The digitalization of mining equipment is providing not only a wave of new data on the performance and condition of machinery, but a smarter way of reading data that gives companies the ability to predict and address problems as they arise. This ability is what drives Schneider Electric’s new EcoStruxure Machine Advisor, a platform geared towards original equipment manufacturers to allow them to track, monitor and – if maintenance is required – provide step-by-step procedures for fixes. The product was designed with an eye towards maximizing efficiency, zeroing in on common mine-site problems like unplanned machine downtime and costly unexpected maintenance due to breakdowns. The platform collects data from an equipment provider’s fleet of machines and synthesizing it in a way that can accurately diagnose existing problems and create predictions for preventative maintenance.