InsightCM™ Condition Monitoring Software

One Pane of Glass for All Your Measurements

Combine Vibration, ESA, EMI, IR Thermography and More in One Platform

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InsightCM: Your Window into Machine Health

InsightCM combines multiphysics measurement data for a unified view of asset health. It captures and visualizes trend data, signal features, alarms, high-fidelity waveforms and process data under one pane of glass. Maintenance and reliability teams detect issues earlier, plan repairs more efficiently, and avoid unplanned downtime using InsightCM. With flexible connectivity, advanced analysis tools, and scalable architecture, InsightCM turns complex asset data into actionable, reliability insight.

How it Works — Condition Monitoring with InsightCM

Detect and Diagnose from Your Desktop: 

  • Reduce routes and trips for more efficient diagnostic measurement
  • Configure intelligent triggers, streaming, and alarms for advanced acquisition and detection
  • View trend data and high-fidelity waveforms on intuitive displays — all from a web browser

Video: Desktop Diagnosis with InsightCM

Unify Your Measurements on One Screen:

  • Simplify your environment using a single software workspace
  • Combine multiphysics measurements to detect more failure modes earlier, more accurately
  • Don’t rely on one measurement perspective — monitor the holistic health of your assets with fewer false positives

Video: Multiphysics Monitoring

Connect to Existing Enterprise Data:

  • Integrate process data from enterprise systems and historian software
  • Minimize change to your workflow by integrating with existing processes and systems 
  • Choose from cloud or on-premise options for security and flexibility

Video: Enterprise Integration

Customer Testimonials

"I used to spend about 50–70% of my time traveling to analyze issues. Now, with InsightCM, that's down to about 20%. It's also valuable to us and our customers to not have to wait 4–5 hours to start a 500MW unit. Everybody wins."

C.R.
Vibration Analyst
Midwest Power Plant

"Safety wise, [Brush Condition Monitoring] is a great system. We're not changing our brushes as often and our guys don't have to stick their hands in the machines to change them. We're able to change the brushes on an as needed basis, instead of an arbitrary number of brushes each month. We're seeing some O&M savings as well. We're probably able to save about 1/3 of our O&M budget since our operators aren't having to go out and check on the brushes as often. Our operators really like the system."

John Wilcox
O&M Superintendent
AEP Dresden (OH)

"More informed replacement schedules optimize asset lifetime and performance, thereby reducing operational costs and business risk from unexpected failures."

Ethan Smith
EIT, Capital Planning Engineer
San Jose Water

InsightCM User Resources

Online Community: Discussion forums, new features, and technical insights.
LinkedIn InsightCM Group: Stay up to date with the latest InsightCM news.
InsightCM User Group Meeting: In-person meetings to compare best practices.

Case Study: Duke Energy Transforms Predictive Maintenance with InsightCM and IIOT

See how Duke Energy transformed their maintenance program by replacing manual data collection with automated, daily remote monitoring to achieve more than 130% ROI.

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Additional Resources

Brochure: Everything you need to know about InsightCM
Webinar: An Introduction to InsightCM
Webinar: InsightCM Data Viewer Tips and Tricks for Vibration Monitoring

Condition Monitoring Software FAQs

What does Cutsforth’s InsightCM Condition Monitoring software do?

Cutsforth’s InsightCM Condition Monitoring software collects, stores, analyzes, and visualizes sensor data to assess the health of critical equipment. It unifies all asset data into a single platform, supporting both real-time diagnostics and long-term reliability planning. An advantage of InsightCM is that it combines many different measurement types into one software platform and user experience – so users can easily compare and correlate different measurements surrounding their critical assets for a more holistic understanding of machine health.

How is Cutsforth’s InsightCM Condition Monitoring software different from typical vibration analysis tools?

Unlike vibration-only systems, Cutsforth’s software delivers a unified Multiphysics platform that correlates vibration, electrical, thermography, process, and EMI data for deeper fault detection and faster root-cause analysis.

Can Cutsforth’s InsightCM Condition Monitoring software integrate with existing sensors or plant historians?

Yes. Cutsforth’s platform supports a wide range of third-party sensors and data sources, including process historians such as PI and FactoryTalk, to create a holistic view of asset behavior.

Is Cutsforth’s InsightCM Condition Monitoring software cloud-based or on-premises?

Cutsforth’s Condition Monitoring software can be deployed either on-premises or in the cloud. Many industrial facilities prefer on-premises for data security and control, while multi-site enterprises often choose cloud or hybrid configurations for scalability.

