FEATURED VIDEO: Watch: PTDA video report NEWS: Avoid power-tool accidents Whether it's employing the wrong tool for the job, carelessness or failing to wear protective gear, it's important to use power tools safely. Get the nine tips now... TAKE OUR TWO SURVEYS There are four $100 gift cards to be won for those who fill out our two surveys: Two-Question Reader Survey • We would like to know a bit of information about your purchasing habits and responsibilities at work, so please take our brief, two-question reader survey. Salary Survey • Are you paid enough? Take part our seventh annual salary survey for a chance to win one for three gift cards. Website helps Canadian employers recruit, retain apprentices The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum has announced the release of its "Apprenticeship Works: Build on it" database of practical tools that will help employers recruit and retain apprentices. Uncover the best tips to keeping the best new employees... Electrical supplier gets new name Toronto's Ferraz Shawmut, a supplier of electrical protection solutions, has changed its company name. Find out the new name... New 'Laser Align' iPhone app available for download Ludeca Inc. has released its Laser Align iPhone application, a free reference tool for shaft alignment of rotating equipment. Find out how to download it...

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FEATURES: CMMS

Know the features in your PM system By David Berger Whether you are a big or small company, a simple starting point for moving from a fire-fighting mentality to a more planned environment is to implement a preventive maintenance (PM) program. Read on for the features to watch for in modern PM systems... Read more... LOOKING BACK: Turn downsizing into CMMS improvement opportunities By Kris Bagadia Maintenance departments across all industries are facing a similar challenge. As executive management takes a slash-and-dash approach to save costs, maintenance must accomplish the same quality of service with only a fraction of the resources. Fortunately, there are ways you can turn downsizing and budget cuts into improvement opportunities by eliminating inefficiencies and increasing productivity. Read more...

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PRODUCTS: POWER TRANSMISSION

Right-angle spiral bevel belt drive Wittenstein's new right-angle gearboxes provide advantages as a mechanical add-on to servo drive trains. more...	Hybrid stepper motor The new MAE brand "HN Series" hybrid stepper motors from AMETEK feature low detent torque to holding torque ratios. more...	Servomotor bearings resist fretting NSK's fretting-resistant servomotor bearings are utilized where precise motion control is vitally important. more...

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UPCOMING ONLINE SPOTLIGHTS

June 22: Electrical systems June 29: Lifts and transport July 6: Power transmission July 13: Energy management

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DIGITAL EDITION:

Gone in a Flash: Avoid arc blasts with safe maintenance practices The Missing Link: Lubrication systems keep chains up and running A Tall Order: Manitoba Hydro meets maintenance needs with compact lift

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

ITC Canada Training Schedule, various dates across Canada

MainTrain Fort McMurray, Sept. 15 - 17, Fort McMurray, Alta.

Check out the Calendar of Events on the PEM website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

Got an event you want us to include on the website? Please send an e-mail to editor André Voshart: avoshart@clbmedia.ca.