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Partnership with Telefónica Tech
“The combination of 5G technology and predictive technology enables various [...]
Grupo Álava and Telefónica Tech are joining forces to offer a predictive maintenance solution for the industrial sector.
“The combination of 5G technology and predictive technology enables various industries to take a giant leap forward in the digitization of their industrial processes. Thanks to this agreement, the market now has a unique solution that improves business productivity and profitability. We believe this partnership offers our current and future clients the assurance that they can improve their competitiveness in the international market through the adoption of solutions for process digitization, predictive asset maintenance, digital twins, improvements in final product quality, and a wide range of other contributions we can make to their business.” – Yago Sanchez, Director of Partnerships at Grupo Álava
The solution will aim to drive the digital transformation of the industry by equipping both critical and non-critical assets with sensors and subsequently processing and analyzing the data using edge computing and big data technology.
Industrial companies will have access to an advanced data platform to optimize their operations by anticipating potential failures or defects in any type of asset (rotating engines, reciprocating machinery, electrical transformers, etc.) through a predictive maintenance plan.
The data generated by these assets will be collected by wireless sensors connected via Telefónica Tech’s LTE and 5G mobile networks, then stored and processed using Industrial Edge Computing technology. This data will be accessible via the platform. Using artificial intelligence and specific machine learning models, the platform will provide operators with guidance on how to improve the health management of production process assets, thereby extending their useful life.
This will not only optimize maintenance costs but also improve efficiency, opportunity cost, and facility performance. Furthermore, it will help enhance safety and ensure sustainability, since it will eliminate many of the trips required for unscheduled maintenance.
The solution, designed to integrate other types of technologies as well, enables companies to manage their production plants through a single interface. The demo is currently available at the Telefónica District Innovation Center in Madrid.
