Cybersecurity, Safety, And Reliability
As industry moves toward digital transformation, there’s still plenty of misunderstanding around operations as to which physical assets and systems are cyber-related and able to usher malicious entities into a site.
Lean By Design Or By Default: Now’s The Time For ‘Real’ Lean
COVID-19 has touched all parts of industry. Unpredictable supply-chain interruptions, upstream and downstream, now have businesses everywhere citing “pretty lean times.” The author’s advice: Get real.
DMA: A Compass For A Digital Transformation Journey
Many companies in the process industries have formulated a goal for their digitization initiatives, but few know their starting position. A Digital Maturity Assessment can provide insight they need to move in the right direction.
Compressed Air System Enclosure Packages
New, turnkey KASE units from Kaeser deliver reliable compressed air from long-term outdoor locations.
If You Always Do What You’ve Always Done…
The key to reliability improvement is to stay focused on solving the most compelling problems, one step at a time. Sticking to same-o, same-o approaches, though, may get in the way of progress.
Precision Maintenance Requires Precision Parts: (Part I) Designing For Reliability
Somehow, when it comes to failure investigations and root-cause analyses, parts always show up on the list of usual suspects. Could the problem be that parts aren’t always designed with reliability in mind?
Defining The ‘W’ In Crankcase Oil
Correct oil viscosity is critical to engine life. While different viscosity numbers reflect different operating-temperature ranges, it’s up to consumers to make the right oil choice based on their respective situations.
Regarding Situational Awareness In Motor And High Voltage Testing
Addressing discussions about a recent article on Motor Circuit Analysis, this one offers insight on the importance of approaching motor testing by understanding the full context of what’s being tested and the condition it’s in.
Not Safe To Work?
In some operations today, there’s a need to close the gap between “professed interest” in reliable plants and the pursuit of practices that actually make plants reliable. Workplace-safety issues often fall into that gap.
Do Your Current Practices Add Value?
While COVID-19 has disrupted lives and business operations the world over, it’s also been a catalyst for innovative action in the workplace. Are you and your team ready to change, adapt, and meet demands of the new normal?
