Viking Analytics partners with VKT
04/03/2024
Viking Analytics and Vibration & Konsult Teknik (VKT) have joined forces to revolutionise industrial machine monitoring with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered MultiViz. VKT is integrating Viking Analytics’ AI-driven vibration analytics tool, MultiViz, into its services, marking a pioneering move in predictive maintenance for the Swedish industry. This partnership focuses on delivering advanced monitoring solutions that elevate condition monitoring by seamlessly combining wireless and wired vibration sensors from different suppliers with MultiViz technology, enriched. by VKT’s profound expertise in condition monitoring.
Viking Analytics and VKT of Stenungsund, Sweden, have recently sealed an innovative collaboration through a new business agreement. This alliance equips VKT with MultiViz, the AI-powered vibration analytics tool, aimed at enhancing internal condition monitoring while being offered alongside VKT’s services and sensor systems. Together, they present a scalable predictive maintenance solution tailored for all customers. By amalgamating wireless and wired vibration sensors from various suppliers with
MultiViz, the collaboration aims to provide optimal solutions customised to individual customer needs.
Robin Josefsson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VKT, remarked on the agreement: “We have observed substantial industry demand for automating data acquisition to bolster understanding regarding a machine’s condition and status. The foremost challenge lies in efficiently interpreting this wealth of data. Leveraging AI and algorithms such as MultiViz from Viking Analytics will enable us to prioritise machines with deviations, allowing AI to set the priority.”
VKT predominantly serves industries in Sweden, where Robin and his team oversee condition monitoring services remotely from their new Stenungsund centre. The agreement holds a value exceeding 1 million SEK (approximately £76,400) for both Viking Analytics and VKT.
Stefan Lagerkvist, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Viking Analytics, emphasised the significance of this partnership, noting how VKT’s knowledge and expertise contribute to the continual enhancement of the MultiViz vibration tool. VKT’s insights in vibration analysis have been integrated into algorithms, validating Viking Analytics’ long-standing efforts and providing a robust foundation for a comprehensive AI-powered predictive maintenance solution for the industry.
