Macnica begins sales of motor-specific predictive maintenance DX "Mpression Smart Motor Sensor" - Avoids downtime in the manufacturing industry and reduces electricity costs (CO2 emissions) through optimal motor operation -

Macnica (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Kazumasa Hara, hereinafter referred to as "Macnica"), a total Services & Solutions provider in semiconductors, networks, cybersecurity, and AI/IoT, released the "Macnica Smart Motor Sensor" on June 2, 2022 Macnica Technology Brand Mpression Series "Mpression Smart Motor Sensor ^*1" It will be on sale from December. This solution is a predictive maintenance DX solution with integrated sensor and cloud specialized for low-voltage three-phase motors, and contributes to reducing unexpected equipment downtime and optimizing maintenance costs. In addition, it is possible to easily introduce predictive maintenance without AI expertise, and it is possible to reduce electricity costs (CO2 emissions) by operating the motor in an optimal state.

It is estimated that industrial motors account for 75% of the annual power consumption in the industrial sector. In addition, if the motor is operated in a suboptimal state, not only will it consume more power than necessary due to a decrease in power efficiency, but unexpected abnormalities may occur, and in the worst case, it may lead to a line down.

The "Mpression Smart Motor Sensor" attaches a battery-powered sensor to the cooling fins of the motor, and performs initial settings using a dedicated smartphone app. After the start of use, machine learning by AI will automatically start, and an AI model that detects anomalies will be automatically generated after a certain period of time. As a result, the vibration, temperature, and magnetic field data collected from the sensor are displayed on a dedicated dashboard, and can be checked on a PC, smartphone, tablet, etc. even if the location is far from the motor. Instructions are also specifically displayed. Furthermore, by always knowing the health status of the motor, efficient maintenance can be achieved, and the optimal motor operation will lead to a reduction in electricity costs (CO2 emissions).

After releasing this solution, Macnica has been working with customers on predictive maintenance through trials. Nissei Co., Ltd., which was among the first to begin evaluation, is taking a step toward optimization by utilizing this solution to promote company-wide DX.
Hitoshi Murakami, Manager of the Technology Maintenance Division, Presto Production Department, Nissei Co., Ltd., said the following. ``In order to detect signs as early as possible, it is better to collect a lot of data, and although I looked at many motor sensors, I could not find anything that I was satisfied with. It was a Smart Motor Sensor.Other sensors detect malfunctions based on temperature or vibration abnormalities, but this sensor can also detect magnetic flux, which is the source of temperature and vibration abnormalities. Since deviations in the magnetic field can be detected, predictive maintenance can be performed at an earlier stage.The status of equipment can be checked at any time on the dashboard, and maintenance and equipment renewal plans can be made based on the data. ”

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(https://www.macnica.co.jp/business/ai_iot/products/hardware/141195/#link5)

Macnica Mpression has systematized Digital Synergy Factory (DSF), a service for next-generation smart factories that leverages knowledge and the latest technology in the manufacturing industry. Macnica is a Digital Synergy Factory (DSF), a system of services for next-generation smart factories that leverages knowledge and the latest technology in the manufacturing industry. DSF will extend its support in the field of predictive maintenance by providing the "Mpression Smart Motor Sensor".

*1: Consists of hardware equipped with ultra-high precision MEMS sensors and dedicated software developed by Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI, Headquarters: Massachusetts, USA, CEO: Vincent Roche, hereinafter referred to as Analog Devices). This is an OEM solution provided by Macnica.

Exhibiting at Food Tech Japan

Macnica /Analog Devices will exhibit at "Food Tech Japan (Food Factory Automation/DX Exhibition)" to be held at Makuhari Messe from Wednesday, December 7th to Friday, December 9th, 2022. At this exhibition, which deals with cutting-edge technology that realizes automation and operational efficiency in food factories, we will exhibit and demonstrate the "Mpression Smart Motor Sensor."

■Exhibition name: 3rd Foodtech Japan Food Factory Automation/DX Exhibition
■Sponsor: RX Japan Ltd.
■Venue: Makuhari Messe Hall 11 Booth 11-20 (Exhibitor name: Macnica /Analog Devices)
■Period: December 7th (Wednesday) to December 9th (Friday), 2022
■Participation: Registration system (pre-registration and invitation ticket system))

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