Highlights
How Ultrasonic Tools Accelerate the Pursuit of Reliability
For decades, industrial ultrasound has been a major asset in predictive maintenance, but its complexity and cost have often limited its use to certified experts. High-end detectors are essential for in-depth diagnostics, but prove complex for [...]
Beyond the Vibration: Why Industry’s Silent Signals Define the Future of Reliability
In the high-stakes environment of modern manufacturing, maintaining maximum uptime is the single most critical factor separating profitable operations from costly stagnation. Yet, for too long, industrial maintenance has relied on reactive or purely time-based strategies—interventions [...]
Why Calibration Is the Heartbeat of Reliable Predictive Maintenance (and How SDT Keeps You Covered for Life)
Industrial companies are embracing predictive maintenance not out of novelty, but necessity. Unexpected equipment failures can halt production, erode profit margins, and damage reputations. Predictive maintenance (PdM) offers a smarter path: detect incipient faults early and [...]
The Real Cost of Poor Lubrication—and How to Fix It
Most people in maintenance understand that poor lubrication causes failures. But what’s often underestimated is just how expensive those failures are, not only in terms of repair costs but also in downtime, production loss, wasted labor, [...]
Why Culture Change is the Missing Piece in Your Lubrication Program
Many plants invest in tools. Some even invest in training. But few succeed in building a lubrication program that actually changes behavior on the floor. The reason? They overlook the most important element: culture. Even the [...]
The Hidden Costs of Over-Greasing — And How to Stop It
Walk into almost any industrial plant, and you’ll find a common belief: if a little grease is good, more must be better. Unfortunately, that logic has cost companies millions in equipment failures, unplanned downtime, and wasted [...]
Why Poor Lubrication Still Costs So Much – And What You Can Do About It
In many industrial plants, lubrication is still handled the same way it was decades ago: routine intervals, fixed quantities, generic greasing charts, and limited follow-up. And yet, despite major advancements in predictive maintenance and reliability strategies, [...]
What if traditional maintenance didn’t go hand in hand with improved motor energy efficiency?
Electric and combustion motors are the heartbeat of industrial operations. From compressors and conveyors to pumps and fans, they power the processes that keep factories running. However, motors also account for a significant portion of global [...]
Why the Level 1 Certification Is the First Step in Your Ultrasound Journey
Every journey begins with a single step, and in predictive maintenance, that first step is often about learning to hear what machines are trying to tell us. And that’s exactly what SDT’s Level 1 Certification training [...]
Energy, Safety, and Performance: The Tangible ROI of the Level 1 Ultrasound Certification
When most companies hear the word “training,” they think of cost: time off the floor, travel expenses, registration fees. But what if training wasn’t a cost… but an investment, one with real, measurable returns? SDT’s Level [...]
Why Ultrasound is the Missing Link in Your Predictive Maintenance Program
Predictive maintenance has become the standard for efficient, reliable operations in modern industry. As plants strive to reduce unplanned downtime, extend equipment life, and maximize energy efficiency, technologies like infrared thermography, vibration analysis, and oil sampling [...]
From Guesswork to Certainty: How SDT’s Level 1 Certification Builds Inspector Confidence
For maintenance inspectors, there’s nothing more frustrating than being unsure. Is that bearing really failing, or is it just noisy? Is this valve passing internally, or are the symptoms misleading? Are those electrical sounds harmless, or [...]
SDT Ultrasound: Protecting What Matters for a Greener Tomorrow
At SDT, we believe in growth, evolution, and purpose-driven innovation. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our new identity: SDT Ultrasound, accompanied by the slogan “Protecting What Matters.” This change marks a significant milestone in our [...]
Meet The Two New Additions To The CRYSOUND Range Of Acoustic Imaging Cameras
At SDT, we’re always on the lookout for technologies that help our customers stay ahead in predictive maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency. That’s why we’re glad to introduce two state-of-the-art solutions from CRYSOUND that are now [...]
The Value of Localized Support – CRYSOUND’s European Service Center
When it comes to high-precision acoustic imaging technology, performance and reliability are things you can't afford to miss. Whether in predictive maintenance or fault detection, professionals using CRYSOUND devices rely on accurate data and smooth operation. [...]
New Updates for UAS3 & the SDT340: Made to Enhance Condition Monitoring Efficiency
At SDT Ultrasound Solutions, we are always looking for ways to improve asset reliability and make condition monitoring more efficient. Our latest updates for our Ultranalysis Suite 3 Software UAS3 & the SDT340 bring powerful new [...]
Maximizing the Lifespan of Your CRYSOUND Acoustic Camera
For professionals using CRYSOUND acoustic imaging cameras, precision and reliability are non-negotiable. Whether detecting leaks, identifying electrical faults, or monitoring mechanical assets, your device must perform flawlessly every time. To maintain accuracy and longevity, regular servicing [...]
SDT Wins the BEMAS Innovation Award for the CRY8120 Series Acoustic Imaging Camera
We are proud to announce that SDT Ultrasound Solutions has won the BEMAS Innovation Award for our CRY8120 Series Acoustic Imaging Camera. This award recognizes the most impactful innovations in industrial maintenance, highlighting solutions that improve [...]
I-care strengthens its global leadership with the acquisition of SDT International
Brussels, March 26, 2025 I-care is proud to announce a major step forward in its strategic development with the acquisition of SDT International, a long-standing Belgian company and pioneer in the field of ultrasound predictive maintenance. [...]
50 Years of SDT Ultrasound – A Legacy of Innovation
Half a century of excellence 2025 marks a milestone for SDT—50 years of pushing the boundaries of ultrasound technology in predictive maintenance. From our humble beginnings in 1975 to becoming a globally recognized leader, our journey [...]
The SDT Ultrasound Power User Training: A fast track to reliability excellence and proactive maintenance
In industrial maintenance, every second counts, and while downtime surely is an inconvenience, it’s also a direct hit to your bottom line. Equipment failures can result in significant financial losses, both from halted production and costly [...]
SDT and CRYSOUND Launch New-Generation Acoustic Imaging Camera Reporting Software
SDT International SA, in collaboration with Hangzhou CRYSOUND Electronics Company, Ltd. is proud to announce the release of our second-generation innovative Acoustic Imaging Camera Reporting Software. This next-level software is designed to elevate efficiency and accuracy [...]
Early Bearing Fault Detection and Condition Monitoring in Baby Diaper Production Line
In this project, early bearing fault detection will be performed on two motors in a baby diaper production line using the SDT340 ultrasound device. The goal is to ensure planned maintenance through early detection of bearing [...]
Preventing failures in steam traps and valves with the Vigilant
Efficient industrial operations hinge on the optimal performance of critical components such as steam traps and valves. While often relegated to routine maintenance, these components however help achieve substantial energy savings, ensure safe operations and guarantee [...]
Industrial Electrical Failures: Risks, Costs, and Solutions with the Vigilant
Electrical system failures are a pervasive issue across European industries, causing an estimated €150 billion in annual downtime costs. Manufacturing, which consumes 36% of Europe’s electricity, relies heavily on uninterrupted operations. A single fault can halt [...]
