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Asset Performance Group Announces PAS-55 Endorsed Assessor Status
The Asset Performance Group announces that it has been recognized by the Institute of Asset Management as an ‘Endorsed Assessor’ of the Publicly Available Specification for Asset Management (PAS-55).
Carlos Bienes and Adam Stredel join Alignment Division
LUDECA is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its Laser Alignment Division, Carlos Bienes and Adam Stredel.
FLIR Lowers Infrared Camera Prices Under $1600
Portland, OR - FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced new low prices for its popular FLIR i5 and FLIR i7 thermal imaging cameras. Effective September 1, 2010, the entry level FLIR i5 will retail for $1,595. The FLIR i7 will retail for $1,995, making it the first infrared camera to meet the proposed RESNET thermal imaging inspection requirements for under $2,000. Both models are available now for immediate shipment through authorized FLIR distributors.
AssetPoint Names Paul Crist SVP of Worldwide Sales
Greenville, SC - AssetPoint (www.assetpoint.com), the largest best of breed provider of Enterprise Maintenance Management software and industry best practices consulting, announced today that it has appointed Paul Crist as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales.
PINPOINT Laser Systems, Inc., is pleased to announce the Microgage 2D System
Peabody, Massachusetts: Pinpoint Laser Systems is introducing a revolutionary new 2-dimensional Microgage for precision measuring, machine alignment, calibration, and other demanding industrial applications. Roll and web lines, CNC cutting and milling equipment, lathes, stamping presses, injection molding machines, extrusion systems and other production equipment are easily checked and aligned for improved operating efficiency and reduced downtime with this new Microgage. The new Microgage 2D is compact, easy to set-up and use right on the factory floor. The attached photograph shows the new Microgage 2D checking roller parallelism on a long multi-color printing press.
KiwiRail Selects IBM to Deliver Smarter Rail Network for New Zealand
Landmark infrastructure project will use IBM asset management and advanced analytics services to improve the speed, safety, and reliability of rail service across 4,000 km of lines.
QAD EAM Implementation Helps Wielton Pull Its Global Weight
Leading European Trailer Manufacturer Streamlines Equipment Maintenance, Repair and Operations with QAD Asset Management Solution.
ABB wins three-year maintenance partnership agreement in Oman
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has announced that its local company in Oman, ABB Oman LLC has signed a three-year maintenance agreement for Vale’s state-of-the-art iron ore pellet plant and distribution center in Oman. This maintenance partnership agreement will be a continuation from the current agreement where ABB is responsible for the management and planning of the entire commissioning phase of the project.
PAS Publishes Second Edition of The Alarm Management Handbook
The definitive guide to best practices for effective alarm management and a concise summary of the new ISA standard.
Maintenance Reliability Group (MRG), LLC will be conducting a 2-day training course
York, Pa, Maintenance Reliability Group (MRG), LLC will be conducting a 2-day training course on “Effective Lubrication, Sampling and Analysis” on October 19 and 20, 2010 at the Advanced Skills Center in York, Pa. The course will be held from 8 - 4 PM both Tuesday and Wednesday. The course will be taught by Rich Wurzbach, President of MRG. Mr. Wurzbach is a Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS).
Meggitt Sensing Systems Debuts Ultra-High Sensitivity Seismic Accelerometer
Ultra-Noise Electronics Support Clear Signals at Sub Micro-g Levels
Company Supports Race Driver’s Efforts to Encourage and Inspire Severely Wounded Veterans
HENKEL ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF RACING FOR OUR HEROES:
PROGRAM HOSTS WOUNDED SOLDIERS AT AMERICAN LE MANS EVENTS
Mintek Mobile Data Solutions Announces $20,000 CMMS Contest
Win a free, fully installed, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Starting August 25, 2010.
UMS Group Inc. Appointed a PAS 55 Endorsed Assessor by the Institute of Asset Management
PARSIPPANY, N.J., /PRNewswire/—UMS Group is pleased to announce its appointment by the Institute of Asset Management as a PAS 55 Endorsed Assessor. This appointment will enable us to certify compliance with Publicly Available Specification 55 - the emerging global standard for Asset Management excellence, and now on the path to becoming an ISO Standard. As one of the contributors to the evolution of PAS 55, we at UMS Group are proud to be among the initial group of 12 Endorsed Assessors.
CT Company Promotes Sustainable Engineering with MotorSilk Synthetic Oil
Evergreen America, a leading sustainable engineering company based in Wallingford, CT, is promoting the only ISO 14064 lubricant oil that reduces greenhouse gasses, accumulates carbon credits that can be traded in international markets and can increase fuel economy by 10%.
