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Podcast- From CAD to Smart Pumps: Glen Powell’s Journey in Engineering

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Hydro’s Glen Powell joined Empowering Industry’s Charli Matthews Carruth about his career at Hydro, spanning reliability engineering, pump testing, condition monitoring and global engineering.

Throughout the conversation, Glen discusses how wireless condition monitoring is changing equipment reliability, how Hydro’s test lab is being used to evaluate smart pump technologies and energy efficiency, and why transferring industry knowledge to the next generation is so important. He also shares advice for engineers entering the industry, including the value of curiosity, ambition, relationships and integrity.

You can listen to the podcast here or browse all of Empowering Industry’s podcasts here.

Want to expand your knowledge? Read our case studies focused on Hydro’s work in troubleshooting and reliability improvements.

Podcast- Mastering Advanced Vibration Techniques: From Modal Analysis to Motion Amplification

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Hydro’s Glen Powell joined Plant Services’ chief editor Tom Wilk to talk 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.

You can listen to the podcast below or browse all of Plant Services’ Great Question podcasts here.

Want to expand your knowledge? Explore Plant Services magazine or read our case studies focused on Hydro’s work in troubleshooting and vibration analysis.

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Wednesday Webinar: Vibration Concepts

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For this Wednesday Webinar, join Glen Powell as he introduces concepts and terminology related to vibration, with the goal of broadening your knowledge. This will provide you with enhanced knowledge and understanding of vibration and its importance as it relates to the reliability of machines.