15th FVI Expert Breakfast - 24.01.2025

Announcement

We cordially invite you to our next FVI Expert Breakfast on Friday, January 24 from 09:30 to 10:30 am.

The topic of this event is: “Systematic troubleshooting and sustainable problem solving in maintenance”.

Peter Vogtmann, an expert in this very field, will introduce the topic together with the moderators, Marcel Hahn and Jens Reissenweber from FVI and Bernhard Heindl, and then provide impetus for discussion.

Together we want to address the following questions and exchange experiences:

What steps or elements does this method consist of? What are the success factors? (and can they be learned?) What opportunities does digitalization & AI offer? What economic impact does an effective application have? So be part of it!

🗓 Date: Friday, 24.01.2025 ⏰ Time: 09:30 - 10:30 📍 Location: Live in Teams

Summary

• Important topics: Introduction and welcome: Marcel, Peter Vogtmann and B. welcomed each other and talked about their current work environments and technical issues. Marcel also welcomes Michael Schneider to the group.
• FVI expert breakfast and general meeting: Marcel announces the 15th FVI expert breakfast and the upcoming FVI general meeting. He also mentions the importance of feedback and Sabrina’s role in collecting feedback.
• Introduction of Peter Vogtmann: Bernhard introduced Peter Vogtmann as an expert in methodical troubleshooting and sustainable problem solving in maintenance. Peter talked about his background and experience in this field.
• Development of a fault: Peter Vogtmann explained the phases of fault development, from the deviation to the operator’s repair attempts and the involvement of the maintenance technician. He emphasized the importance of detailed fault descriptions for effective troubleshooting.
• Importance of detailed fault descriptions: Peter Vogtmann emphasized the importance of comprehensive fault descriptions, including operator actions, machine settings and any unusual influences, to enable maintenance technicians to diagnose and troubleshoot efficiently.
• Steps to systematic troubleshooting: Peter Vogtmann explained the four main steps of systematic troubleshooting: problem description, root cause determination, repair and sustainability. He emphasized the need for a structured approach and the use of various tools such as Ishikawa and Poka-Yoke.
• Challenges in maintenance: Jörg Schatz and Dieter Graber shared their experiences and challenges in maintenance, including budget constraints, production pressure and the importance of communication and preparation for sustainable repairs.
• The role of sensor technology and AI: Christian Cesper and Hans Jürgen Kastner discussed the potential of sensor technology and AI in maintenance and emphasized the need for better data analysis and the importance of communication between maintenance and production teams.
• Communication and documentation: Klaus Retzer and Andreas Becker emphasized the importance of communication and documentation in maintenance. They emphasized the need for accurate defect reporting and the importance of taking input from production staff seriously.
• Conclusion and appreciation: Peter Vogtmann closed the meeting by emphasizing the importance of recognizing and appreciating the work of maintenance technicians. Marcel thanked all participants and announced the next FVI breakfast event.