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Machinery Regulation 2027: The Clock is Ticking for Safety, Compliance and Competitive Edge

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:39:09 +0300

The new EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 takes full effect on January 20, 2027, replacing the long-standing Machinery Directive. It’s not just an update—it’s a whole new rulebook. Are you ready to play by it?

Rising Role of Smart Coatings

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:33:43 +0300

New self-healing, anticorrosive, and antimicrobial coatings can reduce maintenance costs, and their use is expected to increase in the coming years.

From Cost to Value: How Norway is Rethinking Maintenance

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:24:44 +0300

The Norwegian Maintenance Association (Norsk Förening for Vedlikehold, NFV) plays an increasingly vital role in promoting best practices, competence development, and strategic thinking across Norway's maintenance sector. With almost 200 corporate and individual members, the association focuses on advancing the perception of maintenance as a value-generating activity, rather than a cost centre.

Human-Centric Maintenance for Industry 5.0

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:16:22 +0300

For Jan Stoker, Researcher & Strategic Advisor for Asset & Maintenance Management, the transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 marks a fundamental shift: “Technology is no longer the goal—it’s the tool that helps us create sustainable, resilient, and human-centric value.”

Future-Proofing Maintenance: Why Sustainable Asset Management Is Mission Critical

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:06:24 +0300

Sustainability has become a decisive factor in industrial competitiveness, shaping how companies invest, operate, and survive. For Europe’s maintenance professionals, this shift offers both a challenge and an opportunity: embracing energy-efficient, low-emission practices is now vital for long-term success.

Meet the Bright Minds Shaping the Future of Maintenance

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 02:44:18 +0300

The EFNMS Thesis Award* is one of the most prestigious recognitions for emerging talent in the European maintenance and asset management community. Last year’s winners, Aleksanteri Hämäläinen and Camilla Munther, earned the honor for research that combines technical depth with real-world impact. In this Q&A, they share what sparked their work, how their findings can be applied on the ground — and where they see themselves and industry heading next.

From Firefighting to Forecasting: Van Geloven’s Journey Toward Smart Maintenance

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 02:19:53 +0300

Van Geloven, a McCain company in the Netherlands, has moved from reactive to predictive maintenance by embracing data, new technologies, and a cultural shift. Since 2020, some of its sites have reduced downtime from 20% to under 4%, with teams leading improvements and AI increasingly supporting operations.

Future of Sustainability: What Maintenance Leaders Need to Know

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 02:08:13 +0300

By Michael Hanf, sustainable business strategist and lead author of the Future of Sustainability 2025 study, published by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.

European Industrial Excellence in Focus: Diego Galar at the Helm of EFNMS

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:59:16 +0300

When Professor Diego Galar took over as Chair of the European Federation of National Maintenance Societies (EFNMS) in May, he inherited not only the leadership of Europe’s umbrella organisation for maintenance but also the responsibility to redefine its role in a fast-changing industrial landscape.

Galvatek's Global Transformation: From Chrome to Defense Industry

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 01:46:57 +0300

How a Finnish surface treatment specialist transformed crisis into opportunity by pivoting from decorative finishes to aviation and defense industry.

What the Future Holds for Large-Scale Floating Solutions

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 01:35:13 +0300

As sea levels rise and land grows scarce, the ocean is no longer just a frontier—it's a foundation. At WCFS2025 in Finland, Dr. Teemu Manderbacka unveiled bold visions for floating megastructures that may reshape how and where we live, work, and build. What´s the beef for maintenance in his vision?

The Many Skills of a Maintenance and Asset Manager

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 01:26:54 +0300

As a maintenance and asset manager, you can sometimes feel like you've ended up in a “perfect storm”.

Industrial AI to double within a year

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 01:19:31 +0300

A new global survey of more than 1,700 senior executives reveals that industrial AI is advancing faster than expected.

The New Arsenal of Military Readiness # Part 1 - Eight Trends Transforming Defence Maintenance

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 01:13:53 +0300

The defence and military sector has always been a pioneer in technology adoption. From the jet engine to satellite communications, innovations often take shape in the armed forces before finding their way into civilian industries. Maintenance is no exception. The battlefield of the 21st century is no longer defined only by firepower and strategy, but also by the capacity to keep complex, mission-critical assets in constant readiness.

Maintenance Strategies Can Help ESG Goals

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:56:03 +0300

Predictive maintenance and obsolescence management have long been recognised as ways for manufacturers to reduce downtime. But these approaches can also help companies meet their ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) objectives, argues Matthias Ludwig, Managing Director of Radwell International Germany.

Drone Inspection Service Industry Growth Driven by AI, Cloud, and Security Compliance

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:58:06 +0300

Cost-effectiveness is a key factor driving the adoption of drone inspection services across multiple industries.

Battery Electrolyte Market to Reach $27.99 Billion by 2030

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:27:33 +0300

Asia-Pacific is projected to hold the largest share of the battery electrolyte market in both value and volume.

Aker Solutions is First Company in Europe to Secure Full BVLOS certification

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:01:21 +0300

Certification for unlimited beyond visual line of sight drone operations opens a new age of autonomous inspection for offshore platforms, onshore yards, process plants, and industrial sites.

European Data Centres at a Crossroads: The EUDCA Report Highlights the Challenges of Sustainability and Growth

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:43:39 +0300

Electricity supply will be the biggest challenge over the next few years

Wärtsilä Lifecycle Agreement to Enhance Operational Reliability of Three CLSICO LNG Ships

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:20:42 +0300

The high demand for LNG vessels also puts pressure on operational reliability.

Growth in the Smart Factory Market Is Driven by Asia-Pacific

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:45:25 +0300

According to a new report by MarketsandMarkets, the global smart factory market is forecast to reach USD 104.42 billion by 2025 and USD 169.73 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.2%.

SKF Sets a New World Record in Tidal Turbine Performance and Reliability

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:15:00 +0300

As tidal power costs fall, it is expected to be cost-competitive with nuclear power by 2035.

Epiroc Expands Its Presence in India

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:30:15 +0300

Epiroc is building a new production and research and development facility in Nashik.

Refinery and Petrochemical Filtration Market to Reach $6.76 Billion by 2030

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:00:26 +0300

North America is expected to remain the largest regional market for refinery and petrochemical filtration throughout the forecast period.

Cyber Risk Ranks Among Top Threats to Manufacturing Growth

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:19:02 +0300

Global State of Smart Manufacturing Report finds cybersecurity is now the top external concern after economic conditions.

Distributed Control System Market Projected to Hit $29.32 Billion by 2030

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:11:24 +0300

The market is driven by growing demand for smarter, more flexible, and energy-efficient industrial operations. Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest in the global DCS Market

European Patents Still in High Demand

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:33:07 +0300

Computer technology — including AI fields such as machine learning and pattern recognition — became the leading category for the first time.

Study: Concrete in Road Tunnels Deteriorates Unexpectedly Fast

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:50:52 +0300

When seawater penetrates concrete in road tunnels, a biofilm forms that breaks down the concrete. A new study, led by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, reveals the mechanisms behind this degradation.

AEON Humanoid Aims to Tackle Labor Gaps in Industry

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:47:35 +0300

Hexagon launches humanoids built for industry. Schaeffler and Pilatus are testing it in a variety of applications and environments.

Wärtsilä engines selected to deliver power for U.S. data center

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:49:17 +0300

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply 282 megawatts of flexible engines to operate a new data center project in Ohio.