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Decentralized AI for Industrial Equipment Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance

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Imagine if every machine in a factory had its own tiny brain that learned how it was being used without sending private data to a central server. Instead of one giant brain in the cloud trying to understand every machine, these tiny brains share their 'lessons' to create a master guide for everyone. It's like a group of students studying separately but sharing their best notes to help the whole class improve.

By the numbers
7
years of university research
The business problem

What needed solving

OEMs cannot improve their products because operational data is confidential or too large to send to the cloud. This prevents the use of AI for predictive maintenance in real-world industrial settings.

The solution

What was built

The Synthesis system, a platform for managing machine-learning models on distributed devices that uses federated learning to keep data at the edge.

Audience

Who needs this

Industrial equipment OEMsAutomotive component manufacturersEnergy and thermal system operatorsIoT sensor developers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Automotive Manufacturing
enterprise
Target: Vehicle Component OEM

If you are a vehicle component OEM dealing with restricted access to customer operational data — this project developed Synthesis that enables per-device maintenance and optimization without transferring raw data. This allows you to improve product reliability while respecting client confidentiality.

Energy Systems
mid-size
Target: Thermal Energy Provider

If you are a thermal energy provider dealing with high downtime in distributed heating systems — this project developed a system that automatically detects under-performing devices at the edge. This leads to reduced downtime and more informed operational decision-making.

Industrial Equipment
SME
Target: Smart Sensor Manufacturer

If you are a smart sensor manufacturer dealing with the high cost of streaming all data to the cloud — this project developed Edge Intelligence that conducts learning on sensor-sized devices. This enables a transition from simple connected devices to truly smart units.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for this solution?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures for the Synthesis product are not disclosed.

Can this system scale to a large number of devices?

Yes, the system is designed with a scalable interface capable of handling thousands of models in real time across diverse deployments.

Who owns the IP or how is the licensing handled?

Based on available project data, the technology is developed by Ekkono Solutions AB, but specific licensing terms are not provided.

How does this integrate with existing IoT setups?

The system integrates directly on distributed, sensor-sized devices, allowing learning to happen at the edge rather than requiring a cloud-only setup.

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project period runs from 2023-05-01 to 2025-12-31, indicating the development and validation phase is currently active.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single Swedish SME, Ekkono Solutions AB, with a 100% industry ratio. This lean structure suggests a highly focused commercial drive, leveraging 7 years of prior research to move directly into industrial application without academic overhead.

How to reach the team

Contact EKKONO SOLUTIONS AB in Sweden

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing or partnership opportunities with Ekkono Solutions.