The motor as a sensor Predictive maintenance with maxon MIND The motor as a source for monitoring the condition of a machine: that is the goal of maxon MIND (motion insights and diagnostics). The foundation for this is machine learning, physical expertise, and an open architecture. Here we present the system.
In industrial drive technology, the mo- tor has long been more than just an actuator. It provides valuable informa- tion about the condition of the entire system—provided you know how to in- terpret the data correctly. This is exactly where maxon’s new solution, maxon MIND (motion insights and diagnostics), comes in. The system uses motor signals to draw conclusions about the condition of the drive system and its environment. This turns the motor into the best sensor in the machine.
→ The drive as a sensor for condition and process data → Analysis of deviations and wear without additional sensors → Basis for predictive maintenance and data‑driven optimization
maxon MIND was developed to take condition monitoring and predictive maintenance to a new level. It analyzes data read from the controller during machine operation and detects pat- terns that indicate wear or malfunctions. It’s not just about monitoring the motor itself, but the entire drive system. This allows deviations to be detected early. The possible applications are di- verse. maxon MIND is suitable for sce- narios where unexpected failures must be detected early – such as increasing personnel safety or minimizing down-
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