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Konecranes agrees that the biggest value now comes from combining technologies rather than using them individually. “Sensors, connectivity, and analytics each bring benefits, but when integrated, they create a holistic view of equipment condition,” it says. “This integration is only effective when
the customer is aligned with the process. The joint survey at the start ensures that the right data is collected, the right insights are prioritised, and the customer organisation is ready to act on them. The value today lies not just in collecting data, but in connecting it and turning it into actionable insight.”
Konecranes has expanded its Predictive Services platform to cover RMG and RTG cranes. This continuously monitors critical components to act as an early warning system, enabling planned maintenance before a failure occurs.
Simulations help train new crane operators, and keep skills sharp for existing operators. “Some of our customers which we closely
collaborate with told us they wanted a way to go beyond monitoring and reporting and actively support compliance with site- specific safety rules,” says Reinhold. It reflects a growing industry trend
It also offers CheckApp, which digitalises inspections and daily pre-operation checks. “While CheckApp can be used on its own, its real strength appears when it is part of a broader digitalisation plan defined together with the customer,” it says. Inspection data from CheckApp complements condition monitoring and analytics, contributing to a complete view of equipment health. “It is not a standalone island – it is a supporting pillar in a connected digital ecosystem.” Kalmar unveiled its new Geofenced Speed
Control module in May. This is a premium module for the MyKalmar Insight platform. It enables terminals to automatically apply speed limits in designated zones, reducing risk while maintaining operational efficiency.
towards digital solutions that help translate data insights into action. “We strongly believe the industry is moving from data visibility and analysis towards pure operational intelligence,” she adds. “So far, digital solutions mostly helped customers understand what is happening. The next step is using data to actively support safer and more productive operations.” It identifies other opportunities in
predictive maintenance, operator assistance, workflow optimisation and AI-supported decision-making. “The longer-term direction is clear,” adds Reinhold. “Digital solutions will not only provide recommendations but increasingly help automate routine decisions especially and support execution directly at the machine level.”
More to come There are also significant moves to standardise systems across different OEMs. This initiative is led by the Terminal Industry Committee 4.0 (TIC 4.0). Kuenz recently developed the first TIC
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4.0-approved TOS interface and is working to standardise elements of its KIS and CMS. “We want the customer to have a standardised experience,” says Eberharter. “It is really important for the customer to standardise how we as an industry define each KPI. At Kuenz, our ethos has always been one of transparency, which is why we are a frontrunner on TIC 4.0.” The industry is only just starting out on its IoT and Big Data journey. “I believe that more functionalities will come,” says Eberharter. “In the past half-year, we added new KPIs such as the idling time metric and reporting on stack-to-stack movements. We are still in the growth curve of developing this technology, we are nowhere near reaching its limits yet. Kuenz has developed modular, scalable systems, so we are well-prepared to welcome more cranes.” Liebherr is also forecasting more solutions will emerge. “For us, integration means enabling seamless data flow into our customers’ existing IT landscape,” says Gallacher. Its customers expect machine data to be available directly within systems such as ERP, maintenance platforms or business intelligence tools. To this end, Liebherr is expanding API capabilities across its products to enable direct integration into these systems. “This allows customers to embed Liebherr machine and process data into their own processes and gain end-to-end visibility across their entire operational workflow, enabling better decision-making and more efficient operations,” she adds. “Ensuring this level of integration and interoperability will remain a key focus going forward.”
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