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Optimize Freight Rail Operations With Real-Time Railcar Intelligence

Amsted Digital Solutions® is redefining how railcar fleets optimize maintenance and streamline operations. Our next-generation IQ Series™ gateway delivers data-driven visibility to help you make smarter maintenance decisions, reduce unplanned downtime and create added value for your customers.

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A Complete Onboard Solution in One Simple Package

The IQ Series gateway is a first-of-its-kind onboard telematics solution that delivers advanced monitoring functionality without the need for external sensors—resulting in the lowest telematics adoption cost in the industry. Mounted on one or both of a railcar’s bogies, the gateway provides real-time status and health monitoring in a single, self-contained device.

Key Capabilities Include:

Note: The IQ Series gateway may also be mounted to the railcar body when bogie installation isn’t feasible; however, condition-monitoring features such as wheel and brake insights are not supported in this configuration.

Lowest Total
Adoption Cost

No External
Sensors Needed

Instant Over-the-Air
Updates

6–10 Years
Service Life

Turning Insights into Actionable Value

Utilization-Based
Maintenance Planning

Move away from arbitrary time-based maintenance intervals.

Early Issue
Detection

Monitor for wheel impacts or braking irregularities before they lead to costly failures.

Improved Accountability
and Handling Insights

Capture location-aware impact events to support claims or investigate handling issues.

Shipper Support and
Transparency

Share movement and dwell data to boost your customers’ visibility.

Flexible System
Expansion

Pair with additional wireless sensors if needed.

Flexible Software
Options for Your
Workflow

Data from the IQ Series gateway flows into our Supply Chain Visibility™ platform, a secure, web-based interface that provides actionable insights for maintenance and operations.

Amsted Digital Solutions also enables integration with third-party systems, so you can access your data where you already work. Both the European ITSS and North American RailPulse standards are supported for data exchange, with custom APIs available as needed.

Certified Vendor for RailPulse, North America’s Premier Railcar Technology Platform

Amsted Digital Solutions is a certified vendor for RailPulse, an industry-wide coalition working to accelerate the adoption of telematics across North America. The IQ Series gateway meets all RailPulse standards, ensuring full compatibility and streamlined onboarding.

Ready to Transform Your Rail Operations?

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West Chester, PA 19382
USA
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Malraux
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France
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