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Fraunhofer IPMS develops an intelligent predictive-maintenance demonstrator
The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) has developed a demonstrator for predictive maintenance of industrial equipment, based on advanced sensors and artificial intelligence (AI)-based data processing. “Our solution enables precise condition monitoring of machines through intelligent data analysis. By integrating AI into the sensors, we can detect damage before it occurs, optimise maintenance intervals and minimise downtime,” said Dr Marcel Jongmanns, project leader at Fraunhofer IPMS. The demo shows a miniaturised conveyor belt and a novel toolbox for industrial plant monitoring, based on multimodal sensors. There are sensors that detect acceleration and rotation rates, with further magnetic field sensors and acoustic and/or ultrasonic sensors. The system provides two main functions: belt tension and jam detection. The AI models are based on extensive data analysis and enable accurate damage prediction. To increase the accuracy of the models, real-time calibrations can be performed to adapt the system to new environments. Changing environmental influences can be directly modelled and analysed. The system is modular, allowing the integration of many sensors, which will further increase the accuracy of
6 July/August 2024 | Automation
equipment condition predictions.
Fraunhofer IPMS will continue to develop this technology, and it partners with companies like Vetter Kleinförderbänder of Germany to present these solutions to the industry.
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