A machine failure costs far more than the repair. Learn the true cost of unplanned downtime, why failures go undetected, and how to calculate predictive maintenance ROI.
Welcome to the Waites Resource Center: a collection of case studies, articles, and news designed to inform, educate, and inspire. Explore how predictive maintenance is being used across industries to reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and improve maintenance strategies. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your understanding, these resources offer practical insights grounded in real-world applications.
WHERE ARE YOU ON THE MAINTENANCE MATURITY CURVE?
Most maintenance programs fall somewhere between reactive and scalable, but few know exactly where they land. How mature is your org's maintenance program?
A machine failure costs far more than the repair. Learn the true cost of unplanned downtime, why failures go undetected, and how to calculate predictive maintenance ROI.
Prevent costly conveyor downtime with vibration monitoring. Detect issues early and avoid production bottlenecks before they happen.
Packaging Insights speaks to Rob Ratterman about the importance of conveyor monitoring systems for reduced downtime.
Learn how undetected conveyor failures cascade into operational losses and how condition monitoring protects throughput.
Waites introduces Waites Conveyance™, combining conveyor condition monitoring and expert analyst guidance to help maintenance teams protect throughput.
Dave Porter discusses predictive maintenance (PdM) with Pulp and Paper Technology.
A leading North American confectionery manufacturer has logged $7.6M in verified savings and 2,673 hours of avoided production downtime across 850+ machines.
Nearly 10,000 sensors across 7 fulfillment facilities has led to $1.8M in avoided downtime and 350+ hours protected.
Enhanced ultrasonic vibration monitoring caught a fault that low speed kept quiet, saving over $700K.
Rob Ratterman, CEO and Co-founder, and Domtar's Matt McLaughlin dive into AI-enabled tech adoption with Business Insider.
Waites' Francesco Caropreso discusses how legacy maintenance programs could be missing out on benefits from PdM.
Ultrasonic and Time Synchronization product enhancements take manufacturers to the next level of predictive maintenance.