{"id":14210,"date":"2023-09-05T08:04:50","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T14:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/?page_id=14210"},"modified":"2025-03-24T14:07:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T20:07:19","slug":"smart-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/learn\/definitions\/smart-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1686168792651{background: #152232 url(https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog-header-hex-bg4.webp?id=9266) !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683307506642{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-8 vc_col-sm-8 text-center  subtitle-below-title    vc_custom_1693921894207\" ><h1 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"color: #ffffff;font-size: 50;\">Smart Maintenance<\/h1><h2 class=\"subtitle\" style=\"color: #ffffff;font-size:15px;\">Everything you ever needed to know about smart maintenance.<\/h2><\/header><a  href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/resources\/cmms-buyers-guide\/\"  target=\"_self\"  title=\"\"  class=\"tt_button tt_primary_button btn_primary_color  button-center button-action-link   vc_custom_1742846838256\" ><span class=\"prim_text\">Free CMMS Buyer's Guide<\/span><\/a>\n      <div class=\"entry-meta\">\n         <span class=\"published\">\n            <span class=\"far fa-clock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>Last updated on March 24, 2025<\/span>\n            <span class=\"author\"><span class=\"far sway-author-meta\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n            <span>bBrinton<\/span>\n         <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n   [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687442797424{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>What is \u201csmart\u201d about smart maintenance?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The real magic behind smart maintenance is the ability to analyze and make sense of large amounts of raw maintenance data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine having a <a href=\"\/cmms\/\">CMMS<\/a> that does <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everything modern CMMS systems can do<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but with one exception \u2013 it cannot generate reports. You would have to manually open every asset, part, vendor, work order, etc., to get the numbers you are looking for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That would not be efficient. And it certainly would not be <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using all kinds of software, sensors, tools, and algorithms, often bundled together under the umbrella of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/iiot-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> IIoT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (industrial internet of things) and Industry 4.0, companies can generate and analyze huge volumes of maintenance data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced algorithms can use those data sets for a number of advanced functions such as:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automating specific tasks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Predicting equipment failures or malfunctions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing personalized recommendations to production and maintenance teams based on real-time production and asset condition data\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The end result is an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/how-to-organize-a-maintenance-department\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">efficient maintenance department<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that consistently makes smart maintenance decisions. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687442797424{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Table of Contents<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"#process\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technologies used in Smart Maintenance<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#types\">Common smart maintenance applications and examples<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#last\">Building a smart maintenance strategy with Limble CMMS<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687440273251{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"process\">Technologies that enable smart maintenance<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Technologies-used-in-Smart-Maintenance-01-scaled-1.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"303\" \/><br \/>\nSmart maintenance usually involves a combination of the following technologies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/cmms\/\">CMMS<\/a>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used to capture, store, access, and manage maintenance data and automate maintenance workflows like planning, scheduling, and reporting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/condition-based-maintenance\/\">Condition-monitoring technology<\/a>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw data from condition-monitoring sensors is used in advanced maintenance strategies like PdM or RxM. It includes temperature, vibration, and noise sensors, as well as techniques like infrared thermography, ultrasound testing, corrosion monitoring, and motor current analysis.\u00a0 <\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IIoT technology: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proximity, pressure, smoke, motion, image, humidity, and optical sensors are just <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zipitwireless.com\/blog\/what-are-iot-sensors-types-uses-and-examples\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">few types of interconnected sensors IoT uses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to collect real-time data about your machines and facility. They help eliminate inefficiencies, improve quality control, and create a more sustainable working environment.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Industrial networks: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial networks are able to handle large volumes of data exchanged between multiple devices and across large spaces. It helps interconnect sensor and machine data with your industrial applications like production systems, CMMS software, energy management apps, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizations build complex algorithms using a vast amount of data collected through the above technologies. These models help predict equipment failures, implement just-in-time parts inventory management, optimize production, and reduce downtime and overall maintenance costs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Augmented and virtual reality: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AR and VR technology is applied on an operational level and used to improve the speed, quality, and safety of the maintenance work performed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is by no means a complete list, nor does a smart maintenance program require <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these tools or a complete digital transformation in order to be effective. Smart maintenance can span a wide range of functions and technologies to meet the unique needs of the organization. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-bottom&#8221; kd_top_separator_style=&#8221;skew-left&#8221; kd_top_separator_height=&#8221;separator-height-small&#8221; kd_bottom_separator_style=&#8221;skew-left&#8221; kd_bottom_separator_height=&#8221;separator-height-small&#8221; kd_top_separator=&#8221;true&#8221; kd_bottom_separator=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682969576554{margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-top: 120px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;background: #dde4e8 url(https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cta-laired-hex-4.webp?id=9077) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-radius: 0px !important;}&#8221; css_tablet_landscape=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682969576554{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; css_tablet_portrait=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682969576555{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682969576555{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column_inner]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-center  subtitle-below-title kd-animated fadeIn   vc_custom_1682969598832\" data-animation-delay=200><h2 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"font-size: 42px;font-weight: 500;margin-bottom:30px;\">Checklist for Creating a Preventive Maintenance Plan<\/h2><h6 class=\"subtitle\" style=\"color: #152232;\">Following a consistent Preventive Maintenance Plan can make life easier. Use this checklist to create your own!<\/h6><\/header>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1631866454223{padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12&#8243; css_tablet_landscape=&#8221;.vc_custom_1631866454223{padding-right: 0px !important;}&#8221; css_tablet_portrait=&#8221;.vc_custom_1631866454223{padding-right: 0px !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1631866454224{padding-right: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/3975608.