Tag Archives: condition monitoring

Acquisition of ECO-Adapt SAS strengthens Schaeffler’s portfolio of Lifetime Solutions

The global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has announced the acquisition of 100 per cent of the shares in ECO-Adapt SAS. ECO-Adapt SAS offers innovative solutions for condition monitoring based on electrical signal analysis and systems for the optimisation of energy consumption. The acquisition expands the Industrial division’s portfolio of …

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Powelectrics enhances its range of IIoT solutions for remote condition based monitoring with specialist partners

Powelectrics offers over 30 years of expertise and practical experience in instrumentation and digitalisation, delivering IIoT solutions globally. Condition monitoring and condition based maintenance are proven maintenance management concepts. Early failure detection allows planned intervention, minimising energy use and preventing breakdown cost, disruption and safety. Powelectrics has partnered with trusted …

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ABB brings AI to asset performance management for improved efficiencies and increased uptime across industries

ABB has strengthened its existing digital offerings with the launch of ABB Ability Genix Asset Performance Management (APM) Suite for condition monitoring, predictive maintenance and 360-degree asset performance insights for the process, utility and transportation industries. The Genix APM Suite makes it easy to add asset condition monitoring to existing …

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Connecting wind farms for remote monitoring

Either offshore or inland, wind farms endure all kinds of harsh environments. Inland, wind farms are exposed to the elements, while offshore turbines operate in highly corrosive conditions where in-person maintenance and repair are hard to conduct. Condition monitoring for wind farms is therefore essential and relies upon rugged embedded …

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ABB and Axpo partner on project aimed at making green hydrogen more accessible and affordable

ABB has joined forces with Swiss utility Axpo to develop modular green hydrogen production plants in Italy, that aim at creating an optimum operating model to produce affordable, green hydrogen. The two companies will apply their complementary skills to achieve their joint vision of more affordable green hydrogen, with ABB …

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Remote working in engineering

The year 2020 has been named the ‘year of remote work’, due to the changing work conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. For many occupations, a suitable work environment requires no more than a desk, a PC and an Internet connection. However, maintenance engineers require innovative technology and expert software. …

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NSK completes acquisition of Brüel & Kjær Vibro

NSK has completed the acquisition of Brüel & Kjær Vibro (B&K Vibro), a global condition monitoring system (CMS) specialist. Following the initial announcement on 10 December 2020, finalising the purchase of B&K Vibro from Spectris Plc. will further strengthen NSK’s ability to meet customer demand for automation, labour savings, smart …

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Analog Devices announces condition-based monitoring development platform

Analog Devices, Inc (ADI) has introduced a complete condition-based monitoring (CbM) development platform designed to help accelerate condition monitoring hardware, software, and algorithm development. CN0549 provides mechanically secure, wide bandwidth sensor data with robust, high fidelity data acquisition.  The development platform’s open source software interfaces simplify connectivity from embedded systems …

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NSK acquires condition monitoring specialist

NSK has signed an agreement to acquire Brüel & Kjær Vibro, a leading specialist in condition monitoring systems (CMS), from Spectris. As part of NSK’s mid-term management plan, ‘building a CMS business’ was identified as a new mechanism for growth. Specifically, NSK plans to evolve from delivering breakdown and life …

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Schaeffler OPTIME wins Industry 4.0 Innovation Award

The Schaeffler OPTIME condition monitoring system was only presented to the market just a few months ago and now has won the Industry 4.0 Innovation-Award. This confirms the automotive and industrial supplier’s ambition to shape progress that moves the world. VDE Verlag is presenting the award for the fifth time …

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