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CMMSradio welcomes back Dr. Howard Penrose (MotorDoc / ReliaSquatch) for a no-BS preview of Streamline Conferences (Feb 9–12, 2026, Greenville, SC). Howard’s session “How to Effectively Select CBM Technologies” is a back-to-basics guide on matching condition-based monitoring tools to actual failure modes—avoiding marketing hype and dummy-light reactive nonsense. CBM selection: Identify failure modes first → choose right tech/inspections for early detection & ROI Industry rant: Too many sales pitches, not enough real engineering; post-2020 knowledge loss + bad implementations = rising costs Reality check: CMMS is a tool—won’t fix culture or bad data; highlights problems instead Streamline hype: Real pros, no hard sell, hands-on learningCatch Howard at Streamline—use code GC_GUEST for discount. Real talk, no fluff. https://streamlineconferences.com/

We caught up with Andy Gager (AMG International) ahead of Streamline Conferences (Feb 9–12, 2026, Greenville, SC). They dive into Andy’s leadership/supervision workshop (day 1) and his session on the true cost of maintenance (day 3), stressing how poor systems kill tech utilization and why culture + leadership drive real reliability.🤘 Leadership workshop: Tackles the brutal jump from coworker to supervisor (no training = chaos) 🤘 True cost session: Tech utilization averages 17–26%; travel, parts hunts, breaks steal time 🤘 World-class goal: ~65% utilization — fix systems, not blame people 🤘 CMMS truth: Tool only highlights bad culture/data; never fixes it alone 🤘 Streamline hype: Workshops, panels, expert convosuse code GC_GUEST for discount: https://streamlineconferences.com/

CMMSradio welcomes Dora Heimsoth (Streamline Conferences advisory board member) for a fun, overdue chat about why Streamline is special. With the event just weeks away (Feb 9–12, 2026, Greenville, SC), they highlight its intimate, community-driven vibe, hands-on learning, real collaboration, and zero sales pressure.Why Streamline? Intimate setting, 1-on-1 time with peers/vendors, real pain-point sharing, hands-on workshops (pull out laptop & work), diverse industries, fun/social side!Value → Immediate takeaways, repeat attendees grow yearly (1 → 10 → 20+), worth the investment!Conference highlights → Workshops (procedures, asset strategy, Cycle of Doom capstone), panels, diverse attendees (IT, ops, reliability, finance, etc.) Discount → Use code DH_GUEST or GC_GUEST for $250 offhttps://streamlineconferences.com/

#AOM Asset Operations Management in Action (Episode 3) featuring Bob Keeley and Vivek Chintalaboyina from IT Xperts Hub discussing the AMI Suite's Smart Scheduler for Hexagon EAM.Core Problem: Planners/schedulers face inefficiencies from conflicting maintenance vs. operations demands, poor cross-department visibility, manual tools (Excel/Project), and high admin burden.Smart Scheduler Solution: Single, integrated Gantt-chart interface inside EAM (no export/import needed). Drag-and-drop scheduling, filtering, multi-week/month/quarter views. Instant updates to EAM; supports thousands of work orders. Reduces planning time from full day to 1-2 hours.Key Benefits: Better workload balancing, labor utilization, and work stacking during downtime.Increased asset uptime, reduced downtime, improved revenue generation. Enhanced inventory planning (e.g., long-lead-time/offshore ops). Less reliance on individual Excel experts; configurable rules and visuals.Outcomes Seen: Higher productivity, minimized disruptions, better visibility for technicians, supervisors, and operations teams.Upcoming: Streamline Conference (Feb 9-12, 2026, Greenville, SC) – Vivek co-presenting with customer on real-world Smart Scheduler results and data insights for better wrench time.

2026 opener with Adam Lunt & Brett Scott from ReliabilityU.ReliabilityU: Brett's on-demand training roots revived with Adam. Precision maintenance hugely overlooked—firefighting, budget fights, no training after tool buys, old-school resistance kill progress.Fix: Top-down + boots-on-ground buy-in together. Train properly ("sharp knife ≠ surgeon"). Specialize deep—tech for them, theory for ReliabilityX crew.Fun: 90s rock fans, golf/pickleball addicts, NFL/college ball watchers. Work-life? Love what you do + ruthless time management.Real voices pushing practical reliability. Check ReliabilityU and connect with these fellas on LinkedIn. LFG 2026! https://reliabilityu.thinkific.com/

CMMSradio episode with Trent McJunkin. "The Cycle of Doom" series: Born from factory-floor firefighting chaos—"we've always done it this way," no standards, accepted breakdowns, folks clueless on why work matters.Spot it: Hodgepodge gear, subpar OEE, sky-high overtime, burnout (frontline feels first—heroics get old fast).Escape: Honest root-cause hunt, tell the "why" story deep for lasting culture. Stewardship mindset, rally teams—many hands make light work.2026 hope: Tech/sensor crowd partners with basics masters—build shiny on solid fundamentals.Trent hits Streamline Conferences (Feb 9-12, Greenville SC) with Cycle of Doom capstone + actionable tool for spotting/fixing bleeders.Break the cycle, grind smart.https://cmmsradio.com/real-deal-pro-articles

