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The Downtime | Episode 14: Taking a Bite Out of Manufacturing

Figure 1: The basics of an effective maintenance are planning, scheduling and execution. Courtesy: Rockwell Automation

Predictive and Preventive Maintenance

Ways to unlock the power of data in industrial maintenance

New report explores advances in turbine oils and monitoring

Figure 1: Manufacturers that integrate predictive maintenance techniques supercharged with artificial intelligence can get a full view of the state of their assets and a anticipate failures. This look-ahead approach to maintenance will help drive maximum efficiency. Courtesy: IBM Blue Studio

Predictive and Preventive Maintenance

Ways manufacturers can empower predictive maintenance with AI

The Downtime | Episode 13: Driving Forward

The Downtime | Episode 12: Digital Transformation

Figure 2: From the ground up, mobility makes the difference. This caster is not just a wheel — it is an engineered solution designed to support safety, reduce maintenance and optimize workflow in even the most demanding plant environments. Courtesy: Consolidated Truck & Caster

Material Handling

Do you know how to choose the correct casters in your plant?

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The Downtime | Episode 11: Party in the USA

Figure 1: Electrical components/semiconductors (41%) and raw metals (35%) are most affected by tariffs, followed by machinery, automation equipment and chemicals. This aligns with known tariff targets and supply chain vulnerabilities.

Workforce Development

Want to play the whack-a-mole tariff challenge?

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