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Enrico and Fred discuss the value of using real-world usage data to define mission profiles, advocating for a shift from deterministic to stochastic approaches. They touch on the impact of environmental conditions, the risk of selection bias in data analysis, and weigh the cost-benefit of using connected devices to improve design and reliability decisions.
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A BIG thank you to Shaon Isenhour of Eruditio for joing CMMSradio to discuss his recent learning session at the Reliable Plant Conference 2023 in Orlando. Thank you to Noria Corporation, Reliable Plant, and Machinery Lubrication for making it all happen. See you in Chicago in June 2024 for the next one! This episode has numerous insights and guidance for maintenance professions, CMMS users, and the like to understand a bit about work management and the best practices behind how teams can get moving. We discussed the services offered by Eruditio, including the Inspired Blendded Learning Curriculum and the RMIC certification offered at The University of Tennessee Knoxville. We get into the skilled trades gap, ADKAR, and RASI + the importance of building a job plan library, into your CMMS, for PM (Preventive Maintenance) and CM (corrective maintenance) to upskill and guide incoming employees for proper execution of said tasks as the folks with tribal knowledge retire. This is 20 minutes of pure gold for anyone wanting to learn from a maintenance and reliability professional that knows how to get things done and create sustained reliability within organizations of all types.
As a Generation X engineer, I’ve witnessed remarkable shifts in how we approach design engineering.
Recently, I saw an article suggesting Gen X is frustrated because the skills we learned early in our careers no longer apply in today’s technological landscape. This characterization made me pause and reflect. While our tools have certainly evolved dramatically, I believe we’re experiencing something more nuanced than obsolescence.
With AI in design, we’re coming full circle, with artificial intelligence and machine learning enhancing rather than replacing the fundamental skills we developed.
Rob Kalwarowsky joins CMMSradio to discuss his background, his recent TEDx talk in Japan, and much more. What personal experiences lead him here and how does mindset, and leadership, play a role in best practices for maintenance teams? What are some of the bad boss types and characteristics that negatively influence performance and well-being?
Rob discusses personal development, mindset, culture, and leadership within the context of maintenance and facilities management. Rob introduces the concept of internal family systems, explaining how different facets of the mind drive behavior and the role of protective mechanisms. The takeaway is the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and empathy in leadership, highlighting how leaders who embody these qualities can drive positive transformations in both personal and organizational realms whether in maintenance or other aspects of operations and business with an emphasis on the impact of genuine connections, mindset shifts, and cultural transformations on teams and overall performance.
Rob discusses living abroad, his love for water polo and guitar, and his notable online presence across platforms like LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. He also provides a free eBook on effectively managing difficult bosses (a**hole bosses), along with an exclusive discount for his program for CMMSradio listeners.
Visit https://www.howtodealboss.com/howtode… and enter the coupon code CMMSradio at checkout for a $50 discount on the program so you can learn how to deal with your A**hole boss.
Chris and Fred discuss how you analyze the failure data from a test … where failure is sometimes intermittent?
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Hang on to your hats! This episode is loaded to the brim with a talk about all things CMMS with George Williams of ReliabilityX, and the Practical Reliability podcast, telling us about his background, experience, and dropping serious and practical knowledge around CMMS and maintenance and reliability best practices. There’s too much in this one to type it all (you’re welcome).
Seriously – It’s a rock-solid episode and I look forward to the next time we can have George on CMMSradio. Thanks George – This was awesome!
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Chris and Fred discuss the importance (or lack thereof) of having a PhD in reliability engineering. Is it worth it?
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John Todd, Sr. Consultant at Total Resource Management, joined CMMSradio to discuss his upcoming learning session at the Reliable Plant Conference happening in Orlando Florida 7/31/23 – 8/3/2023. John is a Reliability Engineering Professional, a Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt, with extensive real-world experience and expertise. We cover a lot in this episode including:
A preview of: The Critical Connection between Digital Transformation and Sustainable Continuous improvement
Managing just work orders is not enough. What organizations MUST do with all this great data. What John is looking forward to at Reliable Plant. The services offered by Total Resource Management and more.
This episode features guest William Sloan, CMRP CMRT and MLE – He’s a consultant at Eruditio with a heavy focus on MRO storeroom improvements, Root Cause Analysis, asset management and more with an extensive background in all things maintenance and reliability. The list is extensive and you can look him up on LinkedIn to learn more. He has a Passion for Training, Teaching, and Coaching Others.
Reliability engineers are often taught about ‘cut sets.’ But we rarely use them. Many reliability engineers don’t know what they are. But they are also in lots of textbooks as if they are really important. So what are they? The good news is that they are pretty simple to understand. The bad news is that they can be difficult to find. Mercifully, they are mainly used by computers who do the hard work of calculating system reliability for us. So knowing what ‘cut sets’ are can be really informative … even if you don’t use them every day.
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Today, we’re putting the spotlight on a critical component in surface mount technology, the stencil.
These precision-engineered tools are the unsung heroes of electronic assembly, playing a pivotal role in ensuring accurate solder paste deposition and, ultimately, the reliability of your circuit assemblies.
It’s been long said that reliability begins at the solder print, and the print begins with the stencil.
Joining us today is Elias Malfavon Jr, President of Metal Etch Services, Inc. a stencil manufacturer operating in San Marcos California. Metal edge services was founded 20 years ago in 2005.
We’ll explore the fascinating journey of stencil production, from design and material selection to the advanced laser cutting technologies that ensure microscopic precision.
We’ll also discuss the latest innovations in stencil technology, their impact on modern assembly processes, and how the industry is evolving to meet the challenges of ultra-high-density interconnects and miniaturization.
So, sit back, relax, and let’s uncover the critical role of SMT stencils in today’s electronics manufacturing landscape.
Elias Malfavon Jr’s Contact Info:
eliasjr@metaletchservices.com
Metal Etch Services, Inc.
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Dianna and Fred discuss long-form reading. Is it in decline?
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Thank you Cody Jackson, Founder of Effective PdM, for joining CMMSradio to discuss your IMPLEMENTATION Training programs teaching maintenance teams HOW TO EXECUTE predictive maintenance programs at their own facilities.
Cody is presenting at the Reliable Plant conference (From Training to Triumph: Empowering Maintenance Teams through Infrared Inspections) on August 3. The conference takes place July 31 – August 3 in Orlando Florida.
When did your journey into the world of maintenance start and how did that lead to the founding Effective PdM?
You understand the way predictive maintenance actually gets done – What is it that holds in-house maintenance teams back from optimal performance?
Can you give us a brief synopsis of what people can expect from your session at Reliable Plant on August 3rd?
I would imagine you’ve dealt with CMMS platforms over the years – Where do you see the challenges when it comes to predictive maintenance vs preventive maintenance?
You’ve trained a lot of maintenance teams – Do you ever hear about CMMS being a disruption or benefit to how teams really work?
How can maintenance teams better utilize their CMMS platforms for predictive maintenance best practices?
Where should folks start if they want to move toward a PdM process?
BTW everyone – The TMCC Slack channel is back and you can connect with people like Cody Jackson and several maintenance and reliability experts. It’s free to sign up. Just go to upkeep.org/CMMSradio to register and join the conversation.
This episode features Wes Cash, the Vice president of services for Noria Corporation and the host of Gear Talk, the podcast that connects maintenance and reliability professionals with reliable information insights and experts, discussing his background and experience in construction, HVAC, and more that culminated into his current role at Noria. There’s a lot covered in this episode including:
