SKF India, a global supplier of bearings, seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and services has inaugurated its Remote Diagnostic Center (RDC) in India, within its Pune corporate office. The Remote Monitoring Service makes it possible for any company with Internet access to implement a world-class predictive maintenance (PdM) program for periodic or continuous monitoring of critical machinery.

This solution, according to the company, is ideal for plants with limited staff trained in predictive maintenance techniques, operations with sites located remotely from a central facility, and original equipment manufacturers that desire to provide a value-added service to their customers. With hosted software and the remote monitoring services, SKF will supply the expertise, tools, and training necessary to set up a complete monitoring program anywhere in the world.

Commenting on the new facility, Shishir Joshipura, managing director and Country Head, SKF India, said, “SKF is committed to service its customers and the Remote Diagnostic Center is a step forward to move closer to our customers. Moving on Industry 4.0, this will make our customers future-ready and will make them capable of taking informed decisions to improve operational efficiencies of plants. RDC will help in bringing plants and remote assets together and perform better as a part of smart manufacturing in India.”