They discuss the critical need for persistence in asset validation, why reliability is a never-ending journey, and how to handle skepticism in the field. Tune in for career advice, the reality of AI, and why you should never put a "horse slide" in your presentation.
Is AI coming to take your job, or save it? Fabrice Gray of I-care joins Reliability Radio to discuss how bottom-up technology strategies can combat the "Silver Tsunami" and workforce shortages. Learn why the future of maintenance looks less like a traditional factory and more like a Formula 1 pit crew, where AI turns raw data into surgical precision.
Feeling overwhelmed by constant demands? Bryce Steffens (JLL) reveals the "Glug Effect"—and how to stop it. Learn his unique strategy: eliminate your own job by documenting tacit knowledge. This not only prepares you for technology shifts but frees up time for passionate work and dramatically improves team reliability.
On this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ welcome Michael Bigelow, Systems Engineering, Energy and Water Efficiency lead at Seattle Children’s Hospital, to discuss the extreme measures taken to ensure the reliability of critical assets, specifically patient transport elevators.
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On Reliability Radio, Hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ interview JLL's Matt Vilardebo about his four-decade career in reliability. Hear his unique perspective on why organizations still resist proactive maintenance, the arrogance that leads to catastrophic failures, and the challenges of integrating predictive data into a formal work order system.
AI is mentioned 43 times on earnings calls, but is it the answer? Bill Kilby reveals that even with 5 billion sensor readings processed daily, Weight Sensor Technology insists on a human in the loop. Learn why analyst experience is irreplaceable, and how to harness AI without outsourcing your critical thinking.
AI is everywhere, but it's not an "easy button." Candi Robinson reveals why 20 years of bad data and printing work orders will derail your AI strategy. Learn the foundational steps you must take to accelerate your time-to-value and transform your business before the technology works for you.
Do you have an ultrasonic tool collecting dust in a closet? Allen Rienstra reveals why 70% of new condition monitoring programs fail: they skip continuous training. Learn the crucial difference between certification and implementation training and discover why ultrasound owns the apex of the P-F curve.
Maximo® Predict is great, but here's the truth: standard wireless vibration fails to detect the #1 cause of machine failure. Robert Skeirik, a vibration expert with 13 patents, reveals why "overall" readings miss rolling element defects and how i-care uses a multi-parameter sensor to give you a true, actionable timeline.
Jon Mortensen from IFS discusses the end-to-end Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) journey. Learn how their Asset Investment Planning (AIP) solution optimizes constrained capital over 20 years and how a pragmatic 'Industrial AI' approach automates tedious busywork and prepares the enterprise for the next phase: AI Agents.
How do you go from a brand new reliability engineer to a CRL Black Belt in just two and a half years? Sheldon Roper of JLL shares his journey, revealing that the key isn't extra work, but simply documenting the valuable projects you're already doing every day. Learn what it takes to get your Black Belt and why this prestigious certification is a powerful tool for demonstrating value to your organization.
What do helicopters and submarines have to do with industrial AI? Jeremy Frank, CEO of KCF Technologies, shares the incredible origin story of his company. Discover their unique technology that sends 10x more data on a low energy budget, and learn why the hardest part of the AI revolution isn't the tech—it’s getting "grizzled veterans" to embrace change.
