Monitoring Systems

Marposs offers the Genior Modular VM-03 intelligent, module-based system for machine monitoring of a wide range of functions. The VM-03 provides predictive maintenance via vibration, gravity and temperature monitoring, condition monitoring, dynamic collision and crash detection and simple process monitoring. It can easily be integrated into machine tools, equipment or robots, as well as with the Genior Modular Tool and Process Monitoring solution.

Marposs Corp. has announced the availability of its Genior Modular GEMCMS-02 single-channel, compact machine monitoring system for collision monitoring and crash damage mitigation in machine tools. The GEMCMS-02 can be used as a stand-alone system or in combination with other Genior Modular solutions, achieving both collision detection and process monitoring simultaneously and visualizing the processes in parallel.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. announces the release of the Integrated Machine Analytics (IMA) mobile app, which allows users to monitor their CNC machines through MTConnect, an open standard that allows universal connectivity. The app is designed for Mitsubishi Electric machines, but will work for any MTConnect-compliant CNC.

Wireless power pioneer Nikola Labs will launch Vero, the perpetually powered equipment health monitoring system. An industrial internet of things (IIoT) solution, VERO is an out-of-the-box system for manufacturers to closely monitor process critical equipment.

GTI Predictive Technology announces numerous updates to its award-winning VibePro 24/7 online vibration and temperature monitoring - now combined with Route Data Collection - to improve data collection for rotating equipment and bearing health. Updates include advanced alerts from route collected data, superior corporate visibility, advanced report creation, integrated thermal images and Bluetooth sensor capabilities for hazardous area monitoring.

GTI Predictive Technology announces the immediate availability of VibePro 24/7 for vibration route and data continuous online vibration and temperature monitoring for rotating equipment and bearing health. VibePro 24/7 is the technology that takes the company's predictive monitoring offerings to the next level by combining route data collection and analysis with wireless online vibration and temperature sensors.

Detailed evidence of workshop air quality down into the nano range: AirWatch is setting new standards for the networking of air purification technology equipment in production workshops. KEMPER's advanced air monitoring system can be integrated into environments where there is an inadequate digital infrastructure, without interfering with corporate networks. It analyzes the actual amount of ultrafine dust particles. By connecting to an internet-based cloud, different users can monitor the systems via fleet management.

Bosch Rexroth and Tulip announce the launch of a Smart Workstation, a joint customer-focused product that combines Bosch’s manual production system with Tulip’s Manufacturing App Platform to create a powerful Industry 4.0 workstation.

Marposs has announced its Brankamp X5 in-process, real-time monitoring systems for cold and hot forming, thread rolling and stamping operations. Building upon the capabilities of its X1 and X3 models, the X5 units feature a large 12-inch touch screen, as well as Tool Memory that stores data that can be used to quickly achieve precise machine setup for repeated production runs.