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Test a new concept for small lot production Cooperative Foundry Concept. RTOs have built components/parts of systems, i.e. building blocks, which are available and characterised by their high Technology Readiness Level (TRL).Combine these building blocks in so-called Application Experiments (AEs), creating innovative Smart Systems which serve SMEs' needs.
Example: Demonstrator named UbeesenseSME beneficiary: Laulagun bearingsRTO that contribute: Ikerlan
The RTO, Ikerlan, has already developed a prototype that could fit, with small adaptation, in the use case identified by Laulagun.
The collaboration is directly between Ikerlan and Laulagun. Ikerlan has a limited budget to adapt the existing prototype to fulfill, as much as possible, the requirements. This modifications take around 4-5 months, then, Laulagun tests the device along 3 months
The solution provided by Ikerlan intends to validate a product concept. In case the test phase done by Laulagun covers his expectations, further development, not covered by Gateone, is expected to happen.
Consists of a sensor node and a concentrator. The sensor node performs measurements and sends the data wirelessly to the concentrator which is connected to a PC for data visualization. Includes:
•Control electronics: 3 PCB layers(signal conditioning/data processing/RF comm.)• Sensors: accelerometer, strain gage and temperature.•A housing for the sensor node.•A concentrator for wireless signal acquisition and USB connection to a PC.•A software code to modify sensing parameters and visualizing the results
Tests performed in the Test Center of Laulagun Bearings, show that the wireless signal is transmitted from inside the rotor hub, where the sensor node is located and monitors the state of the bearings, to outside the structure, where the concentrator is located
Technical achivement
Inside the hub, when the pitch is moving
Temperature measurements at different locations of the hub
The demostrator includes: A thermocycler, hotplate size 1x1cm on flexible PCBESE-LOG 2-wavelength fluorescence unit Control electronics (PCB)USB connection to a PC and connection to mainsAn interface for thermocycling and detection settings
Use case in a GateoneDemonstrator
Test showing Fluorescence data with Alphasipprotocol
It is a subpart of the whole system.
Performs thermal cycling(RT-100ºC) to a single microchamber(10ml).
Allows the company to adapt the in-tube parameters to the microchamber and optimize its yield
Example: Demonstrator named Microthermos. SME beneficiary: Alphasip.
Example: AE named Clutsen. SME beneficiary: Goizper.RTOs that contribute: Ikerlan(IKL) and Hahn-Schickard(HS)
HS contributes in energy harvesting and low power communication. IKL contributes in sensors and signal conditioning, embedded electronics and packaging. The partners need to collaborate in a common planning, typically 2years, and adapt their technology(building blocks) in order to fulfill final development requirements. The solution is clearly product oriented and finishing level of an industrial prototype. RTO partners commit that they have manufacturing capacity to respond to first and limited number of samples from the SME.
The Objective
Monitor the wear of clutch-brake pads and measure maximum temperature at friction point while clutching. Features: Sensor integration in a wheel ensuring direct measurement; Low power electronics; Energy harvesting and Wireless data transfer
Product/Market key questionsWhich product do the RTOs offer?
Wireless sensor integrating temperature and distance measurements.
What do the companies need?
Monitor the temperature and wear of clutch-brake pads to ensure optimum use of the brake and anticipate maintenance
What is the main application or use case?
Add self-monitoring capability to the current cluth-brake product, which is a key solution in bigmachinery in different sectors, in order to avoid mechanical damage in the clutch-brake body and reduce maintenance costs
What is the market objective?
Strengthen market position and share through this innovation. Provide clutch brakes for sectors such as cutting and metal shaping with presses, shears, servo presses, folders, lifting equipment