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    From the Editor is a monthly opinion of the latest trends and innovations in the world of plant maintenance, reliability, engineering, and production. Look to Plant Services Chief Editor Thomas Wilk for his insights on what really matters to plant managers.

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    Is your team ready to take action on your predictive maintenance data?
    Thomas Wilk says it's time to graduate from just collecting PdM data, and follow best-in-class leaders who are implementing maintenance decisions.
    How institutional memory drives innovation in maintenance and reliability
    Thomas Wilk explain why concentration, close observation, and a go-and-see attitude are all key to asset reliability.
    What do robots and precision maintenance have in common? The skills gap
    Chief editor Thomas Wilk says bridging the skills gap was a hot topics at two conferences in May.
    Two thumbs up: Industry-themed movies worth a watch
    Chief editor Tom Wilk argues that the Oscars should reward more movies about industry.
    Ten years after: How the industry has changed before our eyes
    Thomas WIlk explores the link between a famous concert and industrial reliability.
    AI or not to AI: How artificial intelligence is changing the industry
    Thomas Wilk says with each successful implementation, the question is increasingly moot.
    Industry Disruptors Unpacking The Impact Of Electric Vehicles And Predictive Maintenance
    Thomas Wilk says EVs will remake service stations the same way that PdM changed plants.
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    Notes From The Road Lessons Learned From This Year's Industry Events
    Thomas Wilk shares hot tips from 2023’s MARCON, Xcelerate, and Leading Reliability events.
    Do The Right Work To Decrease Downtime And Improve Morale At Your Plant
    Thomas Wilk says be the effective force multiplier you wish to see on the plant floor.
    Why Being A Good Mentor Is Good For Business
    Thomas Wilk says when you grow your team, you also grow your business and yourself.
    How The Right Partner Can Help You On Your Digital Transformation Journey
    Thomas Wilk says even the toughest loads are easier to bear with a partner and a plan.
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    Thomas Wilk, our resident science fiction fan, considers his own alternate engineering future.
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    Thomas Wilk says if your company is OK with event travel again, here’s some great options.
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    Thomas Wilk says it’s time to be the leader you want to follow.
    Bio-Lab Inc. fined $61K for improperly storing hazardous chemicals
    Industrial Chemicals fined £2.5M for two uncontrolled acid releases at West Thurrock site
    Ask the Experts: How food-grade lubrication certification is shaping industry standards
    NOVONIX invests $4.6M to open synthetic graphite manufacturing facility in Tennessee
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    LGM Pharma invests $6M to expand drug manufacturing facility in Texas
    Angelalign Technology to open 52,000-square-foot clear aligner manufacturing facility in Wisconsin
    Podcast: Unlocking the future of manufacturing with generative and agentic AI