Predictive Maintenance
Definition
Predictive maintenance uses condition data for timely maintenance planning.
Condition- and data-based planning of maintenance based on estimated failure probability or remaining useful life.
Simply explained
Measurements should indicate when a machine likely needs help before it fails.
Why it matters in practice
The term helps to design automated processes reliably, measurably, and with clear responsibilities.
Example from business
Vibration and temperature data trigger a validated maintenance recommendation before failure.
Limits and pitfalls
- Automatically convert prediction into an order or ignore rare failures and maintenance costs.
Origin & history
Predictive Maintenance combines condition monitoring, reliability engineering, and machine learning.
Use in mid-sized companies
- Possible example: Vibration and temperature data trigger a validated maintenance recommendation before failure.
Frequently asked questions
What does Predictive Maintenance mean?
Condition- and data-based planning of maintenance based on estimated failure probability or remaining useful life. What mistakes should be avoided? Automatically convert prediction into an order or ignore rare failures and maintenance costs.
Sources
Source verified on 10.10.2026. Editorial application examples are hypothetical; no evidence of real customer results.
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