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IoT Award Win for Industrial applications

Castrol wins 2025 IoT Emerging Technology Award for Castrol SmartOil and Castrol SmartMonitor—driving predictive maintenance forward

Forward with intelligent solutions

Reading, UK, 24 July 2025

 

Castrol has been named a winner of the 2025 IoT Emerging Technology Award by IOT Think Tank, recognised in the Industrial Application category for its pioneering Intelligent Lubrication Solutions.

 

This recognition celebrates Castrol’s SmartOil and SmartMonitor technologies that sit within the newly announced, Castrol Intelligent Lubrication solutions —designed to move industrial operations forward. These solutions are transforming predictive maintenance by delivering real-time insights, extending asset life, and helping businesses unlock measurable operational gains.

 

SmartOil uses advanced sensors and analytics to monitor neat oil condition and performance, while SmartMonitor, a hardware agnostic platform, provides access and timely alerts about lubricant condition. Together, they form an open, scalable platform that supports a transition to predictive maintenance.

 

The judging panel highlighted Castrol’s measurable impact, open platform design, and commitment to innovation as key reasons for the win.

“Castrol’s Intelligent Lubrication Solutions stood out for their measurable real-world impact, innovative use of sensors and analytics, and seamless integration into existing industrial operations. The judges were especially impressed by how Castrol is modernizing predictive maintenance and creating a smarter, more sustainable approach to equipment care across industries.” Jordan Hayes, IoThinkTank Awards Coordinator

This award reinforces Castrol’s role as a forward-thinking leader in industrial IoT—accelerating industrial success through smarter, data-driven lubrication.

 

“At Castrol, we believe that smart data drives smarter decisions—and this award is a testament to that. Our Intelligent Lubrication Solutions are helping industries move forward by transforming maintenance into a strategic advantage. We’re proud to be recognised for technologies that not only extend asset life but also accelerate industrial success through real-time insight and innovation.” Dr Cassandra Higham, Industrial Director, Castrol
Learn more about Castrol Intelligent Lubrication Solutions and how you can understand the condition of your lubricant through real-time monitoring.

About Castrol

Castrol, one of the world's leading lubricant brands, has a proud heritage of innovation and fuelling the dreams of pioneers. Our passion for performance, combined with a philosophy of working in partnership, has enabled Castrol to develop lubricants, coolants and greases that have been at the heart of numerous technological feats on land, air, sea and in space for over 125 years.

 

Castrol is part of the bp group and serves customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Our branded products are recognized globally for innovation and high performance through our commitment to premium quality and cutting-edge technology.

 

For more information, please visit: www.castrol.com

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