Fluke Corporation today released survey findings revealing a significant acceleration in digital maturity across manufacturing, propelled by a YoY increase in predictive maintenance adoption. Rising investment in Generative AI (36 percent) and Industrial AI (35 percent) underscores this transition, as organizations move beyond pilot programs toward production-scale impact.

The research, conducted by Censuswide, surveyed over 600 senior decision-makers and maintenance professionals in the U.S., the UK, and Germany. The findings show that within one-year, reactive maintenance remained flat at 36 percent. Proactive maintenance fell from 55 percent to 45 percent while predictive maintenance adoption doubled from 9 percent 18 percent, signalling a shift from traditional preventive models to data-driven execution.

The findings indicate this transition is being reinforced by increased capital allocation. Over the next 12 months, manufacturers are prioritizing technologies that deliver measurable operational impact quickly. The data shows a clear shift toward pragmatic investment: nearly eight in ten (72 percent) organizations now allocate 16–30% of their maintenance budgets to new technologies, with investment moving away from exploratory AI (44 percent in 2024) toward operational priorities including cybersecurity (37 percent), data management (36 percent), Generative AI (36 percent), and Industrial AI (35 percent).

However, the data shows a growing disconnect between technology adoption and workforce readiness. The results point to a deeper issue, with skills-related challenges accounting for approximately 78 percent of all reported obstacles, including lack of expertise (23 percent), knowledge shortages (18 percent), skilled labor gaps (19 percent), and broader workforce skills shortages (17 percent).

As manufacturers move from experimentation to execution, respondents show that expectations around Industry 5.0 are resetting accordingly. Confidence in near-term achievement has declined: the share expecting completion within six months fell from 33 percent to 22 percent, while 40 percent now anticipate a one- to four-year timeline.

Instead, the data suggests manufacturers are concentrating on what is achievable now. Nearly half of respondents (49 percent) plan to advance connected reliability initiatives within the next 12 months; signalling reliability as the practical bridge between near-term operational needs and longer-term Industry 5.0 ambitions.

 Parker Burke, President of Fluke Corporation, said: “Manufacturers are continuing to invest in digital technologies, but progress depends on how effectively those technologies are applied. Our findings show that reliability and workforce skills are now the critical factors in converting technology spend into measurable operational improvement. We need a solution to the skills shortage to supplement technology investment for the best results.”

Vineet Thuvara, Chief Product Officer, Fluke Corporation, added: “The progress is encouraging, but it’s not enough yet. Predictive maintenance is no longer a future ambition: it is the baseline. Manufacturer’s next challenge is scaling adoption and integrating it across the organization, ensuring these capabilities work in harmony across the organization, not in isolation.”

The survey, conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Fluke, surveyed 600 respondents representing manufacturing firms across the Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, and Automotive industries operating in Germany, the UK, and the US.

About Fluke
Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools and software for measuring and condition monitoring. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, maintenance managers, and metrologists who install, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial, electrical, and electronic equipment and calibration processes. FLUKE is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. For more information, visit the Fluke website.

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FLUKE is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. For more information, visit the Fluke website. 

Fluke Corporation today announced the launch of RotAlign Core and RotAlign Elite, two new laser shaft alignment systems under the flagship RotAlign brand.  

The new shaft alignment systems establish a simpler, two-product portfolio built on Fluke’s single-laser, dual-detector technology, enabling improved ease of use and broader scalability. Research conducted by Censuswide shows that downtime costs up to $1.7M per hour, with reactive events lasting as long as 72 hours and resulting in losses exceeding $42M per incident. Misalignment alone is responsible for up to 50% of unplanned downtime, while also increasing energy consumption and accelerating asset wear. 

At the same time, maintenance teams are under increasing pressure to do more with fewer resources, making avoidable rework such as retaking alignment measurements a critical inefficiency. 

