Maintenance News

Murata Electronics North America Invests in RFM (RF Monolithics, Inc.)

RFM ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT BY MURATA ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA, INC. AND SIGNING OF COLLABORATION AGREEMENT WITH PARENT MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

DALLAS, TEXAS, RF Monolithics, Inc. (NASDAQ: [RFMI], “RFM” or the “Company”) announced today that Murata Electronics North America, Inc., has purchased 533,000 shares of RFM Common Stock at $1.31/share, representing a small premium over RFM’s recent 30 day volume weighted average price, in a private transaction. The purchase represents less than five percent of RFM’s outstanding stock.

ITP Launches New Home Page in Conjunction with New Look and Feel

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) is proud to announce the launch of its Web site’s newly redesigned home page. ITP has been working to incorporate comments and feedback from internal and external users to make its home page more user-friendly and organized based on the tasks our stakeholders perform regularly. The new home page offers a simple and clean design that significantly improves functionality.

Brian Wilson joins People and Processes, Inc.

People and Processes, Inc. announced today that Brian Wilson has joined the company in a Principal Consultant role. In his new position, Brian will provide strategic leadership for education and consulting in the following areas:  Coaching and Mentoring, Succession Planning, Operations, Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices, Change Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and SAP Development, Implementation, Training.

Henkel Turns To YouTube to Ease Anaerobic Anxiety…

Rocky Hill, Conn. - To answer common questions and educate users on the simplicity of Loctite® brand anaerobic adhesives and sealants, Henkel Corporation - has introduced a series of short videos that will appear on YouTube and on Loctite® websites.  Running approximately 60 seconds each, these videos succinctly illustrate the simplicity of using, applying and removing these adhesives.

SmartSignal to Present at XXI World Energy Congress

Will Discuss Breakthrough Advances in Predictive Diagnostics and Work Management

Lisle, Ill. - SmartSignal® Corporation today announced that it will present a paper at the XXI World Energy Congress (WEC), which is being held September 12-16, 2010 at the Palais des congrès/Convention Centre in Montreal, Canada.

Ranal Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd Introduces OptiMaint To Revolutionize Maintenance Management

Targeted to multiple industries this CMMS solution is a real decision making tool that optimizes the Asset Management and Maintenance.

(I-Newswire) - In the present day scenario organizations have adopted Information Technology in the areas like the Engineering, Manufacturing, Accounting, Sales and Marketing, etc, but is yet to be implemented in the field of Maintenance Management. Most organizations, be it large or medium is yet to invest in a tool for managing the maintenance activities. The benefits realized by the use of a CMMS are still under estimated. Computerized maintenance allows an effective management of Human, Material and Budgetary resources.

Fluke 810 Vibration Tester Helps Alpenrose Dairy Keep Milk Flowing

The 810 is part of Alpenrose’s proactive maintenance program to help understand when a motor or machine may encounter problems

PRLog - Alpenrose Dairy is able to maintain the efficiency of its processing operations by using the new Fluke 810 Vibration Tester to analyze the condition of its production machinery and troubleshoot any faults or potential problems.

MPulse Expands DataLink Maintenance Solutions Program

MPulse Maintenance Software (MPulse) developers of MPulse v7, its fourth generation of CMMS software, announces the hiring of Daniel LaFollette as Systems Integrations Manager to direct the MPulse DataLink Maintenance Solutions Program.

Reliable Manufacturing reveals date of new What Tool? When? Master Class

Change management consultancy firm, Reliable Manufacturing, has announced details of its next What Tool? When? Master Class with industry experts Ron Moore and Andrew Fraser. The two-day event will be held at the Holiday Inn Runcorn, near Manchester Airport, on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st September 2010.

Trico Launches New Opto Laser Level for Easy Oiler Installation

PEWAUKEE, WIS. - Trico Corporation recently launched the Opto Laser Level - a new product which aids in the installation of the company’s Opto-Matic Constant Level Oiler.

Trico’s Opto-Matic Oiler plays a vital role in machine reliability. It is a dependable tool that maintains accurate oil levels in equipment world-wide and has been used as an industry standard for more than 75 years.

Ingersoll Rand Partners with Azima DLI to Power Its Equipment Services Business

Long-Term Service and Maintenance Contracts Enhanced Through Advanced Machine Condition Monitoring Capabilities

WOBURN, Mass., (BUSINESS WIRE)—Azima DLI, the premier provider of predictive machine condition monitoring and analysis services, today announced details of a multi-year agreement with Ingersoll Rand’s Industrial Technologies Sector (IR) . Ingersoll Rand’s Industrial Technologies Sector has selected Azima DLI as its global condition monitoring partner, and an important enhancement of the company’s equipment service business. The initial partnership covers compressors installed at customer sites in North America and may expand to focus on additional equipment and geographies.

