Are Smart Coatings the Next Frontier in Factory Maintenance?
Self-healing paint and anticorrosive coatings may be impressive, but they are not complete care solutions. They can only account for small damage and cover a limited range of operating concerns, so additional tools and technologies are still necessary.
Stick with OEM Parts When Replacing Racking Components
Beams, uprights, braces and other elements of a pallet racking system often need to be replaced due to damage caused by forklift impacts or other causes. It's important to replace the components with parts from the same manufacturer, and not from another source.
Monitoring Tools for Manufacturing Plant Maintenance
Electrical power delivery systems are usually the most impactful on plant operation. The cost of failure of certain pieces of equipment can quickly escalate into multi-millions of dollars of equipment replacement costs and production downtime.
7 Emerging Solutions for Reduced Manufacturing Downtime in 2025
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Manufacturers hoping to reduce downtime more effectively in 2025 should pay attention to several emerging trends. Here are seven such technologies and strategies for greater uptime this year and beyond.
Securing the Future: OT-Security in Manufacturing
Operational Technology (OT) encompasses the hardware and software that detects or causes changes through direct monitoring and control of physical devices, processes, and events in the enterprise.
The 5 Warning Signs of Inventory Inefficiency
If you want to know when inventory issues are getting in the way of growth, you need to learn where to look for it. Fortunately, there are some telltale signs to watch for that will let you know you're experiencing inventory inefficiencies
Protecting Your Equipment in the Digital Era
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This digital integration also brings challenges like data breaches and malware. Keeping these systems secure and updated is crucial for uninterrupted and efficient production in today's fast-paced industrial landscape.
5 Strategies for the Long-Term Preservation of Heavy Machinery
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Over time, heavy machinery endures wear and tear before eventually breaking down. While replacing this equipment is a must, manufacturers can extend the life of their heavy machinery. Here are five strategies for long-term preservation.
ABB survey reveals unplanned downtime costs $103,000 per hour
It emphasizes the importance of effective maintenance strategies and service partnerships. 92% of respondents are interested in how outcome-based maintenance agreements can boost business success
How to get more out of MOM with IIOT & Connected Applications
Mike Bradford, Strategic Business Development Director at DELMIA gave us his expert insight on the impact IIOT can have on a manufacturing firm when used effectively, and how this can provide a real return on investment for business owners.
What are the Differences Between Preventive and Predictive Maintenance?
We're breaking down how you can best implement condition monitoring in your facility and what approach may be right for you.
Technologies That Are Streamlining Manufacturing Plant Relocation
There's a lot to think about when a company chooses to relocate its manufacturing plant. Many may wish they could pick up their current facility and bring it to their new location, but that hypothetical isn't currently possible.
BOST Reduces Machine Set-up Time by 50% With Machine Calibration Solutions
B axis calibration is critical in 5-axis machine performance verification to maintain quality, but due to the design of the rotary heads, it was not possible to mount equipment to the centre of these axes to verify performance.
From Downtime to Uptime - the Need for Predictive Maintenance
Manufacturers have long dealt with equipment failures. While they may be inevitable, equipment failures should not cause serious downtime, eat into profits or make manufacturers overspend their budgets.
Improving Maintenance in Manufacturing
For those in high volume, low margin industries such as food and beverage or automotive parts manufacturing, preventative maintenance may be wrongly seen as unattainable, due to perceived high upfront costs.
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