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What is the RPM Symposium?

The RPM (Reliability Process & Maintenance) Symposium, is a conference event where end users can network and learn about industrial facilities, reliability, maintenance best practices, electric motor driven powertrains, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) Solutions, and so much more! This conference is NOT sales pitches – it is real technology and education right in front of your eyes!

When is it?
September 22 & 23, 2026

Vibration Analysis Course: Sep 21-25, 2026
     Optional Examination: Sep 26, 2026
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Where is it?
Radisson Plaza Hotel
100 W Michigan Ave,
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

What is the cost?
Cost varies for the two day options and many sponsors are able to offer discount codes.
Vibration Analysis Certification Course at RPM Symposium!
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Vibration Analysis Course (5 Days): September 21-25, 2026
       Optional Exam: September 26, 2026

Cost: $1,500 (Includes meals) + $400 Examination Fee (Optional)
More Details on the Vibration Course... coming soon!
​Topics Discussed & Presented:
  • Electric Motor Repair​
  • Couplings
  • ​Carbon Brushes
  • ​Sensors / Accelerometers
  • Basics of Electric Motors
  • Pumps & Gearboxes
  • Maintenance Strategy
  • Vibration Analysis
  • Holistic Reliability
  • Workforce & Talent
  • Motion Amplification
  • Bearings
  • Shaft Grounding
  • Controls & Automation
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Variable Speed Drives (VSD/VFD)
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Ultrasound
  • Root Cause Analysis

In 2024, we had:

Educational Presentations

27
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Attendees

327
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Participating Companies

136

Kickoff Presentation

Reliability Reconsidered: History’s Lessons and Tomorrow’s Demands
Presented by: Bob Latino, Principal, Prelical Solutions
Reliability is more than fixing failures—it’s about preventing them. Growing up in a household shaped by one of the pioneers of Reliability Engineering, I learned early that true reliability requires a holistic approach: understanding past failures, uncovering systemic flaws, and recognizing that humans are often victims of poor systems rather than the cause of them. 

Despite decades of technological advancement, the human element remains our greatest challenge. This interactive session will explore why core reliability principles from the 1970s are even more relevant today, and I candidly ask: Are we truly making progress in our reliability efforts within today’s complex operating environments?  

Looking back, are the failures we faced decades ago the same that we face today, despite technology advancements? If so, why?  To be successful in Reliability today, we need to be 'bold and a little bit outrageous'!

"We NEVER seem to have the time and budgets to do things right, but we ALWAYS seem to have the time and budget to do them again!" Let's defeat this paradigm together.
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About Bob:
Bob Latino is Principal of Prelical Solutions and former CEO of the Reliability Center, Inc. With 40+ years of global experience in Reliability and Root Cause Analysis, he has trained 10k+ professionals, authored or co-authored ten (10) books, and delivered insights on Reliability and Human Error Reduction worldwide.  Bob is also a proud advocate of the #HLM (High Level Meeting) Community!

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