Using Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance in Manufacturing

Title: Using Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance in Manufacturing

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Published Time: 2026-05-08T16:53:20Z

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# Using Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance in Manufacturing | by ANNETTE PARTIDA | May, 2026 | Medium

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## Introduction

Unplanned downtime costs money and can put people at risk. A stuck bearing or a burned motor can stop production and create safety hazards. Predictive maintenance aims to cut those surprises by using sensors and machine learning models to flag problems early. The payoff is fewer unplanned stops and lower maintenance cost. The timing is right because sensors are cheaper, connectivity is more available, and ML tools are more approachable than before. I will focus on practical steps you can run in a pilot project. This is not a math lesson. It is a roadmap to results.

## Map the business problem and success metrics

Start by naming the assets you will t