Embedded control system for hydraulic attachment
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 900 000 |
| Project duration | September 2023 - August 2025 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | The strategic innovation programme Electronic Components and Systems: |
| Call | Electronic components & systems - research and innovation projects 2023 |
Important results from the project
The goal of the project “Embedded Control System for Hydraulic Tools and Industrial Equipment” is the development of key enabling energy solutions by harvesting energy from ambient sources (that otherwise is wasted) to power sensor systems in hydraulic tools and industrial equipment. Through specific design of thermal and magnetic energy harvesters, low-power electronics and Bluetooth wireless communication, prototypes have been successfully tested on industrial equipment in the field.
Expected long term effects
The project is expected to provide a strong long-term collaboration between partners and contribute to the digitalization of hydraulic tools and industrial equipment. An energy-autonomous sensor system integrated into equipment/ machines will facilitate and significantly reduce the costs of service/ maintenance/ repair and annual inspection of the product. With the help of IoT, the product lasts longer, can have more life cycles and reduces the risk of work environment-related injuries.
Approach and implementation
The project was implemented with regular online and on-site meetings at Gripen, HIAB, VOITH in Hudiksvall, rapid iterations (weekly exchange of input) enabling very good collaboration achieving successfully the goals. Testing was performed in RISE lab and Gripen, HIAB, VOITH lab and in the field. The high-quality results show that these solutions have the potential for and impact to various applications where IoT devices are and/or can be utilized for retrofitting and/or new products.