Smart Maintenance & Reliability 5.0
Safety Starts in Simulation: How Evonik and SkillsUpp Bridge the Gap Between Training and Real-Life Performance
When a patient’s life is on the line, every second and every action counts. The same principle applies in the chemical industry, where a small deviation from protocol can have life-threatening consequences. This parallel forms the foundation of an unexpected yet powerful collaboration between healthcare education and heavy industry. During this year’s Asset Performance Conference, Werner Van Acker (Technical Governance Manager at Evonik), Geert Van de Weyer, and dr. Deborah Hilderson (researchers at Karel de Grote University College) will present their joint project: SkillsUpp, a simulation-based training and evaluation method that is reshaping safety culture at the chemical giant.
Unlocking Predictive Power: How Bayesian Networks Enhance Maintenance Decision-Making
Interview with Erik Hostens, Senior Researcher at Flanders Make
At the upcoming Asset Performance Conference, Erik Hostens, researcher at Flanders Make, will demonstrate how Bayesian networks can significantly reshape maintenance strategies in asset-intensive industries. In this article, Hostens walks us through the science and real-world value of applying probabilistic models to predict Remaining Useful Life (RUL), optimize maintenance timing, and manage associated risks and costs.
Enhancing Predictive Maintenance at Nordic Sugar: Insights into Steam Dryer Optimization
Nordic Sugar, a key player in the sugar production industry and a part of the Nordzucker Group, has been pioneering innovative maintenance strategies at its Nakskov plant in Denmark. As part of their continuous improvement efforts, they have embarked on a significant project to implement predictive maintenance on their steam dryer, a crucial component in their sugar production process. This initiative, led by Anders Jørgensen-Juul, Head of Projects, is setting new benchmarks in the industry.
Predictive Maintenance at Unilin Group: Leveraging Online Vibration Monitoring and Anomaly Detection
The Unilin Group, part of the larger Mohawk International, is a major player in the European construction and building materials market. With over 30 factories across Europe, Unilin specialises in flooring, insulation materials, and boards used in furniture manufacturing. In a this interview, Kurt Dhaene, one of the Group Reliability Managers at Unilin, shares his insights into the company’s transition towards data-driven maintenance and the implementation of predictive maintenance technologies.