DEFINE
Technical Proposal
A facility-specific proposal sets out the objective, target systems, activities, delivery format, schedule, and responsibilities.
Agreed scope, deliverables, and commercial terms before implementation.
Services · Industrial diagnostic capability
A diagnostic process.
Built around your facility.
Develop industrial troubleshooting capability through a facility-specific SFBDM engagement, with agreed activities, implementation records, and a documented closeout.
Discuss Your Maintenance ChallengesPLCs · Motor drives · Sensors & actuators · Industrial networks · Pneumatics & hydraulics
What you receive
Clear scope. Recorded work. A documented closeout.
Your proposal defines the systems, activities, schedule, and agreed deliverables. Documentation follows the work performed within that scope.
RECORD
Implementation Records
Session records capture the systems and fault scenarios addressed, practical activities, team observations, and follow-up actions.
A traceable record of the work performed and practical capability observed.
CLOSE OUT
Closeout & Continuity
A final report summarizes the engagement, observed development, remaining gaps, and recommendations for continuity.
Technical summaries and post-closeout follow-up are included when agreed.
How an engagement works
From first contact to documented closeout.
The engagement is organized around your facility's needs and the scope agreed in the proposal.
See how the diagnostic method worksFive-phase implementation reference
The SFBDM framework uses facility assessment, fault library development, program design, program implementation, and validation with documentation. These phases guide the work; activities, sequence, and deliverables are adapted to the agreed engagement.
- 01
Initial Discussion & Technical Intake
Discuss recurring faults, target systems, and maintenance constraints. A technical visit and preliminary capability review can follow where appropriate.
- 02
Proposal & Scope Agreement
Define the implementation objective, systems, activities, schedule, delivery format, required access, and agreed outputs.
- 03
Practical Implementation
Apply the agreed diagnostic activities and record fault scenarios, practical observations, difficulties, and next actions.
- 04
Closeout & Optional Follow-Up
Document observed capability, remaining gaps, and continuity recommendations. A later review may be arranged as part of the agreed scope.
Frequently asked questions
Before we start.
Understand what defines the scope, delivery, and documentation of your engagement.
What happens during the first contact?
We discuss your main systems, recurring issues, and maintenance constraints. A visit or preliminary diagnostic capability review may follow if appropriate and supported by available information.
Is the work adapted to our facility?
Yes. The proposal identifies the systems, needs, and objectives relevant to your operation. Activities are selected using available equipment documentation, fault history, and team observations.
Which systems can the work address?
Scope can include PLCs, variable frequency drives, soft starters, electrical commands, sensors and actuators, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, industrial networks such as fieldbus and AS-i, and process control. Specific equipment coverage is agreed in the proposal.
Can delivery be on-site, hybrid, or remote?
Those formats are available for consideration in the proposal. The selected format depends on the agreed activities, equipment access, and information available; some practical activities require on-site access.
How are duration and investment defined?
The proposal sets out the estimated sessions, hours, implementation period, and commercial terms for the agreed scope.
Does the work require stopping production?
That depends on the activities and equipment access. Any need for a production interruption must be identified during planning with the facility. Simulation or other practical arrangements can be considered where appropriate.
How is practical development documented?
Implementation records capture activities, fault scenarios, team performance observations, difficulties, and follow-up actions. The closeout report summarizes observed capability development, remaining gaps, and continuity recommendations.
Is follow-up included after closeout?
Post-closeout follow-up is optional and defined in the agreed scope. If performed, it records later observations, recurring gaps, new failure patterns, and recommended next actions.
Let's understand your diagnostic challenges.
Start with a conversation about your equipment, recurring failures, and maintenance needs. We will discuss the next step and the information needed to define a scope.