$150M Round and a Bold Leap Forward for MaintainX 

• $150M in new funding
• $2.5B valuation
• Full throttle on AI-powered maintenance & asset management

Nick breaks down how MaintainX is going beyond buzzwords to deliver real results—focusing AI on Asset Intelligence (machine health) and Work Intelligence (empowering humans). We dig into:

• Why capturing tribal knowledge is critical
• How to overcome resistance to change
• What it takes to do more with less in the skilled labor crisis
• And why leadership needs to walk the floor—literally

Listen in or watch to see how they’re helping frontline teams win with better tools, smarter data, and bold moves.

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Tobias Pforr with Hexagon joined CMMSradio at Streamline 2025 in Greenville SC to talk about creating value, asset management, condition monitoring, data, and how AI creates unique dumbness.

Be sure you attend Streamline in 2026! New format and tons of learning from real pros!

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Reimagining Maintenance and Reliability at The Mainstream UK Summit 2025

The Mainstream UK Summit is coming to Birmingham, England!

This episode features Steve Morris of the Mainstream Community, discussing the power of community learning, practical problem-solving, and a human-centric approach to maintenance and reliability. With the upcoming Mainstream UK Summit as a backdrop, the conversation emphasizes the importance of reimagining maintenance and reliability by focusing on people, shared knowledge, and core fundamentals.

Mainstream Community supports professionals through learning, advisory boards, and summits. A people-first mindset—technology is a tool, not the focus.

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CMMS Friend or Foe with Maintenance Industry Veteran Joel Levitt

What happens when you mix nearly five decades of maintenance experience with a sharp sense of humor and a passion for teaching? You get Joel Levitt—trainer, author, board member at Reliable, and the mind behind the comic book series “CMMS: Friend or Foe.”

In this episode of CMMSradio, we sit down with Joel to ask the real questions:

Why does CMMS still frustrate so many teams? Why do vendors overcomplicate simple problems? And what can we learn from a real-deal pro with 50 years in the industry?

Tune in and find out.

MMS isn’t just about software—it’s about people, processes, and how data actually gets used on the shop floor.

Joel’s comics are a fresh way to capture decades of lessons—and keep them alive for the next generation.

We also get into the promises (and perils) of AI in maintenance, and what we risk when we lose sight of the fundamentals.

Key points from the episode:

• Humor helps address serious maintenance challenges.
• CMMS struggles with data quality, interpretation, and trust.
• Standardization resistance still holds many teams back.
• AI may accelerate problems if fundamentals aren’t in place.
• Storytelling tools like comics can improve knowledge retention.

Listen now and hear why Joel says, “The more things change in maintenance, the more they stay the same.”

Connect with Joel and Springfield Resources here: https://www.maintenancetraining.com/

Find and buy all if his books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/…

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That’s a Wrap with Alex Bolan at the 2025 Streamline Asset Management User Conference

Alex Bolan sits down with CMMSradio to wrap up the 2025 Streamline Asset Management User Conference in Greenville, SC. Alex and the team at Digital Thinker, Inc, are already preparing for Streamline 2026! Be there! This event, focused on community, delivers at every level. It is not a selling event – it is all about adding value in asset management, maintenance management, and related.

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CMMSradio Correspondent Katie Sanders Hitting the Booths at Reliable Plant 2025

Check out these awesome clips from CMMSradio Correspondent Katie Sanders! She’s a Dynamo! It all started with Reliable Plant 2023 Orlando Florida! The rest is history! Hear from Adrian Messer (SDT), Jon Fazenbaker (WCI), Shon Isenhour (Eruditio), and Dylan (Waites)!

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A CMMS talk with George Williams Recorded at the 2025 Streamline Conference

WARNING! Real AF talk ahead! We swear in this one. A lot! We also swear, literally, you do not need a CMMS to have a reliable plant! We caught up with George Williams, of ReliabilityX, at the 2025 Streamline Asset Management User Conference to talk about CMMS in a super real way! Enjoy these real deal insights from a pro that gets it! Buckle up for numerous F-bombs and some real talk. Skip the talking heads!

Are you going to StrEAMline in 2026? https://streamlineconferences.com/

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From U.S. Marine Service to CMMS Support at MVP One with Jose Funes

In this episode of CMMSradio, Jose Funes joins to share his unique career journey, from his time as a United States Marine aviation aircraft data specialist to his current role in CMMS software support. His military experience in data analysis and maintenance administration provided a strong foundation for his work optimizing user experiences in CMMS systems. Jose discusses his approach to technical support, emphasizing effective communication and understanding user needs. He also reflects on his philosophy that true work-life balance doesn’t exist for those chasing ambitious goals, advocating for a blend of work, education, and hobbies.

Key Topics:

• Transition from military aviation data specialist to CMMS industry.
• Connecting military maintenance practices with CMMS software.
• Focus on user experience optimization in technical support.
• Work-life balance philosophy and the pursuit of ambitious goals.

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Asset Performance Management with Stephan Schomberg and Joe Caetano of Elevotec from Streamline 2025

We sit down with Stephan Schomberg & Jose Caetano of Elevotec from the 2025 Streamline Asset Management User Conference in Greenville SC to talk about their journeys and what matters in Asset Management. We cover a ton of maintenance, reliability, asset performance management and more!!

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Asset Management Identity Crisis, Decision Intelligence Framework, and More with Paul Daoust

Lots to cover in This one! We sat down with Paul Daoust of SCIO Asset Management from the Streamline Asset Management User Conference in Greenville, SC February 2025. We learn about the asset management identity crisis, a new decision intelligence framework, and more.

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The Power of Story in Workshops and Presentations with George Williams at Streamline 2025

We rolled again with George Williams of ReliabilityX to learn about the power of story in workshops and presentations to facilitate maintenance and reliability learning on CMMSradio live from the 2025 Streamline Asset Management User Conference in Grenville, SC. Anyone who knows George is aware of his presentation and teaching skills – they’re unmatched.

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CMMSradio Panel Discussion RP2025 Pregame with Real Deal Pros

In this episode of CMMSradio, Bryan Bieschke (UpTime Solutions), Alex Bolan of DigitalThinker, Andy Gager of AMG International, and Trent McJunkin join in separate segments to talk about what they might talk about on the upcoming panel discussion at RP2025!
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Tune in for a panel discussion recorded at the 2025 Sustainable Manufacturing Expo in Anaheim California featuring panelists Corey Dickens (Brightly) and Jim Mayer (The Manufacturing Connector) talking maintenance, maintenance management, CMMS, leadership, and change management in sustainable manufacturing!

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Live CMMSradio Panel Discussion at the 2025 Streamline Asset Management Conference

Recorded Live from the Streamline Asset Management User Conference in Greenville, SC! his CMMSradio Panel Discussion features Trent McJunkin, John Lindmann, and Zach Salvato talking maintenance management, CMMS, EAM, asset management, asset performance management, and more! What matters to your team, various aspects of change management, and where the impacts show up when this is done properly – we cover all of it!!

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From Machine Shop to M&A and The Real Value of Maintenance with Mike Payne

We talk with Mike Payne—owner of Hill Manufacturing and host of By the Numbers from the Making Chips network—about scaling businesses, valuing maintenance, and saving shops from extinction.

Payne shares how neglected maintenance can slash business value, why he’s passionate about helping owners exit successfully, and how his “integrated life” philosophy drives both productivity and purpose.

If you’re in manufacturing leadership, finance, or operations, this one’s for you.

Topics:

• Maintenance & M&A
• Business value multipliers
• Shop acquisitions & strategy
• Running a business like it’s for sale

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