IPS is a global technology and consulting firm leading significant change in process manufacturing, plant optimisation, business operations and enterprise performance. Its real-time products enable a predictive model for operations and maintenance to help clients achieve excellent return on their assets in a cohesive enterprise environment. To ensure this proactive model works effectively, it is crucial for IPS to provide an efficient and reliable condition-monitoring product.

Mark Lees, global director of asset performance at IPS, says: "Artesis MCM is an ideal solution because it's easy to install and operate, and it complements IPS' unique Rotating Equipment Health Solutions. The system detects and diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems and then indicates the severity of the detected faults. By highlighting potential failures and providing diagnostics in advance, we can drive down maintenance costs, avoid secondary damage and reduce system downtime. Early detection also enables informed decision making and proper planning, which in turn improves the efficiency of the operation."

Andy Bates, director at Artesis, says: "We are delighted to have IPS as a global partner and to provide them with a proven and affordable condition-monitoring system for the benefit of their clients. The Artesis MCM system is an ideal solution for a wide range of applications, including power, water, energy, food processing and building services. Following rigorous evaluations in the field, IPS recognised the flexibility in our product and has seamlessly integrated it as part of their global asset management solution."

The Artesis MCM uses intelligent mathematical modelling to establish a norm for each item of equipment, after which it continuously monitors the machinery for potential faults. If a fault is detected, the system provides a diagnosis of mechanical and electrical problems and indicates the severity of the fault. This saves time and significantly drives down maintenance costs by highlighting potential failures and providing diagnostics in advance to avoid secondary damage.