AI & Reliability Use
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Philip and Fred discuss a few ideas around using AI for reliability work.
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SOR 1132 AI & Reliability Use
CR135: CMMS on Steroids with ASSet Performance Management at its Core
CMMS on Steroids with ASSet Performance Management at its Core
In this episode of CMMSradio, Greg Christensen interviews Tacoma Zach, co-founder of MentorAPM, a software company specializing in asset management for utilities. They discuss the origins of MentorAPM, its comprehensive software solution, and its target market. Tacoma highlights the company’s unique approach to asset management and its focus on simplifying asset data collection. The conversation touches on challenges in technology adoption, the role of AI in asset management, and the industry’s progress toward Industry 5.0.
MentorAPM integrates functionalities such as CMMS, GIS, and asset performance management.
The software helps utilities manage and prioritize assets by simplifying data collection and analysis.
The importance of understanding clients’ needs in both industrial and municipal sectors.
The company’s unique ownership model simplifies IT processes for clients.
AI’s role in asset management to enhance human expertise, not replace it.
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Connect with MentorAPM here: https://mentorapm.com/
RH010: Mike Greyling / Unsung Heroes: Elevating the Role of Reliability Engineers
Mike Greyling / Unsung Heroes: Elevating the Role of Reliability Engineers
This episode of the Reliability Hero delves into the often-overlooked yet critical role of reliability engineers in asset-intensive organizations. The podcast explores why these professionals, despite their pivotal function in ensuring equipment efficiency and effectiveness, often find themselves undervalued. Through conversations with experts like Mike Greyling, the episode sheds light on the disconnect between the imperative of reliability and its integration into organizational structures. It highlights the importance of redefining perceptions and acknowledging the indispensable contribution of reliability engineers in driving business success.
RiM 040: Beyond the Curve: Making Sense of Remaining Useful Life
Beyond the Curve: Making Sense of Remaining Useful Life
In this episode, I speak with Philip Sage from Mantua Group, and we discuss Remaining Useful Life. We discuss how to calculate it, its importance, and how we can get it wrong.
Tune in to hear an insightful conversation.
You can reach out to Phil via Linkedin.
CR134: Sustainable Manufacturing Expo 2025 Opening Keynote Segments on CMMSradio
Sustainable Manufacturing Expo 2025 Opening Keynote Segments on CMMSradio
Recorded segments of the opening keynote at the Sustainable Manufacturing Expo in Anaheim CA moderated by Andre Marino – SVP Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric – with panelists Greg Tink- Schneider, Digital Transformation Director NAM – and Jim Davis – Vice Provost Emeritus Special Advisor on Smart Manufacturing and Data Science UCLA Office of Research and Creative Activities. Loaded with insights and will surely inspire critical thinking around these concepts meant to drive sustainable manufacturing.
Enjoy these segments, let us know your thoughts in the comments, and see you at SME2026 Anaheim, California!! Going even bigger!!
Thank you to Sustainable Manufacturing Expo for having @cmmsradio at this event!! We’re looking forward to the next one happening February 2-4, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
https://www.sustainablemanufacturinge…
SOR 1131 Selecting Tests
Selecting Tests
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Dianna and Fred discuss the critical process of selecting appropriate reliability tests, maximizing value while avoiding the common pitfalls of over-testing or testing the wrong parameters.
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CR133: Maintenance Matters: Key to Unlocking Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Corey Dickens CMRP SMExpo
Maintenance Matters: Key to Unlocking Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Corey Dickens CMRP SMExpo
Corey Dickens, CMRP – Sr. Solutions Consultant at Brightly Software, a Siemens Company – Took to the Smart Factory Hub stage at the Sustainable Manufacturing Expo (co-located with WestPack and MD&M West) In Anaheim, California on February 4, 2025! Tune in for the full presentation!
You’ll learn about maintenance and how to define it. Sustainability and what that really means. How maintenance, reliability, and best practices of each can literally unlock smart and sustainable manufacturing.
CR132: A Real Talk with Joe Anderson about Maintenance Effectiveness and All the SMOKE on CMMSradio
A Real Talk with Joe Anderson about Maintenance Effectiveness and All the SMOKE on CMMSradio
Come for ALL the SMOKE! Joe Anderson, of ReliabilityX, pulls no punches when knocking down random questions about maintenance, reliability, and beyond! Zero preparation and knocks it out of the park real af style!!
Way too much gold in this one to list anything!! Get your dose of SMOKE right now.
How’s that for staying on brand for CMMSradio! Get in here and watch/listen and share your thoughts, agree/disagree, and let’s keep the discussion going!!
Visit ReliabilityX here: https://reliabilityx.com/
SOR 1130 Capturing Value
Fundamentals of Reliability Maturity
Fundamentals of Reliability Maturity
podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg
An organization working to create a reliable product or system is made up of people. This is important, as a group of people working together quickly forms a culture. Culture is the idea that there is a set of norms concerning how we do what we do.
Let’s explore how a group’s culture affects its ability to create a reliable product or system. It’s part how we talk about reliability, what tasks, and tests we do. Yet, it’s more about how we each make decisions.
