KCF and SEAM join forces
17/07/2024
KCF Technologies, a provider of Internet of Things (IoT)-connected machine health monitoring, and SEAM Group, a global leader in safety, maintenance and reliability, have announced a partnership that brings together two industry experts to offer a comprehensive solution for end-to-end reliability consulting, machine monitoring and actionable predictive maintenance insights for electrical and mechanical assets.
This partnership marks a significant step forward in the industry, combining SEAM Group’s deep expertise in reliability consulting and asset management with KCF Technologies’ advanced capabilities in machine health monitoring through IoT-connected devices and artificial intelligence (AI). Together, the two companies will provide a robust approach to machine health, benefiting clients across various sectors including food and beverage, distribution, light manufacturing, hospitality, fulfilment centres and more.
Key highlights of the partnership include:
- Comprehensive machine health approach: this collaboration offers a holistic solution to machine health, leveraging the strengths of both companies to deliver insights and monitoring capabilities.
- SEAM Group consulting expertise: through years of experience in advisory and consulting asset management and optimisation partnerships with global brands, SEAM Group combines its safety, maintenance and reliability expertise to help clients implement optimised preventative and predictive maintenance programmes that meet and exceed compliance requirements and regulations, including the NFPA 70B standard for electrical equipment maintenance.
- KCF’s IoT-connected devices: KCF Technologies brings to the table its advanced IoT-connected devices that capture high-definition vibration data and other critical data points via its IoT HUB.
- SMARTdiagnostics software solution: KCF’s SMARTdiagnostics software will provide SEAM Group’s customers with a comprehensive view of machine health 24/7, prioritising maintenance activities and actionable insights that protect against catastrophic failure, in tandem with SEAM Group’s ViewPoint solution for infrared thermography and critical safety procedures.
- Enhanced remote monitoring: the partnership expands SEAM Group’s field services team, which includes comprehensive infrared thermography and route-based vibration monitoring services, by powering its monitoring capabilities with KCF’s 24/7/365 remote vibration monitoring capability and the extensive possibilities unlocked by the IoT HUB including ultrasonic, oil humidity, tachometer, piezo, motor current signature analysis, pressure signature, voltage and current monitoring.
- Complementary expertise: SEAM Group’s hands-on approach with electrical assets, infrared inspections and reliability consulting will be further enhanced by KCF’s end-to-end solution, offering a more complete reliability solution for clients looking for remote monitoring expertise.
- Expanded reliability solutions: the partnership will leverage SEAM Group’s expertise in switchgear/electrical monitoring with KCF’s knowledge in rotodynamic equipment, creating a comprehensive machine health solution for clients.
“We are excited to complement SEAM Group’s expertise in switchgear, electrical assets and reliability consulting. Together, we will elevate the industry with our joint technological strengths to offer a unique and comprehensive solution to our clients. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence in machine health monitoring,” said Jeremy Frank, CEO and Co-Founder at KCF Technologies.
Simon Boyce, Chief Revenue Officer at SEAM Group, added: “This collaboration with KCF Technologies is a significant milestone that enhances our ability to provide top-tier reliability consulting, field services and machine monitoring capabilities, delivering exceptional value to our clients.”
The partnership between KCF Technologies and SEAM Group is poised to set new standards in the industry, offering clients an unrivalled solution for machine health monitoring and reliability consulting.
