Fluke blueprint for retaining sustainability with data analytics

Drive efficiency and innovation in Industry 4.0 with smart insights and solutions.

In the tech revolution, special tools called T&M instruments improve electrical work. This interview elaborates on how data crunching significantly changes how things get done.

How does T&M instrumentation improve operational performance and advocate for environmental responsibility in the electrical domain?

Test and measurement instruments are a critical part of every industry. They help the industry design optimum levels and achieve the designed capacities and targets.  The demand and supply gap in the electrical sector are increasing daily. Test and measurement instruments play a vital role for countries aiming to reduce waste and tap renewable resources for a better carbon footprint. These instruments enable the engineers to assess and evaluate the opportunities to save, reduce, or optimize resources and improve overall performance. Fluke has introduced many innovative products in the recent past to meet the changing requirements and needs of the renewable sector, too. These products and solutions help maintain asset health and reduce production and transmission losses. With effective use of T&M products and data analysis, the electrical sector can improve efficiency and achieve sustainable development.

How does data analytics affect the T&M instrument sector?

The use of data analysis is familiar to the T&M industry. T&M equipment has been the provider of critical data in the past, and now manufacturers like Fluke provide T&M equipment with inbuilt analytical capabilities to meet Industry 4.0 requirements. The credibility and reliability of T&M analytics largely depend on the accuracy and repeatability of the input data, and brands like Fluke are trusted for this exact reason. They are hence trusted for reliable analytics for condition-based monitoring, maintenance, and improvement.

Data analytics heralds fantastic new opportunities for the T&M industry to innovate and provide the right solutions to customers at a much lower cost. This also reduces manual errors and interventions, helping to automate such requirements. Going forward, T&M equipment with increasingly more data analytics and machine learning capabilities will define the market and customer behaviour.

Describe the obstacles in the T&M instrument sector.

The industry is evolving rapidly, and the test requirements, too, are changing. This forces the T&M industry to adapt to the changing needs of the time. The ones that are quick at doing this and providing relevant solutions will sustain the growth, while others may see more challenging times. Post-pandemic, the T&M industry has also seen cost escalations due to the shortage of components and limitations in vendor capability. This is another challenge that every design engineer and T&M manufacturer should be wary of, and they should build ecosystems in multiple geographies to avoid such disruptions and dependencies.

What are the driving forces behind the T&M Instruments market’s expansion in India, and how can the government help to boost it?

The Indian market is already on a growth path and is stepping into niche areas of semiconductor design and manufacturing, IT hardware, defence electronics, space technology, high-speed communications, etc. The Government of India is investing heavily in infrastructure to support this growth and development, with an ambitious target of becoming “Net 0” by 2070. These investments and initiatives require reliable, accurate testing, measurement, and calibration equipment. This propels the growth of the T&M industry in India, and the growth forecast for the Indian T&M market will be vital for years to come. The innovative manufacturers who adapt to the new and changing requirements will grow hand in hand with India.

What needs to be taken care of while in the T&M instrument market?

Fluke is a 75-year-old brand renowned, trusted, and a market leader for its tools’ reliability, accuracy, and safety . Fluke is the only T&M instrument manufacturer that makes instruments and calibration standards for various parameters like voltage, current, frequency, pressure, temperature, gas flow, etc. This makes Fluke a top-priority partner for many manufacturers and industries across the globe. Fluke believes in continuous improvement and innovation based on market requirements to address changing requirements while staying relevant. We believe in providing reliable, essential technology that accelerates progress for people.

In an environment where adaptation and creativity are vital, Fluke’s dedication to quality and innovation redefines the T&M sector and opens doors for increased productivity, sustainability, and technical advancement.

Spokesperson: Prabhakaran PV, Head – Product Management, Fluke India