RotAlign Core and RotAlign Elite were designed to address these challenges and support the shift toward predictive maintenance. New software-driven capabilities include customizable reporting, direct email alerts, ROI calculator, and an exclusive video replay feature. Available on RotAlign Elite, video replay allows users to remove disruptive measurements without retesting, delivering measurable time savings, faster jobs, and protected uptime. 

Vineet Thuvara, Chief Product Officer at Fluke Corporation, said, “Manufacturers today aren’t short on data, they’re short on insight and provable returns. RotAlign Core and Elite were built to eliminate costly rework, preserve critical expertise as the workforce changes, and help organizations move from reactive maintenance to predictive strategies with measurable ROI.” 

Thuvara continued, “That challenge is only intensifying. Maintenance professionals are retiring at an accelerated rate, and tools must not only capture measurements, but also technical and strategic expertise. We are actively innovating to combat that change by building in usability features and simplifying tools to break down barriers to entry in the market.”  

RotAlign Core and Elite’s key capabilities include: 

• Faster and Easier Setup: Single-laser technology requires only one sensor and one laser to set up which eases installation of the measurement equipment
• Avoids the Need for Guesswork-Based Pre-Alignments: Single-laser sensor technology with Freeze-Frame Measurement handles large misalignments, eliminating manual pre-alignments and documenting the initial misalignment condition
• Improved Precision and Accuracy: Single-laser systems use a single sensor with two optical planes to maintain target precision over long distances, even with extreme misalignments, enhanced by Freeze Frame
• Simultaneous Live Move: Single-laser sensor technology allows technicians to see alignment corrections in real time simultaneously in both vertical and horizontal planes across the full sensor detection surface
• One Live Move: Single-laser sensor technology prevents divergence, maintaining contact over long distances to avoid repetitive adjustments and multiple measurements. 

Both solutions offer scalability and future-proofing, allowing customers to upgrade sensors without replacing their ruggedized tablet. Please visit RotAlign Core | Pruftechnik for more information.  

About Fluke 

Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools and software for measuring and condition monitoring. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, maintenance managers, and metrologists who install, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial, electrical, and electronic equipment and calibration processes.  

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FLUKE is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. For more information, visit the Fluke website. 

FAQ

What is Fluke Corporation’s alignment line?

RotAlign is Fluke Corporation's alignment line which features the RotAlign Core and RotAlign Elite product offerings.

Why did Fluke consolidate the company’s alignment line?

RotAlign Core and RotAlign Elite introduce a simpler, two-product portfolio built on Fluke’s single-laser, dual-detector technology, enabling improved ease of use the high value RotAlign technology across the complete product portfolio, and broader scalability.

What are the benefits of RotAlignCore and RotAlignElite?

Benefits of RotAlign Core and RotAlign Elite include customizable reporting, direct email alerts from the ruggedized tablet, and a built-in ROI calculator that quantifies energy and cost savings. Additionally, the Elite tool includes exclusive video replay technology and lets users review tests, remove disruptive measurements, and avoid retaking alignments which results in saved labor hours.

Fluke Corporation today announced several new AI features in its eMaint CMMS/EAM offering. Available now in beta environment to eMaint customers, the release brings purpose built artificial intelligence directly into the flow of everyday maintenance work — enabling maintenance teams to quickly access and analyze asset data, transform asset documentation into actionable tasks and procedures, and generate work requests based on voice messages.

Designed for practical, real-world application rather than complex experimentation, the innovation was designed specifically from customer feedback of what slows them down every day. The beta features underscore Fluke’s focus on delivering AI that drives immediate value on the plant floor.

"With this new version of eMaint, we’re bringing the power of artificial intelligence directly to maintenance professionals who keep operations running,” said Jay Hack, General Manager, Fluke Corporation. “This beta release isn’t about experimentation. It’s about transforming the way maintenance work gets done by turning complex data and manuals into actionable insights, while helping teams make smarter, faster decisions. It marks a new era in maintenance management by redefining what efficiency and reliability look like across the industry.”

