Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast

Mastering Advanced Vibration Techniques—From Modal Analysis to Motion Amplification


Listen Later

Glen Powell is a senior engineering analyst with Hydro, Inc.’s Global Engineering division. He has nine years of experience in centrifugal pumps, vibration analysis, machinery reliability, and 3D simulation and design. Glen recently spoke with Thomas Wilk, chief editor of Plant Services, about the evolving challenges of workforce development in the maintenance and reliability space. The conversation also touches on the role of emerging technologies like AI in reliability workflows and dives deep into vibration analysis, including its limitations and advanced applications for diagnosing issues like resonance.

Key takeaways
  • Formal training alone isn't enough—intentional, hands-on experience accelerates workforce readiness.
  • Bridging generational gaps requires clear career paths and trust in leadership follow-through.
  • AI tools should support, not replace, critical thinking and field expertise on the plant floor.
  • Modal analysis and motion amplification are powerful tools to diagnose and fix elusive resonance issues in aging equipment.
  •  

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Great Question: A Manufacturing PodcastBy Endeavor Business Media’s Manufacturing Group

    • 5
    • 5
    • 5
    • 5
    • 5

    5

    3 ratings


    More shows like Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast

    View all
    WSJ Your Money Briefing by The Wall Street Journal

    WSJ Your Money Briefing

    1,739 Listeners

    Marketplace by Marketplace

    Marketplace

    8,607 Listeners

    Dr. Laura Call of the Day by Dr. Laura Schlessinger & SiriusXM

    Dr. Laura Call of the Day

    6,407 Listeners

    The Ben Shapiro Show by The Daily Wire

    The Ben Shapiro Show

    153,539 Listeners

    Jocko Podcast by Jocko DEFCOR Network

    Jocko Podcast

    30,659 Listeners

    Founders by David Senra

    Founders

    1,853 Listeners

    How I Built This with Guy Raz by Guy Raz | Wondery

    How I Built This with Guy Raz

    30,263 Listeners

    The Daily by The New York Times

    The Daily

    110,901 Listeners

    Up First from NPR by NPR

    Up First from NPR

    55,871 Listeners

    Manufacturing Happy Hour by Chris Luecke

    Manufacturing Happy Hour

    100 Listeners

    Huberman Lab by Scicomm Media

    Huberman Lab

    28,252 Listeners

    The Ezra Klein Show by New York Times Opinion

    The Ezra Klein Show

    15,312 Listeners