Welcome to the ACS + ifm annual Technology Workshop taking place in Welshpool at Auto Control Systems!
An interactive 3 Hour session designed for professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of industrial AI and asset health monitoring. Whether you’re managing fixed plant operations or mobile equipment, this workshop will equip you with the tools and insights to improve uptime, safety, and data-driven decision-making. Don’t miss out on this exciting event where you can connect with experts, explore new products, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving industrial landscape. Register now to secure your spot!
**Please register for one of the two workshop times available
What to expect from the event:
- Interactive workshops with digital certificate of attendance: Participate in hands-on sessions led by industry experts.
- Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals, share knowledge, and build lasting relationships within the automation community.
- Refreshments and lunch provided
Topics:
Sensor-to-Value with Moneo Cloud
Explore how to turn raw sensor data into actionable insights for predictive maintenance and asset health:
- Edge-to-Cloud Strategy: Why decentralised data capture matters in remote mining operations
- IO-Key: Plug-and-play edge connectivity for IO-Link sensors on conveyors, pumps, and crushers
- Moneo Cloud: Scalable, flexible platform for remote diagnostics, dashboards, and Industrial AI
- Use Cases: Applying Industrial AI to asset health monitoring
Whether you’re exploring new tech or scaling existing applications, this session will show you how to accelerate your digitalisation roadmap — from Sensor to Value.
AI Based Collision Warning System for Heavy Mobile Equipment
O3M Sensor with AI-Based Human Detection
- Combination of 2D video imaging and 3D time-of-flight (ToF) technology.
CAN-Based Radar Sensor Integration
- Independent or in tandem with the O3M sensor.
- Radio waves to detect objects and measure distances, even in poor visibility (dust, fog, darkness).
- Distance-based collision warnings and can trigger alerts or machine slowdowns.
System Integration and Communication
- CAN bus communication, allowing seamless integration into mobile machine control systems.
- Warning zones and logic can be tailored to specific machine types and use cases.
Latest ifm Innovations
- Larger Flow meters upto DN150: Designed for robustness and ease-of-setup, this flow meter is ideal for process water and chemical dosing in mineral processing. Its high data visibility supports better control and compliance in demanding mining environments.
- Radar sensors with Distance and Speed: Built to withstand dust, vibration, and extreme weather, these sensors are perfect for distance and speed measurement on haul trucks, stackers, reclaimers, and other mobile mining equipment. They also support area monitoring for blocked chute or conveyor applications.
- Versatile ultrasonic flow meter from ifm: Suitable for a wide range of mining applications including dewatering, tailings management, and water recycling. Its adaptability makes it a reliable choice for both underground and surface operations.
- Highly robust and accurate pressure sensors from ifm: These sensors feature a configurable gauge-style display and IO-Link, making them ideal for monitoring hydraulic systems, pumps, and compressed air networks in mining plants and mobile machinery.
- Tri-axial vibration sensor with IO-Link: In-built bearing damage and imbalance detection enables simple and effective condition monitoring of rotating assets such as conveyor drives, crushers, and screen motors to prevent costly downtime.
