The 2010 MARTS (Maintenance & Reliability Technology Summit) wrapped up on April 30 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont, IL.

Energy-Efficient Facilities Are Seeing Stars ]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:55:13 +0100 http://www.mt-online.com//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1537:viewpoint-get-out-there-and-leadevery-day&catid=272:mtjune2010&directory=90 As someone who has worked in maintenance most of my life, I'm amazed to still see the same problems that I did when I first picked up a wrench.

]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:45:20 +0100 http://www.mt-online.com//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1536:uptime-made-in-america&catid=272:mtjune2010&directory=90 To me, the term or label "Made in America" represents quality, variety and domestic production for domestic jobs. You name it: We make it, we use it, we export a lot of it for other countries to use. ]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:25:37 +0100 http://www.mt-online.com//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1535:solution-spotlight-in-the-field-with-new-mobile-valve-diagnostics&catid=272:mtjune2010&directory=90 Tough locations and/or challenging environments? No worries. State-of-the-art software solutions based on smartphones and PDAs are making it easier than ever to evaluate the performance and condition of your AOVs wherever they're located. ]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:14:59 +0100 http://www.mt-online.com//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1534:automating-the-permit-process&catid=272:mtjune2010&directory=90

Still relying on paper-based permitting? Why not let compliance-savvy software bring you out of the dark ages? ]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:01:18 +0100 http://www.mt-online.com//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1533:-riding-for-the-brand&catid=272:mtjune2010&directory=90 Someone once asked me why I use so many analogies in my writing. It's simple. I think in them. ]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:55:35 +0100 http://www.mt-online.com//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1532:motor-decisions-matter-your-motor-inventory-a-real-waste-buster&catid=272:mtjune2010&directory=90 One common cause of wasted energy—and wasted money—at industrial facilities is oversized motors and motor systems.

]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:34:02 +0100 http://www.mt-online.com//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1531:training-strategies-many-paths-one-goal&catid=272:mtjune2010&directory=90 All Maintenance Technology Reader Panelists agree that training is important. The need for it is ongoing, and it is a part of routine strategy for most operations. ]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:23:21 +0100 http://www.mt-online.com//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1530:strong-supplier-relationships-keep-critical-maintenance-services-close-at-hand&catid=272:mtjune2010&directory=90

Are the pricing demands of your purchasing department undermining the reliability of your plant's rotating equipment? ]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:18:52 +0100 http://www.mt-online.com//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1529:ease-labor-pains-with-asset-performance-management&catid=272:mtjune2010&directory=90

Overcome high labor turnover and aging equipment issues before they erode your capacity, efficiency and profits. ]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:54:38 +0100 http://www.mt-online.com//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1528:lubrication-checkup-automated-systems&catid=272:mtjune2010&directory=90 Symptom:
"We're working through an RCM process on our major equipment. As most of our machinery is fitted with automated lubrication equipment, I am looking for typical failure scenarios and prevention strategies." ]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:46:08 +0100 http://www.mt-online.com//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1527:the-business-process-review-redrawing-your-cmms-roadmap&catid=272:mtjune2010&directory=90

Still trying to make progress on your software journey? If you don't know where you're going, you could end up in the wrong place! ]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:07:53 +0100