An Introduction To Predictive Maintenance, Seco... May 2026

Predictive Maintenance (PdM) is a proactive strategy using condition-monitoring data—such as vibration and thermography—to service equipment only when degradation is detected. This approach reduces maintenance costs by over 50% and unplanned downtime by roughly 60% compared to traditional, time-based methods. For a detailed overview, see AN INTRODUCTION TO PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE . What is predictive maintenance? A complete overview - SAP