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2024 Reliability and Maintenance Conferences
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Guide to 2024 Reliability and Maintenance Conferences

It’s the end of the year and we are all starting to look at our calendars for 2024. Industry professionals know that attending, sponsoring, and presenting at reliability and maintenance conferences is a fantastic way to learn about new technology and advances in manufacturing, network, and get your company’s name out there. 2024 will offer many conferences covering a variety of different topics and industries, giving you the opportunity to do all the above. Maintenance World has put together a list of 2024 reliability and maintenance conferences we think our readers will benefit from in the coming year. Check them out in this week’s newsletter!

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Offshore Wind Farms for Renewable Energy

Offshore wind farms are an integral part of the changeover to renewable energy. What are the benefits of building more offshore wind farms? What are the risks and difficulties faced in opening and operating the farms? What are best practices for reliability and maintenance in offshore wind farms? What are basic safety guidelines for personnel working on offshore wind farms?

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Charging Up: The Resurgence of Battery Manufacturing in the US

The surge in battery manufacturing in the US, fueled by a significant investment of up to $3.5 billion from the Infrastructure Law, marks a pivotal step towards achieving a net-zero emissions economy by 2050 and a notable shift towards electric vehicles. The funds are set for upgrading facilities, creating well-paid union jobs, and establishing a robust domestic supply chain. What new technology is being applied? How do we keep manufacturing personnel safe in these facilities?

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The Benefits of Participating in Manufacturing Apprenticeships

Manufacturing apprenticeships offer substantial benefits for individuals and employers and are experiencing a resurgence in popularity after being underutilized for many years. The reluctance towards apprenticeships is now being addressed through educational and nonprofit initiatives worldwide. The current landscape of manufacturing apprenticeship programs reflects a hopeful shift towards recognizing and leveraging the value of these initiatives for building a resilient and skilled workforce

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Safety First: Preventing Lead Contamination in Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Recent incidents such as lead found in Hershey’s chocolate products and WanaBana applesauce pouches are shining the light on lead contamination in the food and beverage industry. What are the risks that lead exposure (and other heavy metals) pose to people who consume the products – and to those in the manufacturing facilities who make the products? What can be done at a facility level to promote safety for maintenance crews?

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Under the Hood: Unraveling the Diesel Technician Shortage

The magnitude of the diesel technician shortage in the United States is creating significant challenges for the transportation industry. To combat this shortage, efforts are being made to encourage students to pursue a career as a diesel technician, with innovative initiatives aimed at piquing their interest.

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