productONE OF the key learnings from COVID-19 is the importance of industrial expertise. UK manufacturers who worked together to produce over 14,000 ventilators during the pandemic [1], is just one example of how collaboration and knowledge-sharing has helped drive recovery.
articleMark Peers reflects on the changing role of inventory management in the modern factory in driving best practice in maintenance and ensuring equipment reliability
articleWith the pandemic increasing strain on budgets, regular servicing of plant equipment has taken a hit. Ben Green talks through the numerous benefits maintenance can bring to on-site productivity, and the possible dangers that are invited without it
newsFor many occupations, working from home during the pandemic has requireed little more than a desk, a PC and an Internet connection. However, maintenance engineers require innovative technology and expert software. Neil Ballinger discusses the requirements
newsMOTION PLASTICS specialist, igus, has developed a new predictive maintenance device, a new home for the software to power its smart plastics products – the i.Cee:local module.
productOPERATORS OF onshore wind turbines are always looking to maximise power output and profitability. Therefore, any tool that can reduce turbine maintenance requirements and improve reliability is incredibly useful. To deliver these benefits, Altra Renewables has employed Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology to provide smart monitoring of onshore wind turbine braking systems, which improves turbine reliability while simultaneously increasing uptime.
articleThe safe operation of material handling equipment is essential not only to the efficiency of the industry, but to the well being of everyone who works within it
productMAINSTREAM ERP providers don’t cater for service. It’s just a fact, most ERPs were designed for manufacturers and focus on finance, not service. And those service staff are left struggling with day to day operations knowing the decision-makers will never agree to replace their system. But, you don’t necessarily need to change your ERP says Gary Jones, head of sales at Service Geeni.
articlePLUMBING PRODUCTS specialist, McAlpine, is reported to be saving tens of thousands of pounds every year by preventing breakdowns of injection moulding machines, thanks to oil management specialist, Tris UK.
productMANY INDUSTRIAL applications harbour challenging operating conditions such as corrosive or erosive atmospheres and high temperatures. Every component of rotating machinery used in these conditions needs to operate reliably to ensure an extended overall service life for the equipment. In many cases, specialist coatings form an important part of the design from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) (or upgrade) and these must be reconditioned or improved during any maintenance project.
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