Tag Archives: predictive maintenance

Thales Shanghai recognized as Advanced-Level Smart Factory as part of decade-long Industry 4.0 transformation

(IN BRIEF) Thales Smart Card Technologies (Shanghai) has been recognized as a “Shanghai Advanced-Level Smart Factory” in 2025, reflecting more than a decade of Industry 4.0-driven digital transformation that has delivered a 70 percent automation rate and 80 percent connectivity … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Introduces AI-Supported Electrical Condition Monitoring to Enhance Reliability of Industrial Drive Systems

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler has introduced FAG OPTIME E-CM, expanding its OPTIME ecosystem to include electrical condition monitoring for three-phase motors commonly used across industrial applications. By analysing current and voltage in addition to mechanical vibration data, the solution enables earlier … Read the full press release

Alstom Secures €600 Million Avelia Horizon Order as SNCF Voyageurs Expands High-Speed Fleet

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has received an additional order from SNCF Voyageurs for 15 Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains valued at approximately €600 million, as part of the existing framework agreement between the two companies. The quad-voltage trains, designed for European … Read the full press release

Hexagon Named Leader in IDC MarketScape for Oil and Gas Asset Performance Management

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Oil and Gas Asset Performance Management 2025–2026, recognising the strength of its HxGN APM platform. The solution supports asset-intensive organisations in reducing risk, improving reliability and … Read the full press release

Equinor Scales Industrial AI Across Offshore and Onshore Operations

(IN BRIEF) Equinor says artificial intelligence generated USD 130 million in value during 2025 by improving safety, efficiency and decision-making across its offshore and onshore operations. From predictive maintenance and well planning to large-scale seismic interpretation, AI is now a … Read the full press release

Voith Delivers Early Fault Detection and Reliability Gains at Philippine Hydropower Facility

(IN BRIEF) Voith has completed a proactive preventive maintenance program at the Lake Mainit hydropower plant in the Philippines under a long-term service agreement. The 24.9 MW facility, commissioned in 2023 and powered by three vertical Francis turbines, benefited from … Read the full press release

BIM World Munich 2025 montre que l’IA, les plateformes et les standards ouverts façonnent les nouveaux codes de la construction

Plus de 8 000 professionnels et plus de 250 intervenants confirment : BIM World reste la plateforme européenne de référence pour la construction et la planification numériques Durabilité et intelligence artificielle au cœur de toutes les scènes de discussion Autodesk, … Read the full press release

BIM World Munich 2025 zeigt: KI, Plattformen und offene Standards treiben die neue Bauordnung

Über 8.000 Fachbesucher und über 250 Redner zeigen: Die BIM World ist weiterhin Europas wichtigste Plattform für digitales Planen und Bauen Nachhaltigkeit und Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) prägten die zentrale Debatte auf allen Bühnen Autodesk, Nemetschek, Oracle & Co. präsentierten neue … Read the full press release

Advanced Rail Technology from voestalpine Drives Launch of Austria’s Longest Tunnel and High-Speed Southern Line

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine Railway Systems has delivered a major contribution to the new “Koralmbahn” rail connection between Graz and Klagenfurt, which opens on December 14, 2025. This milestone project includes the installation of 290 kilometers of premium long rails and … Read the full press release

Alstom Secures €1.4 Billion Order from SNCF Voyageurs for 30 Avelia Horizon Trains to Serve Eurostar Routes

(IN BRIEF) SNCF Voyageurs has approved a €1.4 billion order for 30 new Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains from Alstom, marking the first time a double-deck train will operate through the Channel Tunnel under Eurostar service. Designed for cross-border travel … Read the full press release

Sale of duagon to Knorr-Bremse underscores DBAG’s IndustryTech strategy and buy-and-build success

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) has successfully exited its investment in duagon, selling its stake from DBAG Fund VII to Knorr-Bremse AG. The deal demonstrates DBAG’s ability to achieve strategic exits despite a European private equity market dominated by … Read the full press release

Continental showcases most advanced city bus tire yet at Busworld Europe with focus on e-mobility and sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Continental has unveiled the Conti Urban HA 5 NXT, its most advanced city bus tire, at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels. Made with up to 60 percent renewable, recycled, and ISCC PLUS mass-balance-certified materials, the tire reduces rolling … Read the full press release

Nokia unveils first 5G radio for 1900 MHz band to accelerate global rollout of FRMCS in railways

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has launched the industry’s first commercial 5G radio for the 1900 MHz band alongside its optimized 5G standalone core for railways, setting the stage for the transition to the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS). Designed to … Read the full press release

DICV Launches BharatBenz HX and Torqshift Series Trucks for Tough Construction Duties

(IN BRIEF) DICV has introduced two new BharatBenz HX models (2828C HX and 3532C HX) with 280 hp or 320 hp powertrains, advanced driver aids, and high-gradeability axles for demanding off-road use. The Torqshift series adds two automatic-transmission trucks (2832CM … Read the full press release

Indofen Adopts Siemens Performance Insight to Deliver Real‑Time Analytics for Cleaner, Smarter Foundry Operations

(IN BRIEF) Indofen Furnaces LLP has deployed Siemens Performance Insight—an Industrial Edge solution within the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio—to bring real‑time data analytics to aluminum recycling and die‑casting furnaces. The integration delivers live monitoring of fuel use, metal charge cycles, and … Read the full press release

Voith Launches Aladin Beyond: Cloud-Based Predictive Maintenance for Bus Drive Systems

(IN BRIEF) Voith Turbo’s new Aladin Beyond platform integrates cloud-based analytics with the SmartCase data collector to offer end-to-end monitoring and predictive maintenance for bus drive systems. Continuous fault detection—including recurrent and resolved issues—combined with historical data analysis enables early … Read the full press release

European TSOs Launch Alliance to Drive Innovative Weather-Resilient Grid Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Eight leading European transmission grid operators have established the TSO Innovation Alliance to jointly accelerate innovation in the electricity sector. The Alliance’s first initiative, “Weather and Grid Resilience,” will invite startups to develop data-pooling platforms and real-time probabilistic … Read the full press release

Global Omnium, Telefónica Tech, and Google Cloud Unite to Revolutionize Water Management with AI

(IN BRIEF) Global Omnium has partnered with Telefónica Tech and Google Cloud in a strategic alliance aimed at transforming the water sector through artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics. The partnership has already led to the launch of an … Read the full press release

Siemens and Koenig & Bauer Launch Automation Breakthrough for Smarter, Faster Machine Building

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Koenig & Bauer have partnered to create a modular automation platform that allows machine builders to design, configure, and maintain intelligent machinery faster and more efficiently. Integrating Siemens’ Teamcenter and NX software, the solution leverages a … Read the full press release

Nagarro and Advantech Forge Global Partnership to Develop Next-Generation Edge AI and Industrial IoT Solutions for Worldwide Market Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro and Advantech have entered into a global strategic partnership to co-develop advanced Edge AI platforms and intelligent IoT solutions. This collaboration leverages Advantech’s extensive experience in industrial-grade hardware and its worldwide support network, alongside Nagarro’s proficiency in … Read the full press release