Seminars at the show
February 29th 2008

Predictive Maintenance of robots

George Thompson, customer services sales manager, FANUC Robotics.

An introduction to FANUC Robotics will be followed by a look at the type of predictive maintenance techniques currently being used or tested, including thermal imaging, vibration analysis and lubrication analysis, and examples will be given which demonstrate their value, when used together, in indicating early signs of failure.

Infrared inspections for Predictive Maintenance

Paul Sacker, sales & marketing manager, Flir Systems

This session will introduce the basic principles of infrared thermography with case histories showing how many different faults can be identified, monitored and reported. Attendees will become familiar with the benefits of the technology and its role in a predictive maintenance programme.

Energy efficiency: why is motor testing still important?

Tim Thomas, senior applications engineer, Baker Instruments


Motor testing and monitoring sometimes gets viewed as a way to ‘head-off’ potential unplanned downtime while many other more important reasons for testing are often overlooked. This session will discuss the role of motor testing in assessing and improving plant performance and improving energy efficiency.

Condition Monitoring: it doesn’t have to be all or nothing

Trevor Holroyd, managing director - Holroyd Instruments UK

The field of machinery Condition Monitoring (CM) uses a range of diverse technologies to assess mechanical condition and can be a daunting prospect for those wishing to introduce CM and reap its benefits. This session looks at the benefits of a phased approach to introducing CM that can enable real and sustained benefits to be gained from day one, with illustrations of how even quick and simple measurements can make a big difference.

True wireless Condition Monitoring

Rockwell Automation will be outlining the advantages of fully wireless solutions for data gathering and analysis of critical plant and remote assets without the cost and complexity of cabling, security and IT management.

Electrical arc flash incidents: risk control and mitigation measures

John Maplesden, managing director of TAS Engineering 


Using client case studies from the Arc Flash Services section of the company’s Safety & Compliance division, John will highlight the methods of prevention and lessons learnt from fatal incidents, and will provide a detailed methodology for safety and compliance managers to help reduce future risk to their infrastructure.

Cost-effective maintenance

Simon Mills, training services director, AV Technology

An obvious step to achieving cost-effective Maintenance Management involves selecting the appropriate maintenance strategy. This session will address: the key stages in setting up a maintenance programme; factors allowing measurement of cost-effectiveness; and common areas of weakness that companies overlook.

Using OEE to create the perfect picture of health

Smith & Nephew and Idhammar Systems

The Hull manufacturing site of Smith & Nephew is on its way to being one of the leanest and most efficient health-product operations in the world. The session will demonstrate how the company is using an Idhammar’s OEE Management system in a fully-automated environment as a key component to drive its TPM programme.

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