Predictive maintenance has changed more in the last decade than in the previous forty.

In this episode of Wrench Factor, host Nick Haase sits down with Ryan Bowman, Chief Revenue Officer at Waites, and David Porter, Director of Reliability Services at Waites, to unpack the state of vibration monitoring today—and why it’s becoming a foundational tool for modern manufacturing.

Waites provides industrial wireless condition monitoring built for harsh environments, pairing rugged vibration and temperature sensors with AI-driven analytics and human reliability experts. Together, Nick, Ryan, and David break down what every plant leader, technician, and executive should understand about today’s vibration technology:

• The shift from monthly manual checks to continuous IoT monitoring
• Early signs your operation could benefit from modern vibration monitoring
• Real-world value of hourly data collection versus legacy intervals
• What to consider when evaluating systems
• How to turn integrations into a lasting efficiency lever, not a one-time IT project

Whether you’re new to vibration analysis or looking to strengthen your predictive maintenance strategy, this conversation delivers a clear view of where the industry is headed and how to prepare your plant for the next generation of reliability.