Hexagon and Track Forward combine CALIPRI measurement systems with AI-powered analytics for advanced wheel wear analysis and prediction.
Hexagon, developer of the CALIPRI optical measurement solution, and Track Forward, provider of data-driven analytics solutions for the rail industry, are joining forces. The goal is to drive condition-based maintenance forward by intelligently combining high-precision measurement technology with advanced analytics.
Im Mittelpunkt steht die Kombination der präzisen Messdaten aus dem CALIPRI-System mit der intelligenten Analyseplattform WheelSense von Track Forward. Durch die Integration beider Technologien entsteht eine durchgängige Lösung – von der hochgenauen Datenerfassung bis zur automatisierten Auswertung und Handlungsempfehlung für die Instandhaltung.
At the core is the combination of precise measurement data from the CALIPRI system with Track Forward’s intelligent WheelSense analytics platform. By integrating both technologies, a seamless end-to-end solution is created – from highly accurate data acquisition to automated analysis and actionable maintenance recommendations.CALIPRI ermöglicht die berührungslose und schnelle Vermessung von Radsätzen direkt im Betrieb. Die gewonnenen Daten werden in WheelSense weiterverarbeitet und mithilfe moderner Algorithmen analysiert. So lassen sich Verschleißentwicklungen frühzeitig erkennen, Wartungsmaßnahmen vorausschauend planen und Lebenszyklen von Komponenten optimal nutzen.
“The combination of precise measurement technology and intelligent data analytics opens up entirely new possibilities for maintenance,” says Peter Lehofer, Head of Product Management at Hexagon. “Our customers benefit from well-founded decisions based on reliable data, finally making predictive maintenance a reality.”
Track Forward also sees significant potential in the partnership: “With CALIPRI, we gain access to high-quality input data that takes our analytics to a new level,” adds Marc Schmerbach, Founder of Track Forward. “Together, we are creating real added value for operators and maintenance providers.”
The joint solution addresses some of the industry’s key challenges: growing cost pressure, increasing demands for asset availability, and the need for more sustainable operating strategies.
The result: maximum transparency into the condition of wheelsets and components, more accurate forecasts, and significantly more efficient maintenance processes. Rail operators benefit from reduced downtime, optimized maintenance intervals, and a sustainably extended service life of critical components.
Through this partnership, Hexagon and Track Forward are paving the way for the future of the rail industry – moving from reactive maintenance to a fully connected, predictive maintenance ecosystem.
About CALIPRI
Hexagon is a global provider of optical measurement systems for industrial applications. With its CALIPRI technology, the company is at the forefront of innovation in the precise and efficient condition assessment of rail components.
About Track Forward
Track Forward develops data-driven solutions for predictive maintenance in the rail industry. Through platforms such as WheelSense, the company enables operators to optimize maintenance processes and extend the service life of critical components.
