ACTOM is proud to announce an OEM partnership with Exertherm, a leading provider of Continuous Thermal Monitoring (CTM) technology. This collaboration signifies a major step forward in advancing predictive maintenance capabilities within the electrical and industrial sectors.
Leveraging ACTOM’s extensive engineering expertise and market-leading solutions, alongside Exertherm’s cutting-edge CTM technology, which was recently recognised through its acquisition by Eaton, this partnership will deliver superior, proactive solutions for electrical systems.
Seamlessly integrating these technologies will enable more precise monitoring, early identification of potential problems, and optimised system performance, ultimately enhancing reliability and efficiency. This reflects both companies’ shared commitment to fostering innovation and developing predictive maintenance solutions that deliver significant value to industries worldwide.
Focus on Africa
Commenting on the collaboration: “This represents a pivotal step in aligning with Industry 4.0 principles by integrating advanced data-driven thermal monitoring technology with ACTOM’s engineering expertise,” says Wesley Vorster, Product Manager: Protection & Control at ACTOM Smart Technologies. “Together, ACTOM and Exertherm are redefining predictive maintenance, enabling real-time insights and proactive decision-making in electrical systems. This is a benchmark in the evolution of smart industrial solutions, ensuring both companies lead the charge in creating connected, intelligent systems for the future.”
“The partnership between ACTOM and Exertherm, bolstered by Eaton’s recent acquisition of Exertherm, brings advanced predictive maintenance technologies to the forefront, and addresses the unique challenges and opportunities within Africa’s industrial and electrical sectors. By introducing the latest predictive maintenance technologies, our collaboration aims to support the continent’s transition towards smarter, more sustainable industrial systems, aligning with global Industry 4.0 trends while meeting local needs,” says Athol Hankey, Regional Sales Leader – Central & Eastern Europe and Africa at Exertherm.
A whole new world of operational reliability and efficiency
In working together, ACTOM and Exertherm’s collaboration introduces a highly flexible solution, compatible with existing SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems for centralised, real-time monitoring or functioning independently.
The standalone solution leverages Machine Learning (ML) to analyse historical and real-time data, enabling predictive maintenance by identifying patterns, anomalies, and potential failures before they occur. This dual approach ensures industries can adopt advanced maintenance solutions, regardless of their existing infrastructure.
These technologies enable early detection of potential issues, enhance performance through actionable insights, and offer scalability to meet diverse operational requirements, aligning with Industry 4.0’s emphasis on adaptability and intelligence.
“By providing solutions that integrate with SCADA or function independently using ML, this partnership enhances operational reliability and efficiency at every level,” says Vorster. “This significantly reduces downtime, optimises performance, and supports cost-effective maintenance strategies.”
Committed to leading the future of Industry 4.0
Both ACTOM and Exertherm are dedicated to advancing Industry 4.0-enabled technologies that prioritise connectivity, automation, and data-driven decision-making. This partnership embodies a shared vision of pushing the boundaries of what is possible in predictive maintenance, setting new benchmarks for the industry.
By combining ACTOM’s engineering leadership with Exertherm’s advanced CTM technology backed by Eaton, including ML capabilities, the partnership creates a foundation for next-generation predictive maintenance solutions. The ability to integrate with SCADA or function as a standalone system ensures scalability, making the solution adaptable to the rapidly evolving demands of Industry 4.0, to future-proof operations. “This positions both companies as pioneers in delivering intelligent, data-driven maintenance technologies,” concludes Vorster.
