019
Defining yourself and your legacy using only one word

What a game taught Thomas Wilk about identifying core values.

Thomas Wilk, editor in chief

06/20/2019
Get your bearings: Electric motor lubrication 101

How often should electric motors be lubricated? How can you be sure you’re using the right amount? Here’s your primer.

Thomas Bishop, EASA

06/19/2019
Finding your way when the road to reliability takes a detour

Don’t lose sight of your goals when inevitable road blocks go up.

Steven Tuttle, CMRP, senior maintenance planner

06/19/2019
Does PM compliance haunt you?

If you’re not completing PMs at the frequency at which they’re specified, you’re targeting yourself for punishment.

Glyn Thorman, maintenance and reliability consultant

06/19/2019
A Navy perspective on predictive maintenance

On a nuclear submarine, maintenance is a life-or-death matter every day.

Bryan Van Itallie, Grace Engineered Products

06/18/2019
Planning to address labor gaps

Trouble finding the skills your plant needs? Doc Palmer says make better use of the skills your plant has.

Doc Palmer, PE, CMRP, Richard Palmer and Associates

06/18/2019
How to protect bearings and extend motor life

Compound labyrinth seals prevent contamination of bearings and bearing lubricants.

George Gillespie, SEPCO

06/17/2019

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