Big news: Dan Anderson, longtime CMRP vet, just named SMRP Chairman of the Board. Dude's been in the game 20 years, loves the no-BS knowledge sharing—sessions, side talks, plant tours through local chapters (national and international).As Chairman, he's running board meetings, pushing global collabs, revamping the Body of Knowledge with micro-learning drops, and hyping the IAM partnership for cross-benefits between asset management strategy and blue-collar reliability practices.Key vibe: Reliability ain't just maintenance—needs top-down buy-in and ops partnership. Everybody owns it.AI? It's here, it's sticking—get on board. Bridge generations with reverse apprenticeships: young blood brings tech, old school drops tribal knowledge.

Holiday episode with Joe Anderson, ReliabilityX.No-BS callout: Too much industry flash—books, programs from "experts" who've never been practitioners, never stood up world-class reliability. All theory, killer marketing, zero substance. Real value's in practical grit: trials, failures, how you actually fixed shit.Roadshow wrap (with LUDECA, I&E, Lot Reliability): Went strong—localized stops gathering feedback for what grinders really want. Making direct training the norm over consultant-packed conferences.Precision maintenance way underrated—foundational: alignment, balancing, bearing install, torquing. Don't create your own defects! That's our number one problem!Captain Unreliability still killing it—satire stickers/shirts flying off the shelves.Community build: Action-takers only—no hoarders, no echo-chamber losers. Exclusives rolling: webinars, Kahoots vids, niche modules, playbooks, books. Go join the community!https://reliabilityx.com/start-here/#create_account2026 hype: Watching members grind, progress, win. Join if you're building. Skip it if you're a destroyer!

In this laid-back CMMSradio chat at the inaugural Mainstream UK Summit, CMMSradio sits down with PJ Cloete from AVT Reliability to dig into the real drivers of maintenance success—leadership, culture, and whether tech can actually shift behaviors. PJ shares his global perspective (from South Africa to UK/Europe/North America), stressing that strong, consistent leadership beats chasing “flavor of the month” trends, while empowering frontline folks (especially operators) unlocks real change.Key takeaways:Culture rides on leadership: Sites with long-term strategy and empowerment crush it; flip-flopping leaders create the classic reliability rollercoaster.Tech can drive culture when adopted right—success breeds buy-in—but over-relying risks killing creativity and tribal knowledge.Operators vs. maintenance isn’t inevitable: Listen to ops, let them fix small stuff, and watch the “us vs. them” wall crumble (engineers hate being shown up anyway).This summit’s magic: A focused space to swap ideas, spot blind spots, and feel part of a real reliability community—no salesy fluff, just straight talk.Mark your calendars for the Mainstream UK Summit 2026 happening 20-21 October, 2026!https://www.mainstreamcommunity.com/uk-summit/home

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!Come learn from these real deal pros at Streamline Conferences Feb 9 - 12, 2026 in Greenville, SC where we focus on community and outcomes (not selling): https://streamlineconferences.com/

We caught up with Alex Bolan to talk about Stopping the Madness at StrEAMline Conferences 2026! Alex is a regular on CMMSradio! Watch/listen and you'll know why!We talk maintenance, asset management, reliability, and keep it real - as usual - and get you ready for Streamline happening in Greenville, SC February 9-12, 2026! Send us a message if you need a discount code to attend! https://streamlineconferences.com/

In this CMMSradio episode from the Mainstream UK Summit 2025 UK Summit, Adam Davies (Ultimo) discusses their highly configurable EAM/CMMS platform and its heavy focus on AI.Key points:AI learns from the client’s own data to suggest diagnoses, prevent duplicate work orders, and auto-generate incident reports.Breaks silos between maintenance, operations, safety, and finance.Helps improve data quality and reduce false alarms from condition monitoring.Ultimo is positioning itself as an AI-first, cutting-edge EAM solution.A short, upbeat chat highlighting real-world AI use in maintenance today.Be sure to visit the Mainstream Community and check out all of their events - The Mainstream UK Summit 2026 is happening October 20-21 at Millennium Point in Birmingham. We'll see you there!https://www.mainstreamcommunity.com/uk-summit/home

In Episode 2 of “Asset Operations Management in Action,” CMMSradio hosts Vivek Chintalaboyina and Bob Keeley from IT Experts Hub to showcase their AMI Power BI Dashboard. They discuss how it transforms EAM/CMMS “systems of record” into real-time “systems of action,” delivering instant, drillable insights to maintenance managers, reliability engineers, and executives to slash corrective maintenance, accelerate decisions, and radically simplify budgeting and forecasting — all while integrating with any EAM/CMMS via APIs and multiple data sources. Key Takeaways Instantly spots cost drivers, failure trends, bad vendors, and root causes with a few clicks. Reduces decision-cycle time and budgeting effort by 20–50%. Mobile-friendly and can be displayed on plant-floor screens for shop-floor visibility. Eliminates weeks/months of manual Excel reporting and “hit-by-a-bus” spreadsheet risk. Works with Hexagon EAM and virtually any other CMMS/EAM system (API-enabled or custom integration).Visit https://www.itxpertshub.com/ top learn more, schedule a discovery call, or get a demo. Tell them #CMMSradio sent you!

