Azima DLI, a leading provider of predictive machine condition monitoring, announced on April 5 the release of ExpertALERT 3.40. The upgrade empowers manufacturers to elevate plant performance by prioritizing repairs and focusing on reliability and uptime, thanks to faster data collection and real‑ti

When assessing the health and reliability of electric motors, the condition of your test leads, clips, and connectors is just as critical as the measurement equipment itself. Neglected leads can introduce resistance errors that compromise your data. During MCE calibration, PdMA technicians routinely

When we talk about employee safety, we often settle for generic reminders. To truly protect your workforce, you must combine expert training, real‑world practice, and a culture that encourages continuous improvement. During a two‑week expedition through southeast Alaska, I paddled a 17‑foot kayak—a

Boeing Completes First 787 Dreamliner Maintenance Training for ANA MechanicsOn April 6, Boeing announced the successful conclusion of its inaugural maintenance training class for the 787 Dreamliner. The class included ten seasoned mechanics from All Nippon Airways (ANA), the launch customer, and two

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has issued the latest edition of its Informational Guide, ICS 20‑2009, covering key electrical industrial topics.Designed for engineers, designers, and procurement professionals, the guide addresses essential subjects such as enclosure type ra

Advanced Technology Services (ATS) proudly celebrates a quarter‑century of excellence in managed production equipment maintenance and information technology solutions. Established in April 1985 to help American manufacturers thrive in a rapidly evolving global marketplace, ATS has become the industr

Wound‑rotor induction motors may appear intricate, but they operate on the same fundamental principles as standard AC induction motors. The rotor is powered through electromagnetic induction, and a variable external resistor bank controls startup current and speed. Because the stator, rotor, and res

The Hydraulic Institute (HI), accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), is inviting qualified North American professionals to review the draft of two updated ANSI/HI standards: ANSI/HI 10.1‑10.5 – Air‑Operated Pumps for Nomenclature, Definitions, Application, and Operation and

On April 13, Cold Jet LLC and Airgas’s Red‑D‑Arc subsidiary announced a strategic partnership that will deliver environmentally responsible, turn‑key cleaning solutions to service providers and manufacturing operations across North America. “This alliance brings Cold Jet’s cutting‑edge dry‑ice blast

Utilities—electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater, and telecommunications—are highly asset‑intensive. Whether it’s generation, processing, or transmission and distribution (T&D), maintaining these assets consumes 15‑20% of revenue—roughly equal to pre‑tax profit.That level of spend is justified

On April 14, Eaton Corporation announced that it has secured a multi‑year contract with the U.S. Air Force’s Air Logistics Center (ALC) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The award—valued at up to $568.7 million—covers the supply of power‑reliability products and turnkey services, including engineering,

Maintenance crews frequently cross between production zones, creating a silent threat to food safety. To keep Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans effective, they must be realistic, inclusive, and rigorously followed. When maintenance staff are part of the HACCP planning process,

As a project manager, you juggle people, money, suppliers, equipment, and more. The key to success is focus. By setting five clear, actionable goals for every project, you can achieve consistent, measurable results. Below are the essential goals every project manager should target. These goals apply

Maintenance professionals, like everyone else, often think about recycling everyday items at home. Yet when a job ends, what becomes of the leftover paint? Paint cleanup may not be the first thing on the mind when adopting a green lifestyle, but there are straightforward ways for pros to reduce wast

In simple terms, vibration in motorized equipment is the back‑and‑forth movement of rotating parts and connected components—motors, pumps, compressors, bearings, shafts, gears, belts, and more. While some vibration is normal and even necessary in certain machines, excess vibration often signals trou

When Weyerhaeuser—an international forest‑products leader worth $20 billion—set out to reduce its energy bill, the company faced the same dilemma as other manufacturers: rising power costs and the lure of energy rebates. What set Weyerhaeuser apart was the method it used to choose a motor. With roug

In electric motors, the insulation typically exhibits a negative temperature coefficient (NTC). This characteristic means that as the motor warms during normal operation, the insulation’s resistance to electrical current diminishes; conversely, when the motor cools after shutdown, the resistance inc

When designed into a mechanical assembly, anaerobic adhesives serve as threadlockers, sealants, retaining compounds, and flange sealants. They lower component inventories, cut manufacturing costs, improve equipment reliability, and reduce warranty claims by ensuring robust, long‑lasting bonds. These

In a move to help pump users unlock significant energy savings and economic benefits, the Hydraulic Institute (HI) and Pump Systems Matter (PSM) have launched a suite of free, cutting‑edge educational resources focused on pumping system optimization. The materials are available as four downloadable

Many facilities overlook the true cost of operating compressed‑air systems, focusing instead on meeting demand. A recent DOE‑commissioned market study found that only 17 % of users prioritize efficiency, and just 9 % are concerned with energy costs. Yet 71 % simply want a steady, reliable supply. On