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Don't lose it
Six ways to capture knowledge — or do without.

An inside story
You must keep your hydraulic system clean of varnish or pay the consequences.

Ban the leaks
Choose a ball valve with leak-tight seals to curb fugitive emissions.

Grit blows blower bearings
In this edition of "What Works," a reliability problem is solved by sealed units and strain sensors.

Visualize the invisible
Energy Expert Peter Garforth says drawing attention to the problem is a fundamental part of any effective energy strategy.

The nudge
Editor in Chief Paul Studebaker, CMRP, says the "Nudge" is a powerful tool for modifying human behavior.

Predicting motor failure
Power signatures reveal potential problems with performance and reliability.

Reliability: Documented and proven
Executive Editor Russ Kratowicz, P.E., CMRP, shows you how to use Weibull analysis to support your requests for a greater maintenance budget.

Where are your assets?
Contributing Editor David Berger, P.Eng., says integrating GIS/GPS with your CMMS reveals where your assets are and much more.

Critical steps
Contributing Editor Joel Leonard reports that from South Carolina to Chicago, leaders are taking steps to cure the maintenance crisis.

How did you get here?
Whether it's by choice or by chance, Managing Editor Lisa Towers wants to hear about your experience in the maintenance profession.

Love at first sight
In this case, Acme learns about dancing on employees’ mating habits. Remember, only the names are changed to protect the innocent.

Volume equals power
Learn how to balance storage against excess air compressor capacity.

Arc flash research collects contribution

AFE facilitates site improvements

Siemens shares bullish perspective