Robots in the spotlight
Robots in production-oriented maintenance. What are they, what do they do? In Pumps and Valvs’s Robot Demo zone, several companies are putting robots in the spotlight. Smart robots, be sure. Because a welding robot, an Iristick Smart Glasses, a robot that can grow like a plant… that beckons to be discovered and tried, doesn’t it? Be convinced.
KicMPi
Knowledge and Innovation Centre Maintenance Process Industry is an independent cooperative association.
KicMPi stimulates cooperation between companies with the aim of innovating with maintenance in the process industry.
Our members consist of both asset owners and service providers. Supply and demand together, that is our strength.
By working together on innovation, industrial companies and service companies can achieve more.
ID-Tec
Tank maintenance is increasingly performed by machines. For cleaning, there are now several suppliers who provide equipment for this and inspection is also increasingly carried out by drones or other techniques without humans. From the inspections will come measures that often need to be carried out by people. Think of grinding, welding and coating in confined spaces. These activities are often more dangerous than inspections and yet we still enter a confined space to weld up a crack in the bottom of a tank, for example. For these activities, ID-tec BV has developed a solution where, from outside a confined space, the welder will send a welding robot to the site of the repair and then have the welding carried out by the welding robot.
So how does that work? The robot is visually driven to the work site using cameras, where the welder can then use image recognition to place a patch plate over a crack. The driver of the robot only needs to check that the robot has placed the patch plate on the marked plate and once approved, the robot will tack and weld the plate. Finally, the welds will be photographed for confirmation of a well-executed repair. If you would like to see our robot in action already, here is a video.
Be sure to check out the demo of this welding robot.
ITIS
Welcome to ITIS at Maintenance Fair 2024, where we proudly present our exhibition stand together with KicMPi.
Discover two revolutionary highlights shaping the future of industrial maintenance: ITIS Smart Glasses (powered by Iristick) and the ITIS Robot.
ITIS Smart Glasses: Digitale Transformatie in Focus
Step into the future of efficiency with ITIS’ smart software solution on the Iristick Smart Glasses. These innovative smart glasses seamlessly integrate into work assignments with voice commands, creating a digital transformation. The glasses not only offer practical convenience, but also an extra layer of security with built-in safety features. Colleagues and customers can watch in real-time during inspections, leading to improved remote collaboration. At our stand, experience how ITIS deploys the Iristick Smart Glasses as a total solution to pave the way for a streamlined digital future with full digitisation, traceability and efficient reporting.
ITIS Robot: Safe and Controlled Industrial Testing
Discover the ITIS Robot at our joint stand with KIC MPI. This innovative robot was developed for high-risk testing and inspection on pressurised components, with proven success in high-pressure testing where the test pressure sometimes exceeds 1000 bar. The robot’s versatility will be demonstrated with adaptations for different tasks and scenarios. Visit our stand and experience live demonstrations, where safety and efficiency go hand in hand.
At our exhibition stand, we share not only the latest technologies, but also the passion for progress, safety and innovation. ITIS is accelerating digitalisation with concrete results, and we invite you to join us in exploring the digital future of industrial maintenance.
Stop by, ask your questions and discover how ITIS and KicMPi are paving the way for the next generation of maintenance technology.
Op onze beursstand delen we niet alleen de nieuwste technologieën, maar ook de passie voor vooruitgang, veiligheid en innovatie. ITIS versnelt de digitalisering met concrete resultaten, en wij nodigen u uit om samen met ons de digitale toekomst van industrieel onderhoud te verkennen.
Kom langs, stel uw vragen en ontdek hoe ITIS en KicMPi de weg banen voor de volgende generatie onderhoudstechnologie.
XINIX
A soft robot that can grow like a plant. This robot, with a maximum diameter of 12 cm, designed with extreme flexibility in mind, reaches up to 14 metres. Future versions can reach about 100 metres. Making it ideal for navigating tight pipes and hard-to-reach areas. It is fully compatible and bends in any direction, providing extensive coverage, including 90-degree turns and winding paths. With a payload of up to 500 grams, it can be equipped with a variety of sensors and tools, including cameras, microphones, lights, hyperspectral cameras, actuators and more, all connected for real-time data transfer. Whether acquiring data, sampling or deploying sensors, our robot provides a versatile, efficient solution for detailed inspections in the most challenging environments.
All data can then be processed using our AI application with pre-trained models that can automatically identify defects and anomalies, provide statistics and automatically generate a report. The models can be adapted to customer needs and the specific use case.
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