New Product Roundup: Companies launch platforms to improve maintenance on factory floors

RS

RS announced it's offering a selection of smart products to support predictive maintenance strategies and improve mechanical power system reliability.  

The company is focusing on predictive maintenance, such as smart technologies designed to leverage IIoT sensors, machine learning, AI and data analytics, to help customers improve mechanical systems and ensure uptime. 

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The products offered focus on smart automation and control solutions for mechanical systems like soft starters, vibration sensors, and alignment tools as a way to reduce mechanical stress, optimize energy usage, prevent equipment failures and improve uptime in industrial applications, including discrete and process manufacturing, material handling and packaging and HVAC systems. 

Some of the products highlighted include gearmotors; high-performance belts; a soft starter series; and wireless sensors.  

RDI Technologies

RDI Technologies announced the launch of its new flagship product platform, the Iris aiOne. Following the Iris M and Iris MX, the Iris ai One is the first technology to combine a new camera hardware, the Iris MA, with AI-driven insights and accelerometer precision, according to RDI.  

The platform is powered by the TrueSight suite of software modules and aims to help customers with predictive maintenance and diagnostics. The technology uses AI to automatically detect key assets like motors, pumps and pipes, providing real-time vibration severity alerts with a warning light system. 

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Features of the Iris aiOne and Iris MA camera include:  

• TrueSight ID: AI-Powered diagnostics that automatically detect objects and classifies vibration severity with a stoplight-style alert system. 
• TrueSight Accel: All-in-one analysis that combines motion amplification with wireless accelerometer data to detect faults. 
• TrueSight HS: Speed that captures motion at up to 1,400 fps in high resolution and up to 29,000 fps at reduced resolution. 
• Seamless Workflow: Onboard processing and a 40 Gbps Thunderbolt connection provide a fast capture-to-analysis experience. 
• Integrated Remote Support: A built-in “Help” button connects users directly with RDI experts for assistance. 

ETQ

ETQ has launched Reliance AI, an “ecosystem” of native AI capabilities embedded into the ETQ Reliance quality management system.  

The first two solutions, Form Field Advisor and Complaint and Feedback Advisor, introduce recommendations, guided data intake and decision support to help quality teams work faster and more consistently. The tools mark the beginning of ETQ’s broader strategy to deliver AI that aligns with customer workflows. 

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Both tools help users capture information more accurately, surface relevant historical context, and accelerate investigations, according to the company. ETQ’s proprietary prompt engineering blends regulatory knowledge, domain expertise and workflow intelligence to ensure outputs are compliant, safe and tailored to each organization. 

Reliance AI also supports three complementary AI models: built‑in native AI, best‑of‑breed partner integrations, and bring‑your‑own‑AI using the Reliance Quality Data Lake so customers can adopt AI in the way that best fits their strategy.  

Conductix-Wampfler 

Conductix‑Wampfler has launched its NxBB hardwired data‑over‑power technology, designed to provide secure, interference‑free communication across industrial and intralogistics environments. 

NxBB transmits data over the same conductors that supply power, simplifying system design, and offering an alternative to wireless or optical communication methods in automation settings. According to Conductix-Wampfler, NxBB supports long‑range data transmission within large facilities and integrates seamlessly with legacy equipment, helping operators modernize without infrastructure changes. 

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Features of the NxBB include:  

• Cost-effective installation: NxBB eliminates the need for separate data cables by using existing power lines, reducing the cost and complexity of wiring in industrial environments, according to the company. 
• Reliable communications in harsh conditions: The technology is suited for industrial settings with challenging conditions, such as high electromagnetic interference. 
• Long-range data transmission: NxBB can transmit data over long distances within a facility, making it fit for large industrial sites where traditional networking software may face range limitations. 
• Easy integration with legacy systems: NxBB integrates with existing infrastructure, enabling older equipment to connect to modern automation and monitoring systems without extensive upgrades or rewiring.