Rail Transport
Smart railway systems are the next logical step as IoT transforms the world of rail transportation and logistics.
MicroWire technology provides continuous online monitoring of railways and wagons, ensuring reliable performance even in challenging climatic, mechanical, and electromagnetic conditions.
Infrastructure Insights
Data-Driven Rail Solutions
Smart Railway Systems
MicroWire sensors enable comprehensive monitoring of rail systems, providing detailed insights into the condition of wheels, rails, and overall infrastructure. These sensors collect repetitive measurements, creating a growing database that becomes increasingly relevant over time. Evolving data allows railway operators to better track wear and tear, refine maintenance schedules, and optimize operational planning to prevent failures.
Capabilities
- Scanning the current state of rails through sensors placed on smart wagons.
- Structural health monitoring, including detection of cracks in rails and wheels.
- Measurement of pressure, vibration, and temperature.
- Axle counting for tracking rail usage and
Applications
- Identifying critical railway sections that require repairs.
- Providing railway operators and train companies with meaningful data
- Supporting infrastructure providers and cargo transport companies with timely maintenance insights and detailed performance data.
Self-Monitored Wagons & Cargo Containers
MicroWire sensors integrated into wagons and cargo containers enable monitoring of structural and operational conditions. Sensors embedded in components like shock absorbers or springs provide real-time data for load management and defect detection.
Capabilities
- Measurement of overall wagon weight.
- Continuous load monitoring to detect overloading.
- Weight distribution analysis across wheels or axles.
- Detection of defects in axles and wheels.
- Monitoring temperature for sensitive cargo, such as hazardous materials or food products.
Applications
- Facilitating predictive maintenance for wagons and cargo units.
- Supporting fficient transport of goods across rail networks.
- Preventing issues caused by uneven loads or mechanical defects.
Precision Anywhere
Sensing Possibilities on Any Component
Our sensors offer versatile sensing capabilities for a wide range of components, enabling precise monitoring of critical parameters. Their adaptability ensures reliable performance even in extreme environments where conventional sensors fail.
Structural Monitoring
Microwire provides real-time detection of cracks, delamination, and stress in railway vehicle components while monitoring temperature, pressure, and vibration across critical systems. The system supports load and weight distribution management to enhance performance and ensure safety. Additionally, it continuously monitors bolts and joints, identifying loosening or wear during operation.Benefiting Stakeholders
The technology benefits a range of stakeholders, including manufacturers and OEMs, operating companies like cargo businesses, after-sales and service organizations as well as testing and certification companies.Industries
