Unlocking Machine Health with Data-Driven Maintenance Strategies

September 5, 2024

Across the plant floor, a vast network of machines, processes, and technologies creates endless opportunities for critical decisions. As a maintenance manager, you know that these decisions impact everything from operational productivity to safety and resource management. Even the smallest hesitation can lead to a domino effect—equipment breakdowns, lost time, and frustrated teams.

But what if you could make the right decision at the right time? The answer lies within the data your machinery is already generating. When paired with the right software, your manufacturing equipment can provide real-time insights that reveal opportunities to improve asset functions, accelerate production, and streamline workflows. Even a slight improvement in these areas can lead to significant savings.

One of the key challenges every maintenance manager faces is maintaining optimal machine health, which directly influences every plant floor KPI. You can identify and address potential failures by leveraging a 360-degree view of your equipment before they escalate. The Asset Performance Management (APM), powered by Rockwell Automation, makes this possible by collecting and analyzing real-time data across machines and systems, giving you a comprehensive view of your operations. This unified perspective lets you maintain customer commitments and remain competitive in today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape.

Just imagine the impact of saving even one hour of downtime per asset each month—it could translate into millions of dollars in annual savings. APM takes your maintenance practices beyond reactive and preventive methods, advancing to condition-based strategies that keep your machines and business running smoothly. With the ability to manage your entire maintenance workflow directly from the APM platform, you’ll free up valuable time to focus on other operational priorities. Most importantly, you’ll avoid the costly consequences of taking machines offline or allowing them to run until failure.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Remote Access: Monitor dashboards anytime, anywhere, from any device to monitor maintenance needs as they arise.
• Real-Time Alerts: Receive instant updates on machine output directly to your mobile devices, ensuring you’re always informed.
• Predictive Insights: Track equipment performance trends over time using historical and trending data to plan more proactive maintenance tasks.

Understanding and planning for your unique maintenance needs is crucial as the workforce continues to shrink and the skills gap widens. APM simplifies maintenance management and minimizes the need for additional hiring or intensive training.

Ready to learn more about how the Asset Performance Management solution can revolutionize your maintenance strategy? Download the APM brochure to learn more about its capabilities, and schedule a complimentary technical consultation with our experts today! 

Written by

Ricardo M. Costa

Senior Content Writer, Smart Manufacturing Solutions