Interviews
From the Plant Floor to the Cloud: Digital Vibration Sensors and Adapters Explained
Discover the key differences between digital vibration sensors and digital adapters - two powerful technologies driving smarter, data-driven maintenance. Learn how each plays a role in capturing rich vibration data, optimizing performance from the plant floor to the cloud.
- Tom LaRocque
- Wilcoxon
Electrical Signature Analysis and the Future of Asset Reliability
In this interview, Satish Singh and Carlos Palmero from Samotics share how Electrical Signature Analysis (ESA) and the SAM4 platform are transforming motor and pump reliability. They discuss the challenges facing water utilities and how Samotics’ technology helps prevent failures, cut downtime, and reduce energy use.
- Satish Singh
- Samotics
Toe Position Monitoring System for Tumbling Mills
In this SME interview, Geoff Soper from the Apt group talks about the innovative toe position monitoring system for tumbling mills from SPM Instrument, which is made to optimize the comminution process and concentrator plants.
- Geoff Soper
- Apt Group
Accuracy and Repeatability in Shaft Alignment
Terry Southall, Brand and Distribution Manager of Hamar Laser Instruments, discusses methods such as relying on a Window-Based Platform and using super-linear Position Sensing Detector (PSD) sensors and more to ensure maximum accuracy in laser shaft alignment.
- Terry Southall
- Hamar Laser Instruments, Inc.
Adding Ultrasound Monitoring to Bearing CBM
Peter Eitnier of Wilcoxon talks about why vibration monitoring practitioners are adding ultrasound to their CBM program and how precision lubrication can extend the life of bearings.
- Peter Eitnier
- Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies
The Good, Better and Best Approach to Electric Motor Testing
Today, we speak with Noah Bethel of PdMA Corporation about the hurdles and advantages of energized motor testing, why safety became a big part of it and more.
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Condition Monitoring in Australia
In this SME interview, we talk with Paul Daly of Sensoteq about the market sections in Australia that embrace condition monitoring, what maintenance challenges they face there and what Australian customers are looking for.
- Paul Daly
- Sensoteq
Machine Train Analysis Using Electrical Equipment
Today, we're talking with subject matter expert, Noah Bethel from PdMA about machine train analysis. What is machine train analysis anyway and why is it helpful? Noah breaks down the definition and its intended use with electrical equipment specifically for motors...
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Cable Protections for Permanently Installed Accelerometers
Today, we tune in with subject matter expert, Peter Eitnier from Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies to discuss Cable Protection for Permanently Installed Accelerometers. Selecting the right cable for permanently installed accelerometers is critical to ensuring the integrity of your vibration sensor data. It's also important to protect the cable for long service life, often in harsh environments. Today, Peter will break down how to carefully consider these factors when purchasing a sensor and cable....
- Peter Eitnier
- Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies