The aim of the SI-CM3S (Secure Industrial Condition Monitoring with high functional reliability) project is to develop a technology for Industry 4.0, focusing on condition monitoring (CM), i.e. the continuous monitoring of the condition of industrial plants in real time.

Due to the increasing relevance of and need for automation, Industry 4.0 has become a market-ready format. Continuous condition monitoring is required in order to operate the increasingly complex systems in industry economically. Condition monitoring (CM) is a key technology in this regard. CM describes an approach in which the condition of machines and systems is constantly monitored using physical variables such as temperature or vibrations. The data from condition monitoring can be used to draw conclusions about necessary and cost-effective maintenance.

The project partners are primarily targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the solution. Europe, and Germany in particular, is known for its strong SME sector, especially in the field of industrial manufacturing. The solution developed in the project is intended to support these SMEs in their efforts towards Industry 4.0. Previous solutions from large providers are not profitable for many SMEs, as the set-up and maintenance costs are not in proportion to the benefits. The results of the project should therefore be used to ensure the competitiveness of globally active SMEs.