Reliability Radio EP 337: THE AI THAT CAME FROM SUBMARINES, Jeremy Frank KCF
Release Date: 10/01/2025
Reliability Radio EP 360: Greg Elliott, JLL - IMC25
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In this session from IMC, Greg Elliott, a prominent expert from JLL, delves into the essential strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of wealth and asset management in 2025. He discusses the critical balance between growth and profitability, the modernization of data to harness the power of AI, and the integration of sustainability into core business operations. Elliott provides actionable insights on building cyber resilience, adapting to new regulatory frameworks, and leveraging managed services to drive efficiency and scalability in a volatile global market.
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Reliability Radio EP 359: Chris Sobota & Glenn Gardner, Waites - IMC25
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In this episode of Reliability Radio, we sit down with Chris Sobota and Glenn Gardner of Waites to explore the past, present, and future of condition monitoring. We discuss the transition from manual analog data to the current revolution of wireless sensors and cloud-based AI.
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Reliability Radio EP 358: Andrew Dixon, MaxGrip - IMC25
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Recorded live at IMC 2025, this episode of Reliability Radio features Andrew Dixon, CEO of MaxGrip, in a thoughtful discussion on AI, change management, and the gap between ambition and execution. Hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ explore why AI success in reliability isn’t a technology problem—it’s a people and process challenge. A grounded conversation on turning AI promise into real operational impact.
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Reliability Radio EP 357: Clayton Bahn, AssetWatch - IMC25
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In this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ talk with Clayton Bahn of AssetWatch at IMC 2025. The discussion centers on the "barriers of entry" that keep maintenance teams from adopting remote condition monitoring. Bahn clarifies that modern technology has eliminated the need for miles of cabling or internal vibration experts. Instead, AssetWatch offers a turnkey service that bundles AI-powered software with certified condition monitoring engineers to act as an extension of a plant's team. Bahn details their rapid-scaling model, highlighting how facilities can...
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Reliability Radio EP 356: Nick Haase, MaintainX - IMC25
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At IMC 2025, Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ sit down with Nick Haase, co‑founder of MaintainX, to explore executive inaction—why leaders stall on decisions, how it puts reliability programs at risk, and what it takes to spark action before failure forces change.
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Reliability Radio EP 355: Patrick Heiser, Nanoprecise - IMC25
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Live from IMC 2025, Patrick Heiser, Senior VP at JLL, joins Reliability Radio to discuss the practical implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance Reengineered (RCM-R). Patrick explains how JLL utilizes the RCM-R roadmap—Assessment, Education, and Implementation—to streamline maintenance strategies without "boiling the ocean". The conversation covers the importance of starting with pilot programs, partnering with experts like Jesus Sifonte, and focusing on the human element to drive sustainable reliability across global accounts.
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Reliability Radio EP 354: Martin Weber, Sparetech - IMC25
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On this episode of Reliability Radio, SpareTech’s Martin Weber joins Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ to unpack the hidden realities of MRO management — from bloated inventories to missing parts, weak processes, and the urgent need to “stop the bleeding” with smarter data and better controls.
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Reliability Radio EP 353: Aaron Hermes, Interloc - IMC25
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In this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan and Brendan are joined by Aaron Hermes, VP of Product Development at Interloc, to discuss the critical role of mobile solutions in maintenance. The conversation focuses on "mobile relevance"—the practice of filtering data so technicians only see what they specifically need for their tasks—and the importance of usability in challenging environments, such as direct sunlight. Hermes also shares advice on overcoming resistance to technology adoption and why organizations must define their operational objectives before choosing a mobile...
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Reliability Radio EP 352: Daniel Rosu, Reckitt - IMC25
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At IMC 2025, Reckitt’s Daniel Roșu explains why sustainable TPM programs require patience, cultural change, and realistic expectations—despite pressure for fast results.
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Reliability Radio EP 351: Glenn Simmonds, Sabert Corporation - IMC25
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Get ready for a powerful Reliability Radio conversation as Glenn Simmons of Sabert Corporation joins hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ to break down the real‑world challenges of technology adoption, technician behavior, and modern reliability practices. From data capture gaps to AI-assisted improvements, Glenn shares insights earned across three decades in the field.
info_outlineJoin Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ on Reliability Radio as they welcome Jeremy Frank, CEO of KCF Technologies. Jeremy shares his company's fascinating journey, which began 25 years ago with niche, high-tech work for the Department of Defense on applications for submarines and helicopters. He explains how KCF successfully transitioned this "exotic" technology to the industrial world, applying it to solve complex machine health problems.
Jeremy reveals their key technical differentiator—a proprietary wireless protocol that provides high data throughput on a low power budget, enabling them to "eradicate all the problems, not just the easy ones." The conversation then turns to the biggest challenge facing the industry: the people problem. Jeremy candidly discusses how to overcome the "grizzled veteran" mentality and the fear of change, emphasizing that once workers embrace the technology, it leads to improved work-life balance, recognition, and genuine satisfaction. This episode offers a powerful message for leaders and technicians on why understanding and embracing change is the key to unlocking the true potential of AI.