As more and more baby boomers near retirement, the resulting labor and skills gap in the manufacturing industry continues to expand. To diminish the effects of unfilled positions, many organizations traditionally work to capture and retain the tribal knowledge of their most seasoned employees in order to ease the information
PdM Strategies to Detect, Analyze and Correct Efficient production and manufacturing depend on the harmonious contributions of multiple parties and machines. All must work together to ensure that production schedules are kept and the quality of end products meet client demands. Despite operating within an industry where machine disruptions and
As technology continues to evolve and transform industries, it is clear that communication remains key. Unlike traditional human to human verbal communication strategies, today’s powerhouse manufacturers employ machine to machine, or M2M, communication technologies to operate at peak efficiency. M2M vs IoT Before delving deeper into M2M as it relates
To succeed in today’s global marketplace, you must adopt and utilize technological advancements that are currently revolutionizing industry. Each day, new solutions emerge that transform and disrupt current markets. This trend is evident when analyzing the predictive maintenance market. New technology has streamlined the predictive process in ways that were
Predictive maintenance strategies are becoming a must-have in plant manufacturing. Implementing predictive maintenance allows technicians to “see” into their equipment, determining specific issues before they cause equipment failure. Once the exact point of error is established, predictive maintenance systems can provide actionable solutions. Over time, data gathered throughout a manufacturing
The Internet of Things (IoT) has changed the way manufacturing plants and other related businesses operate. With equipment sensors gathering machine data and providing maintenance solutions, production is streamlined and enhanced. In fact, many of the top 2% of manufacturing companies leverage IoT solutions by implementing predictive maintenance systems to
Condition-based maintenance employs a strategy where maintenance is performed once one or more indicators show that equipment will fail or performance is deteriorating. Time-based maintenance tasks for machines shown to be running well are avoided, eliminating the possibility of introducing a defect into the system. Condition-based monitoring (CBM) is the
Shaft misalignment can occur in rotating machines that are connected by a coupling. In fact, a majority of rotating machines used in the manufacturing industry are out of alignment. Operation within certain tolerances allows for proper transmission of power with minimal wear and tear. Over time however, any rotating machine
Check out this new article written by GTI’s president Thomas Hoenig on M2M strategies: http://reliabilityweb.com/articles/entry/m2m-strategies-for-machine-tool-maintenance
VibePro on a recent service call investigated a problem with a dual disc centerless grinder. This one year old grinder had been performing poorly, causing downtime and poor parts quality. Using GTI’s VibePro iPad vibration tools, our service technician discovered that both spindles in the machine were running much faster
“Launching a predictive maintenance program is not merely an operational upgrade; it’s a strategic investment. By anticipating failures before they occur, we not only save substantial costs but also significantly reduce downtime. This proactive approach transforms maintenance from a cost center into a value driver, ensuring our machinery’s longevity and our business’s uninterrupted success.”