Recorded at the Mainstream UK Summit 2025 in Birmingham, UK! Chris Hallum, CMRP joins us to discuss his role at UE Systems, maintenance and reliability, and how things are a bit different regionally when it comes to collaboration and competition.Thank you, Chris, for joining us to record this insightful, albeit brief, episode! Thank you to the Mainstream Community for hosting CMMSradio! Join us in 2026 - It is all happening again - same dates (20-21 October) at Millennium Point Birmingham! You will love this conference where they are reimaging maintenance and reliability! https://www.mainstreamcommunity.com/uk-summit/home

Friends of Nano by CMMSradio featuring Colin Morris of MaintainXColin Morris (MaintainX) recaps his session with Michaels’ Michael Truitt on building a solid data foundation (standardized naming, clean assets/parts data) for successful CMMS/EAM rollout across seven distribution centers.Key takeaways:Real customer feedback drives MaintainX product evolution.Top pain points: labor shortage, parts delays, and AI anxiety about AI (“the big scary word”).Most sites still stuck in reactive maintenance → must fix basics before chasing predictive/AI.MaintainX embraces open ecosystems and multi-vendor collaboration.Blunt advice: crawl → walk → run; get the fundamentals right first.Fun note: MaintainX threw a huge rodeo party at the Fort Worth Coliseum. Excited for more innovation at SMRP 2026 in Raleigh, NC. Bring your boots!

Let's hear from Candi Robison and Daniel Rimmasch of Ultimo on Friends of Nano presented by CMMSradio! We talk about Ultimo being in the "Nanospehere" with Nanoprecise, the SMRP conference experience, and some of the trends in maintenance and reliability. Listen to Candi on the topic of ESG and sustainability being a major theme throughout the industry of late. A big shout out to Ultimo for supporting this special production and CMMSradio! Find Candi and Daniel on LinkedIn if you need help on your CMMS or EAM journey!SMRP 2026 happens in Raleigh, NC!

In this episode of CMMSradio we present Friends of Nano from SMRP 2025 in Fort Worth, TX. We're joined by George Williams of ReliabilityX to talk SMRP, maintenance, technology, and more. With George you always get real and you'll love his take on helping the industry! He actually cares and that's more important today than ever before!Connect with ReliabilityX: https://reliabilityx.com/Join the community: https://reliabilityx.com/start-here/

At the Mainstream UK Summit, CMMSradio interviews Douglas Chan from Climeworks, a company using direct air capture machines in Iceland to suck CO₂ from the air and store it underground forever. These “giant vacuum cleaners” help corporations offset the final 2–5% of emissions to hit net-zero by selling carbon credits. Douglas explains how maintenance strategies for this brand-new tech are built from scratch and shares lessons from his oil & gas and Tesla days, including an eye-opening story of Elon Musk ripping out a multi-million-dollar assembly line overnight to iterate faster.Climeworks removes legacy CO₂ from the air in Iceland and sells carbon credits for net-zero goals.Direct air capture works anywhere—only needs air, not tied to factories.No existing maintenance manuals; practices are created in real time.Douglas’s background: oil & gas → Tesla manufacturing → Climeworks.Elon Musk story: tore out an entire failing Model 3 assembly line overnight to replace it fast.Thank you, Douglas Chan, for joining us to share your journey and the innovative technology #Climeworks is leveraging for our planet! Get ready for #MainstreamUK2026 - Same place, same time!

🎙️ Special AOM in Action edition! CMMSradio welcomes Vivek Chintaboyina and Bob Keeley from IT Experts Hub (ITXH) — the team behind the AMI Suite (Asset Management Insights). This conversation dives into how ITXH is helping maintenance and reliability professionals unlock the full potential of their existing EAM and CMMS systems, particularly Hexagon EAM, to make smarter, faster decisions.🔧 Key TakeawaysData to Decisions: AMI translates years of maintenance data into real insights without disrupting workflows.Predictive Focus: Identifies high-risk assets before failure to cut downtime.Trustworthy AI: Uses controlled, context-specific AI — no “hallucinations.”Proven Results: One client reduced downtime by 12 hours per month.Practical Tech: Enhances, not replaces, maintenance expertise.Bottom Line: ITXH’s approach to Asset Operations Management keeps maintenance grounded in facts, not buzzwords — showing how AI can truly drive uptime and performance.Connect here: https://www.itxpertshub.com/index

In this episode of CMMSradio presents Friends of Nano, from SMRP 2025 in Fort Worth, TX, we're joined by Corey Dickens, CMRP of Brightly Software to talk SMRP, maintenance management, CMMS, and more! Listen for shout outs!Corey is a Real Deal Pro and regular on CMMSradio! This one is special and we wish to thank Brightly for sponsoring this special production along with ReliabilityX and Nanoprecise! SMRP 2026 happens in Raleigh, NC. Be there!