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March 2026
Featured Article
In maintenance and reliability, we often focus heavily on technical topics. We talk about condition monitoring, lubrication best practices, root cause analysis, and reliability engineering frameworks. Those things absolutely matter. But in my experience working with organizations around the world, the biggest difference between successful reliability programs and struggling ones usually...
Data from PdM programs across mining and aggregates facilities reveals a clear pattern. The following five fault types are the most commonly detected and offer the greatest opportunity to intervene before failures occur.
Whenever a new component is about to be commissioned, the first thing you need to address is the lubricant. A typical original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) recommendation will usually state...
In many industrial environments, reliability is measured in acronyms—OEE, MTBF, PM compliance. These metrics are essential, but metrics alone are not enough. Too often, the metrics become isolated scorecards rather than catalysts for change. We measure and report—but then the trail goes cold. The dashboard lights up, but behavior doesn’t shift. The numbers change, but the habits don’t...
The United States is facing a growing crisis in the skilled trades. Currently, there are more than one million unfilled trade positions nationwide, and estimates suggest this number could triple by 2028. This shortage poses a serious risk to manufacturers, utilities, municipalities, and virtually every organization that relies on maintenance and technical expertise to operate safely...
If you’ve spent time in industrial maintenance whether it’s in a plywood mill, a mine, or on a workover rig you know one truth: unplanned work can be chaotic. When something breaks unexpectedly, you’re looking for parts, calling in extra help, and fighting the clock while production breathes down your neck, wondering when you’ll be done. Compare that to a well-planned job, where everything you nee
