Parametric GmbH, a Swiss technology company, has announced an expansion of its Rail Edge Telemetry (RET) measuring system with the introduction of RET Analysis Software, a cloud-based application that transforms measurement data into actionable insights for railway operators and vehicle manufacturers.
The complete RET solution addresses critical challenges facing the railway industry: increasing demands for safety and cost control, aging infrastructure, and budget constraints. The platform enables data-driven decision-making and objective evaluation of maintenance measures.
From Measurement Technology to Integrated Platform
Since 2024, RET has functioned as an innovative measuring technology designed to make the previously invisible “blind spot” between wheel and rail visible. With the new RET Analysis Software, the measuring system evolves into a comprehensive platform that unifies the entire process—from data acquisition through monitoring, analysis, alerting, and reporting—within a single open system.
According to Andreas Koschak, founder and CEO of Parametric: “Our partners and customers know RET as a reliable source of precise measurement data. With RET Analysis Software, this becomes an integrated solution that not only collects data but also automatically interprets it, visualizes it, and presents it to the user in context.”
From Measurement Data to Clear Action Impulses
RET devices including the RET4000 and RET3000 continuously capture high-resolution audio, vibration, climate, and bogie data during normal operations. The RET Analysis Software automatically processes this data in the cloud, applying AI-based classifications and metrics, and presents findings through a browser-based interface for intuitive analysis.
Railway operators gain access to:
- Specific metrics for various anomalies across their entire network
- Deep drill-down analysis capabilities with filtering, sorting, and audio playback functionality
- Chat-based AI evaluation powered by filtered data
- Automatic integration of maintenance events such as wheel re-profiling, lubrication, and bogie replacements into analyses
- Daily reports and alarms prioritized and delivered before work begins
- Export and reporting functions supporting audits, regulatory compliance, and ESG requirements
The platform enables operators to identify where and when problems occur, while also validating the effectiveness of implemented corrective measures—a critical advancement toward digital maintenance strategies.
Open System, Fast Implementation
RET operates as a deliberately open ecosystem. External measuring devices can be connected through specific gateways, and partner applications or interfaces to control systems integrate seamlessly. Closed-loop controls in vehicles or infrastructure are also possible.
Implementation requires minimal complexity: installation of a device allows data to stream autonomously into the cloud, with initial analyses available within minutes. Rather than undertaking lengthy IT projects, operators pay a straightforward annual fee covering operation, analysis, and support services.
Conclusion
RET Analysis Software enables railways to validate and implement digital maintenance strategies rapidly—within hours rather than months—through a practical, affordable, and immediately deployable solution.