Maintenance 5.0
Building the Digital Nervous System of the Factory
By Jason McIlrath
Maintenance is no longer just about fixing machines—it’s about managing the invisible systems that sense problems, move information, and decide how a factory responds. As augmented reality, digital twins, AI diagnostics, autonomous inspection robots, and networked control systems enter the shop floor, maintenance has quietly become the digital nervous system of modern manufacturing.
In Maintenance 5.0, Jason McIlrath pulls back the curtain on what this shift really means for businesses. Drawing on decades of real-world factory experience, this book explains how maintenance is evolving from mechanical reaction to cyber-physical intelligence—and why many companies are unprepared for the risks that come with it. PLCs become attack surfaces. Digital twins can lie. Dashboards influence decisions. Algorithms recommend work. And somewhere in the middle, human judgment is still expected to carry the blame when things go wrong.
This is not a hype-driven technology book. It’s a grounded, practical guide for maintenance leaders, reliability engineers, plant managers, and executives who need to move their organizations forward without breaking trust, safety, or accountability. McIlrath introduces the Maintenance 5.0 Maturity Model, a clear framework that shows where most plants truly stand—and how to advance safely, one level at a time.
Inside, you’ll learn:
Why sensors and data don’t create intelligence on their own
How digital twins and AR actually fail in real factories
Where cybersecurity risk hides inside maintenance systems
Why maintenance teams now need data, visualization, and governance skills
How to adopt advanced technology without losing human control
Maintenance 5.0 is a leadership book for the next era of manufacturing—where machines may sense and suggest, but people remain responsible. If your factory is becoming smarter, more connected, and more automated, this book shows how to build the nervous system that keeps it alive, secure, and human.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Maintenance 5.0Building the Digital Nervous System of the FactoryBy Jason McIlrathMaintenance is no longer just about fixing machines-it's about managing the invisible systems that sense problems, move information, and decide how a factory responds. As augmented reality, digital twins, AI diagnostics, autonomous inspection robots, and networked control systems enter the shop floor, maintenance has quietly become the digital nervous system of modern manufacturing.In Maintenance 5.0, Jason McIlrath pulls back the curtain on what this shift really means for businesses. Drawing on decades of real-world factory experience, this book explains how maintenance is evolving from mechanical reaction to cyber-physical intelligence-and why many companies are unprepared for the risks that come with it. PLCs become attack surfaces. Digital twins can lie. Dashboards influence decisions. Algorithms recommend work. And somewhere in the middle, human judgment is still expected to carry the blame when things go wrong.This is not a hype-driven technology book. It's a grounded, practical guide for maintenance leaders, reliability engineers, plant managers, and executives who need to move their organizations forward without breaking trust, safety, or accountability. McIlrath introduces the Maintenance 5.0 Maturity Model, a clear framework that shows where most plants truly stand-and how to advance safely, one level at a time.Inside, you'll learn: Why sensors and data don't create intelligence on their ownHow digital twins and AR actually fail in real factoriesWhere cybersecurity risk hides inside maintenance systemsWhy maintenance teams now need data, visualization, and governance skillsHow to adopt advanced technology without losing human controlMaintenance 5.0 is a leadership book for the next era of manufacturing-where machines may sense and suggest, but people remain responsible. If your factory is becoming smarter, more connected, and more automated, this book shows how to build the nervous system that keeps it alive, secure, and human. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798261983514
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Maintenance 5.0Building the Digital Nervous System of the FactoryBy Jason McIlrathMaintenance is no longer just about fixing machines-it's about managing the invisible systems that sense problems, move information, and decide how a factory responds. As augmented reality, digital twins, AI diagnostics, autonomous inspection robots, and networked control systems enter the shop floor, maintenance has quietly become the digital nervous system of modern manufacturing.In Maintenance 5.0, Jason McIlrath pulls back the curtain on what this shift really means for businesses. Drawing on decades of real-world factory experience, this book explains how maintenance is evolving from mechanical reaction to cyber-physical intelligence-and why many companies are unprepared for the risks that come with it. PLCs become attack surfaces. Digital twins can lie. Dashboards influence decisions. Algorithms recommend work. And somewhere in the middle, human judgment is still expected to carry the blame when things go wrong.This is not a hype-driven technology book. It's a grounded, practical guide for maintenance leaders, reliability engineers, plant managers, and executives who need to move their organizations forward without breaking trust, safety, or accountability. McIlrath introduces the Maintenance 5.0 Maturity Model, a clear framework that shows where most plants truly stand-and how to advance safely, one level at a time.Inside, you'll learn: Why sensors and data don't create intelligence on their ownHow digital twins and AR actually fail in real factoriesWhere cybersecurity risk hides inside maintenance systemsWhy maintenance teams now need data, visualization, and governance skillsHow to adopt advanced technology without losing human controlMaintenance 5.0 is a leadership book for the next era of manufacturing-where machines may sense and suggest, but people remain responsible. If your factory is becoming smarter, more connected, and more automated, this book shows how to build the nervous system that keeps it alive, secure, and human. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798261983514
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