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Notes from the floor

Practical guides on maintenance systems, downtime economics and the cross-plant network — for the engineers and technicians who keep continuous lines running.

A plant engineer assessing a stopped machine on an industrial production line

16 July 2026 · Acervas

Reactive vs Preventive Maintenance: Which Strategy Is Better?

Compare reactive vs preventive maintenance. Learn which strategy best fits your equipment to minimise unplanned downtime and optimise plant performance.

A maintenance technician carrying out a scheduled service on machinery along a continuous production line

1 July 2026 · Acervas

What Is Preventive Maintenance and Why Does It Matter?

Preventive maintenance schedules work on equipment before it fails. Learn how it works and how to build a program that holds up under real operating conditions.

A maintenance manager reviewing asset and maintenance data on monitors overlooking a plant floor

16 June 2026 · Acervas

CMMS vs. EAM: What's the Difference?

CMMS vs EAM explained: what each system does, how they differ on scope, cost and scale, and how to choose the right maintenance software for your team.

A maintenance engineer checking equipment on a continuous production line with a rugged tablet

1 June 2026 · Acervas

What Is CMMS? A Complete Guide for Manufacturers

A clear guide to CMMS software for manufacturers: what a computerised maintenance management system does, its key features and benefits, and the gap it leaves.

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