Condition Monitoring Management & AI
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Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA): A Proactive Tool for Managing Risk
In industrial and engineering environments, the ability to foresee and prevent failure is a key element of effective asset management. One of the most practical and widely adopted methodologies for this purpose is Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
- Shaiful Hady Mohamad
- Handy Engineering
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Magnetostriction: The Reason for 100Hz or 120Hz Vibration in Electric Motors
Whenever a magnetic object or ferrous object is subjected to a magnetic field, it reacts to the forces. This phenomenon is called magnetostriction.
- Wael Salman
- Dietsmann France
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Choosing the Right Maintenance Strategy
Maintenance is more than just fixing what’s broken—it's a strategic discipline that directly impacts uptime, cost efficiency, safety, and asset longevity. With increasing pressure on operational performance, selecting the right maintenance strategy for each asset is no longer optional—it’s essential.
- Shaiful Hady Mohamad
- Handy Engineering
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Beyond the Quick Fix: Unlocking True Root Cause Analysis
Quick fixes may restore operations temporarily, but they rarely eliminate the real problem behind equipment failures. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) digs deeper to identify and correct the underlying issues, ensuring long-term reliability and preventing repeat breakdowns.
- Shaiful Hady Mohamad
- Handy Engineering
Interviews
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
White Papers
No Pain, No Gain, No Change: Recognizing 5 Common Industry Challenges that Impact Plant OEE
Regal Rexnord breaks down five issues that often hurt plant OEE: the constant tug-of-war between production and maintenance, the high cost of unplanned downtime, the loss of tribal knowledge when experienced workers leave, the limits of manual machine monitoring, and common causes of bearing failures. It gives practical, shop-floor-ready solutions, like using predictive maintenance, real-time condition monitoring, and better knowledge sharing, to cut downtime, keep machines running at peak efficiency, and hit production targets more reliably.
- James Jansen
- Regal Rexnord
Case Studies and Stories
How RYAM Uses Predictive Maintenance to Transform Pulp & Paper Operations
RYAM, a global leader in sustainable cellulose specialties and paper products, partnered with KCF Technologies to implement predictive maintenance using the Machine Health Platform. By shifting from reactive to proactive maintenance, RYAM achieved measurable benefits such as reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and cutting maintenance costs while furthering their commitment to sustainability.
- Jeremy Frank
- KCF Technologies
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Right Condition Monitoring Will Always Pay Correct Results
Monitoring slow-speed bearings under very heavy loads, especially with sudden shock applications, is always challenging. This becomes even more difficult when using grease lubrication, as the grease fully covers the bearings, making physical inspection nearly impossible. We inspected the bearing and lubrication conditions using ultrasound technology...
- Pratap Kambley
- Caravan Reliability Services
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Join Us at Reliable Plant Conference 2025!
The Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition, co-located with the Machinery Lubrication Conference & Exhibition, is a 4-day event dedicated to the latest trends and tactics in maintenance and reliability. With expert-led learning sessions, access to cutting-edge tools and technologies offered by over 100 exhibitors, and powerful networking experiences, this is a can’t-miss event for anyone looking to transform their maintenance strategy.
- Noria Corporation
