The performance of a railway network is often defined by the smallest components working behind the scenes. Point Machines, though compact in scale, carry the responsibility of ensuring smooth route changes every day. Their reliability depends on mechanical condition as well as the electrical systems driving them. Understanding both is key to preventing failures before they happen.

At KONUX, we believe partnerships are the foundation for building smarter, more resilient railway infrastructure. Our approach is to collaborate with companies whose expertise complements our own, enabling us to create greater value for operators and accelerate the adoption of predictive maintenance at scale.

The partnership with Smart Motors is a clear example of this strategy in action. Smart Motors brings proven hardware capabilities for monitoring the electrical and environmental performance of Point Machines, while KONUX applies advanced AI-driven analytics to transform this data into actionable insights. Together, we are enabling operators to act earlier, plan more effectively, and reduce reliance on manual inspections.

Turning Signals into Operational Decisions

Electrical anomalies in a Point Machine are often the first signs of a problem. In many networks, this data is either unavailable or held in standalone systems. Without context, these readings can only take operators so far.

Through our integration, Smart Motors’ high-resolution electrical monitoring feeds directly into the KONUX Switch solution. Once there, our AI models analyse patterns, link them to asset health indicators, and flag emerging risks.

This connected view allows operators to:

• Detect degradation earlier, before mechanical symptoms appear
• Diagnose the root cause of anomalies to target maintenance before failure occurs
• Target maintenance activities more precisely, reducing unnecessary interventions

The result is more reliable infrastructure, fewer disruptions, and improved workforce safety.

Value Proven on the Ground

Our integrated solution is enabling operators to monitor multiple Point Machines under a single interface, blending electrical parameters with mechanical usage patterns and environmental data. This provides engineers with the clarity to distinguish between a short-term fluctuation and a genuine developing fault. In operations where Point Machine reliability is a core priority, electrical monitoring is now integrated as a foundational layer in condition-based maintenance planning. It gives operators the confidence to act based on evidence, not assumptions.

Uniting Strengths for Smarter Maintenance

The partnership between KONUX and Smart Motors builds on the strengths of both companies. Smart Motors contributes proven hardware expertise in Point Machine monitoring, while KONUX brings the analytics and platform integration that transform data into insight. The result is a shared solution that delivers greater clarity and value to railway operators.