This document from the Society of Operations Engineers covers the latest developments in operations engineering, with a strong focus on predictive maintenance, military manufacturing, drives and controls, asset management, re-skilling engineers, and machinery safety. It addresses both technological advancements and the challenges industries face in maintenance, production, and skills shortages.
Key Points:
- Predictive Maintenance: Exploring how emerging technologies and AI are revolutionizing equipment maintenance and failure predictions.
- Military Manufacturing: Insight into the unique challenges of manufacturing defence equipment amidst geopolitical shifts and supply chain issues.
- Drives and Controls: How variable frequency drives (VFDs) are key to tackling sustainability issues in industry.
- Re-skilling Engineers: The need for effective training programs to address engineering skill shortages.
- Machinery Safety: Ensuring electrical and mechanical safety in industrial settings through advanced safety protocols.