Continuous Improvement
Two Minute Tips
The Industry 4.0 Roadmap and How I-care’s Approach Is Different
Industry 4.0 is what organizations are all striving for, but it’s not something that can be fixed overnight. To achieve sustainable results, a long-term mindset is needed. It is therefore essential to choose a strategic approach taken in stages. And, of course, the right partner to help you guide all facets of your organization through this major transition.
- Tom Rombouts
- I-care Group
Nine Minutes of Knowledge
How Exactly Does Machine Learning Work?
Have you ever wondered exactly how machine learning works? Where does the system get the data for equipment that is not allowed to fail often? Jason Tranter goes into a method an AI system might use to tell us whether a bearing is about to fail…
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
Two Minute Tips
Why You Should Perform a PdM Assessment
If your plant has a long-standing PdM program, I recommend performing an assessment. I encourage people to do self-assessments, but you may at some point wish to bring in an outside professional to perform an overall program assessment. It’s kind of a score card…
- John Pucillo
- True Reliability
Five Minute Facts
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
Two Minute Tips
For Maximum ROI, Check the IIoT Hardware Installation
Once we’ve selected the assets and the appropriate technology, it’s time to look at hardware installation, since we know our analysis is only as good as our data. There are many sensors in the market today and they all promote ease of installation, but a proper installation will determine whether you get actionable results…
- Dries Van Loon
- NanoPrecise
Five Minute Facts
7 Steps to Assess Your Organization’s Readiness for Industry 4.0
In the ideal world of Industry 4.0, organizations will have better equipment with wireless connections and sensors linked to a system that can visualize and control the entire production line and make autonomous decisions. Industry 4.0, in other words, describes the ever-increasing trend towards automation and data exchange.
- Tom Rombouts
- I-care Group
Nine Minutes of Knowledge
Using PdM to Drive Reliability Improvement
PdM programs manage failures – they do not usually improve reliability. John Pucillo wants to change this. Here, he describes how your PdM program can be used to drive reliability and provides examples…
- John Pucillo
- True Reliability
Five Minute Facts
Brewery Saves Big by Extending Compressor Oil Life
With regular oil analysis to ensure oil quality and cleanliness, the drain intervals for all four air compressors were extended up to eight times the OEM-recommended interval of 8,000 hours. Total cost savings – on oil alone – was $71,000. Environmental impact was reduced as well, with 1,035 fewer litres (273 fewer gallons) of waste oil. Fewer oil changes also meant less downtime, maintenance and labor. The overall effect for the company was significant cost savings on oil, maintenance time and disposal.
- Preston Rubottom
- Lubrication Engineers
Nine Minutes of Knowledge
How Your IIoT Communication Infrastructure Can Optimize ROI
In the IIoT world, it’s hard to keep up with the fast-changing technology. But your communication infrastructure can have a significant influence on the success of your project, as it can take up to 50% of your resources…
- Dries Van Loon
- NanoPrecise
