Five Minute Facts
Precision Alignment Saves Energy
Significant power savings can be made through accurate alignment. Precise machine alignment eliminates reaction forces and reduces energy consumption by up to 10 percent.
- Sven Fleischer
- Easy-Laser
Veterans CONNECTED
Episode 12: David Vodarick
Welcome to VETERANS CONNECTED maintenance and reliability expert and military Veteran Eric Bevevino interviews military Veteran David Vodarick. Dave grew up in Western Pennsylvania and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Tune in as they exchange their experiences and discuss the transition from the military to industry, and the paths and resources that led them to where they are today…
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected
Five Minute Facts
Technical Knowledge Isn’t the Gap – Emotional Intelligence Is
Why is your plant not getting reliability results? It can be tempting to blame a lack of technical knowledge, but talking to numerous experts has revealed something else: the gap is in emotional intelligence, which plays a direct role in implementation, culture change, psychological safety, and leadership…
- Robert Kalwarowsky
- Rob's Reliability Project
CONNECT Conversations
Key Processes for a Successful PdM Program
Today, Ron and Doug discuss PdM Program. Predictive Maintenance, or PdM, has been around for decades, harking back to the 60’s and 70’s, and only became practical for routine use by technicians in the late 80’s with the advent of more advanced microchips.
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
Two Minute Tips
How to Troubleshoot a Variable Speed Drive and Motor Circuit
Do you have a Drive that’s tripped and you don’t know if it’s the Motor? A variable speed drives (Variable frequency Drive) are often built with current transformers monitoring each phase for current balance or over current, and will trip on a predefined limits.
- Mark Gurney
- 3Phi Reliability
Veterans CONNECTED
Episode 11: Michael Moody
Welcome to VETERANS CONNECTED maintenance and reliability expert and military Veteran Eric Bevevino interviews military Veteran Michael Moody. Mike retired in 2015 following 28 years of active and reserve duty. He is from Cheboygan, Michigan. LCDR Moody joined the Navy in 1987, enlisting to train in the Nuclear Power Program where he completed boot camp, Machinist Mate “A” School, Nuclear Power School and Prototype Training at S3G in Ballston Spa, NY. Tune in as they exchange their experiences and discuss the transition from the military to industry, and the paths and resources that led them to where they are today…
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected
CONNECT Conversations
Developing the Business Case with Drew Troyer
The business case for reliability is simple – a higher capacity, lower cost, safer, and environmentally sound operation. In this session we will be discussing the creation of the business case with our special guest Drew Troyer.
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
Two Minute Tips
The New Normal in Predictive Maintenance
What does machine health monitoring look like in an era of the online workday, personnel shortages, and supply chain hang-ups? These recent trends have influenced practices in predictive maintenance—including how data is collected, shared, and analyzed. Read on for five condition monitoring solutions to avoid manufacturing delays and optimize workflow.
- Bob Martin
- IMI Sensors
The Leadership Connection
Episode 33: Matt Stegmiller
The Leadership Connection Host, Doug Plucknette, interviews reliability leader Matt Stegmiller. Matt is currently a Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer at Marathon Petroleum.
- Doug Plucknette
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
