Rockwell Automation, Inc. has announced a partnership with Everactive, a leader in wireless and battery-less condition-monitoring solutions for industrial customers. Particularly, Everactive’s solutions will complement Rockwell Automation’s Dynamix product line. Hence, will be ideal for Rockwell customers seeking actionable insights from their rotating equipment assets, without the concern of interruption from having to replace batteries in the process.

The integrated system will provide Rockwell’s FactoryTalk® MaintenanceSuite data for asset monitoring, condition-based monitoring, and predictive maintenance programs. For that reason, maintenance teams can reduce asset-related downtime. In addition, they will be able to decrease production costs and lower labor costs.  

Options for Wireless Condition Monitoring

Brian Merdes, vice president & general manager, for sensing, safety, and industrial control, Rockwell Automation, said the company welcomes the partnership with elation. Merdes said, “The data produced by Everactive’s condition-monitoring sensors can be used by our FactoryTalk analytics, monitoring, and maintenance platforms.” Furthermore, this he said will increase uptime, quality, and customer profitability.

“Additionally, Everactive’s energy harvesting technology allows sensors to run continuously with zero battery maintenance, which ultimately decreases our customers’ carbon footprint,” said Merdes.

The combined solution will disrupt the condition-monitoring applications market. Hence, the inconvenience of replacing batteries has been a challenge in adopting wireless sensors.

Solutions developed by Rockwell and Everactive will provide sustainable options for wireless condition monitoring users looking for productivity in their operations.

Bob Nunn, CEO, of Everactive, said the collaboration with Rockwell Automation will help custoemrs address the difficult challenge of monitoring balance-of-plant assets. In addition, Nunn said, “Solutions developed by Rockwell and Everactive will provide sustainable options for wireless condition monitoring users looking for productivity in their operations. Together, we can generate more insights from more places within an operation, bringing unparalleled efficiency and sustainability to enterprises globally.”