Fluke buys Azima DLI
16/11/2023
Fluke Reliability, a division of Fortive, has announced that it has acquired Azima DLI, a Washington-based company. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Fluke Reliability’s main products are software systems and hand-held test tools that are used to keep industrial machines running at peak performance, according to the company. Azima offers software systems that monitor the health of industrial and manufacturing machines.
Azima’s vibration monitoring systems and other remote tools keep tabs on the level and frequency of vibration inside a machine or its components, information that can help determine when maintenance is needed.
Monitoring a machine’s components is like monitoring a patient’s vital signs. “It can help diagnose if anything is wrong, where the trouble is, what’s needed to fix it and when to schedule the next check-up,” said Ankush Malhotra, President of Fluke Reliability.
Traditional machine check-ups are typically calendar-based. Under that type of system, maintenance might be performed every three or six months, for example, or after every 10,000 widgets are produced.
Azima’s system uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to continuously monitor a machine’s performance. As a result, it can detect potential problems and pinpoint the source. Fluke has been selling Azima’s products under the Fluke banner for more than a decade.
“This business will empower our customers with cutting-edge vibration diagnostic capabilities that revolutionise operations, optimise productivity and enable data-driven decision-making,” Ankush said. “It is a natural fit for us as we continue to support businesses on their predictive maintenance and connected reliability journey.”
Joe Van Dyke, Vice President of Engineering for Azima DLI, said the company is: “incredibly proud of this best-in-class vibration analytics and remote condition monitoring platform.”
He continued: “As part of Fluke Reliability, we are excited to see more businesses benefit from our solution, work with their existing customer base and penetrate new industries, increasing uptime and efficiencies.”
