eMaint Articles
Understanding Equipment Maintenance
What is Equipment Maintenance? Equipment maintenance is the practice of ensuring that machinery, tools, and other equipment operate efficiently and safely. It involves regular [...]
Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA): What It Is and Why It Matters
Developing a new product or improving an existing one starts with an idea. But moving from idea to reality involves a series of processes, testing, [...]
PFMEA: Definition and Benefits of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
What is PFMEA? PFMEA Meaning Process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA) ensures reliability in production by identifying and addressing potential failures throughout the [...]
What is Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)? Meaning & 8 Pillars
Introduction to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Total productive maintenance (TPM) is best described as a maintenance strategy for achieving near-perfect production. That means no [...]
How to Perform an Asset Criticality Analysis in Maintenance
What is Criticality Analysis? Criticality analysis is a systematic approach to evaluate and prioritize assets based on the severity and likelihood of potential failures. [...]
How Industry 4.0 Revolutionized Manufacturing
Since the early 2010s, the manufacturing industry has experienced a massive technological transformation. This change, known as Industry 4.0, has redefined how products are designed, [...]
What is Facility Maintenance? Types & Strategies
What is Facility Maintenance? Facility maintenance involves the comprehensive management and upkeep of buildings, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and safety. By [...]
Emergency Maintenance: Definition, Examples, and Types
What is Emergency Maintenance? Emergency maintenance is urgent repair work required when equipment unexpectedly fails and poses an immediate risk to safety or operations. [...]
What is Mean Time to Failure (MTTF)?
What is Mean Time to Failure (MTTF)? Mean time to failure (MTTF) is a maintenance key performance indicator (KPI) used to track the lifespan [...]
Reactive Maintenance: Definition, Strategy, Examples
What is Reactive Maintenance? Reactive maintenance, also known as breakdown maintenance, involves repairing or replacing equipment and systems only after they fail or malfunction. [...]