The beta release introduces several high-impact AI capabilities designed to drive faster decisions, safer execution and greater workforce efficiency.

·       Instant answers from your own maintenance data

Talk to your data and instantly surface summarized insights across work orders, assets, parts, and maintenance history — all in one place. Refine, filter, or tailor AI-generated responses to focus on what matters most, and access AI-powered answers drawn from your documents and maintenance data directly in the eMaint mobile app, complete with voice input and hands-free support for technicians in the field.

·       Smarter work execution
SOP Builder auto-generates standard operating procedures and preventive maintenance tasks from manuals, document repositories, and other technical documents, this can reduce PM creation time by 50% or more. Once created, eMaint can prompt technicians to follow critical steps, improving consistency, safety, and knowledge capture across teams.

Documentation made actionable
The AI capabilities in eMaint transform complex Original Equipment Manufacturer manuals into concise, on-demand guidance. This enables technicians to ask direct questions and receive clear, multilingual answers that boost speed and confidence across skill levels. It also enables hands-free work order creation via voice, automatically translating recordings into structured work order requests so issues are captured instantly in the flow of work.

The release comes at a time when maintenance organizations face increasing pressure from skills gaps and workforce turnover. As experienced technicians retire, capturing and distributing knowledge has become a growing challenge across asset-intensive industries.

Fluke AI Accelerates Smarter Maintenance
The beta version of eMaint is already transforming maintenance in logistics and manufacturing by, delivering faster access to documentation, clearer insights from complex manuals, and mobile-ready support. Designed to fit seamlessly into existing workflows, the first-generation release helps technicians work more efficiently without needing AI expertise. By simplifying information access and promoting consistent task execution, the technology augments—not replaces—human expertise, enabling teams to focus on higher-value problem-solving. The capabilities are available now in beta to select customers, with broader rollout planned after continued refinement.

About Fluke Corporation

Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools and software for measuring and condition monitoring. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, maintenance managers, and metrologists who install, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial, electrical, and electronic equipment and calibration processes.  

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FLUKE is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. For more information, visit the Fluke website. 

Fluke Corporation and Washington State University (WSU) today announced they have signed a strategic partnership designed to better align engineering education with the evolving needs of industry. The agreement includes a significant donation of professional test and measurement equipment, the creation of the Fluke Engineering Lab at WSU Everett, and the standardization of Fluke tools across key engineering programs in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture.

The tools will be integrated into upper-level mechanical engineering courses in WSU’s Voiland College and deployed across five campuses. More than 4,000 students enrolled in the college will gain hands-on experience using the same tools widely used in manufacturing, utilities, and industrial environments. In addition, the Owen Science and Engineering Library in Pullman will allow students to easily check out Fluke equipment beyond the classroom, ensuring broad exposure and practical experience that strengthens their workforce readiness.

Fluke will also continue its longstanding mentorship program to connect WSU students with industry professionals for hands-on guidance, career development, and real-world engineering insight. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to closing the gap between academic preparation and workforce expectations, particularly as manufacturers and industrial operators face ongoing talent shortages and increasing technical complexity.

“Preparing the next generation of engineers takes more than classroom study; it takes real tools, real experience, and real connection to the industry.  By expanding access to Fluke technology across five campuses, we’re helping ensure graduates step into the workforce confident, capable, and ready to make an immediate impact. We are proud to partner with Washington State University as we strive to help prepare the next generation of technicians, electricians, and engineers for the workforce,” said Parker Burke, President of Fluke Corporation.

“Fluke has been an extraordinary partner to Washington State University for nearly four decades, and this expanded collaboration strengthens our shared commitment to preparing rising engineers to become industry leaders,” said Washington State University President Betsy Cantwell. “By establishing the Fluke Engineering Lab and integrating professional‑grade tools across our campuses, we are giving thousands of Cougs the chance to work with the same technologies used in the field. Partnerships like this accelerate hands‑on learning, drive innovation in engineering education, and ensure our students graduate ready to contribute from day one. This is exactly the kind of industry alignment that moves WSU and the communities we serve forward.”

