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Superconductor Breakthrough Could Enable Ultra-Efficient Electronics

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:13:44 +0200

A new material design developed in Sweden could bring superconductors closer to practical use in energy-efficient electronics and quantum technologies.

Predictive Maintenance Market Set To Reach $16.74 Billion By 2031

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:47:00 +0200

Monitoring infrastructure is set to dominate the predictive maintenance market in 2026, driven by the growing role of sensors and sensing technologies.

Patria And United Aero Group Plan European Hub For Helicopter Maintenance

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:18:17 +0200

New cooperation aims to cut repair lead times and improve availability for military and emergency aviation operators.

SKF Acquires G-Tech to Strengthen Condition Monitoring Offering

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:15:54 +0200

The acquisition expands SKF’s digital reliability solutions and strengthens its presence in key industrial sectors.

Saab And Cohere Partner On Advanced AI For Aerospace Applications

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:13:56 +0200

The collaboration focuses on integrating artificial intelligence into mission support and maintenance systems, with GlobalEye at its core.

From Prediction to Decision

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:37:31 +0200

Maintenance is entering a new phase. Not because of louder buzzwords, but because the logic underneath is changing. Kai Goebel has watched Prognostics and Health Management grow from statistical guesswork into data driven intelligence. Now he argues that the real transformation is only beginning.

Silje Langhelle was elected as Chair of the Swedish Maintenance Association on January 20, 2026.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:32:00 +0200

Along with our congratulations, we wanted to ask the new Chair for her views on the future of the association.

Championing Competence

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:44:58 +0200

Introducing the EFNMS European Certification Committee (ECC) and its mission to elevate maintenance professionalism across Europe.

What is the main objective of your EFNMS committee for 2026? And what is EFNMS’s overall goal?

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:36:52 +0200

Maintworld asked EFHMS key leaders to describe their main objectives for 2026. Together, the answers highlight a shared focus on people, competence, and collaboration, while reflecting the specific roles of each committee and the federation.

Maintenance Debt – key indicators and measurement methods

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:32:25 +0200

Maintenance debt (maintenance backlog, deficit in physical asset management) arises when maintenance is not carried out as planned, in sufficient scope, or at the appropriate time. The consequence is a deterioration in the performance of equipment and systems relative to requirements.

Future making and systems thinking in Maintenance and Asset Management

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:24:05 +0200

Maintenance and asset management are facing a growing number of simultaneous challenges.

Euromaintenance 2026 sets its sights on the future

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:16:48 +0200

When Euromaintenance comes to Luleå in June 2026, it will not only mark a new geographic destination for Europe’s flagship maintenance conference but also signal a decisive moment for the profession itself. According to EFNMS Chair Diego Galar, this event is designed to reposition maintenance and asset management as strategic drivers of industrial performance, resilience, and sustainability.

Cybersecurity Moves to the Forefront of Industrial Maintenance as AI and Supply Chain Risks Escalate

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:04:51 +0200

Cybersecurity is no longer a niche concern for IT departments; it has become a strategic pillar of industrial maintenance and operational resilience.

Soil Microbes and Forest Industry Side Streams: The Hidden Maintenance System for Global Food Security

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:02:19 +0200

Soil microbes and forest industry side streams may hold the key to global food security. Acting like nature’s maintenance crew, they restore degraded soils, boost fertility, and keep agriculture running smoothly but effectively.

Right from the beginning Building Maintenance into Scania’s Battery Factory

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:45:06 +0200

When Scania decided to build its new battery factory, and Kent-Olof Bingmark decided from the start to place value in a clear maintenance strategy. Through cross-functional strategy meetings with discussions about maintenance philosophy and recruitment interviews. His approach is simple in words but demanding in practice: getting things right from the beginning.

Slovakian Maintenance Society: “Maintenance is no longer just fixing—It’s Data, AI, and Strategy”

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:37:29 +0200

"Maintenance is no longer just fixing machines after they break—it’s about data, AI, and strategy," points out Branislav Kysel, President of the Slovakian Maintenance Society.

Rethinking Steelmaking: SSAB’s Path Away from Fossil Carbon

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:29:25 +0200

The steel industry is at a turning point. Globally responsible for 7–9 per cent of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, steel production has long been associated with high carbon footprints. Companies, including Nordic steel producer SSAB, are aiming to rewrite that story.

Digital transformation of facility management: Integration of cafm systems with other technologies

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:08:39 +0200

Why is integration key for effective fm? CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) systems are essential for the effective digital management of buildings and technology. They centralize all information—covering assets, processes, and technology—into a clear interface, enabling facility managers to plan maintenance, monitor asset status, manage operational costs, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Your Best Maintenance Tool Is Your People. Are You Training Them?

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:58:38 +0200

Maintenance and asset management experts are constantly adapting to new equipment, care standards and compliance frameworks. While automation and data-driven operations are addressing some of the industry’s pain points, they have yet to provide holistic maintenance solutions for any sector.

Accurate Flare Metering Is No Longer Optional

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:43:55 +0200

Emissions measurement is one of the oil and gas industry's biggest challenges.

Local Water Supply Crucial to the Success of Europe’s Hydrogen Initiative

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:27:55 +0200

Large-scale green hydrogen production requires sustainable water management to prevent local shortages and potential conflicts with agriculture over access to resources.

Engineering the World’s First Artificial Energy Island

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:16:51 +0200

The Princess Elisabeth Energy Island reached its first major milestone in January when all 23 of its concrete caissons were completed.

The Last Technician - Why Maintainability Must Be Rethought for Autonomous Workers

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:07:36 +0200

A discipline built around the human body as a discipline, maintenance has always been inseparable from the human body. From the earliest industrial systems to today’s complex plants, maintainability has been defined—often unconsciously—by what a trained person can physically and cognitively do.

Leadership lessons on building a future- ready maintenance organization

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:49:27 +0200

In industrial and maintenance environments, leadership is often defined by reliability. Keep the assets running. Hit the KPIs. Avoid surprises. But as technology, skills, and expectations change faster than ever, reliability alone is no longer enough.

Smart Manufacturing and Predictive Maintenance Drive Growth in the Industrial Automation Market

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:14:04 +0200

The global industrial automation market is projected to reach US$ 326.48 billion by 2032.

Local Water Supply Crucial to the Success of Europe’s Hydrogen Initiative

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:12:03 +0200

Large-scale green hydrogen production requires sustainable water management to prevent local shortages and potential conflicts with agriculture over access to resources.

Case: Next-Generation Data Center Cooling Built on Polymer Flow Solutions

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:07:39 +0200

As data center operators increase rack densities and accelerate the adoption of direct liquid cooling, the requirements for cooling infrastructure are rapidly evolving.

First CAVS 6x6 Vehicles Delivered to Germany

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:53:59 +0200

Patria has delivered the first five CAVS 6x6 armoured vehicles to the German Armed Forces, marking the start of Germany’s transition to a new protected mobility fleet under the multinational CAVS programme.

Cyber attacks hit record highs as AI reshapes the threat landscape

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:47:57 +0200

Organizations face nearly 2,000 cyber attacks per week as attackers combine automation, AI, and social engineering across multiple channels.

Power Transformers Market is Growing Fast

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:24:16 +0200

Demand is accelerating as industries electrify, utilities expand renewable connections, and regulators tighten grid-reliability requirements.