Strategy may be theorized in a conference room, but things happen on the shop floor. Leaders often think they know what is ...

Maximizing plant reliability and efficiency is crucial for success. Unexpected downtime and inefficiencies can lead to lost ...

To achieve a more comprehensive understanding and to detect a wider range of issues more swiftly, expanding the scope of ...

Autonomous maintenance is defined as a maintenance strategy where machine operators continuously monitor their equipment, make adjustments and perform minor maintenance tasks on their machines. This ...

Every generation has its movie icons, and among the most famous are those featured in horror films. From Freddy Krueger and Annabelle to Frankenstein and the Werewolf, these monsters are known for ...

Bearings are some of the most critical components in countless machines, systems, and assets. They enable smooth and efficient movement by reducing friction between moving parts. Ensuring optimal ...

The 34th president of the United States and an American army general, Dwight D. Eisenhower is famous for making the paradoxical statement, "In preparing for battle, I have always found that plans are ...

3M announced October 3 that it has completed the acquisition of Nylonge Corporation, a global provider of household cleaning products including cellulose sponges, scrub sponges and household wipes.

What is a Fishbone Diagram? A fishbone diagram is a cause-and-effect discovery tool that helps figure out the reason(s) for defects, variations or failures within a process. In other words, it helps ...

Condition-based maintenance (CBM) is a maintenance strategy that monitors the real-time condition of an asset to determine what maintenance needs to be performed. Condition-based maintenance (CBM) is ...

Preventive maintenance is an established routine of periodically inspecting equipment, noticing small issues and fixing them before they turn into major problems. Downtime due to the lack of proper ...

Gerdau Ameristeel announced that it has acquired Fargo Iron and Metal Company, headquartered in Fargo, N.D. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. For more than 100 years, Fargo Iron and Metal ...