Through the partnership, students at the college will gain access to more than 30 professional-grade Fluke tools spanning calibration, thermal imaging, digital multimeters, airflow meters, temperature scanners, and energy loggers. By training on the same advanced diagnostic and measurement technologies used across manufacturing, utilities, and industrial facilities worldwide, students will develop practical, job-ready skills in troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, and energy efficiency. The breadth of equipment ensures hands-on exposure to real-world scenarios, reinforcing WSU’s commitment to experiential learning while aligning engineering education with the evolving demands of industry

About Washington State University

Washington State University is a nationally recognized public research university committed to advancing knowledge, inspiring discovery, and preparing future leaders. As the state’s land‑grant university with campuses, research centers, and Extension offices across the state, WSU is dedicated to teaching, research, and outreach that strengthen Washington’s economy and improve the quality of life for people across the region and beyond.

About Fluke 

Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools and software for measuring and condition monitoring. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, maintenance managers, and metrologists who install, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial, electrical, and electronic equipment and calibration processes.  

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FLUKE is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. For more information, visit the Fluke website. 

Fluke Corporation, the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools and software for measuring and condition monitoring including eMaint CMMS, invites maintenance and reliability professionals to attend Xcelerate 2026 – their predictive maintenance and reliability conference – hosted in Austin, Texas from March 9 – 11, 2026.

Whether early in your career or a skilled vet, Xcelerate is designed for every level of maintenance professional aiming to launch smarter, faster, and more reliable operations. Expect high-energy keynotes, networking opportunities, and sessions that spark fresh thinking on a myriad of topics including funding a reliability roadmap, women leading reliability, mastering preventive maintenance, advancing knowledge of Fluke tools and more.

Join keynote speakers on:

·       The Ascent, by Seven Summit climber Mark Pattison

o    Showing how building strong relationships, thinking smart through adversity, and pushing past limits with relentless determination leads to breakthrough success

·       Fluke’s Blueprint for Shaping Reliability’s Future with Vineet Thuvara

o    Uncovering the mindset shift needed to break down some of the myths holding maintenance back.

·       Reimagining Reliability with eMaint AI with Jay Hack

o    Unveiling the latest technology for maintenance technicians

·       Humanizing Intelligence with Joe Anderson

o    The connection between people, processes and systems and what that means in an AI future.

·       The Culture Shift: Leading Across Generations in Reliability with Will Ocean and Tommy Glesnes

o   How we can help maintenance teams along the change curve, how that differs between early in career and vets, with a global lens.

“The Xcelerate Conference brings together the brightest minds in manufacturing and reliability to educate each other, discuss new ideas, and prepare our industry for the future,” said Parker Burke, Group President, Fluke Corporation. “Each year, we provide the best event for what our professionals – from those just starting out to those who have dedicated an entire career– need to better their skillset and take home learnings that will improve the maintenance industry for us all.”

Schedule of Events

·       Monday, March 9 – Pre-Conference training sessions

o   Pre-conference attendees will begin their Xcelerate journey with exclusive courses on eMaint and Fluke Condition Monitoring & Industrial Imaging tools

·       Monday, March 9 – Thought Leadership Day

o   Thought leadership day is designed for senior decision-makers, offering curated insights and strategies to drive innovation and impact

o   Join Will Ocean, for an interactive dialogue on the Skills Exchange, where the younger generation meets industry leaders to help bridge the gap needed for the future of the industrial workforce.

·       Tuesday, March 10 through Wednesday, March 11 – Main Conference

o   Five unique tracks for conference attendees looking for insights and best practices on the future of asset management, maintenance and reliability alongside general session keynotes on the future of our industry.

