Maintenance, Repair and Operations Feature Library

Operations Engineer's library catalogues editorial features going back five years.

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28/10/2017 Industrial vending – vote or veto Industrial vending machines can be used to stock a range of items and tools, but would they work on your site? Adam Offord explores the options » Read More


28/10/2017 Protecting the protective equipment Everyone knows the importance of wearing the correct PPE at all times. However, Chris Beck discovers there is a worrying knowledge gap when it comes to caring for this vital equipment » Read More


28/10/2017 From local to cloud-based condition monitoring Condition Monitoring (CM) no longer needs to be restricted to highly skilled, experienced engineers. With the advent of cloud-based CM systems, users can now share data with experts via the cloud, enabling improved fault diagnosis, faster ... » Read More


28/10/2017 Planning for the unknown Accidents will happen. It is a fact of life. When they do, it is best to be prepared. Knowing how to respond can make a big difference in mitigating the impact on a business and its most precious asset – the people who work for it. Mark ... » Read More


26/08/2017 Factories get smarter Many companies are now harnessing the benefits of digitalisation and will rely on smart factories in the future. However, the required budget is not always available or, due to short production cycles, complete machinery replacement is ... » Read More


26/08/2017 Banishing unplanned downtime Predictive maintenance is the best answer to minimising the risks of equipment failure. However, monitoring practices in the past have been expensive, problematic and, at worst, unreliable. The solution is to switch to smart condition ... » Read More


26/08/2017 Sound advice (in association with Casella) Noise-Induced Hearing Loss is a growing concern for many manufacturers, but more can be done to raise awareness of the risks amongst workers – particularly the youth. Chris Beck reports on the latest Works Management roundtable event » Read More


04/01/2016 Baby food maker optimises production with pigging-systems A pigging system from URESH is ensuring that production is efficient and safe at a baby food manufacturer » Read More


23/01/2015 Value adding Managers turning to the belief that maintenance may be non-core need to consider the implications of that notion before they outsource key engineering functions. » Read More


09/12/2014 How do you shape up? A quarter of factory management teams lack a formal maintenance strategy, while a third are oblivious to the costs of downtime, according to research. Time for a wake-up call, says Max Gosney » Read More


23/10/2014 Age concern A sharp focus on maintenance can result in significant improvements in factory operations, but too many managers struggle to take seriously the upkeep of their plant and equipment, says Ian Vallely » Read More


09/07/2014 Changing maintenance safety for the better It may come as a surprise to many to learn that some 25–30% of work-based fatalities in manufacturing industry (which for the last five years has recorded around 30 deaths annually) are related to maintenance activity. » Read More


14/06/2014 Unsafe maintenance Sadly, maintenance engineers and technicians are still being seriously injured and even killed as they carry out their tasks. Brian Tinham asks HSE chair Judith Hackitt, why? » Read More


19/05/2014 Heat of the moment Thermal cameras have grown in popularity as fast as prices have fallen. But, while their inspection power is immense, there are issues for the unwary, warns Brian Tinham » Read More


30/04/2014 Spinning a yarn Maintenance outsourcing is steeped in myths around cost, convenience and levels of commitment. Max Gosney meets two innovative manufacturers to discover the home truths » Read More


21/03/2014 Secrets of success Although computerised maintenance management systems can deliver a significant boost to maintenance efficiency and beyond, that's not always the case. Brian Tinham looks at what goes wrong and how to avoid the pitfalls. » Read More


14/12/2013 Top 10 steps to world class Zero breakdowns and impeccable plant reliability don't have to be the preserve of those with six figure budgets. Max Gosney gets some inexpensive tips on achieving maintenance nirvana from former Nissan maintenance engineer and Sora ... » Read More


14/12/2013 Crystal ball gazing Techniques such as vibration monitoring, acoustic emissions sensing and thermography are more accessible than ever, but what should you use where? » Read More


19/10/2013 The golden oldies WM's in-depth survey takes the temperature of the UK's maintenance operations. Annie Gregory reports on the refusal to give in to the challenges of ageing equipment and a shrinking skills base. » Read More


26/09/2013 Do you feel lucky? As CS Forrester's Lord Hornblower said: "The lucky man is he who knows how much to leave to chance." That's true of making maintenance sustainable, too. » Read More


14/05/2013 Camera ready? With the plethora of thermal imaging cameras available today, users could be forgiven for believing training was a non-issue. As Brian Tinham explains, nothing could be further from the truth. » Read More


24/04/2013 In or out? Can outsourcing give you anything more than you can get from your own maintenance department? » Read More


15/04/2013 Education and innovation The forthcoming Safety & Health Expo promises to deliver a broad educational content, as well as a showcase of the latest products and services. We look ahead to the event and find out what visitors can expect to see and hear. » Read More


10/04/2013 Check, act, plan, do Deming's 'plan, do, check, act' is best revised as 'check, act, plan, do' for maintenance professionals. Brian Tinham looks at the role of CMMS/EAM systems in making that happen. » Read More


11/02/2013 Maintenance expo With Maintec 2013 just a few short weeks away, Brian Tinham previews this show, specifically designed for maintenance technicians and engineering managers » Read More
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