Russia Develops a “Digital Spy” for Factories
A mobile system can analyze industrial equipment in real time without shutting down production.
Researchers at Novosibirsk State Technical University, along with industrial partners, have developed a unique mobile system for collecting data at manufacturing facilities. The system can “look inside” technological processes in real time without interrupting operations, offering a powerful tool for the digital transformation of factories in Russia.
The solution consists of a compact device paired with specialized software. It can connect up to 32 different sensors, ranging from flow meters to temperature and pressure gauges. The system collects data at high frequency, starting from one-second intervals, and immediately transmits it to the enterprise’s server.
The technology was first tested at the Sibirskoe Steklo glass plant. Over the course of a single day, the system gathered data from 22 high-pressure compressed-air lines. Specialists were able to obtain a detailed “health snapshot” of the equipment.
Minimal Cost and Risk
The system can be deployed at a site in just 15 minutes and does not require advanced technical expertise. As a result, engineers can focus on analysis rather than installation.
Looking ahead, the developers plan to make the device even more compact and to create a module for wireless sensor connectivity.
