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Adam Zurligen with Country Morning Farms
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- Jun 16, 2026
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Summary
Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2026 and talking to Adam Zurligen, Process Engineer at Country Morning Farms about "eMaint and Milk Processing" . Overview Adam Zurligen, a process engineer and reliability engineer, discussed his role at Country Morning Farms, a family-owned dairy operation in Warden, Washington. Adam implemented Fluke's eMaint x5 to track maintenance costs, which had doubled in 2025. He highlighted the use of GPS trackers on mobile equipment to automate maintenance tasks and reduce costs. Adam also mentioned the integration of AI-powered capabilities to streamline data entry. Despite a small maintenance team, early results showed improved efficiency and reduced downtime. Adam's story underscores the importance of technology in managing assets and costs in the dairy industry. Outline Fluke Xcelerate Event Overview Scott introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, highlighting Fluke's Xcelerate event. The event featured high-energy keynotes, hands-on predictive maintenance tools, and breakthrough AI diagnostics. Fluke Xcelerate is described as a launch pad for smarter, faster, and more reliable operations. Listeners are encouraged to visit fluke.com for more information. Introduction to Adam Zurligen Scott welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk podcast, celebrating industry professionals. Adam Zurligen is introduced as a mechanical engineer with experience in manufacturing and tooling design. Adam shares his background, including his role as a reliability engineer at a French fry production facility in Eastern Washington. Scott and Adam discuss their familiarity with the area and companies like Simplot and McCain Foods. Adam's Role at Country Morning Farms Adam explains his current role at Country Morning Farms, a family-owned dairy operation in Wa…