Future Maintenance Technologies
Future Maintenance Technologies has been selected as an ABA100® Winner for Business Innovation in The Australian Business Awards 2023. The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA] recognises organisations that have successfully implemented initiatives that demonstrate leadership and commitment to business innovation.
At Future Maintenance Technologies, we see a world where transport assets, from vehicles to critical infrastructure, are no longer dependent on manual intervention for upkeep. We’ve worked hard to design fit-for-purpose robots, outfitted with our proprietary sensors and a keen understanding of mechanical intricacies, to navigate and inspect industrial assets autonomously.
In the big picture, this isn’t just about operational efficiency; it’s about revolutionising how we perceive maintenance—reducing risks, optimising performance, addressing labour shortage and, of course, dramatically cutting down life-cycle costs.
We are thrilled to receive the ABA100® Winner for Business Innovation [BIA] award, acknowledging our Train Examination System (TRES) as a standout and novel product in our portfolio. This award supports our vision that the future of maintenance is evolving and we want to be at the forefront of facilitating that change.
Future Maintenance Technologies (FMT) is an Australian company that provides Global Automated Maintenance Services using robotics and data analytics. FMT was established in 2021 by five passionate Australians based in Sydney and Brisbane. They have combined their extensive experience in Asset Management, Robotics, Engineering, and Data Analytics to offer Global Automated Maintenance Services. Their capability includes the development of sensors for inspecting industrial assets, toolsets for data and insight, and integrated software for deploying robots into operation.
FMT’s primary target market is the rail industry, and they offer a suite of products designed to optimise maintenance strategy and industrial operations. FMT offers its products as a managed service, providing end-to-end solutions.
FMT has developed robotic solutions that automate data capture to determine asset conditions and allow organisations to prioritise the assets that need maintenance intervention. FMT’s flagship initiative is The Train Examination System (TRES), an autonomous inspection robot for rolling stock that conducts inspections of rail assets using state-of-the-art robotics and proprietary sensor technology. The TRES initiative is a battery-powered robotic platform that operates and performs inspections inside and outside the maintenance facilities. The robot uses advanced technology such as LiDAR, laser, and optics to collect high-resolution imagery and profile data, which is processed through FMT’s data analytics platform and can be pushed to the client’s Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). The key benefits of TRES include improving safety, streamlining operations, and reducing overall lifecycle costs.
For information about FMT, visit thinkfmt.com
Train Examination System (TRES)