New Enterprise & KCF Technologies
Leading the Industry: New Enterprise’s Competitive Edge on Critical Equipment
Join New Enterprise and KCF Technologies as we explore the power of predictive maintenance and machine health solutions. Learn how real-world applications, like those at New Enterprise, showcase the transformative impact of a Comprehensive Machine Health Platform to enhance reliability, operational efficiency, and sustainability. Explore success stories, best practices, and practical advice on how you can begin your predictive maintenance journey.
Case Studies
THE MACHINE HEALTH PROBLEM & REACTIVE MAINTENANCE PRACTICES IS A HUGE PROBLEM.
FEATURED IN PROCESS INDUSTRY INFORMER.
Contrary to intuition, machine health degradation is not the machine problem. From observations gleaned from over 700 manufacturing locations and over 135,000 assets, KCF Technologies found that only about 20% of machine degradation comes from normal wear and tear. This means that the other 80% is inflicted by something unexpected.
Machine Health Stories
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Dr. Jeffrey Liker, University of Michigan, Liker Lean Advisors
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Joe Li, Manager, Toyota North America
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Yahya Khan, Senior Reliability Engineer, Clarios Corporation
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Dr. Jeremy Frank, CEO and Founder, KCF Technologies, Inc.
Lean and Digital Manufacturing
Putting People at the Center
This feature article jointly written by Dr. Jeff Liker – Author of the Toyota Way, Dr. Jeremy Frank-CEO of KCF Technologies, Yahya Kahn – Regional Reliability Leader at Clarios, and Joe Li – Manager at Toyota dives into the transition from the lean movement and the technology advancements of Industry 4.0.
Readers will learn about the limitations of relying solely on automated systems for problem-solving, highlighting the enduring need for human intervention and adaptive problem-solving skills, especially as technologies evolve and more complex issues arise.
Insights from the authors illustrate the balance between predictive and adaptive problem-solving with the recommendation that manufacturing companies focus on developing the problem-solving abilities while integrating advanced digital technologies. This balanced approach, leads to more sustainable benefits and prepares for an industrial future where human intellect complements technological advancements.
Machine Health at Scale
Georgia Pacific and KCF Technologies
Experience the predictive machine health transformation of Georgia Pacific, a global leader in forest product manufacturing, as they optimize their operations -scaling from 20,000 to over 60,000 KCF Technologies sensors in just five years. Discover how this monumental scaling endeavor has revolutionized their business, slashing unplanned events by a jaw-dropping 50%, resolving systemic issues company-wide, and empowering every individual, regardless of position, with invaluable machine health data.
Empowering People with Technology
St. Croix Tissue and The University of Maine
“Investing in our program is one of the ways you end up with someone like Matt Cowen coming in to give a presentation to students, having a student. Alex Daigle, who’s sitting in that audience, then goes to work for your company, St. Croix Tissue, and brings this technology to fruition in less than a year after graduation and really makes a huge impact on your business.”
Carrie Enos
President of the Paper and Pulp Foundation
University of Maine
Why KCF
Over 700+ Manufacturing locations trust KCF Technologies
with their Asset Monitoring.
Why?
Because they are gaining a competitive edge.
An average of 10x ROI.
Introducing the Smartsensing Mobile Kit
Gain the flexibility of the KCF Technologies Comprehensive Machine Health Platform with a kit designed with flexibility in mind. Each mobile kit includes everything to get started with basic monitoring of an asset.
Each kit includes:
- 6 High-Definition Wireless Vibration Sensors
- 1 Base Station Gateway
- Access to SMARTdiagnostics software
- Access to KCF Academy
Get started today.
2024 Summit Keynotes
The 2024 Manufacturing the Future Summit was a monumental success! We’re thrilled to announce that our keynote speeches are now available virtually.
Hear from industry leaders on topics such as:
- Journey to Predictive Maintenance
- Steel Industry Evolution & Transformation
- Renewable Power & Reliable Maintenance
- and more