Practical Application of Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) Technologies in the Modern Manufacturing Industry: A Review

The competitive nature of the modern manufacturing industry, coupled with the constant demand from consumers for high-quality products, push manufacturers to use their production machines beyond their capable operational limits. Condition monitoring and maintenance are crucial necessities to maintain the nominal operation of these machines and ensure the quality of their production processes. The introduction of condition-based monitoring (CBM) from the Industry 4.0 movement opens various opportunities that ensure a machine’s nominal and reliable operation. However, a major gap still exists between newly researched CBM technologies and how to practically apply them in the modern industry, without increasing cost and diminishing their value. Therefore, this paper provides a comprehensive review of the recent research works in CBM that aim to fill this gap. Additionally, this review provides guidance for both researchers and industry practitioners focusing on implementing CBM. Finally, the review concludes with a discussion on the challenges that arise in CBM technologies, future trends, and recommendations.