Maintenance News

SKF leading global supplier within asset reliability software and services according to ARC

SKF today announced that within the recently released “Asset Reliability Software & Services Worldwide Outlook*,” ARC Advisory Group named SKF the leading global supplier for this growing market for the base year 2010.

Meggitt Sensing Systems hires Director of Research

Germantown, MD—Meggitt Sensing System (MSS), the manufacturer of industry-leading accelerometers and vibration sensing products, announced today that it has hired Dr. Christopher McLean as the Director of Research and Development for Wilcoxon Research products. Dr. McLean brings 15 years of product development experience to the dynamic Wilcoxon Research team.

Efficient Asset Management Systems

Efficient asset management systems begin with Camcode Bar Code Asset Tags. From work order tracking to computerized maintenance management systems, companies rely on Camcode’s highly durable anodized aluminum asset tags.

Des-Case Showcases its NEW Gen4 HiVAC Vacuum Dehydrator at the 2011 Finepoint Conference

Goodlettsville, Tenn.—Des-Case Corporation, a leading manufacturer of contamination control products for industrial lubricants, showcased its new Generation 4 HiVAC Vacuum Dehydrator at Finepoint’s 18th Annual Circuit Breaker Test & Maintenance Conference in Jackson, MS, October 3-7, 2011.

National Instruments Announces Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite 2011

National Instruments today announced the latest version of its NI Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite software, which provides a comprehensive collection of analysis and signal processing tools for noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) testing, machine condition monitoring (MCM) and audio test applications. Engineers can use the suite as stand-alone software or combine it with NI hardware and NI LabVIEW system design software to greatly simplify test system development and control. With its new vibration data-logging functionality and other enhancements, the Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite 2011 helps engineers to more easily customize and automate any MCM or NVH test or monitoring application.

CorDEX Instruments Welcomes International Safety Certification Which Will Boost Global Sales

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, October 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/

CorDEX Instruments is gearing up for significant sales of its intrinsically safe thickness monitoring device after receiving international certification from a global regulator on explosive environments and safety equipment.

Signum Group Welcomes New COO Michael Desabris

Enterprise asset management veteran joins preeminent consulting group

ATLANTA, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/—Signum Group, a leader in enterprise asset management systems integration and asset reliability services, today announced that Michael Desabris has joined the company as its chief operating officer.

InSync Software Releases iAppEnterprise 4.0 Asset Tracking and Life Cycle Management Application

Asset tracking and life cycle management application features plug-and-play connectivity to RFID, barcode, GPS and mobile devices; multi-tenancy, enhanced auditing, maintenance utilities and cloud-based delivery.

Mining Hidden Dollars with EAM through Data Quality

MUNDELEIN, Ill., October, 2011 - Utopia, Inc.,  a leading data consulting and services provider, today announced the release of its landmark enterprise asset management (EAM) white paper, “Mining Hidden Dollars with EAM through Data Quality.”

Azima DLI Announces the TRIO CX-7 for Next-Generation Data Collection

CX-7 Delivers Unparalleled Safety, Portability and Depth of Computing Power to Transform Current Predictive Maintenance Programs

Infospectrum Acquires Hetrogenous Inc., a Leader in Real Time Asset Tracking Solutions

Infospectrum acquires Hetrogenous inc. (USA), to provide web-enabled real time Asset Tracking, Asset Management and Maintenance (All In One) solution to its customers.

Ventyx Signs ER Software License

Ventyx Signs ER Software License with Electrabel to Facilitate Equipment Reliability in Belgian Nuclear Power Plants

Web-Based Solution Automates Asset Health Monitoring and Reporting

NWP Services Corporation Introduces GreenSMART Purchasing With MRO Manager Solution

First Industry Solution Capable of Streamlining the Purchase of Energy Efficient Equipment, Appliances and Supplies for Multifamily Housing Operators With a Goal of Reducing Environmental Impact and Energy Costs

Total Resource Management Releases TRM RulesManager™ Designed for IBM Maximo® 7.5

TRM RulesManager continues to complement IBM Maximo Asset Management as the only configuration control center that greatly reduces the time, complexity, risks and costs of any Maximo deployment

CH2M HILL sustainability program earns innovation award

National Association of Water Companies recognizes pilot effort that saved valuable resources, $1.2 million

ICE awards 3-year contract to an international consortium

ICE, the major electrical utility company of Costa Rica, awards 3-year contract to an international consortium, between asset management consultancy TWPL and condition monitoring experts, SOIMSA

Utopia, Inc. Doubles Capacity With New Delivery Center in India

MUNDELEIN, Ill., October 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/—Utopia, Inc., a leading data consulting and services provider, today announced the inauguration of its new Center of Excellence, an extension that more than doubles its existing capacity in Bangalore.

Advoco EAM Practice Announces Anna Richards as San Francisco State University Scholarship Recipient

SAN FRANCISCO, October 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE)—Advoco, a leading Infor Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software consulting services company, announced today that Anna Richards has been named as the Fall 2011 recipient of the Advoco Scholarship. The Advoco Scholarship is a program that awards tuition coverage for project management courses at San Francisco State University College of Extended Learning.

Cohesive Information Solutions and 3-GIS Announce a Strategic Partnership

Cohesive Information Solutions, Inc. and 3-GIS announced today plans to form a strategic alliance that would use their complementary strengths and expertise to extend the value of integrating GIS with Enterprise Asset Management.

National Instruments Releases LabVIEW Toolkit for Machine Prognostics and Health Management

National Instruments today introduced the Watchdog Agent Prognostics Toolkit for NI LabVIEW system design software, which expands the capabilities of LabVIEW in machine prognostics and health management (PHM) applications. The toolkit is a product of collaboration between NI and the National Science Foundation’s Industry/University Cooperative Research Center on Intelligent Maintenance Systems at the University of Cincinnati. It is ideal for serving engineers’ increasing demand for monitoring and reporting the health status of machines, structures,  components and systems.