Register here: https://reliability.fluke.com/xcelerate/

About Fluke

Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools and software for measuring and condition monitoring. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, maintenance managers, and metrologists who install, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial, electrical, and electronic equipment and calibration processes. FLUKE is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. For more information, visit the Fluke website.

FAQ

What is Xcelerate 2026 Conference?

Xcelerate 2026 is the leading predictive maintenance and reliability conference.

When is Xcelerate 2026 Conference and where does it take place?

Xcelerate 2026 is hosted in Austin, Texas from March 9 – 11, 2026.

 What are the benefits of attending Xcelerate 2026 Conference?

Attendees of Xcelerate 2026 can expect high-energy keynotes, networking opportunities, and sessions that spark fresh thinking on a myriad of topics including funding a reliability roadmap, women leading reliability, mastering preventive maintenance, advancing knowledge of Fluke tools and more.

About Fluke 

Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools and software for measuring and condition monitoring. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, maintenance managers, and metrologists who install, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial, electrical, and electronic equipment and calibration processes.  

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FLUKE is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. For more information, visit the Fluke website. 

Fluke Corporation released new survey results exposing the true cost of downtime in United States industrial manufacturing. The findings reveal a silent crisis: more than half (55%) of U.S. manufacturers have been hit by unplanned downtime in the past year, reaching as much as $207M of capital impact per week. Downtime is not only frequent and prolonged, but also reflects vulnerabilities that threaten profitability, competitiveness, and board-level resilience.

The research, conducted by Censuswide, surveyed over 600 senior decision-makers and maintenance professionals in the U.S., the UK, and Germany. Among those affected, frequency is alarming: nearly half of U.S. survey participants reported 6-10 incidents each week; almost one in five (19%) face am enormous 11-20 incidents weekly. At the staggering average cost of $400K per hour, a single incident can equal up to $13.8 million in losses, or the equivalent of powering about 820 average factories for a week, 190 for a month, or one for nearly 16 years.

The impact is then compounded by duration, with 45 percent of respondents saying outages last up to 12 hours, while a further 15 percent experience incidents up to 72 hours.

At an average cost of $1.7M per hour, a single incident can reach up to $42.6 M in losses: the energy equivalent of powering 2,500 average manufacturing facilities for a week, or a single factory for nearly 50 years. These findings indicate that downtime is a recurring operational reality and a board-level risk to profitability and resilience.

On a global level, the risks are more acute within large enterprises, among organizations with more than 50,000 employees, 40 percent report experiencing 11–20 downtime incidents each week, and half (50 percent) endure up to 72 hours per incident.

This highlights an urgent need to accelerate strategies that reduce downtime and strengthen operational continuity. Despite the scale of the risk, however, the industry remains fragmented in its response. The findings show that U.S. manufacturers are scattering digital investments across multiple solutions to build resilience, including predictive maintenance (12 percent), digital twins (12 percent), and condition monitoring (13 percent).

Parker Burke, Group President, said: “Our research paints a sobering picture: manufacturers are caught in a cycle where downtime eats directly into competitiveness, and too many are stuck with fragmented fixes” he continued.

“The data makes clear that the frequency, duration, and cost of downtime expose systemic vulnerabilities in maintenance and reliability strategies. What once was viewed, as an operational inconvenience has become a risk to enterprise value. Without a clear path to scale digital investments, manufacturers' efforts risk being spread too thin to deliver meaningful resilience or return.

He concluded, “The findings underscore the urgent need for manufacturers to rethink reliability not as a maintenance issue, but as a boardroom priority critical to growth, competitiveness, and customer trust.”

eMaint, which empowers reliability and maintenance teams with the Enterprise Asset Management software needed to optimize asset performance, today announced that it has been positioned as a Leader in the 2025 Verdantix Green Quadrant for Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

This recognition follows eMaint’s Leader placement in the 2025 Verdantix Green Quadrant for Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), making it one of only two companies to be named a Leader in both categories. This dual achievement reflects the platform’s strength in serving customers across the full asset lifecycle from maintenance planning and execution to strategic asset performance at an enterprise level.

