2024 Schedule
The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Equipment Health Monitoring: Showcasing Real-world Applications Where AI and Machine Learning are Used for Proactive Equipment Maintenance![]() Presenter: Lance Rudolph
Director Digital and Innovation, ABB Inc.
Description:
Predictive maintenance has emerged as a transformative approach to equipment management, leveraging the power of machine learning to monitor and assess the health of critical machinery. Traditional maintenance strategies, such as preventive and reactive maintenance, often result in unnecessary downtime, increased operational costs, and inefficient resource allocation.
In this era of Industry 4.0, where data is a cornerstone of operational decision-making, the integration of machine learning into equipment health monitoring has become a game-changer. By analyzing vast amounts of sensor data, historical records, and external environmental factors, predictive models can identify patterns and anomalies indicative of impending equipment issues. This proactive approach not only minimizes downtime but also maximizes operational efficiency and extends the lifespan of machinery.
Join us to learn how to navigate this landscape, including some real-world applications and how to leverage AI and machine learning to predict equipment failures before they occur, enabling timely and cost-effective interventions. About the Presenter:
Lance Rudolph joined ABB over five years ago. As the Digital Innovation and Technology Director, Rudolph works with customers to bring business value from the ABB Advanced Services and Digital Solutions Portfolio. He previously held the role of general manager, advanced solutions, Americas, for Honeywell Process Solutions. In this role, he provided strategic leadership and operational excellence for the Advanced SW projects and Aftermarket Service business—driving commercial and technical excellence in project management, execution capability, and value creation for Honeywell customers. Rudolph started his career in South Africa in 1993 and has had roles in project engineering, project lead engineering, project management, engineering management, business development, and sales. Prior to relocating to Canada in 2008, he was the operations manager for Honeywell Process Solutions Africa with full ownership of Project Management and execution for both Projects & Automation Solutions and Advanced Solutions business Lines. He earned a B.Eng. in Electronic Engineering from Pretoria University in South Africa in 1992. |