Cutting Through the Noise: Selecting Wireless Vibration Solutions That Fit Your PdM Strategy
Description:
After attending SMRP and seeing wireless vibration vendors at every turn, you’ve been tasked with narrowing the field. This webinar demystifies the landscape, reviews current technology positioning, and introduces a framework for selecting solutions that align with your enterprise’s goals. Learn how to move from vendor pitch to strategic fit.
With wireless condition monitoring vendors flooding the market, choosing the right solution can feel overwhelming. This webinar offers a structured approach to evaluating wireless vibration platforms, grounded in technology trends and enterprise needs. Whether you're exploring permanent installations or refining your PdM roadmap, you'll leave with practical insights regarding vendor comparisons and a process that leads to confident decisions.
Speakers: Ed Spence and Emily Schickler
Ed Spence is founder and managing director of The Machine Instrumentation Group, a collaborative network of consulting and contract engineering service providers. Ed regularly publishes and presents on subjects related to predictive maintenance (PdM) and Condition Monitoring, maintaining an ongoing dialogue with the Reliability ecosystem regarding technology trends such as battery life, sensor performance, new sensor technologies and wireless vendor positioning. In recent years, Ed has helped Reliability Engineering clients navigate wireless condition monitoring confusion, performing educational workshops and helping his clients find the best fit for their environment from amongst the many available options.
Emily Schickler is a Design for Reliability Engineer at Owens Corning, where she leads process reliability during the early stages of innovation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Dayton and is currently pursuing advanced studies in Reliability Engineering at the University of Maryland. Emily is a Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), a Certified Reliability Leader (CRL), and is a licensed Stationary Steam Engineer in the state of Ohio. She is a member of the ASQ Risk and Reliability Division and is serving as the 2026 Chair for the SMRP Conference Committee.
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST
Level: Intermediate