“Being named a Leader in both the CMMS and EAM Green Quadrants is more than just a milestone, it’s a signal to the market that we’re uniquely positioned to grow with our customers,” said Parker Burke, Group President of Fluke Corporation. “Whether customers are just starting their maintenance digitization journey or scaling toward predictive, connected operations, our customers can rely on us to deliver the solutions they need and to scale alongside them.”

eMaint’s CMMS Strengths: Recognized by Verdantix
The 2025 Verdantix Green Quadrant for CMMS highlights eMaint’s strong performance across critical asset and maintenance management functions, particularly for large-scale, multi-site operations. The platform earned top scores for both asset management (2.5/3.0) and condition monitoring (2.4/3.0), the highest ratings in the report.

eMaint’s flexible asset hierarchy allows users to build and visualize complex asset structures, improving visibility across parent assets, components, and parts. Multi-site organizations benefit from robust data integrity controls that maintain consistent records and prevent duplication. The system also offers advanced asset tracking through interactive image mapping, spatial coordinate tagging, and IoT integration via Connect2Assets, enabling real-time location and condition monitoring.

eMaint was also recognized for its mobile accessibility, configurability, and user interface. Tools like Form Designer allow users to tailor system forms, align workflows to business needs, and create role-specific experiences with minimal coding.

Global readiness, including the support of 35 languages, multiple currencies, and region-specific units of measure have enabled global customers like SKF to standardize maintenance operations across 81 sites and 76,000 assets worldwide.

“In a rapidly evolving CMMS market, eMaint stood out for its strong functional breadth, configurability, and partner ecosystem,” said Josh Graessle, Senior Analyst, Verdantix. “It is well-positioned to support organizations looking to scale digital maintenance programs with flexibility and depth.”

Navin Kulkarni, Director of Product Management, at eMaint, added: “Recognition in both the CMMS and EAM categories speaks to the versatility of our platform and the deep operational insight it provides. Our mission is to help customers move from reactive maintenance to proactive, intelligent asset management and this validation reinforces that we’re on the right path.”

Fluke Reliability today announced the full integration of its eMaint Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) with Watchman Services, the company’s AI vibration condition monitoring solution. This new integration enables maintenance and reliability teams to seamlessly bridge the gap between asset condition monitoring and maintenance execution, improving uptime, accelerating response, and reducing costs.

When Fluke Reliability acquired Azima DLI in 2023, eMaint users began using Azima’s advanced diagnostics and AI-driven fault detection to better inform maintenance decisions. Now, with both platforms directly connected, insights happen faster, with real-time vibration data and recommendations from Watchman Services going directly into eMaint work order management.

Unplanned downtime remains one of the most expensive challenges in industrial operations, often disrupting production schedules, inflating maintenance costs, and reducing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

"This integration marks a pivotal advancement in industrial maintenance strategy uniting asset management and 30+ years of learned data and analytics to deliver a truly predictive approach,” said Aaron Merkin, Chief Technology Officer at Fluke Reliability. “By connecting eMaint and Watchman Services, we’re empowering teams to act faster on the data they already have; eliminating data silos, accelerating decision-making, and enabling maintenance teams to act before failures occur. The result is a smarter, more resilient operation that reduces unplanned downtime, lowers costs and drives measurable performance gains."

Watchman Services monitors the condition of machines, sending crucial information on machine faults and failures to eMaint software. This process creates a ticket and assigns an action to a facility manager, enabling a problem to be swiftly resolved. Key features include:

·       Predicting machine failure: Integrated software enables corrective and preventative maintenance activities to be scheduled in advance, before a failure occurs, often months ahead of time, by identifying early warning signs and long-term degradation patterns.

·       Proactive strategies: Factories and warehouses can leverage this integration to accurately forecast spare part needs for planned maintenance, optimizing working capital, and reducing the risk of overstocking parts that may expire over time, crucial in an era of supply chain challenges.

