Michael Mills with Fluke Reliability

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Michael Mills, Technical Sales Manager at Fluke Reliability about "Connected Reliability with EMaint".

Scott MacKenzie interviews Michael Mills, Technical Sales Manager at Fluke Reliability, about the eMaint X5 system. X5, the third version in three years, is a scalable, cloud-based system designed for global deployment, integrating data from various locations and currencies. It supports standardized benchmarking and offers a unified dashboard for executive views. X5 also includes a spare parts inventory section and integrates with Azima's vibration analysis for automated work order generation. Future developments focus on standardization, mobile enhancements, and AI/machine learning to improve data accuracy and user experience.

Action Items

• [ ] Reach out to Michael Mills on LinkedIn to connect and learn more about email and Fluke Reliability's solutions.

Outline

Introduction and Welcome

• Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, highlighting its focus on industry professionals and innovations.
• Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners and thanks them for their support, mentioning the platform's celebration of industry professionals.
• Scott MacKenzie announces the broadcast from the Xcelerate 2025 event, sponsored by Fluke Reliability.
• Scott MacKenzie introduces Michael Mills, the Technical Sales Manager with Fluke Reliability, and expresses excitement about discussing various topics.

Discussion on Autonomous Cars and Personal Backgrounds

• Scott MacKenzie and Michael Mills discuss their experiences with autonomous cars, specifically Waymo.
• Michael Mills shares his positive experience with the autonomous car, noting the absence of a driver.
• Scott MacKenzie mentions his son's experience with the autonomous car and expresses excitement about the future of such technology.
• Michael Mills provides a brief background on himself, mentioning his 10-year tenure with Fluke Reliability and his focus on software and integrated systems.

Overview of eMaint X5 System

• Scott MacKenzie expresses enthusiasm for the connected reliability effort at Fluke Reliability.
• Michael Mills explains the evolution of the eMaint system, from X3 to X5, highlighting the modern technology and scalability of X5.
• Michael Mills discusses the global deployment capabilities of X5, including support for different currencies and time zones.
• Scott MacKenzie inquires about the system's ability to provide an executive view of data across multiple sites, and Michael Mills confirms its capabilities.

Currency and Scalability of eMaint X5

• Scott MacKenzie asks about the system's handling of currency and exchange rates, and Michael Mills confirms its ability to pull and translate data from different databases.
• Michael Mills discusses the ongoing development and integration of new technologies like Zima and Proof Technica into the eMaint system.
• Scott MacKenzie and Michael Mills discuss the architectural vision of eMate as a hub for seamless connectivity and integration with other systems.
• Michael Mills emphasizes the importance of standardization and the ability to scale the system across multiple locations.

Cloud Transition and Support

• Scott MacKenzie and Michael Mills discuss the transition from on-premise to cloud-based systems, with eMaint being one of the first to adopt a SaaS platform.
• Michael Mills highlights the benefits of cloud-based systems,...