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net\/hubfs\/3975608\/Content%20Downloads\/PM%20Checklist%20mockup.png&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687440273251{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"types\">Common smart maintenance applications and examples<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few major systems found on modern production floors that help companies run smarter and more efficiently.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Predictive and prescriptive maintenance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to consistently predict and prevent equipment failures just before they happen can only be achieved with properly <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trained <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">predictive and prescriptive models.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those algorithms need historical data about your assets, as well as a sufficient volume of in-service data coming from your condition-monitoring sensors. The more data they have, the more accurate their predictions and recommendations will be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We always cite<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lnsresearch.com\/what-comes-after-predictive-maintenance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dan Miklovic from LNS research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as he gave a great example of how these technologies can be applied in practice:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say a piece of equipment is showing increasing bearing temperature. Predictive analytics looks at the temperature profile and tells you it is likely to fail in X amount of time. On the other hand, prescriptive analytics tells you that if you slow the equipment down by Y%, the time to failure can be doubled, putting you within the already scheduled maintenance window and revealing whether you can still meet planned production requirements.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read our guides on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/predictive-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">predictive maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/prescriptive-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescriptive maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn how they work and what their implementation requirements are.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart parts inventory management<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You probably know that CMMS software can track the number of spare parts you have in stock and send you an alert (or even automatically make a purchase order) when you hit a predefined threshold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can achieve even more with smart <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/spare-parts-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parts management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A smart parts inventory system helps you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lowrysolutions.com\/blog\/track-and-trace-parts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parts tracking and tracing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using RFID, QR codes, BLE, and the magic of IoT technology\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Achieve real-time visibility into item status, quantity, and location<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generate in-depth reports to compare cost and quality between different parts and vendors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyze historical demand data and make accurate forecasting decisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augmented reality for complex maintenance and repair work<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augmented reality can be applied using headsets, smart glasses, tablets, and smartphones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, maintenance technicians and engineers can wear headsets that can recognize the object they are looking at. The headset then projects additional information about the object or provides visual guidelines on how to perform a specific process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Augmented Reality Maintenance Training\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G1xNd_n1QyE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AR applications in maintenance are spearheaded by industry giants like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bosch-presse.de\/pressportal\/de\/en\/augmented-reality-applications-accelerate-motor-vehicle-repairs-and-support-technical-trainings-130688.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bosch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boeing.com\/features\/2018\/01\/augmented-reality-01-18.page\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Boeing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, as the technology gets cheaper, we can expect greater adoption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an extension of AR, Virtual Reality has also been useful for maintenance techs, mainly for training purposes. Companies found that practicing delicate work on expensive assets is better done in a virtual environment.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1gkwr9np6bU\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rolls-Royce\u2019s Virtual Reality Maintenance Training Software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a perfect example.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All kinds of advanced (reliability) analysis<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance departments will regularly perform all kinds of analyses to solve specific challenges:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/fmea-and-fmeca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FMEA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/reliability-centered-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> RCM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/how-to-perform-criticality-analysis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">criticality analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to determine the best maintenance strategy for their assets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/level-of-repair-analysis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level of Repair analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to minimize money and time they spend on maintenance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/root-cause-analysis-rca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RCA analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to identify the root cause behind recurring issues\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repair vs replace analysis to see if an asset is worth repairing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And many more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you need to run all of those analyses? You need data. A lot of data.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, if you have been using cloud-based CMMS for a while, you should have timely and reliable data at your fingertips. 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Get started for free today!<\/h3><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"cta-btncontainer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/get-started\/\"  title=\"\" class=\"tt_button tt_primary_button btn_primary_color  button-action-link icon_right kd-animated zoomIn\" data-animation-delay=\"200\">Start Free Trial<span class=\"fas fa-chevron-right iconita\" ><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"summary\">Build a smart maintenance strategy with Limble CMMS<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a centralized digital platform that holds data about your assets, parts, KPIs, and processes, CMMS software is often the foundation for all other smart maintenance initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/cmms\/cmms-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limble CMMS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you get an all-in-one solution that can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep all of your asset and maintenance data safe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan, schedule, and organize all maintenance work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help you implement a smart parts management system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick up data from various condition-based monitoring sensors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrate with advanced analytics software for running predictive and prescriptive maintenance programs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do so much more.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about Limble, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/get-started\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">start a free trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/demo-request\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schedule a quick product demo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; 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