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 or of [...]
8 Common Causes of Equipment Failure, Plus Prevention Strategies
Equipment failure is expensive, time-consuming, and dangerous. So, let's define it, learn the most prevalent causes of equipment breakdown, and find out how to [...]
What is FMEA? Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
What is Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)? FMEA is an acronym of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, a process where all possible equipment [...]
What’s Holding Your Facility Back? Smarter Assessments Might Be the Answer
Day in and day out, the pressure is on for facility managers to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. But it’s hard to get ahead [...]
What is Maintenance Scheduling? 6 Easy Steps for PM Schedules
Regular maintenance is required to keep all assets at peak operating performance, but that’s easier said than done. A good maintenance strategy is needed [...]
A Guide to Common Maintenance Acronyms & Abbreviations
Maintenance Acronyms: Common Abbreviations and Their Meanings The world of maintenance is already complex, even before conversations get filled with enough abbreviations to make [...]
X4 Setup, Simplified: 5 Ways to Get It Right from Day One
You’ve likely seen first-hand how a disorganized database can cause issues on the shop floor. When work orders are incomplete or scattered across different [...]
Integrating the Fluke ii910 Acoustic Imager and eMaint CMMS
Air leaks can cause serious damage to your assets when they go undetected. Some plant managers are tackling the problem with a new approach: [...]
Why Enterprises Upgrade to eMaint EAM
Choosing the best enterprise asset management (EAM) software for your company’s needs can feel overwhelming. A powerful EAM helps maximize uptime, enhance asset lifespan, [...]
Why GMP and GLP Compliance Matter in Manufacturing
In drug discovery, chemicals must undergo thorough testing before they can be safely administered to the public. It's critical to prevent the cross-contamination of drug [...]