October’s top five Plant Services feature stories examine how maintenance teams can improve equipment reliability, manage operating costs and adapt to changing technology and supply constraints. From predictive maintenance strategies for bearings and a closer look at grease performance to the growing role of AI and robotics in inspection, our stories focus on both established maintenance practices and emerging tools. A case study looking at on-site nitrogen generation shows how manufacturers can reduce long-term operating expenses. And don’t forget: a motor redesign offers an alternative when replacement equipment is difficult to obtain.

These top stories highlight the ongoing need to extend asset life by making smarter equipment decisions and getting more value from existing plant resources.

Top 5 feature stories from October 2026

Predictive maintenance strategies can extend bearing life and catch problems before failure

Case study: On-site nitrogen generation cuts costs for stainless steel laser cutting

How Ai and robotics are changing industrial maintenance and inspection

Grease dropping point vs. operating temperature: what maintenance teams need to know

Motor redesign offers an overlooked option when replacements aren’t available