Weir, a mining technology company, has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with Viking Analytics, a Swedish-based company specializing in AI-powered vibration analysis and condition monitoring for smarter predictive maintenance.
This partnership will significantly enhance Weir’s NEXT intelligent solutions – the company’s comprehensive digital offering designed to transform mineral processing through real-time data, predictive analytics and process optimization. By integrating Viking’s advanced machine learning technology, it will facilitate predictive maintenance solutions, ensuring uptime and production are maximized.
Viking Analytics’ solution is AI enabled, designed to learn equipment behaviour and detect early signs of machine failure. It provides automatic anomaly detection and intelligent diagnostics, without the need for labelled data or manually set thresholds.
Ole Knudsen, Weir, senior director – digital said, “Weir is committed to building a more sustainable future in mining through strategic partnerships with companies that share our vision. Viking’s customized AI software will be exclusively integrated into our NEXT intelligent solutions, delivering predictive analytics that enhance uptime and streamline maintenance for our customers.”
Dr. Rajet Krishnan, Viking Analytics, CEO said, “We are proud to partner with Weir on this important step in their digital journey. Together, we will combine Weir’s deep domain expertise in mining with Viking’s AI-driven condition monitoring technology to unlock new value for Weir’s customers worldwide.”