·       Streamlined labor solutions: Built-in automation eliminates the need for end users to manually review spreadsheets or maintenance schedules by identifying issues and automatically sending tickets to the right person to act.

To learn more about eMaint and Azima Watchman Services, please visit https://reliability.fluke.com/azima-dli/.

Fluke Reliability today announced a new Shaft Alignment solution, featuring rugged professional tablets compatible with its full range of alignment kits, including Pruftechnik’s single-laser alignment tools.

Misalignments are an unseen force, driving increased utility costs and are the leading cause of 50% of unplanned downtime in rotating machines. A single 75 KW pump with an aligned offset of just 0.75mm increases utility costs by €1,624/$1,758 annually while also accelerating wear on bearings, seals, and couplings. With up to 90% of industrial equipment misaligned, precision alignment programs offer companies the potential to save thousands of euros or dollars in utility costs alone over a machine’s lifetime.

In response to these challenges, Fluke introduced Shaft Alignment solutions along with flexible, modular alignment packages that include any combination of:

·       Unified Shaft Alignment Tablet

·       The FRS Shaft Alignment App

·       Pruftechnik’s precision alignment heads SensAlign 3, SensAlign 5, and SensAlign 7 

This scalable, modular system allows organizations to start their alignment programs with only the components and the shaft application level they need, reducing upfront costs. As their program grows, they can easily add new capabilities without replacing existing equipment.

Maintenance professionals are being asked to do more with leaner teams, and Pruftechnik Shaft Alignment tools have been designed with this in mind. They eliminate the need for multiple tablets while enabling technicians to perform reliable precision alignments in industrial applications.  The rugged tablet is built to endure even the toughest industrial environments, with an environmental protection rating of IP65, it is dustproof, water jet resistant, and designed to withstand drops of up to 1.2 meters.

The Shaft Alignment tablet is available in both locked and unlocked versions. The locked version performs alignment work only, allowing for focused work on a secure, closed platform. The unlocked version allows users to install additional applications such as thermal imaging, geometrical alignment or computerized maintenance management system (CMMS for example from eMaint) applications to further support reliability. Both versions integrate seamlessly with Pruftechnik’s alignment heads to enable precision alignment in industrial applications.

Aaron Merkin, Chief Technology Officer, Fluke Reliability, commented: “At Fluke Reliability, our strength lies in solving complex industrial challenges through precision alignment technology. Since acquiring PRÜFTECHNIK in 2019, we've combined decades of engineering expertise with our innovation roadmap to deliver scalable solutions that drive measurable results.”

He continued, “Today’s reliability professionals are navigating unprecedented challenges: tighter budgets, shrinking skilled labor pools, and increasing pressure to maximize uptime with fewer resources. Our latest shaft alignment solution is built to meet today’s challenges—modular, adaptable, and scalable to any stage of an organization’s alignment journey. Both accelerating time to value and helping maintenance teams do more with less.”

Shaft Alignment solution Key Features and Benefits Include:

·       Rugged, industrial-grade design: IP65-rated for dust, water, and impact resistance

·       Intuitive navigation: Easy-to-use touch interface for faster alignments

·       Modular flexibility: Choose software and sensor options to fit company needs and budget

·       Effortless reporting: Simplified results sharing and user management

·       Precision performance: Single-laser repeatability with adaptive alignment and situational intelligence for faster, more accurate precision alignment

·       Expert support: Access to Pruftechnik’s virtual training center and team of alignment experts

Pruftechnik is the trusted leader in alignment, with a 40-year legacy of unrivaled speed and precision in alignment. Pruftechnik single laser alignment systems are the gold standard in alignment, and are the core technology behind the RotAlign Touch, OptAlign Touch, and ShaftAlign Touch alignment systems.

Please visit Pruftechnik for more information about Fluke Reliability’s latest modular, scalable alignment solutions.