Factory maintenance refers to the processes and practices aimed at ensuring that machinery, equipment, and facilities within a manufacturing plant operate efficiently and reliably. This involves routine inspections, repairs, and upkeep of machines to minimize downtime, enhance productivity, and prolong the lifespan of assets. Maintenance can be categorized into several types, including preventive maintenance (scheduled maintenance to prevent breakdowns), corrective maintenance (repairing equipment after failures occur), and predictive maintenance (using data and analytics to predict when maintenance should occur).
Effective factory maintenance focuses on maintaining high operational standards, ensuring safety, compliance with regulations, and minimizing costs associated with equipment failures. It often includes the involvement of skilled technicians and engineers who follow specific maintenance protocols and utilize tools to perform necessary inspections, adjustments, and repairs. Overall, the primary goal of factory maintenance is to create a reliable manufacturing environment that supports continuous production processes, reduces waste, and enhances overall efficiency.
At the Nestlé Purina Petcare factory in Crete, a groundbreaking addition is transforming the factory’s maintenance protocols. Recently, the factory welcomed an advanced robot known as “Spot,” developed by Boston…