Schaeffler has inaugurated its Industrial Lifetime Solutions Remote Monitoring Centre (RMC) Asia Pacific, aiming to bolster industrial reliability across the region. Staffed by expert vibration analysts, the centre supports customers and service partners in India, South East Asia, and the wider Asia Pacific, utilising AI and machine learning to monitor equipment and predict faults, thereby reducing operating costs.
The RMC, which began operations on 1 August, is already monitoring over 8,000 sensors for 77 customers and 14 service partners. This initiative addresses the growing demand for predictive maintenance in industries such as oil and gas, power generation, and manufacturing. Alfred Lee, President of Bearings and Industrial Solutions, Asia Pacific, stated, “With the launch of the Remote Monitoring Centre, I am confident that we can better support our customers in the region with predictive maintenance strategies to optimise their plant operations by reducing the unplanned downtime, ensuring business continuity.”
The centre’s establishment is part of Schaeffler’s strategic expansion in industrial asset monitoring, complementing similar facilities in Germany, China, and Australia. It aims to tackle challenges like improper sensor mounting and escalating repair costs, which can hinder operational efficiency. Schaeffler’s Expert Services offer a structured “Closing the Loop” approach, providing comprehensive support from implementation to long-term optimisation.
As Schaeffler continues to expand its global footprint, the new centre underscores its commitment to customer-centred innovation and operational excellence, promising to make advanced monitoring solutions accessible to all its customers worldwide.
