Engineers spend a lot of time trying to avoid equipment failures, but learning from breakdowns when they do occur is critical to improving maintenance regimes.
The damage done by unexpected downtime is amplified when contending with just-in-time manufacturing and delivery schedules. Ensuring machines are always operating efficiently is a priority.
As economic conditions tighten, organisations are delaying the replacement of ageing assets. The challenge for maintenance engineers is keeping old machines running efficiently.
The 2022 Indirect Procurement Report provides an in-depth look at the category for Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO), the continued impact of COVID-19 and the role of technology and sustainab...
Heat, noise, and vibration. These are the hallmarks of productive engineering and manufacturing environments. They can also be part of an early-warning system that highlights impending problems.
The devil’s in the detail when it comes to keeping an operation running smoothly – and a closer look at something as simple as the oil used in machines can be hugely revealing.