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Test and Measurement
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Education and Networking Highlight Reliable Plant 2019
Reliable Plant 2019 Conference and Exhibition brought North American maintenance and reliability professionals to the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland for keynotes, learning sessions, and exhibition. By far the largest part of the conference was the learning sessions, which allowed…
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In good health – innovative applications for machine-learning tools
The application of machine-learning techniques is far-reaching. One industrial engineer takes asset performance improvement services off the beaten path.
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MRO Supply Chain – using digitalization to streamline processes and decision-making
Sada Haque says that the journey to become pioneers in our business objectives will greatly depend upon data-driven strategies, rather than gut feelings.
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Crews cleaning up oil spill at Kinder Morgan station north of Kamloops, B.C.
Darfield, B.C. – Crews using an emergency response trailer and vacuum trucks are working to clean up a crude oil spill at a Kinder Morgan station north of Kamloops, B.C. The provincial Ministry of Environment said a flow metre has…
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Fluke Corporation names new president of Fluke Digital Systems
Everett, Wash. – Fluke Corporation has named David O’Reilly President of Fluke Digital Systems (FDS), the business unit that manages the Fluke Accelix ecosystem of connected tools and solutions which includes Fluke Sensors, eMaint CMMS, and SCHAD Mobile Work Management…
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Bentley Systems announces Year in Infrastructure 2018 Conference
Exton, Pa. — Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced that the Year in Infrastructure 2018 Conference will be held October 15 – 18 in London at the Hilton London Metropole.…
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Thermal imaging and ultrasonic testing are important tools in your PM program.
A well-executed preventative maintenance program is the cornerstone of every plant’s asset management strategy. Ensuring that equipment is regularly serviced and tested helps mitigate the likelihood of an unexpected failure and associated downtime. While a number of plant systems and…
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BlackBerry launches game-changing cybersecurity product for automakers, shows promise for industrial automation
Detroit, MI – In a keynote address at the North American International Automotive Show, BlackBerry Limited Executive Chairman and CEO, John Chen, unveiled BlackBerry Jarvis, a transformational software cybersecurity product. BlackBerry is initially marketing this solution to automakers, whose complex…
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BlackBerry partners with Fleet Complete with integrated fleet tracking solution
Waterloo, Ont. – BlackBerry is partnering with another company to offer customers a more comprehensive fleet-tracking system. The Waterloo, Ont.-based company says it has entered a reselling partnership with Fleet Complete, a fleet-tracking solution company. BlackBerry Radar general manager Philip…
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FLIR Systems to realign operating segment structure
Wilsonville, Ore. – FLIR Systems, Inc. today announced that it will realign its business operations into three principle business units: Government and Defense, Industrial, and Commercial. With this consolidation, Flir intends to reduce complexity, realize greater operating synergies, and enhance…
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Calibration and metrology compensation survey shows salaries across industries
Everett, Wash. – Fluke Calibration has released the results of their first annual Calibration and Metrology Compensation Survey. Data collected in this survey shows median annual base salary information across multiple industries and disciplines in the field of metrology, and…
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SKF inaugurates large-size bearing test centre
Gothenburg, Germany – SKF inaugurated its newly-built Sven Wingquist Test Centre in Schweinfurt, Germany, an investment totalling EUR 40 million. The centre is the first in the world that is able to test large-size bearings under actual operating conditions. This…
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Growth in smart handheld optical scanner market, study
London – A growing interest in industrial automation and enhanced quality inspection are driving the adoption of smart handheld metrology devices, with flexibility and versatility boosting demand. At present, only a handful of market participants exist; however, with metrology giants…
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Industrial Scientific welcomes new owner, Fortive Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA – Industrial Scientific, a global leader in gas detection and safety-as-a-service, is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement to join the Fortive family of industrial technology companies as a member of its Field…
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Pruftechnik receives Mobius award for excellent knowledge transfer
Ismaning, Germany – German companies are recognizing the trend towards further training. Pruftechnik Dieter Busch AG, a partner of the Australian Mobius Institute, can also attest to this. The number of participants in the ISO CAT seminars offered by Pruftechnik…
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Danfoss opens new monitoring centre
Danfoss, a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and water systems, has opened a new monitoring centre in Baltimore, Maryland, which will provide 24/7 assistance to its food-retail customers utilizing Danfoss Enterprise Services. Danfoss Enterprise…
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A laser alignment trainer passes along wisdom on skilling up, giving back
A laser alignment trainer joins a trade school advisory board and shares his experience with the next generation.
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MainTrain 2017 registration deadline extension
PEMAC has extended the early bird registration discount deadline for MainTrain 2017 until June 16. Taking place September 25 to 28, 2017, at the Delta Bessborough in Saskatoon, the annual conference for maintenance and physical asset management is the largest…
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Showstoppers – IFPE 2017 post-show roundup
Fluid power innovations at IFPE confirmed that keeping pace with technology is critical for the industry’s success.
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Taking stock of new technologies at IFPE 2017
Las Vegas welcomed IFPE 2017 to the Las Vegas Convention Center, March 7-11, 2017. The show, which is co-located with CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017, brings together fluid power, power transmission and motion control industries together. One of the major draws of the…
