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Mitsui Knowledge Partners with Tokyo Waterworks for Enhanced Maintenance

Mitsui Knowledge Corporation (MKI), headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has embarked on an innovative partnership with the Tokyo Waterworks to drive digital transformation in equipment maintenance. Their joint effort focuses on the implementation of the predictive maintenance solution, AssetWatch, to ensure the stable operation of the city’s water infrastructure.

Background of the Technological Validation

As the proportion of long-standing equipment increases within the Tokyo Waterworks, effectively maintaining operational stability has emerged as a significant challenge. To address this, the organization realized it was critical to continuously monitor the condition of their facilities. In light of potential retirements of veteran staff and concerns over labor shortages, reliance on traditional inspection methods may not suffice to maintain necessary maintenance capabilities. As a result, there is an urgent need for the digitalization of maintenance tasks throughout the organization.

Additionally, early identification of signs of abnormalities requires ongoing data analysis. However, conventional methods have encountered limitations in comprehensively addressing such issues. Under these circumstances, the Tokyo Waterworks initiated a technological validation project utilizing AssetWatch as part of their mission to digitalize their maintenance operations.

Details of the Technological Validation

During the validation process, MKI utilized AssetWatch to assess the potential for leveraging digital technology in pump maintenance at water supply facilities. Over a month, they continuously collected and analyzed data from four pumps. This approach enabled the identification of latent signs of potential abnormalities that were previously challenging to detect through traditional inspections. Moreover, the unique operational characteristics of AssetWatch allowed for rapid analytical feedback and reduced data acquisition lag time, which were highly praised during the validation process.

Mitsui Knowledge has a robust background in enhancing maintenance capabilities through digital technologies across various sectors, including manufacturing and social infrastructure. Moving forward, the company aims to continue supporting effective maintenance operations and stability across municipalities, manufacturing, and social infrastructure sectors by leveraging their data analysis frameworks including AssetWatch.

What is AssetWatch?

AssetWatch is an advanced predictive maintenance solution that installs IoT sensors to remotely monitor the operation of rotating equipment. With the assistance of AI and vibration analysis experts, it provides early and precise detection of abnormalities that might not be easily identifiable with traditional threshold monitoring. This solution also enables expert-led support from cause analysis to maintenance advice, providing a comprehensive diagnostic service.

About Mitsui Knowledge Corporation

Founded with the mission to ‘Connect Knowledge, Create the Future,’ Mitsui Knowledge Corporation is focused on ICT-based businesses aimed at solving social issues and creating new value for clients as they work toward their 2030 Vision of ‘Creating the Norms of Future Society.’ The company has positioned the next three years as an ‘Innovation Phase’ in its seventh mid-term management plan, emphasizing the application of accrued technical expertise to consistently challenge boundaries as a value-creating enterprise.

For further details about AssetWatch products, visit AssetWatch Product Page. To learn more about MKI, explore their official website at www.mki.co.jp.

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Mitsui Knowledge Corporation
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