High dropping points do not guarantee longer grease life; understand how base oil, additives, operating conditions and relubrication affect bearing performance.
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A quick look at recent initiatives meant to help train workers for the manufacturing workforce.
Oct. 13, 2026
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The new facility will help meet growing demand for soy sauce in North America and expand the company’s ability to supply products tailored to customer needs.
Oct. 13, 2026
The new fabrication shop will support data center construction and manufacturing facilities in the semiconductor and biopharmaceutical industries.
Oct. 13, 2026
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The expansion adds clean-room, machining and finishing capabilities to meet growing demand from aerospace and defense customers.
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Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast

Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, ARC Advisory Group research lead Inderpreet Shoker delivers advice on making the most of promising AI solutions that...
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Sept. 29, 2026
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Sept. 24, 2026

Videos

Maintenance decisions rarely fit into simple absolutes, and Joe Kuhn explains where conventional wisdom can create problems for plant reliability and performance.
Oct. 1, 2026
Clear responsibilities help operations and maintenance work together while preserving technical expertise.
Aug. 28, 2026
Joe Kuhn shares real-world examples showing how skipped PMs, poor lubrication, and weak root cause analysis create expensive reliability problems.
July 30, 2026
Just because you fix leaks in your compressed air system doesn't mean your system is operating efficiently.
Dec. 16, 2025

Predictive Maintenance

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SKF shares how condition monitoring, lubrication practices and bearing selection can reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
Oct. 6, 2026
Innovation doesn't wait for permission. See the equipment and technology honored in this year's Industrial Innovation Awards.
Sept. 18, 2026
Test your knowledge of grease quantity, lubrication intervals, and the factors that can affect bearing lubrication and equipment reliability.
Aug. 28, 2026
Bearing lubrication decisions require more than formulas, combining grease quantity, lubrication intervals, condition monitoring and machine history.
Aug. 26, 2026

Planned Maintenance

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Top 5 features September 2026
This month’s top 5 stories explore CMMS deployments, maintenance shortcuts, pump selection, water reuse and electrical safety in industrial plants.
Oct. 5, 2026
Maintenance does more than control costs. Test your knowledge of the metrics that connect reliability to protected capital, capacity and financial performance.
Sept. 26, 2026
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Speakers at this ARM Institute webinar discussed issues that could reshape how the defense industrial base builds, operates and maintains assets.
Sept. 25, 2026
Learn which maintenance metrics connect reliability performance to financial outcomes, including avoided costs, deferred capital and protected capacity.
Sept. 24, 2026

Motors & Drives

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Service centers can modify readily available motors for different voltages, speeds, power ratings and operating requirements.
Sept. 29, 2026
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Top quizzes of 2026
Challenge your expertise on key industrial topics, from motor performance and seal materials to AI-powered equipment and compressed air systems.
Sept. 1, 2026
Plant Services’ best August content addresses motor performance, maintenance reliability, craft expertise, industrial seals and wear-resistant materials.
Sept. 1, 2026
Assess your understanding of when tungsten carbide delivers value in industrial wear applications and when other materials may be better.
Aug. 21, 2026

Compressed Air

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Ask the Experts
Compressed air experts explain how controls, storage, pressure management, and operator training reduce industrial energy waste.
June 8, 2026
A step-by-step guide to air compressor PM schedules, inspections, and best practices for industrial and manufacturing facilities.
Feb. 3, 2026
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
From leak detection to pressure control, do you know the proven strategies to optimize compressed air performance?
Aug. 29, 2025

Lubrication

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Temperature accelerates lubricant degradation, but the 10-degree rule overlooks formulation, contamination, chemistry and operating conditions.
Sept. 28, 2026
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Food-grade lubricants
H1 lubricants are one layer of protection, but reliable equipment can prevent lubricant from reaching food in the first place.
Sept. 2, 2026
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From lubrication programs to hydraulic cleanliness, statistics reveal whether operational changes truly work.
June 24, 2026
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Best of May 2026 articles
Plant Services’ top stories last month explored reliability leadership, motor efficiency, predictive maintenance, and planning strategies.
June 1, 2026

Learning Resources

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Oct. 28, 2026
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Sept. 15, 2026
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