Siana is a tech startup that, through the collection of vibration data combined with artificial intelligence, monitors the health status and predicts failures in production machinery. As a result, companies/production managers are notified of equipment failures before they occur, thus allowing them to plan and perform preventive maintenance and repairs. This saves time and significant costs on both spare parts and loss of raw materials.
The plug-n’play installation of the sensor units takes only a few minutes and will quickly enable you to implement predictive maintenance in your production, ventilation system, or wherever stable and reliable operation is required.
The system consists of a physical sensor unit that is mounted on machinery and set up with guidance from the Siana app. Once installed, the unit collects operational data from the machine, sends it to the cloud, and runs autonomous ML-based data analysis on the machine. In the first two weeks, the system learns the individual machine’s unique vibration pattern – after which this ‘vibration DNA’ is used as a benchmark.
If the system experiences changes in the vibration profile, it indicates upcoming problems with the machinery, and an alarm is sent to relevant personnel. All that needs to be done then is to service the equipment.
With an intuitive web platform, all of the company’s machinery and the overall health status of your production can be quickly overviewed. This provides a simple and clear overview of the health status of connected machines, and the opportunity to delve deep into the machine’s vibration patterns if you want to delve into the data.
Task
Artlinco’s task was to ensure the design and development of the sensor unit and to ensure that the construction and function met the conditions found in production companies. The main focus was to ensure that the unit could withstand the intrusion of elements such as water and dust, as it was to be placed on production machinery in harsh environments.
The choice of material was crucial, as it was necessary to construct a unit that was extremely durable, even though it was relatively small in size. The unit had to be able to be mounted on production machines of various sizes, which required a compact design.
To meet these requirements, a careful evaluation of materials was carried out to ensure that the chosen material combined durability, hygiene, resistance to water, dust, and various cleaning agents, as well as a small physical size.
As the sensor consists of various components, it was necessary to integrate a sealing system around the sensitive components to prevent the ingress of water and dust. This ensured that the unit could function reliably even under adverse conditions.
Furthermore, emphasis was placed on ensuring that the sensor functions were accurate and reliable and to ensure that the antenna had optimal conditions. Without a signal – no data.
Solution
The solution combines a robust stainless steel plate, a sealing mechanism with a rubber gasket, and a strong POM plastic housing with a grid structure. The result is an IP69K safe sensor that can withstand the challenges of harsh environments, including the ingress of liquids and vibration exposure, while delivering reliable data collection and ensuring that the electronics are protected.
Siana can already be found in many Danish production companies and has, at the time of writing, already prevented a number of production line breakdowns, resulting in significant savings.
See more about the implementation of Siana at Strøjer Tegl here.
