Mechanical Engineering Significant Value Enhancement for Mechanical Engineers

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Digital transformation is no longer a "nice to have" in mechanical engineering but the key to sustainable competitiveness. For mechanical engineers, the combination of the operating system Siineos and HUB-EN200 offers a flexible system that can be easily integrated into all common machine parks—immediately unlocking both technical and business potential.

Digitalization is no longer just an option but a crucial prerequisite for competitiveness and sustainability in mechanical engineering. Manufacturing companies in particular face the challenge of effectively transitioning their existing systems and processes into the digital age.

Identify Productivity Potentials

The company "in.hub GmbH" addresses this challenge with innovative, retrofittable hardware and software solutions that make new and existing machine parks efficient and future-proof. A key tool in this is machine condition monitoring. By specifically collecting and analyzing machine data, significant productivity potentials can be identified. Companies thus benefit from reduced downtime and increased efficiency of their systems.

In addition to pure technical optimization for users, condition monitoring also paves the way for equipment manufacturers to new digital business models. Models such as pay-per-use or subscription-based services allow mechanical engineers to expand their value chains and offer new, customer-oriented services.

Monitor Process And Energy Data in Real Time

One of the core components for this digital transformation is the energy monitoring module HUB-EN200. Similar to a fitness tracker for machines, it monitors and analyzes process and energy data in real-time. This enables targeted, sustainable optimization of existing systems, thereby not only increasing operational efficiency but also meeting environmental requirements.

Particularly noteworthy is the simple approach to integration and use of the solutions. The Plug&Play concept enables easy and quick setup, allowing for immediate use and rapid results.

Operating System Without Cloud Compulsion

The company draws on over eight years of expertise in the field of condition monitoring. From this experience, Siineos was developed, an operating system capable of running on IoT devices that enables local data access, visualization, and even automated analyses—completely without cloud compulsion and without complicated programming.

Flexible Foundation for Data-Driven Business Models

The operating system Siineos serves as the technological backbone for all retrofit and new system solutions at the company. With its open architecture, it can be easily tailored to the individual requirements of any company. Mechanical engineers can configure the operating system, for example, to precisely map their sales- or service-oriented processes— from the automatic recording of specific machine signals to evaluation dashboards and direct alarm management for service operations.

• Short implementation times: Thanks to its modular structure, Siineos can be quickly integrated into existing production environments—new functions or data sources can be activated as needed.
• Easy scalability: Whether digitizing a single machine or entire production lines, Siineos is designed for growth. This makes the platform the hub of all condition monitoring activities. 
• Optimal data control: Since everything runs on-premises, machine manufacturers and their end customers retain full control over data and analyses, which is an important aspect, especially when it comes to sensitive energy data. 

Central Module for the Retrofit Revolution

While Siineos forms the basis for the digital twin, the HUB-EN200 makes the concept of a "fitness tracker for machines" practically tangible. It measures the energy consumption as well as various process and sensor data of the systems, which are integrated via Modbus, OPC UA, and more— whether it’s a brand-new machine or a ten-year-old production unit. Within minutes, the module is integrated and provides reliable data for all common key figures.

• Energy signature and CO₂ footprint: Given the increasingly stringent EU regulations on energy efficiency, recording energy consumption is a fundamental competitive factor. The HUB-EN200 uses its sensors to measure electrical performance and identify energy weaknesses.
• Diverse data interfaces: MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP or classic PLC connections: The HUB-EN200 communicates via standard interfaces, allowing machine manufacturers and end customers to incorporate the generated data into existing control systems, SCADA solutions or in-house developments.
• Proactive downtime detection: Detailed analysis of energy signatures allows for precise detection of downtimes or deviations in the production process. Combined with machine data or sensor information, the cause of malfunctions can even be determined automatically. 
• Operational and machine data acquisition: In addition to automatic measurements, manually captured data can also be integrated, e.g., via tablet and scanner. This creates a comprehensive picture of machine performance, maintenance procedures, and process quality—visible on any browser-enabled device..
• Alarm and remote access management: The HUB-EN200 paves the way for new digital services. For example, a machine manufacturer can offer its customers remote maintenance, allowing the service team to access the system directly via the device. Alarm notifications and escalations are managed to minimize downtime.

Subtle But Significant Value Enhancement for Mechanical Engineers

Whether pay-per-use or subscription-based service—the interplay of Siineos and the HUB-EN200 not only enhances machine performance for mechanical engineers but also offers opportunities for business model development. Those who can harness digital data from their machines today deliver not just a product to their customers but also comprehensive transparency and service. This not only increases satisfaction in the after-sales sector but also strengthens customer relationships sustainably.

Whether it's a new machine series or the retrofitting of existing systems, mechanical engineers can strengthen their role in the market as innovative service providers. For end customers, this means managing production and maintenance with concrete numbers and facts—a prerequisite for efficient operations and the move toward CO₂-conscious manufacturing.

The combination of Siineos and HUB-EN200 offers mechanical engineers a flexible system that can be easily integrated into all common machine parks—making both technical and business potentials immediately usable.

Those who hesitate risk losing market share and, in the long term, millions in losses if existing or new customers opt for providers offering modern digital solutions.

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