Olive-3 Technologies Announce On-Demand Editions of Total Manufacturing Management Solutions
Enterprise Asset Management On-Demand (EAM On-Demand) and Total Productive Maintenance On-Demand (TPM On-Demand) Editions deliver state-of-the-art technology to mid-size manufacturers in an affordable subscription model.
Research and Markets: Practical Lubrication for Industrial Industries, 2nd Edition
DUBLIN—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/eb3206/practical_lubricat) has announced the addition of the “Practical Lubrication for Industrial Industries, 2nd Edition” report to their offering.
Predictive Service Asia Introduces Tsang Chin Wah as a Senior Service Engineer
PRLog (Press Release) - CLEVELAND - Predictive Service Asia Limited, a global leader in providing predictive maintenance and engineering services, announces the hiring of Tsang Chin Wah (Awa) in its Hong Kong office. As a senior service engineer, Awa will perform infrared inspections and data collection in Hong Kong and locations throughout Asia. Awa holds an Electrician Class A0 Registration and a certificate from the Vocational Training Council of Electricians. He is also a certified Thermographer.
Reasonably Priced EAM Software and Add-on Modules from DPSI
DPSI, a leading developer of EAM software, is pleased to announce the release of iMaint® 3.5, the latest update to the award-winning Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software. Customers use iMaint to manage maintenance operations for manufacturing plants, facilities and vehicle fleets in a wide range of industries. Many new features enhance this user-friendly version of iMaint, including Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) as an additional order method for parts, an interactive asset tree, and many time-saving utilities. Version 3.5 also introduces the new add-on module, iMaint Dashboard, which provides current information on the most vital parts of any maintenance operation and provides data for more informed decisions.
ROTALIGN ULTRA LIVE TREND Real-time measurement of machine positional change
An important contribution one can make to lower the operating costs of rotating machines is to align them correctly using the real coupling target values. Target values recommended by manufacturers do not always reflect the real machine centerline movements due to thermal growth, pipe strain and dynamic factors.
- Alignment and Balancing
- Asset Management
- CMMS and EAM
- Green Reliability
- Human Asset Management
- Infrared Thermal Imaging
- KPIs - Reliability Performance Metrics
- Lean Maintenance
- Lubrication
- Maintenance Management
- Motor and Power System Testing
- MRO - Spares Management
- Oil and Fluid Analysis
- Planning and Scheduling
- PM Optimization
- Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring Management
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance
- Reliability Engineering
- Reliability Leadership
- Root Cause Analysis
- Shutdowns and Turnarounds
- Total Productive Maintenance (Asset Care)
- Training
- Ultrasonics
- Vibration Analysis
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Motor Electrical Predictive Maintenance and Testing Training - March 19
RCM-2012 Reliability-Centered Maintenance and Root Cause Analysis Conference - April 17
Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Summit - April 24
Asset Operations Excellence Master Class and the Manufacturing Game - May 1
Focused Change Management for Reliability Initiatives and the Reliability Game - May 15
AM-2012 Asset Management Forum - June 5
CBM-2012 Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance Forum - July 23
Infrared Level I Certification Course - October 3
Maintenance Strategy Master Class Level 1 - October 9
Focused Change Management for Reliability Initiatives and the Reliability Game
- Reliability Centered Maintenance for SAP Plant Maintenance
- Job Postings for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
- R300S for When Good Enough – Isn’t Enough!
- GPAllied Inspired Training: Hard-Hitting, Impactful Courses and Workshops.
- New AT33IND Perfect for QC & Troubleshooting
- Belt/Sheave Alignment Laser, Custom Shim and Gaskets
- MRO Inventory and Purchasing Books
- Motor Testing Books
- Total Productive Maintenance Books
- Commtest - Affordable Vibration Analysis
- Join The Association For Maintenance Professionals
- IR Windows: Compare and Save with Exiscan
- Reliability Engineering Services
- Things to think about (and do) in 2011
- Reliability Polls and Quizzes
- Risk Calculation Methodology
- Understanding & Comparing Risk
- Preventing Mechanical Failures - An Introduction to Failure Mode Identification
- Stress: The Silent Killer - Part 1 of a 2 part series
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- Reliability Quiz - MRO Storeroom Quiz
- Championing SAP Plant Maintenance at Your Organization
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- Q&A with the 2011 Uptime Award Winners
- Reliability Polls and Quizzes
- Things to think about (and do) in 2011
- Electric Motor Bearing Greasing Basics
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- Asset Management: concepts and practices
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- CBM 2011 Video Proceedings
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- Reliabilityweb.com 100 Top Web Sites
- Maintenance of Hydraulic Systems
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- Aerial Infrared – An Asset Management Tool for District Heating System Operators
- Root Cause Failure Analysis Web Workshops
- Things to think about (and do) in 2010
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