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Where AI, Industry 4.0, and IIoT Meet Maintenance Data Integrity

In the evolving landscape of industrial maintenance, one truth remains constant: the quality of maintenance decisions can never exceed the quality of the data upon which they are based.  As we stand at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), this fundamental principle becomes even more critical. While these technologies promise transformative capabilities in predictive maintenance and asset optimization, they amplify rather than eliminate the importance of data integrity. 

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Preventive Maintenance

What is Predictive Run to Failure?

“How dare you mix the modern word predictive with the ancient concept of running equipment to failure! Those are on opposite ends of the maintenance maturity spectrum! See the graphic below… what is wrong with you!”

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Write for Maintenance World in 2025

Do you want to write for Maintenance World? Sharing original content about reliability and maintenance generates discussion, helps with networking, and provides valuable information to maintenance professionals who need it while working on the factory floor. (It doesn’t hurt to promote your brand as well!)

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Maintenance Management

RCM or not? Are you shooting mosquitos with a big cannon?

If you decide to implement RCM in your plant, be sure that your organization is ready for it. If you are not ready for it, you will divert your attention from more important and cost-effective improvement initiatives you can do. If you are not prepared, an RCM implementation would be a waste of time and money.

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How to Create a Corrective Maintenance Work Order

A corrective maintenance work order is a structured document that details the specific repair or maintenance task needed to restore equipment to working condition. This article will walk you through the key aspects of a corrective maintenance work order, highlighting the essential information required, the process of assigning tasks, and how to ensure repairs are carried out efficiently.

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Equipment Knowledge

Use the Right Grease for the Job

Grease – use the right one for the job. The classification, selection, and application of greases is included in this article. Greases are designed for specific applications and if used in the wrong service they will not be effective. Compare the properties of greases and check those used in your equipment are suited to the service.

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