Gear Talk

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Gear Talk

Gear Talk is the podcast that connects maintenance & reliability professionals with reliable information, insights, and experts, enabling them to accomplish their goals more effectively, efficiently and enthusiastically. Join Wes Cash each month as he talks shop with industry experts, thought leaders, and the folks in the trenches keeping industry moving.

  1. Succeeding with Remote Monitoring

    FEB 11

    Succeeding with Remote Monitoring

    On this episode of Gear Talk, Wes Cash sits down with Levi (last name) from KCF Technologies to discover more about remote monitoring technologies and how to successfully apply them as part of a well-rounded, world-class facility. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State, Levi is using his insights to bring the human touch back to sensor technologies by helping KCF's users capitalize on their technicians' talents in maintenance and reliability. Levi talks with Wes about how, with KCF's technology, users can begin to utilize data to make thoughtful and impactful decisions that increase the efficiency of work and free up technician time for more big-picture projects. He makes the case that by successfully using remote monitoring to understand how machines break down, facilities can not only prevent unnecessary downtime, but prevent lasting consequences by addressing issues quickly and properly.#geartalk #vibration #oilanalysis #conditionmonitoring #remotemonitoring

    20 min
  2. Holiday Special: Reliability with Santa!

    12/17/2024

    Holiday Special: Reliability with Santa!

    On this special episode of Gear Talk, Wes Cash chats with the most famous guest to visit the show - Santa Claus! With more than 1,500 years as the Worldwide Distribution Manager for the North Pole, Santa knows a thing or two about how crucial reliability is to keeping machines healthy and running during the busiest time of the year. From extreme temperatures to intense production demands, Santa explains how he took his elves renowned talents and amplified their results with new production and reliability systems, including perfecting their lubrication and contamination control processes. From a humble workshop powered by reindeer to a world-class manufacturing facility, Santa shows how we can take the great tools and people we have and evolve our processes to make sure our facilities stay on the Reliability Nice List!

    10 min
  3. State of Reliability in the Middle East

    12/09/2024

    State of Reliability in the Middle East

    On this episode of Gear Talk, Wes Cash sits down with special guest Mina Soliman, CEO of Prime Gear and Noria Regional Technical Consultant, to talk about the state of reliability in the Middle East and the crucial role failure analysis is playing in creating world-class facilities. Mina has decades of experience and multiple significant contributions to lubrication standards, such as ICML 55. In this podcast, Mina explains how reliability is becoming engrained in Middle Eastern manufacturing culture, especially as different industries and reliability standards are introduced.From Oil & Gas to Food & Beverage and Cement & Steel, join us as we dive into the unique nature of these industries in the Middle East. Learn about new strategies they are using to overcome challenging asset failures and establish a new status quo: using expert analysis to discover root causes.

    24 min
  4. On-site Oil Analysis Benefits

    10/21/2024

    On-site Oil Analysis Benefits

    On this episode of Gear Talk, Wes Cash chats with special guest Lisa Williams, Product Manager at Ametek Spectro Scientific and Sub-Committee Chair for ASTM, to talk about how on-site oil analysis can help catch failures faster in heavy industry and manufacturing. With nearly 20 years of experience working in oil analysis, Lisa reveals how on-site analysis provides rapid, reliable information on the machines that facilities rely on for uptime and profitability. Join us as we learn why this data is critical, how to collect it, and how to apply it to our workflows to lower barriers and stop failures in their tracks - all on our own terms and time.#geartalk #oilanalysis #ametekspectro #onsite #conditionmonitoring #laboratory

    20 min
  5. Reliability Advice from an Expert

    09/16/2024

    Reliability Advice from an Expert

    In this episode of Gear Talk, Wes Cash sits down with special guest Drew Troyer, Global Head of Asset Management for Anglo American, to uncover the history and truth behind condition-based maintenance. With nearly 34 years of experience, Drew reveals how this pioneering evolution from time-based maintenance came about and how it revolutionized every aspect of a facility's maintenance goals, including oil analysis. Join us as we learn to holistically view people, resources, and assets to develop a condition-based maintenance routine that not only properly maintains assets, but increases reliability along the way. #CBM #geartalk #podcast #maintenance #reliability #workplaceculture #mining #planning #scheduling

    34 min
  6. Proper Maintenance Structure

    07/17/2024

    Proper Maintenance Structure

    In this episode of Gear Talk, we dive deep into the world of maintenance and reliability with our special guest, Brian Brzinski, founder of AMSS Advanced Management Systems & Services, Inc. With over 25 years in maintenance and reliability and over 30 years in manufacturing, Brian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Brian has seen it all, from his beginnings as a steel mill laborer to his rise to executive leadership.   Join Wes and Brian as they focus on the significance of aligning your maintenance structure with your plant's goals, how culture influences maintenance and reliability practices, and strategies for customizing maintenance programs to fit different environments.   Don't miss this insightful episode, which offers practical advice and expert insights to help you optimize your plant's maintenance structure.   #geartalk #maintenance #reliability #manufacturing #plantmanagement #predictivetechnologies #podcast #industrialmaintenance

    25 min
  7. Onboarding and Technical Skills

    06/25/2024

    Onboarding and Technical Skills

    Wes Cash welcomes industry veteran Jerry Putt to Gear Talk for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of technical skills and onboarding in today's industrial landscape. With 39 years at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and 13 years at Noria, Jerry brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.Join Wes and Jerry as they cover:• Jerry's global experiences and the variety of talent in different regions.• The transition from traditional apprenticeship programs to modern training methods.• The impact of AI and technology on maintenance and reliability.• Challenges faced by trade industries due to a retiring workforce and the need for more skilled labor.• The importance of balancing technology with hands-on skills and institutional knowledge.• A special shoutout to Mike Rowe!Discover how companies can better prepare their workforce and the potential for a renaissance in trade education.#GearTalk #Onboarding #TechSkills #IndustrialEvolution #MaintenanceTraining #AI #TradeEducation #FutureOfIndustry #MikeRowe #PodcastInsights

    25 min
  8. Transformational Leadership

    05/14/2024

    Transformational Leadership

    Join Wes as he speaks with Jody Parsons. Jody is a leadership development coach and will be talking about how you can effectively lead during changes with your reliability and lubrication programs within your organization. Find out ways to strengthen employee engagement and change the status quo. Leaders ask questions to gather information and work toward ways to make the team better.   Gear Talk, where we connect reliability professionals with reliable information. #geartalk #leadership #transformation #softskills #engage #corevalues

    22 min
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Gear Talk is the podcast that connects maintenance & reliability professionals with reliable information, insights, and experts, enabling them to accomplish their goals more effectively, efficiently and enthusiastically. Join Wes Cash each month as he talks shop with industry experts, thought leaders, and the folks in the trenches keeping industry moving.

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  • Creator
    Noria Corporation
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 Noria Corporation, All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Gear Talk

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