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Prevent Corrosion During Boiler Downtime A Review of Major Corrosion Issues in Industrial Boiler and Condensate Systems – Part 5 Brad Buecker, SAMCO Technologies Posted 9/10/2026 Introduction In previous installments, we examined several critical corrosion mechanisms that can occur during normal
Understanding how stress affects metals is essential to preventing premature equipment failure. By understanding how stress and strain behave at the material level, maintenance and engineering professionals can better recognize potential failure mechanisms and take steps to reduce them.
Training the Next Maintenance Technician: Can Robots Learn Industrial Tasks Ahmed Rezika, SimpleWays OU Posted 9/3/2026 We have seen humanoid robots dance, run marathons, and compete in athletic events. Is it real? Is there some trick? Can we really train a
In food manufacturing and FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods), maintenance is far more than a routine back-office function—it is a critical driver of profitability and operational resilience. This article contains three real-world case studies based on direct experience in manufacturing food maintenance demonstrating how leading food industry players modernized their maintenance operations with a CMMS system.
In the next two installments, we will examine the damage caused by oxygen corrosion in boiler feedwater and condensate return systems during operating and layup periods.  A major focus is on carbon steel corrosion and control methods.
After reading, you will not simply know what a humanoid can do—you will understand how it is physically constructed, why each component exists, and which maintenance disciplines come together to keep it operating.
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