TECHNOLOGY FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE January 2025 63 “As Internet of Things devices and AI continue to evolve, feed mills that adopt predictive maintenance will find themselves at the forefront of a new era in industrial operations. The insights generated from predictive maintenance will inform more than just equipment management; they will support broader strategies in production planning, resource allocation, and overall operational resilience. In this way, predictive maintenance offers a comprehensive solution that aligns feed mills with the future of the industry, setting the stage for sustainable, efficient, and adaptive operations.” Predictive maintenance is rapidly changing the way feed mills operate, offering a data-driven approach that moves beyond traditional, reactive methods. By using real-time data to anticipate equipment needs, predictive maintenance not only reduces downtime but also optimizes resource use. As we look toward Industry 5.0, this technology will be critical in creating efficient, sustainable, and safe feed mill operations. THE EVOLUTION FROM REACTIVE TO PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE Traditionally, feed mills have relied on scheduled or reactive maintenance, where repairs occur only after breakdowns. This approach often leads to costly disruptions and inefficient resource use. Predictive maintenance, however, harnesses real-time data from IoT sensors embedded in machinery to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like temperature, vibration, lubrication levels, and speed. By analyzing these metrics continuously, AI-driven systems can forecast equipment issues before they occur, allowing feed mills to maintain uptime and reduce emergency repairs. Predictive maintenance essentially transforms maintenance from a necessary expense into a strategic advantage. This technology allows feed mill managers to allocate resources more efficiently, planning maintenance around production schedules and avoiding unexpected disruptions. With predictive PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE: TRANSFORMING FEED MILLS FOR THE FUTURE André Magrini Sales Director, Feed & Food Platforms, North America, AGI Vice Chairman, Marketing & Communications Committee, AFIA
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