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Anna Townshend

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As seen in: Control Design, Endeavor Business Media, Electronic Design, Control Global, Plant Services, New Equipment Digest, Smart Industry, The Waterways Journal, Marina Dock Age
The magazine dedicated to marina and boatyard management. Marina Dock Age magazine is published by The Waterways Journal, Inc.
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The sounds of equipment carry meaning: How reliability leaders turn data into action

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By Anna Townshend Verified
| Plant Services Verified
5 takeaways from Ultrasound World 2026 on why predictive maintenance technology needs culture, consistency, and communication. Key Highlights The key to advancing predictive maintenance is not more data, but better listening and interpretation of signals from equipment. Standardized work processes, clear communication, and leadership support are critical for scaling and sustaining reliability programs.
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Right to Repair in the digital age: What Deere’s settlement means for industrial maintenance

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By Anna Townshend Verified
| Plant Services Verified
Last week we published a news story about the Federal Trade Commission's recent settlement with Deere & Company about Right to Repair. While the suit centers on the manufacturer’s agricultural equipment, the issues at the heart of the case are about who can repair increasingly complex equipment and what owners should expect after making a purchase. Right to Repair is already having a consumer moment in industries like automotive, electronics, and medical equipment.
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Podcast: Fact or fiction? The truth about reliability and what plant managers get wrong

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By Joe Kuhn, Anna Townshend Verified
| Plant Services Verified
Skip to main content Joe Kuhn separates maintenance myths from reality and this rapid-fire reality check explores PdM, KPIs, SOPs, and best practices. Key Highlights Predictive maintenance cuts failures, but root cause analysis is essential to prevent recurring equipment problems. Condition monitoring shifts technicians to higher-value reliability work instead of replacing skilled maintenance teams.
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