KCF Machine Health Blog

Overhead cranes are indispensable to the manufacturing sector, acting as the backbone of production lines. Comprising motors, gearboxes, and bearings, these cranes face unique challenges in health monitoring due to their intermittent operation and varied motions. This introduces a significant hurdle in preventing unplanned downtime, which can be costly for industries. Our exploration into effective health monitoring strategies reveals the importance of keeping these industrial giants running smoothly, ensuring that production never misses a beat.

by Jeremy Frank and Jacob Loverich TOO LATE While some companies are aggressively adopting AI, most are dabbling with it and planning to pursue a “fast-follower” approach—a strategy where companies wait for the technology and market to mature before pursuing it. This strategy has worked for some technology adoption in the past, but as noted […]