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Condition-based maintenance software for targeted inspections.

TwinEdge continuously evaluates connected condition signals and shows where telemetry is sufficient, where evidence indicates a focused inspection, and where a physical check is still required. Teams validate the inspection strategy against their assets and risk policy.

TRADITIONAL INSPECTION30-DAY CYCLEJANP-1P-2P-3P-4P-55/5 INSPECTED OK OK OK OK !4 of 5 were healthywasted laborCoverage: periodic sampleCycle: 30-90 daysCost: labor and travelWASTEFULTWINEDGE ONLINE ASSESSMENTTELEMETRY STREAMSVIBRATION50.0TEMPERATURE50.0PRESSURE50.0CURRENT44.0FLOW50.0PHYSICS + ML ENGINEBearing94%Seal87%Impeller72%Alignment?N/ACoupling91%SENSOR GAP -- PHYSICAL INSPECTION NEEDEDCONDITION SCORE86%ASSESSMENT OUTPUTALL CLEARNo action neededAuto-logged to Ops IntelNext check: continuousTARGETED WOWO-4821: Check impellerEfficiency deviation detectedSpecific diagnosis attachedVISUAL INSPECTCamera AI: Corrosion 0.3mm/yrCoupling guard — schedule in 14dAuto-trending enabledALL CLEARTARGETED WOVISUAL AIInspections: condition-targetedDetection lead: 6.2 hrsDispatch: evidence-backedCoverage: continuous signals

Condition-based maintenance software

Use current asset condition to focus inspections and maintenance effort.

TwinEdge condition-based maintenance software evaluates connected asset signals, operating envelopes, physics context, history, and field evidence to identify which assets need attention. Teams can distinguish monitorable conditions from gaps that require a targeted physical inspection.

Continuous condition assessment
Track supported telemetry, quality, operating state, thresholds, envelopes, and recent changes against asset context.
Targeted inspection planning
Translate evidence gaps and non-normal conditions into a defined inspection question, route, skill, and work scope.
Mobile evidence capture
Collect approved observations, photos, guided equipment sound, phone vibration screening, OCR context, and closeout evidence in TwinEdge Field.
Decision history
Preserve the signal, review, approval, field finding, maintenance action, and after-work evidence for replay.

Best fit

  • Teams replacing blanket inspection intervals with risk- and evidence-informed maintenance while keeping required checks.
  • Operations where sensor coverage and physical inspection must work together rather than compete.

Scope and boundaries

  • Condition-based maintenance does not remove mandated, safety-critical, or professionally required inspections.
  • Mobile-device screening supports maintenance triage and evidence capture; it does not claim certified scientific measurement or final root-cause confirmation.

Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

What is condition-based maintenance?

Condition-based maintenance schedules inspection or maintenance from current asset condition and operating evidence rather than relying only on elapsed time or usage.

What is the difference between condition-based and predictive maintenance?

Condition-based maintenance responds to observed condition or thresholds. Predictive maintenance additionally estimates future degradation or failure risk. TwinEdge can use both in one reviewed workflow.

Which condition signals can TwinEdge use?

Depending on the asset and deployment, TwinEdge can use industrial telemetry, alarms, operating state, vibration, temperature, pressure, flow, electrical values, model outputs, inspections, and field evidence. Exact signals and adapters are validated for the site.

Does condition-based maintenance replace technicians?

No. It helps technicians and planners focus effort by showing what connected evidence can establish, what remains uncertain, and which physical check is appropriate.

The Three Layers of Condition Assessment

Not everything can be assessed from telemetry alone. The key is knowing what can and what cannot -- and only dispatching technicians for the gaps.

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Online Assessment

Continuously evaluates connected signals

Telemetry combined with physics models continuously assess vibration signature, thermal profile, efficiency deviation, and electrical imbalance. If all parameters are within the operating envelope, no inspection is needed.

Coverage24/7 continuous
LatencyDeployment-dependent
Equipment modelsConfigured by asset class
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Targeted Physical Inspection

Covers evidence gaps and physical checks

When online assessment flags a component but cannot determine root cause from telemetry alone, a targeted work draft is created with specific instructions: "Check coupling alignment on P-3, vibration 2x component elevated."

DiagnosisSpecific component
PartsPre-staged
ResponseSet by risk and policy
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Visual AI

Adds visual trend evidence where configured

Cameras on critical assets analyze corrosion progression, oil color, leak stains, and belt wear. Image analysis triggers or defers visual inspections based on measured change rates rather than calendar schedules.

ResolutionCamera-dependent
DeferralRequires human approval
TrendingAuto-enabled

Traditional vs. Online Condition Assessment

This qualitative comparison shows how calendar-based programs and continuous condition assessment organize work. Validate coverage, latency, cost, and inspection deferral with site data.

MetricTraditional (Calendar PM)TwinEdge Online Assessment
Asset coverageAssets visited during the routeAssets with connected, validated signals
Assessment frequencyAt scheduled visitsContinuous or configured intervals
Time from degradation to detectionAt the next observationWhen validated evidence crosses review logic
Inspection priorityCalendar and routeCondition, consequence, and evidence
Technician contextChecklist and observed symptomsAsset, signal, physics, history, and likely cause
Root-cause specificityObservation-dependentModel- and sensor-dependent evidence
Cost modelLabor, travel, and route frequencySensors, deployment, models, and targeted work
Requires sensor infrastructureNoYes (included with TwinEdge)

What Gets Assessed Online vs. Physical

The goal is not to eliminate all physical inspections. The goal is to eliminate the ones that telemetry can already answer -- and make the remaining ones targeted and justified.

Online (Sensor-Based) -- No Technician Needed

Vibration signature analysis (bearing wear, imbalance, misalignment harmonics)
Thermal profiling (winding temp, bearing temp, coolant delta-T)
Efficiency deviation (pump curve drift, compressor ratio, motor slip)
Electrical analysis (current spectrum, power factor, voltage imbalance)
Flow and pressure trending (fouling, blockage, valve position)
Runtime and cycle counting (fatigue accumulation)

Physical Inspection Still Required For

Visual corrosion assessment (unless camera AI deployed)
Gasket and seal visual condition
Lubrication color/contamination (unless oil sensor)
Structural cracks and welds
Coupling condition and guard integrity
Electrical termination torque checks

TwinEdge Visual AI (camera module) can further reduce physical inspections by monitoring corrosion, oil condition, and leak progression. Any inspection deferral remains subject to asset criticality, image quality, engineering review, and the customer's inspection policy.

Targeted
Inspection priority
Use connected evidence to focus physical checks where telemetry is insufficient or risk is elevated
Continuous
Condition visibility
Evaluate validated signals between scheduled routes instead of waiting for the next visit
Specific
Dispatch context
Send the asset, signal, likely cause, history, and required evidence with the work draft
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