Predictive maintenance is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and the “Internet of Things” (IoT), the digital connection and communication between multiple objects, to predict maintenance needs. Essentially, it monitors information from machines and devices and then uses AI technology to predict when and where maintenance will be needed.
Through predictive maintenance, organizations can monitor and test numerous factors that may indicate current or upcoming needs for maintenance. For example, if a machine shows high temperatures, predictive maintenance senses the issue and informs maintenance professionals that services are needed. Or, at the very least, it tells maintenance professionals that services may be required in the near future. The process detects abnormalities throughout machine operation and sends an instant alert to the appropriate people, such as business managers or maintenance professionals.
