Companies across several industries rely on specialized equipment and machinery to operate at peak efficiency and performance levels. These companies require an up-to-date maintenance strategy capable of reducing rates of unexpected breakdowns that can send normal business operations to a screeching halt. Traditionally, maintenance strategies were either preventive or reactive, where equipment is maintained on…

Implementing a preventive maintenance (PM) program is a step in the right direction for many companies. Regular maintenance can help extend the lifespan of equipment. Further, when properly matched with a company’s unique maintenance needs in terms of equipment type, criticality, and scale, it can help a company avoid expensive repairs, costly replacements, and operations…

Predictive maintenance (PdM) is a powerful tool to help businesses keep their equipment running smoothly and avoid costly downtime. However, implementing a PdM program is not without its challenges. In actuality, this maintenance strategy requires much more support than just the initial investment in hardware and software. To achieve the best results, it will be…

Predictive maintenance (PdM) is a proactive maintenance approach known for its ability to optimize maintenance and asset management operations, reduce downtime, improve machine performance, reduce costs, and enable data-driven decision-making. However, before you can reap the benefits, you must successfully integrate predictive maintenance into your facility’s process structure, which will require an upfront investment in…

If your current maintenance strategy relies heavily on guesswork, your company could find itself unprepared to deal with unexpected machine failures and expensive repairs. If you’re managing mission-critical equipment, reducing the number of unknowns involved in maintenance planning and budgeting is essential, especially when guesswork and uncertainty can expose you to increased financial and operational…