The following article is the first of a three-part series in which we explore and clarify the challenges facing maintenance ...

On Tuesday, June 3 at the 27th Annual Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition, Lisandra Cobu was introduced as the first ...

FMEA is an analytical tool used in the design phase to help mitigate risk and failures during processes. Read about the main types of FMEA and learn how to implement it.

On April 4, the diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced it has completed the purchase of The Moeller Group, as announced in Eaton’s December 20, 2007 news release. The ...

There are a variety of failure analysis and problem-solving methods used to analyze equipment and process failures. The different methods are described and compared so maintenance and reliability ...

Many maintenance activities can be greatly simplified while still achieving most of the benefits if you know where the greatest opportunities lie. The best place to start can be identified b… ...

The United States faces a need for nearly 3.5 million manufacturing jobs over the next decade, and 2 million of those jobs are likely to go unfilled due to a skills gap, according to new research from ...

Learn what makes the difference between an ordinary maintenance plan and a good, effective maintenance program.

A fishbone diagram is a cause-and-effect discovery tool that helps figure out the reason(s) for defects, variations or failures within a process. Check out how to create a fishbone diagram and more.

Proper maintenance and scheduling in manufacturing, when done right, can greatly increase productivity. Read about how to implement maintenance planning and scheduling and more.

Ford is opening an industry-first technology center in Inkster, Mich., dedicated to finding design solutions and repair procedures that will lower repair costs and ultimately drive down auto insurance ...