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The PFMEA Method and How To Prevent System Failures
What Is Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA)? Process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA) is an essential tool in industries where process reliability [...]
DFMEA or PFMEA? The Differences and Benefits Explained
Identifying the failure modes of processes, designs, and assets is a critical part of continuous improvement for manufacturers. Completing a failure mode and effect [...]
5 Types of Preventive Maintenance and Examples
Well-managed preventive maintenance (PM) programs reduce equipment failures, increase machine reliability, and extend asset life through regularly scheduled maintenance. Maintenance managers who use preventive [...]
How DFMEA Identifies Potential Risks or System Failures
Developing a new product or improving an existing one starts with an idea. But moving from an idea to reality involves a series of [...]
The Fluke Guide to Digital Transformation and Multi-Site Standardization in 2025
The fourth industrial revolution is fully underway: most manufacturers have already taken steps toward digital transformation. Recent surveys show that 79% of manufacturers plan [...]
What Is Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)? The Ultimate Guide
What is Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)? Condition-based maintenance, or CBM, is a maintenance strategy in which work is performed based on asset condition. Maintenance and reliability teams [...]
What is Facility Maintenance? Types, Examples, Software
What Is Facility Maintenance? Facility maintenance involves the comprehensive management and upkeep of buildings, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and safety. By [...]
What is Scheduled Maintenance? Types, Examples, Software
What Is Scheduled Maintenance? Scheduled maintenance is any planned repair or service task performed within a specified timeframe. This includes routine inspections, adjustments, and [...]
OEE Calculation: Meaning, Formula, and Examples
What is Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)? Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a metric that is used to measure the productivity of an individual asset [...]
What Is Asset Lifecycle Management? Best Practices & Strategies
Proper asset lifecycle management makes it possible for your organization to run at peak efficiency. Asset lifecycle management (also known as lifecycle asset management) [...]