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AUTOMOTIVE DRIVE UPTIME & PRECISION IN AUTO MANUFACTURING

Predict and prevent failures before they happen with Waites as your real time predictive maintenance & remote condition monitoring partner. Enhance efficiency, safety, and ROI across your automotive production lines.

TRUSTED BY LEADING AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURERS

REAL-TIME VIBRATION INSIGHTS

CATCH FAILURES BEFORE THEY DISRUPT PRODUCTION
Automotive manufacturers run on precision and speed—any failure can halt the entire line. Waites delivers real-time condition monitoring and in depth predictive insights and alerts that help you catch issues early, reduce costly downtime, and maintain quality across production assets.

 

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WHY DOWNTIME HITS HARDER IN AUTOMOTIVE

The average cost of downtime in automotive is higher than any other industry—at $2.3 million per hour.

Just-in-Time (JIT) Production Model
Automotive manufacturing heavily relies on JIT systems, where parts arrive precisely when needed for assembly. Any interruption halts the entire production line, leading to immediate and cascading delays.

Frequent Downtime Incidents
Automotive manufacturers experience a high frequency of downtime—20–25 incidents per month—due to the complexity and integration of production systems.

Complex Supply Chains
The automotive sector depends on a vast network of suppliers. Downtime at one plant can disrupt deliveries to multiple other plants and suppliers, amplifying the financial impact.

Labor and Overhead Costs
Even when production stops, fixed costs (salaries, facility maintenance, utilities) continue, adding to the financial burden.

High Production Volume and Value
Automotive plants produce hundreds or thousands of high-value vehicles daily. Each hour of downtime can represent millions in lost revenue, with industry estimates placing the cost at up to $2.3 million per hour.

Lost Efficiency and Customer Impact
Downtime not only delays current orders but can also erode customer trust and market position, especially if delivery deadlines are missed.

SOLUTIONS BUILT FOR DEMANDING
AUTO PRODUCTION

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CUTTING-EDGE IIOT TECHNOLOGY

Leverage advanced sensors for 24/7, full-spectrum monitoring of vibration, temperature, and over a dozen critical performance indicators.

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ADVANCED MACHINE LEARNING & AI

Our machine learning is trained on over 10+ trillion readings deployed across five continents, with 10+ billion new data points collected daily.

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EXPERT HUMAN RELIABILITY INSIGHTS

Partner with our vibration and reliability experts to resolve issues fast, optimize maintenance strategies, and prevent downtime before it starts.

GAIN IMMEDIATE ROI
Most Waites customers achieve full return on investment within 3 to 6 months.
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KEY BENEFITS YOU CAN COUNT ON

  • DRIVE PAYBACK AND ROI
    Prevent costly unexpected downtime and reduce maintenance labor needs.
  • EXPAND EQUIPMENT VISIBILITY
    Waites' average installs of 1,500+ sensors deliver unmatched visibility across your production line.
  • MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY
    Empower smaller, more efficient maintenance teams while optimizing equipment and maximizing output.
  • INTEGRATE SEAMLESSLY
    IT teams love Waites. Our system operates independently of IT/OT systems, ensuring ease of deployment and robust security.

AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURER LEVERAGES WAITES PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE TO UNLOCK OVER $32M IN COST SAVINGS

Explore the real-world impact of predictive maintenance.

PROTECT YOUR CRITICAL ASSETS

STAMPING PRESSES

PREVENT COSTLY DOWNTIME IN STAMPING PRESS OPERATIONS
Detect misalignment, die wear, or bearing degradation before a failure causes downtime or damages expensive tooling.

ROBOTIC SYSTEMS

KEEP ROBOTIC ARMS AND AUTOMATION RUNNING SMOOTHLY
Monitor joint wear, vibration, and temperature to catch issues early and maintain precise, uninterrupted automation.

CNC MACHINES

PROTECT SPINDLES AND TOOLS IN HIGH-SPEED CNC MACHINES
Identify tool misalignment, spindle wear, and imbalance to avoid scrap, downtime, and machine damage.

CONVEYOR SYSTEMS

ENSURE SMOOTH AND RELIABLE CONVEYOR PERFORMANCE
Detect bearing wear, belt issues, and motor faults before they disrupt just-in-time production lines.

PAINT BOOTHS

MAINTAIN AIRFLOW AND RELIABILITY IN PAINT SYSTEMS
Monitor fans, motors, and airflow equipment to ensure finish quality and avoid unplanned shutdowns.

COOLING SYSTEMS

AVOID OVERHEATING IN WELDERS AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
Track pump and motor health in cooling systems to prevent performance loss or component failure due to heat.

GEARBOXES & DRIVES

KEEP DRIVES RUNNING ACROSS ASSEMBLY LINES
Identify abnormal vibration, lubrication issues, or torque instability to avoid breakdowns in critical drives.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS

MONITOR HYDRAULIC PRESSES FOR PERFORMANCE LOSS
Detect cavitation, pump wear, and pressure instability early to avoid costly failures and maintain uptime.

FACILITY EQUIPMENT

MAINTAIN RELIABLE PERFORMANCE IN PLANT-WIDE SYSTEMS                Gain visibility into the health of rooftop HVAC units, compressors, water treatment systems, and overhead cranes. 

"I can finally sleep at night knowing Waites is covering all our critical assets. It’s had the biggest impact on reducing downtime, improving reliability, and taking pressure off our Maintenance and Engineering teams by eliminating the constant firefighting."

SENIOR MANAGER SXY PAINT OPERATIONS, GLOBAL EV MANUFACTURER

 

READY TO ELIMINATE DOWNTIME IN YOUR AUTOMOTIVE PLANT?

See how Waites helps automotive teams boost uptime, protect assets, and stay ahead of failures—without added complexity.