Adif to use KONUX switch monitoring technology
Spanish infrastructure manager Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias (Adif) will monitor a selection of railway switches and associated components using switch and point machine health technology manufactured by the German AI scale-up KONUX. The initiative is part of a broader effort to improve oversight and maintenance practices across Spain.
KONUX’s offerings encompass Software-as-a-Service solutions for operation, monitoring, and maintenance automation, facilitated through the integration of Machine Learning and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. KONUX and ADIF have entered into this partnership following a competitive tender process.
Benefits of Predictive Maintenance for Spain
Through this collaboration, ADIF aims to obtain insights to streamline the allocation of maintenance resources and improve workforce efficiency, by using predictive maintenance capabilities. Predictive maintenance entails detecting and resolving potential issues before they escalate, enhancing network reliability. It also extends the lifespan of assets while lowering operational costs.
ADIF intends to actively monitor the behaviour and condition of track devices using The KONUX Switch and KONUX Point Machine Health technology, with the goal of minimising downtime and maximising cost savings, by making data-driven decisions regarding maintenance and replacement programs, ensuring the long-term viability and dependability of its infrastructure.
The use of this technology is also intended to improve punctuality on the Spanish network. The occurrence of switch failures, particularly those attributed to point machine faults, significantly contributes to train delays. KONUX asserts that its technology addresses these challenges directly, with a targeted aim to reduce related delays by up to 40 per cent. The KONUX Switch and KONUX Point Machine Health technology aim to achieve this through the provision of real-time monitoring and predictive analytics.
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