How does Cutsforth’s InsightCM Condition Monitoring software support predictive maintenance programs?

Cutsforth’s software enables early fault detection and prioritization of maintenance tasks through its comprehensive Multiphysics monitoring approach that provides a more complete, holistic view of asset health. This helps teams move from reactive maintenance toward prescriptive reliability strategies.

The InsightCM Condition Monitoring Software Platform Explained

InsightCM is an open, scalable condition monitoring software platform designed to deliver real-time visibility into the health and performance of critical industrial assets. Originally developed by National Instruments and now advanced by Cutsforth, InsightCM enables organizations to collect, analyze, and act on machine data across diverse equipment and industries. Its flexible architecture supports seamless integration with existing systems, allowing teams to transition from reactive maintenance to predictive, data-driven strategies backed by Cutsforth’s deep expertise in machine health monitoring.

Industrial Condition Monitoring Software Capabilities

InsightCM provides a comprehensive suite of capabilities that empower organizations to monitor, analyze, and optimize asset performance at scale. From high-fidelity data acquisition to advanced analytics and visualization, the platform is built to support modern industrial environments. Cutsforth enhances these capabilities through strong collaboration with the global InsightCM installed base of users, ensuring new features and capabilities serves their needs for specific operational and reliability goals.

  • Real-Time Machine Data Acquisition. Capture high-fidelity data from sensors including vibration, voltage, current, EMI, thermography, and more across distributed assets.
  • Advanced Predictive Maintenance Analytics. Leverage built-in algorithms for fault detection, spectral analysis, and trend monitoring to identify early-stage equipment issues.
  • Scalable Industrial Monitoring Architecture. Deploy from single-asset monitoring to enterprise-wide systems with centralized data management and edge processing.
  • Open and Customizable Monitoring Platform. Integrate with enterprise software platforms, including PI databases, CMMS systems, and third-party sensors using standard APIs and integration techniques.
  • Remote Asset Monitoring and Visualization. Access dashboards, alarms, and reports from anywhere, enabling faster response times and improved operational awareness.
  • Industrial Hardware and Sensor Integration. Compatible with a wide range of data acquisition hardware, including NI-based systems and Cutsforth-installed monitoring solutions.

Benefits of Predictive Maintenance with InsightCM

InsightCM delivers measurable operational and financial benefits by enabling predictive maintenance and improving asset reliability. Organizations can reduce unplanned downtime, lower maintenance costs, and optimize performance through continuous monitoring and actionable insights. Cutsforth customers consistently achieve strong returns on investment by leveraging InsightCM as part of a comprehensive condition-based maintenance strategy.

  • Reduce Unplanned Equipment Downtime. Identify developing faults early and take corrective action before failures occur.
  • Improve Asset Reliability and Performance. Continuously monitor machine health to extend equipment lifespan and optimize performance.
  • Enable Data-Driven Maintenance Strategies. Shift from time-based maintenance to condition-based and predictive approaches.
  • Lower Industrial Maintenance Costs. Reduce unnecessary inspections and minimize costly emergency repairs.
  • Increase Operational Efficiency. Enable teams to focus on high-impact issues using automated alerts and actionable insights.

Why Choose InsightCM for Industrial Condition Monitoring from Cutsforth

InsightCM stands apart due to the combination of powerful condition monitoring technologies it supports and Cutsforth’s decades of industry expertise. With more than 30 years of experience in power generation and industrial services, Cutsforth delivers not only technology but also full-service implementation, support, and continuous innovation. This ensures customers receive a complete monitoring solution tailored to their operational needs and long-term reliability goals.

  • Trusted Condition Monitoring Experts. With more than 30 years in power generation and industrial services, Cutsforth understands the challenges of maintaining critical rotating equipment.
  • End-to-End Predictive Maintenance Solutions. From system design to installation and ongoing support, Cutsforth provides full-service solutions that ensure success.
  • Enhanced InsightCM Software Platform. Cutsforth has expanded InsightCM capabilities through continuous development, integration, and real-world application expertise.
  • Cross-Industry Industrial Applications. Solutions are deployed across power generation, oil and gas, chemical processing, pulp and paper, and other industrial sectors.
  • Innovation in Machine Health Monitoring Technology. Recent growth funding accelerates Cutsforth’s ability to deliver next-generation predictive maintenance and condition monitoring technologies.

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