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TOP STORY: ERP is hard to use, study reveals Is your enterprise software intuitive and easy to use? If you think so, you are in a minority of only 10% of users. Learn why people are having such a hard time... • Join PEM on Twitter @PEMmag NEWS: Toronto Hydro plans repairs for its Exhibition Place wind turbine Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. and the WindShare Co-operative say that maintenance on the wind turbine at the Exhibition Place site is scheduled to take place by the end of the month. Get picture of the project and learn what will be replaced... CASE STUDY: Plastic linear bearings replace PTFE-lined bearings A machine used during the post-plating stage of a high-performance metal finishing process now uses DryLin R linear plain bearings from igus to apply an abrasive, thermal-resistant coating to the interiors of large exhaust pipes. Learn more about this case study... Toyota suspends production at Canadian plants; others follow suit Toyota Canada and several other automakers have announced they will suspend production due to a parts shortage caused by the earthquake in Japan. Learn why, for how long and if layoffs are planned... Study explains difficulty in recruiting qualified workers A recent labour market study shows difficulty across the board in recruiting qualified industrial and manufacturing engineers — and why new graduates just aren't experienced enough. Learn why companies can’t find replacements... Websites now free for all Canadian businesses thanks to Google To help Canadian small businesses overcome the obstacles that are preventing them from getting online, Google is launching a new program called Canada Get Your Business Online that will provide free websites with a .ca domain. Learn how you can take advantage... Watch: Arc flash captured during PdM work In this video, a plant maintenance technician attempted to air-run a chiller for vibration analysis — and gets quite a shock. Watch now...

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FEATURE: MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

Problems are... Good? How the worst mistakes present the best opportunities By Joel Levitt In society, error is associated with shame, stupidity and laziness — but this is not always the case. Maintenance expert Joel Levitt talks about how the memory of a mistake is essential in the process of making a great mechanic or engineer. Learn how to turn errors into opportunities...

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PRODUCTS:

Linear drives with automated greasing Uhing linear drives are available with a combination shaft scraper/grease fitting option. Link...	AMR motorized ring fans Continental Fan's AMR motorized ring fans are suited to applications where space is limited. Link...	Hinged shaft collars Stafford custom hinged collars feature a triple-link hinge and captive clamping screw to meet a range of design requirements. Link...

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UPCOMING ONLINE SPOTLIGHTS

May 3: Wireman's Wire
May 10: Condition Monitoring
May 17: Bearings
May 24: Safety

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DIGITAL EDITION:

Problems are... Good?: How the worst mistakes present the best opportunities Eye of Physical Hazards: How noise, vibration, temperature and ergonomics affect workers' safety The Solvent Challenge: Bio-Circle cleans shop with solvent alternative that 'digests' grease and oil Custom Made: How custom bearings may be the solution to difficult application Life Preservers: Bearings keep lifeboat hooks reliable — and save lives

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

May 17 to 19: Plant Maintenance and Design Engineering Show 2011, - Place Bonaventure, Montreal.

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@annexweb.com.