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? The State of the Semiconductor Industry and Its Growth The semiconductor industry is a cornerstone of modern technology, enabling innovations?that make the world smarter, healthier, greener, and better connected. Semiconductors, often referred to as the “brains” of electronic devices, are integral to everything from smartphones and computers to advanced medical equipment and electric vehicles, as well as less common household items like refrigerators, dishwashers, and our smart bulbs to connect devices to Alexa or Siri. Read this article by Kristi Perkins, MBA to find out more about the state of the semiconductor industry and what the future could hold. https://lnkd.in/emzGaADw Thanks to the sources for this article! Arrow Electronics Avnet DigiKey TSMC NVIDIA AMD ASML Semiconductor Industry Association #semiconductor #CHIPS #manufacturingindustry #chipshortage

A ?? Look at Closed Cooling Water Issues Large industrial ?? facilities frequently have many closed cooling water systems.? ? Plant personnel may, at times, overlook important issues related to ?? water treatment and corrosion minimization within these networks; that is until a failure brings down a system and perhaps a unit operation, or worse.?An important part of any ?? preventive maintenance program is conscientious monitoring and control of cooling water chemistry. Read more about closed cooling water issues in the new installment of Bradley Buecker's (Buecker & Associates) cooling water system #preventivemaintenance series. Thanks to the resources for this article: ChemTreat Hach Chromalox IDCON INC #watercooling #assetmanagement #facilitymaintenance #coolingtower

Plant ?? Numbering and Asset ? Identification Plant Numbering: This article by Don Armstrong, President of Veleda Services covers the two main plant numbering systems that together form the framework on which all maintenance programs are based and describes the value that can be created by integrating these identification systems. These two systems are: Equipment Numbers, or more accurately, Equipment Location Numbers Stock-Keeping Unit (SKU) numbers or, preferably, Material Catalogue Numbers A third, less critical but still important asset numbering system for Stores location (or “bin”) numbers, is also included. Read the article to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eckkJbgT #equipmentnumbering #assetidentification #assetmanagement

Understanding ???? Shaft Alignment: Basics Part one of a four-part series from Acoem USA that will cover shaft alignment fundamentals and thermal growth, and highlight the importance of field measurements through two case studies. Despite the best efforts to precisely align rotating machinery shafts, dynamic movement (commonly believed to be due to the thermal growth of the machine casings) has resulted in machines operating at less than optimum alignment conditions. This vexing problem has plagued machine reliability professionals for decades. Read this article to learn exactly what shaft alignment is, shaft alignment tolerances, bearing life expectancy, and more. https://lnkd.in/eEdeRjJn Acoem Richard Henry Ron Sullivan John Walden #shaftalignment #misalignment #alignmentbasics

Asset Data Configuration Part 2: ???? Work Order Prioritization Work order?prioritisation is the next logical step that follows an agreed approach to asset criticality. An option for prioritisation is to employ the RIME methodology. The ability to define a RIME ranking makes prioritizing assets simple and enables maintenance teams to streamline how they spend their time and efforts. RIME helps replace emotion with logic. It is known in industry that maintenance decisions are often based on emotions and not what makes the best business sense. An advantage of this methodology is that functionality exists in the eMaint?CMMS currently used by the featured Facilities department. Learn more in this article by Akilu Yunusa-Kaltungo (PhD CEng FIMechE FHEA) (The University of Manchester) and Lar English MSc CEng MIMechE (Gas Networks Ireland) to find out more..https://lnkd.in/eisExihp Fluke Reliability Reliabilityweb.com International Organization for Standardization International Organization for Standardization (ISO) #CMMS #RIME #workorderprioritization #assetmanagement

?? Reliability & Maintenance Tips: Balancing Backlogs and Streamlining Shutdowns In this month's newsletter, IDCON INC VP Owe Forsberg, CAMA, CMRP discusses how managing backlogs and optimizing shutdowns can be the difference between production efficiency and expensive downtime. Read for practical strategies for calculating and balancing the backlog and how to structure shutdowns to improve reliability. ???Upcoming Shutdown/Turnaround Training! It's time to optimize your plant’s shutdowns. Sign up for training to learn the Shutdown Turnaround Optimization Process and receive hands-on tools to reduce downtime and streamline resources. Click to sign up: https://lnkd.in/e6FgiUn #shutdown #backlog #maintenancetraining #improvereliability #productionefficiency

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Where AI, Industry 4.0, and IIoT Meet ?? Maintenance Data Integrity In the evolving landscape of industrial maintenance, one truth remains constant: the quality of maintenance decisions can never exceed the quality of the data upon which they are based.? As we stand at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), this fundamental principle becomes even more critical. While these technologies promise transformative capabilities in predictive maintenance and asset optimization, they amplify rather than eliminate the importance of data integrity. Read more in the latest article from Ahmed Rezika of SimpleWays OU https://lnkd.in/eBq7nu8s #AI #IIoT #dataintegrity #maintenancedata #assetmanagement

What is ? Predictive Run to ? Failure? Run-to-Failure (RTF) and predictive maintenance might seem worlds apart, but together, they can unlock smarter maintenance. RTF is practical for low-cost assets, but predictive tools like Aspen Mtell add value by detecting early signs of wear. This advance warning allows for better planning and reduces unplanned downtime. Embracing both approaches can boost efficiency—no magic, just smarter use of data. Find out more in this article by John Q. Todd of Total Resource Management https://lnkd.in/eX3CyB6G ?? Happy Halloween! Aspen Technology IBM #predictivemaintenance #efficiency #assetmanagement

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