We will also explore the five stages of reliability maturity and how you can determine your organization’s stage. Plus, a few notes on how to improve the reliability culture.
QDD 184: Define Kill Criteria to Avoid Zombie Projects
Define Kill Criteria to Avoid Zombie Projects
When pursuing aggressive benchmarks, engineers must employ portfolio thinking, running multiple design projects simultaneously. But choosing winners requires a decisive way to eliminate projects that are not feasible to continue innovating, often referred to as a “project killer”.
In this episode, we analyze Tesla’s battery development as a case study. We delve into their use of five clear-cut constraint categories that define failure conditions upfront: the Economic filter, Performance filter, Scalability filter, Resource filter, and System filter.
We discuss the challenges engineers face in letting go of projects due to the sunk cost fallacy, where prior investments irrationally influence future choices, leading to the creation of “zombie projects”.
Learn why defining explicit kill criteria before development begins is a vital, often overlooked exercise that saves resources and ensures rational decision-making.
RH009: Sandra Lam & Simon Brown-Greaves / Maintaining Wellness: The Hidden Struggles of Frontline Workers
Sandra Lam & Simon Brown-Greaves / Maintaining Wellness: The Hidden Struggles of Frontline Workers
The podcast delves into the pressing issue of workforce health and wellbeing strategies, particularly in high-pressure industries like mining and maintenance. With insights from experts Sandra Lamb, an organizational psychologist, and Simon Brown Greaves, the Chief Mental Health Officer of Australia Post, the discussion addresses various challenges such as job insecurity, high demands, and the stigma surrounding mental illness. A key focus is on the impact of relentless organizational change, which is often underestimated by leadership, leading to significant implications for frontline workers. The podcast aims to explore effective strategies for navigating these challenges and promoting wellbeing in dynamic work environments.
CR131: Is Industry 5.0 Just Industry 4.0? CMMS, AI, and Digital Transformation with Jeff Winter
Is Industry 5.0 Just Industry 4.0? CMMS, AI, and Digital Transformation with Jeff Winter
Disclaimer – There are some occasional screen freeze moments caused by the recording studio interface. Blame us for the glitch!! The episode and audio are loaded with gold. We think most folks listen more than they watch. Rather than re-record, and with staying on brand CMMSradio style (real af), we’re putting this out into the wild!! Be sure to call out your favorite image freeze moments with a minute marker and why it’s your favorite.
Jeff Winter, VP of Business Strategy at Critical Manufacturing, discusses the role of digital transformation in Industry 4.0, emphasizing its importance for long-term success. He explains that digital transformation varies across industries and companies, with timelines and priorities influenced by factors like size and strategic goals. Winter highlights the importance of a phased, strategic approach and the integration of systems, including CMMS, to enhance efficiency. He also addresses the influence of maintenance maturity on technology adoption and shares insights on Industry 5.0 and AI in maintenance.
A HUGE thank you to Jeff for joining to record this insightful episode!!
- Digital transformation’s importance for long-term success and varying approaches across industries
- Phased approach and system integration for optimal results in digital transformation
- The role of CMMS in enhancing efficiency and decision-making through integration with other systems
- Maintenance maturity levels and their impact on technology adoption and effectiveness
- The role of AI in maintenance, requiring strong data and human oversight for effective use
GC referenced an estimated 70% failure rate of 4.0 initiatives. Here’s an article for that: https://zaptic.com/has-industry-4-0-f…
RM 182: Getting it Right: How to Work Effectively with your CM – With Daniel Stanphill & Sean Kincaid
Getting it Right: How to Work Effectively with your CM – With Daniel Stanphill & Sean Kincaid
Today, we’re continuing our dive into the world of contract manufacturing—a vital piece of the electronics ecosystem.
Joining me are two industry leaders who know this space inside and out. First, we have Daniel Stanphill, SMT Process Engineer at Aurora Boardworks, and alongside him, Sean Kincaid, President of K & F Electronics.
Both Daniel and Sean represent companies that provide contract manufacturing services to a wide range of customers, helping turn design concepts into dependable, production-ready circuit assemblies.
In this conversation, we’ll explore what makes for a successful relationship between contract manufacturers and their customers. We’ll talk about the types of customers they look for, the challenges they face in today’s manufacturing environment, and the common mistakes that can derail a project if not addressed early on.
Most importantly, we’ll dig into best practices that can help customers and manufacturers work together more effectively.
You may recognize Daniel and Sean. In addition to their day jobs, Daniel and Sean, along with Elias Malfavon Jr. are also co-hosts of the d-code podcast, where they share candid conversations and insights from across the electronics industry.
We’ll hear what inspired them to launch the show and how it ties into their mission of building stronger connections in this field.
So whether you’re an engineer, a buyer, or anyone working with contract manufacturers, this episode is packed with advice to help you navigate the process with confidence.
Daniel is an SMT Process Engineer at:
Aurora Boardworks
Sean is President of:
K & F Electronics
https://www.circuitboards.com
SOR 1129 Today’s New Reliability Challenge
Today’s New Reliability Challenge
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Mojan and Fred discuss the range of new challenges facing reliability engineering work.
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