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Predictive maintenance with sensor data
By Micah Ondiwa, Senior Software Engineer 1 min read
Vibration, temperature and usage data can warn of equipment failure early — if collected consistently and linked to maintenance records.
Equipment that fails unexpectedly costs more than equipment repaired on time. Predictive maintenance uses data to service equipment before it fails.
Collect the right signals
Depending on the equipment: temperature, vibration, current draw, pressure, run hours and fault codes.
Link to maintenance history
Predictions need examples of past failures. Record failures and repairs consistently against each asset.
Start with rules
Simple thresholds and trends — temperature rising week on week — deliver value before machine learning.
Add models when data allows
With enough history, models can estimate the likelihood of failure and remaining useful life.
Act on the predictions
Integrate alerts with maintenance planning so warnings become work orders.
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About the author
Micah Ondiwa
Senior Software Engineer
Micah Ondiwa writes about software engineering — application architecture, APIs and integration, data and AI-assisted development, and reliable delivery.
