Up Time Magazine- June/July 2008

My PdM-2008 Checklist Get the most out of your Predictive Maintenance Technology Conference and Expo experience. Follow the checklist to be sure that you are prepared for opportunities before, during and after the learning event. Before: Register early. You can ensure your seat in the workshops you want. The earlier you register – the more you save – so sign up today for the biggest savings. Team discounts also available. Check out the early bird savings, program details and register online www.maintenanceconference.com. Plan your workshop and learning zone agenda in advance. Plan to come early for exclusive pre-conference certificate workshops. Leading subject matter experts share knowledge and experience in full day workshops that count toward CPMM, CMRP and other re-certifications. These workshops are exclusive to PdM-20008 and are not available elsewhere. Plan to stay late for exclusive FREE bonus post-conference certificate workshops. The Association for Maintenance Professionals breakthrough session and 3 additional FREE bonus workshops are available for PdM2008 attendees at no extra cost. Make your hotel and airline reservations. The earlier you secure a room, the closer it will be to the PdM-2008 Conference at the Qwest Center. Airlines offer the widest schedule choices and best deals for early booking as well. Review the exhibitor list at www.maintenanceconference.com to set up key meetings with vendors and solution providers you want to meet. Talk to colleagues about their machinery health issues. Better yet, have them join you. Check our early bird TEAM discounts. The earlier your register - the more free team registrations you get. PdM-2008 is held at the Qwest Center in downtown Omaha. Discount Rates at Ofﬁcial Hotels (before August 1): Omaha Hilton Downtown Fairﬁeld Inn Downtown Courtyard by Marriott Hilton Garden Inn Downtown More hotels and details online at www.maintenanceconference.com During: Reserve a meeting time with: Subject Matter Experts and Workshop Leaders Solution Providers/Exhibitors Set aside time to visit the PdM-2008 and LubricationWorld Expo. Meet with over 80 of the best Predictive Maintenance and Lubrication Solution Providers in the expo hall. Attend all general sessions and take notes. You will meet the Uptime Magazine PdM Award winners and find out what made their program stand out. You will hear what the biggest challenges are for your peers and have a chance to share your own knowledge and experience. You will hear a keynote session like no other that will change the way you think and the way you act toward maintenance. Attend all networking sessions and sit with new people at every meal. Reliabilityweb.com events are designed to provide as much learning at informal networking events as formal learning zone sessions. Attend the welcome reception, the Casino night and all other breaks and meal functions. You may meet someone who has just the solution or advice that may make a big difference for you. Turn off your mobile phone and Blackberry. Emails and voicemails can wait – there is networking gold to be had at PdM-2008. After: Get connected with peers before the conference. Once you register, you’ll receive information to join the online community at the Association for Maintenance Professionals web site,www.maintenance.org. Check out what you missed. With more than 50 sessions on the agenda – it is not possible for you to hear every presentation that interests you. View the papers and presentations you missed online at the Predictive Maintenance Technology Conference group area at the Association for Maintenance Professionals web site at www.maintenance.org. Debrief your team: Share what you learned with your colleagues while the lessons are still fresh in your mind. Follow up with new connections. You are sure to have expanded your professional network with peers you met at PdM-2008 and through the online community. The Association for Maintenance Professionals web site makes it easy to keep in touch so you can continue to share ideas, knowledge and experiences. Arrange follow up meetings with solution providers and exhibitors. Learning Zone Focus Areas: PdM Program Management Lubrication Program Management Vibration Analysis Infrared Thermography UltrsoundMotor Testing Oil Analysis Failure Analysis http://www.maintenanceconference.com http://www.maintenanceconference.com http://www.Reliabilityweb.com http://www.maintenanceconference.com http://www.maintenance.org http://www.maintenance.org

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Up Time Magazine- June/July 2008 Contents Upfront Upclose: The True Cause of Most Machine Failures Information Technology: Finding Future Perfect Lubrication: Building an Oil Analysis Winner Maintenance Management: Hidden Ways to Increase Safety Infrared: Air Barriers Lower Energy Costs, Increase Profits Motor Testing: Efficient Motor Repair, Part Deux Precision Maintenance: Good Maintenance, Smart Maintenance Reliability: Common Errors in Root Cause Analysis Ultrasound: Avoid the Baghouse Blues Vibration: Don't Let Your Sensors Get Eaten Alive Upgrade: Lining It All Up

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