Predictive maintenance (PdM) is changing how organizations think about asset reliability. Instead of scheduling preventive maintenance at fixed intervals — often too early or too late — PdM uses continuous monitoring to detect issues before they escalate into failures. The result: less downtime, fewer unnecessary interventions and longer equipment life.
Despite these advantages, many organizations hesitate. The concern is cost. Leaders often assume that shifting to PdM will require major capital expenditures. In reality, today’s PdM solutions — especially when delivered through SaaS-like models — can be implemented as operating expenses (OpEx) that are both predictable and scalable. The shift is more accessible, and less costly, than many decision-makers expect.