Monthly Archives: March 2026
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Unplanned downtime rarely begins with a dramatic failure. It starts with subtle changes—slightly elevated temperatures, uneven load distribution, early bearing wear, or the faint signature of partial discharge. Thermal and acoustic imaging give maintenance teams the ability to detect these issues long before they escalate, making them essential tools for any predictive maintenance program.
How Thermal Imaging Reveals Problems Early
Electrical and mechanical assets generate heat as part of normal operation. When components begin to degrade, those temperature patterns shift. A thermal camera makes these changes visible in real time, allowing technicians to identify:
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- Loose or corroded electrical connections
- Overloaded circuits and unbalanced phases
- Failing bearings, misalignment, and lubrication issues
- Motor and drive problems under load
- Insulation breakdown and hotspots in switchgear
High‑resolution imagers such as the FLIR T1020 excel in these scenarios. Its advanced optics and
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ROCHESTER, NY, March 9, 2026 – Transcat, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRNS) (“Transcat” or the “Company”), a leader in test measurement, control and calibration, today announced the appointment of Jaime Irick as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 29, 2026. The Board also appointed Mr. Irick to the Transcat Board of Directors as of March 29, 2026, where he will serve on the Executive Committee. As previously announced, Lee D. Rudow is retiring from his role as CEO and from the Board, and will be a senior advisor to the Company through March 2027.
“Jaime is a proven C-suite executive and public company board member with an established record of delivering results at multi-billion dollar industrial and technology enterprises. His strategic vision, growth focus and operational expertise make him ideally suited to lead Transcat,” said Gary Haseley, Chairman of the Board. “Jaime has extensive, wide-ranging experience spearheading successful integrations following complex transactions, driving
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