ARC’s Eighth India Forum Highlights

ARC Advisory Group’s Forum, “Achieving Business Excellence through IT and Automation Solutions,” in Hyderabad, India, July 14-17 focused on electric power, process, and batch industries in India to drive innovation, sustainability, and performance.  The forum attracted over 400 delegates.

QinetiQ North America Introduces Spectroil Q100 Oil Analysis Spectrometer

MCLEAN, VA -  QinetiQ North America, a global developer of innovative technology solutions, today announced that its subsidiary, Spectro Inc., is introducing the Spectroil Q¹⁰⁰ Oil Analysis Spectrometer, an analytical instrument that detects and quantifies metals in used (in-service) oils and hydraulic fluids that are indicative of an abnormal condition. Spectro Inc. customers will utilize the Spectroil Q¹⁰⁰ to help predict mechanical failures in their early stages so corrective action can be taken. Oil analysis has become an extremely successful predictive maintenance tool applied by the military and commercial industry to greatly improve safety and reduce maintenance costs.

SPI Infrared Launches New X26 Thermal Imaging Review Web Site

Sierra Pacific Innovations, Corp. announces the launch of X26.com that features thermal camera and night vision scope reviews and thermography articles for self-directed consumer education.

Las Vegas, NV,—(PR.com)—The Sierra Pacific Innovations Corporation, also known as SPI Corp., proudly announces today’s launch of the X26 Thermal Imaging Review web site. The new X26.com features thermal camera and night vision scope reviews, articles and white papers on thermography, and a practical guide for the application and use of thermal imaging in both public safety and private commercial endeavors. Future X26 Thermal Imaging Review content will be submitted by industry professionals and will be solicited from satisfied customers who have found unique (and profitable) uses for their thermal cameras. The site is designed for self-directed education on thermal imaging and infrared tools.

EnPro Industries Announces Acquisitions by Compressor Products International

CHARLOTTE, N.C., /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—EnPro Industries Inc. (NYSE:  NPO), a leading manufacturer of engineered industrial products, today announced the acquisitions of CC Technology, Progressive Equipment, Inc. and Premier Lubrication Systems, Inc. These businesses design and manufacture lubrication systems used in reciprocating compressors and will become part of Compressor Products International, an EnPro Industries company. The transactions were completed for cash; terms were not disclosed.

Timken Wins US$26 Million Wind Energy Contract Supplying Goldwind

Timken to provide engineering, advanced bearings, condition monitoring and services for Goldwind platforms in China with broader, global opportunity

CANTON, Ohio: - The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) has received a contract worth US$26 million to supply wind turbine products and services to China’s Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Company, one of the world’s top five wind power equipment manufacturers.

UK. IMarEST To Hold Condition Based Maintenance Conference

The importance of machinery maintenance on board vessels is a key consideration for all ship owners and operators. Yet, after bunker maintenance it represents a controllable operating expenditure and is therefore often targeted when looking for cost-cutting opportunities during times when margins are eroded due to increased operating costs and reduced charter rates.

Oil & Gas Companies to Increase IT Spending as a Result of BP Oil Spill

New Study Notes Health Safety and Environment Systems, Enterprise Asset Management Systems, Application and Data Integration, and Advanced Analytics as Key Areas of Growth Over Next 2-3 Years

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., - IDC Energy Insights today announced the availability of a new perspective, IT Impacts from the BP Oil Spill (Document #EI224330, July 2010). The document indicates that broad Federal and State regulatory and policy changes initiated as a result of the recent BP oil spill, will significantly increase regulatory requirements related to health, safety, and environment in the oil & gas industry. These changes are predicted to increase spending by oil & gas companies on a range of technologies including health safety and environment (HSE) systems, enterprise asset management (EAM) systems, application and data integration, and advanced analytics.

AssetPoint Offers Analytics and Dashboard Software in Partnership with InetSoft

Piscataway, NJ - InetSoft Technology (www.inetsoft.com), an innovator in dashboard, reporting and mashup solutions, announced that AssetPoint (www.assetpoint.com), a leading provider of Enterprise Maintenance Management software and industry best practices consulting - now offers visual analytics and KPI dashboard solutions based on InetSoft’s Style Scope application. Users of AssetPoint’s TabWare Xi EAM/CMMS system can opt to add the advanced business intelligence capabilities with TabWare Analytics.

POLARIS™ Develops New Fuel Troubleshooting Test Packages to Reduce Fleet Expenses and Downtime

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - POLARIS Laboratories^TM has developed an extensive range of fuel testing that can confirm the quality of bulk deliveries and quickly resolve some of the most common issues that have the biggest monetary effect on fleet productivity.  Fuel is one of a fleet manager’s biggest expenses and optimum performance depends on resolving issues before they result in unnecessary downtime.