Aaron Blutstein spoke to David Hipkin, group managing director of SoftSols Group, about the benefits of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

The startling increases in manufacturing performance in the first world economies over recent years have been made possible by transformations in maintenance management thinking and practice. A key enabler has been CMMS. Paul Dean, director of operat

CMMS is only as good as the implementation. Gary Kerr, managing director of EPM Solutions highlights 15 steps to getting your CMMS asset management strategy off to a flying start.

Lisa Wilkinson, gives an overview of the benefits and capabilities of remote asset management systems.

Artesis takes a look at adding the energy management dimension to condition monitoring.

By using the latest condition monitoring systems and services, manufacturing companies can reduce the risk and costs associated with unforeseen breakdowns to production plant and machinery, says Kate Hartigan, managing director of Schaeffler (UK) Ltd

The TP8 thermal imager from Land Instruments International includes Bluetooth voice recording technology and a detector resolution 45% higher than the standard 320 x 240 pixels. It can be used wherever thermography may be necessary to inspect plant,

InFusion Condition Manager version 2.2 collects and analyses real-time diagnostics from plant production assets, drives the appropriate actions, and now also shares that information with plant databases and HMIs.

Baldor has launched washdown versions of its adapter ball bearing range, the Dodge Grip Tight.

Monition Ltd has been awarded grant funding to development semi-intelligent diagnostic tools for high-precision condition monitoring of lubricating and hydraulic transmission oils.

Sensonics range of Senturion Proximity Probes has recently been extended to include a new instrument capable of operating to temperatures of 240°C.

Critical or sensitive electrical equipment in a plant, including electric motors, drives, PLCs, HVAC systems, lighting and IT equipment, often fail because of fluctuations in the mains voltage or high levels of harmonic distortion.

New TD62LM and TD62M thermodynamic steam traps from Spirax Sarco feature replaceable seats, allowing them to be maintained inline. Aimed at heavy industries such as power generation, oil, gas and petrochemicals, the traps are rated up to 62 bar g.

Fixturlaser XA, the 4th generation of laser based shaft alignment tools from Fixturlaser, includes features and functions for extra fast alignment - Express Alignment.

Hawk IR International has announced the launch of its Infrared Safety Centre (ISC) devoted to the training and certification of infrared thermographers operating within explosive atmospheres. ISC incorporates COMPEX, DSEAR and ATEX modules within a L

Thermoteknix has launched an Alpha Silicon based Focal Plane Array thermal imaging camera with shutterless XTi technology. The MIRICLE 110KS with XTi is an ultra-compact uncooled (unstabilized) solid-state high resolution infrared camera, delivering

The biggest single cause of transmission failure is oil contamination. Most of the contamination is caused by millions of steel particles circulating in the oil causing premature wear of the delicate components in the transmission of any vehicle or

Monitran - manufacturer of vibration sensors - is launching three new MultiSelect units, it was recently announced at Maintec exhibition.

Condition monitoring specialist Sensonics chose Maintec to launch its new SIL2 rated Fan or Centrifuge Protection with DN2611 Dual Channel Vibration Protection Monitor.

SKF has developed a new range of bearings that it says can reduce energy consumption by at least 30% compared to standard ISO products.

Petro-Canada has announced the launch of a new product range called Purity FG with Microl - an antimicrobial preservative for use in food grade lubricants.

The new range of VarioCAM high resolution thermographic cameras, designed and manufactured by Jenoptik Laser, Optik, Systeme GmbH, is now available through InfraTec.

Michell Instruments has produced an absolute humidity and relative humidity slide rule.

Extech Instruments' range of Infra-red thermometers for instantaneous non-contact temperature readings, provides temperature measurement solutions for HVAC/R, plant maintenance, automotive, electrical, and food handling/preparation applications.

Sheffield engineering company, DavyMarkham is introducing a new dedicated reconditioning service at its Darnall Works.

The spectrum of end users for large volume steam, and to a lesser extent, hot water, is as broad as it is varied. In the main they include hospitals, dairies, laundries, abattoirs and breweries, and the whole of the food and drinks industry where pro

The Maudslay Initiative is a project under the Occupational Standards Council for Engineering’s (OSCEng) management which will seek to change the way engineering and manufacturing industries operate. Its concept is simple: in order to work with an en

Aaron Blutstein takes a look at the key issues surrounding thermal imaging camera training.

Andy Mellor, senior engineer with Stockport based AV Technology, talks to PWE about Root-Cause Failure Analysis (RCA) in a series of questions and answers.

The competitive thermal imaging market is never one to shy away from adapting to market conditions and coming up with new incentives and technologies to wet the appetite of new customers. PWE takes a look at some of the latest developments.

Flir Systems, no stranger to being at the forefront of infrared advances recently launched its latest offering with its T/B-Series. But what makes this new camera stand out from the crowd? And can the company's claim that its new series presents 'a n