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CR183: $150M Round and a Bold Leap Forward for MaintainX

CR183: $150M Round and a Bold Leap Forward for MaintainX

$150M Round and a Bold Leap Forward for MaintainX

$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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QDD 192: The Quiet System: Why Your Lessons Learned Aren’t Sticking

QDD 192: The Quiet System: Why Your Lessons Learned Aren’t Sticking

The Quiet System: Why Your Lessons Learned Aren’t Sticking

It’s incredibly frustrating when your team faces the same exact problems over and over again. You spend months untangling a complex project issue, only to discover someone two cubicles down solved the exact same thing three years ago.

This continuous cycle of rediscovery isn’t happening because your team is careless. It’s happening because most organizational systems are accidentally built to be reactive and protective—focusing on stopping the bleeding rather than preventing the next injury.

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CR182: Creating Value in Asset Management Strategy Using Data with Tobias Pforr at Streamline 2025

CR182: Creating Value in Asset Management Strategy Using Data with Tobias Pforr at Streamline 2025

Creating Value in Asset Management Strategy Using Data with Tobias Pforr at Streamline 2025

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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SOR 1163 Why Paper Jams Persist

SOR 1163 Why Paper Jams Persist

Why Paper Jams Persist

Abstract

Mojan and Fred dive into the surprisingly complex world of the “paper jam,” a problem that remains a daily frustration despite decades of high-level scientific research. From Fred’s time at HP to the massive technical laboratories at Xerox, they explore why the interaction between rigid mechanisms and non-rigid, organic media remains one of the most difficult (and accepted) puzzles in reliability engineering.

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CR181: Reimagining Maintenance and Reliability at The Mainstream UK Summit 2025

CR181: Reimagining Maintenance and Reliability at The Mainstream UK Summit 2025

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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CR180: CMMS Friend or Foe with Maintenance Industry Veteran Joel Levitt

CR180: CMMS Friend or Foe with Maintenance Industry Veteran Joel Levitt

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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RH017: Shereya Parashar / Embracing Change: Digital Transformation in Energy Reliability

RH017: Shereya Parashar / Embracing Change: Digital Transformation in Energy Reliability

Shereya Parashar / Embracing Change: Digital Transformation in Energy Reliability

Andrew Daddo interviews Shereya Parashar, a mechanical engineer turned digital reliability expert from Woodside Energy. Shereya explains her transition to the digital realm, emphasizing the significance of data in reliability engineering and the necessity of understanding basic reliability principles before adopting advanced technologies like AI. She outlines three key components in developing digital tools: understanding the ‘why,’ recognizing the value, and involving the right people, tools, and processes. Shereya also discusses the importance of integrating digital products into existing workflows and maintaining them to stay competitive. The conversation touches on challenges and excitement around technological advancements in the field.

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RG006: Industry 4.0 – Partnership with Wi-Care

RG006: Industry 4.0 – Partnership with Wi-Care

Industry 4.0 – Partnership with Wi-Care

Good Morning my #reliabilitygang, this week we bring you guys an exciting announcement about our partnership with Wi-Care.

Wi-Care is an incredible wireless solution to provide high end quality Vibration analysis. In this episode we talk about Industry4.0 and how we are innovating what we do to provide even more value to our customers.

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CR179: That’s a Wrap with Alex Bolan at the 2025 Streamline Asset Management User Conference

CR179: That’s a Wrap with Alex Bolan at the 2025 Streamline Asset Management User Conference

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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CR178: CMMSradio Correspondent Katie Sanders Hitting the Booths at Reliable Plant 2025

CR178: CMMSradio Correspondent Katie Sanders Hitting the Booths at Reliable Plant 2025

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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SOR 1160 Data Gathering Challenges

SOR 1160 Data Gathering Challenges

Data Gathering Challenges

Abstract

Enrico and Fred discuss discuss the challenges of data collection in reliability engineering, prompted by a listener working in asset reliability. They explore why gathering useful data is often the most difficult step, how modern connected systems are changing data availability, and why defining the purpose of analysis is essential before collecting data. The discussion also highlights organizational barriers, data quality issues, and the growing role of AI in supporting data analysis. ᐅ Play Episode

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CR177: A CMMS talk with George Williams Recorded at the 2025 Streamline Conference

CR177: A CMMS talk with George Williams Recorded at the 2025 Streamline Conference

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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QDD 191: Shannon Cummings on Why Marketing Should Be in the Room Before the First Prototype (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts)

QDD 191: Shannon Cummings on Why Marketing Should Be in the Room Before the First Prototype (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts)

Shannon Cummings on Why Marketing Should Be in the Room Before the First Prototype (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts)

You’ve probably been there: a team of brilliant engineers, a clear roadmap, and months of work, only to launch a product that no one uses. The customer needs were never fully understood. Marketing showed up too late. The “why” got lost in the “how.”

This isn’t a failure of talent. It’s a failure of process. And more often than not, it’s because marketing (so often seen as a “support” function) wasn’t part of the conversation until it was too late.

In this episode, Dianna Deeney speaks with Shannon Cummings, a seasoned product and marketing strategist who’s spent his career bridging the gap between Marketing, Product, and Engineering. He’s launched life-changing medical devices, cut development time in half, and done it all by bringing marketing into the room before the first prototype.

This interview is part of our series, “A Chat with Cross Functional Experts”. Our focus is speaking with people that are typically part of a cross-functional team within engineering projects.

About Shannon

Shannon Cummings is a seasoned product and marketing strategist who helps organizations bring clarity to complex markets and build products that truly resonate with customers. He’s known for bridging the gap between Marketing, Product, and Engineering: translating customer insight into actionable product direction and strengthening cross‑functional alignment.

What Shannon and Dianna Talk About

Shannon doesn’t just talk about alignment. He lives it. He shares how early customer insight, shared processes, and intentional collaboration aren’t just “nice to have”. Instead, they’re essential for building products that matter.

You’ll walk away with:

  • A clear framework for involving marketing early in product development
  • Real-world examples of how cross-functional teams achieve breakthrough results
  • One actionable step you can take today to reduce misalignment and build better products, faster

This isn’t about adding more meetings. It’s about building smarter teams, where everyone speaks the same language, and everyone is working toward the same goal.

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