Five Minute Facts
Certain Types of Motivation Actually Damage Work Performance
Michelle Henley has spoken about direct motivating factors (the P’s) and indirect motivating factors (the E’s). One of these enhances performance at work, and one actually decreases it. Scientific research backs this up, showing that…
- Michelle Henley
- TMG Frontline Solutions
Precision Alignment Saves Energy
Significant power savings can be made through accurate alignment. Precise machine alignment eliminates reaction forces and reduces energy consumption by up to 10 percent.
- Sven Fleischer
- PRUFTECHNIK S.E.A.
Technical Knowledge Isn’t the Gap – Emotional Intelligence Is
Why is your plant not getting reliability results? It can be tempting to blame a lack of technical knowledge, but talking to numerous experts has revealed something else: the gap is in emotional intelligence, which plays a direct role in implementation, culture change, psychological safety, and leadership…
- Robert Kalwarowsky
- Rob's Reliability Project
Accelerometer Mounting Techniques Impact the Accuracy of Vibration Measurements
Guidance for vibration practitioners on evaluating and determining the ideal location and mounting method of vibration sensors for each machine and vibration source to be monitored. Specific guidance is given for permanent accelerometer installations, route-based data collection, high-frequency vibrations, low-clearance locations, and electrical isolation.
- Peter Eitnier
- Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies
How to Detect Early Stage Defect Using I-DNA Technology
Learn how to use Predictive Maintenance in your industrial environment, and see the benefits of putting I-DNA Technology Algorithms into your Predictive Maintenance Program.
- Pieter Van Camp
- I-Care Group
The Business Case for Mobile Enterprise Solutions
Today, people from every generation use mobile devices regularly. Companies can greatly increase efficiency by removing paper. Dr. Karl Hoffower explains how mobile enterprise solutions can help businesses weather the “silver tsunami”…
- Karl Hoffower
- Failure Prevention Associates
Leadership 2.0 Is the Only Way Forward
Most of our workplaces represent a low-trust, high-fear culture where our suggestions are not heard. The way forward is Leadership 2.0…
- Robert Kalwarowsky
- Rob's Reliability Project
Solutions from the IIoT to Close the Skills Gap
There are a number of solutions being used in industry today to close the skills gap caused by experienced workers aging and retiring. Some companies overcome labor shortages by using new technologies…
- Karl Hoffower
- Failure Prevention Associates
What Is the Silver Tsunami and Why Is It a Problem?
In recent years, we have noticed our clients experiencing repeated failures of the same equipment. Upon further investigation, we realized it was because skills are declining in the maintenance and operations departments…
- Karl Hoffower
- Failure Prevention Associates