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Getting Started
Welcome to the home of condition monitoring; CBM CONNECT! The site is designed to provide you with educational articles, videos, and podcasts...
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
The Todd and Noah Podcast
Case Studies From the Field – Todd and Noah Show
Todd and Noah use their latest set of case studies to talk about the benefits of comparison data, the link between water and corrosion and the question of, “Is it the motor or the drive?”
- Todd Gunderson Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Two Minute Tips
Mounting a Triaxial MEMS Accelerometer
When many people think of a MEMS accelerometer, they think of a MEMS chip. This 2-minute tip will not address MEMS accelerometer chips, which require a pick-n-place machine and soldering to install onto a circuit board and then connection to an output mechanism. We’re going to address mounting an industrial MEMS triaxial accelerometer sensor to achieve the optimal measurement range and accurate readings.
- Peter Eitnier
- Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies
simatalk
Episode 20: Meet Safety Bob!
I think it’s SAFE to say this guy knows a lot about bringing on new simatec distributors. Stay tuned for more from Safety Bob on this season of simatalk!
- Aaron German
- simatec
White Papers
Good, Better, Best Approach to Electric Motor Testing
Global competition and economic uncertainty make equipment reliability a top priority for companies of all sizes. An unplanned slowdown or shutdown in today's marketplace can reduce a company’s productivity and lower their profitability. One industry segment where this issue is on the rise is electric motor testing, as it is essential in improving reliability and maximizing productivity.
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Two Minute Tips
Pipe Strain (Definition, How to Measure, and Correction)
Pipe strain is caused by misalignment between the equipment suction and discharge flanges to the corresponding pipe flange connections. Parallel and angular misalignment of piping flanges at the equipment nozzle results in component failures that lead to poor equipment reliability, costly repairs, and increased downtime.
- Wael Salman
- Dietsmann France
The Todd and Noah Podcast
Insulation Tips – Todd and Noah Show
In this episode, Todd and Noah explore how condensation and moisture affects insulation, what an IRP is, temperature vs. embrittlement, and more!
- Todd Gunderson Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Two Minute Tips
Crest Factor in Vibration Analysis
The Crest Factor (CF) is a fundamental metric in vibration analysis, defined as the ratio of the peak amplitude of a time waveform to its root mean square (RMS) value This dimensionless ratio serves as an indicator of the severity of transient or impulsive events in a vibration signal.
- Muhammad Muneeb Babar
- Al Jouf Cement Company
simatalk
Episode 19: Meet Tech Nick!
Some of you already know this guy, but for those who don't yet, our host Aaron got to talking with our VP of Americas, Nick Mallas in this episode of simatalk.
- Aaron German
- simatec
This webinar will explore the critical role of data repeatability in shaft alignment and how it directly impacts maintenance efficiency, equipment reliability, and overall operational performance. Ensuring high data repeatability not only enhances the confidence in alignment outcomes but also prevents costly errors and unnecessary adjustments.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 11:00am-12:00pm EDT
