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FIMAnews 3/2011

FIMAnews November 2011

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Why is FIMA different?

"FIMA is an interesting adventure to be involved in. It has proven to be a unique group of companies working together; in FIMA even competitors have joined forces in order to solve common problems." Pasi Tuominen, CEO of Wapice Oy tells us why FIMA is special.
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FIMA – some thoughts on our early days and beyond

Some time ago, FIMA was given its current name, the Finnish Forum for Intelligent Machines. In the beginning, it was clear that businesses had an obvious interest in more ”intelligent” machinery, as indicated by the many research initiatives in this area. Kalle Hakalehto writes about FIMA.
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Konela opens up a new era in mechanical engineering

Konela is a new, communal workspace whose target group is made up of mechanical engineering companies, particularly those who develop intelligent machines and systems. Konela combines industry experts, researchers and students in a new way. It will work alongside New Factory as an open innovation platform for the new era.
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Project review

FAMOUS

The goal of the FAMOUS project (Future Semi-Autonomous Machines for Safe and Efficient Worksites) is to develop sensor fusion, environmental perception and machines’ perception of their own status as well as the location of their users. The project involves considering new concepts for safety and developing safety planning.

At the moment, the FAMOUS project is preparing a description of the present state based on descriptions of usage events. In addition, the first version of the volitional state for the future has been worked out. Those involved with the project have planned the so-called FAMOUS Challenge, which means creating content for a collective demo. Expanding on and concretising the FAMOUS Challenge are indeed planned follow-up measures. In addition to the aforementioned, the KONELA method of operations will also be developed further.

TOLKKU

The goal of the TOLKKU project is to develop methods and create a software package for transforming data obtained from many sources into a concise, easy-to-use format for need-based maintenance. The project is a part of FIMECC’s EFFIMA programme and was one of the six nominees for the FIMECC Prize.

The project’s latest toolkit includes such features as verification of the quality of data, identification and classification of use and functionality status, and identification of abnormal situations and errors. The project, which will be completed at the end of 2011, will continue to develop some of the features of the toolkit, compile reports and four conference publications and complete company demonstrations.

MOTTI

MOTTI, otherwise known as Monikoneympäristön tiedonhallinta project (the data management for multi-machine environments project) is progressing according to schedule. MOTTI studies the multi-machine system, its interfaces and navigation as well as common components of navigation. But what's going on right now? Two open source code releases have been made in connection with the project: GIMnet – Open Communication Interface (www.gim.tkk.fi/GIMnet) and MaCI – Machine Control Interface library (www.gim.tkk.fi/MaCI). In terms of the results, some items worthy of mention are the architectural framework of the multi-machine system as well as the global location algorithm for mapping. At the same time, several work reports published by VTT, Aalto University, TTY and Rocla have been released. The project is also developing a generic multi-machine simulation environment along with the necessary tools. The next concrete demonstration is the completion of the proof-of-concept pilot.

A hands-on GIMnet/MaCl workshop for FIMA members is also being organised in connection with the project on 15 December 2011.

RelSteps

The goal of the RelSteps project is to develop a reliability management tool kit along with ideas for new ways to share and search for data on usage experiences. RelSteps also creates tools that take advantage of digital data transfer channels and media in order to collect and analyse data on usage experiences. The fourth goal is to create an operational model for operational reliability management.

During interviews with companies organised by the project, the demands placed on design tools for operational reliability were studied, as well as the degree to which the tools on the market correspond to these demands. The results have been used for defining company-specific research events. You can read the first results report here. A researcher workshop was held in autumn 2011, along with several cooperation meetings between researchers and company representatives.

Next the project will progress to case studies, which will consider such ideas as how to evaluate the reliability of the system and what pre-existing company data can be used in operational reliability planning.

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FIMA's calendar

December 2011

15.12. 9:00-15:00
MOTTI Hands-on workshop (Konela in Hermia)

20.12. 9:00-12:00
Control of the lifecycle workshop I - companies' needs (Konela in Hermia)

January 2012

12.1. 9:00-15:00
TOLKKU FINAL Hands-on workshop (Konela in Hermia)

17.1. 9:00-12:00
Control of the lifecycle workshop II - focus and actions (Konela in Hermia)

19.01.2012 8:30-16:00
FIMA 4th RESEARCH SEMINAR (UKK-institute, Tampere)

20.1. FIMA board (Konecranes)

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FIMA Forum for Intelligent Machines

Hermiankatu 1, FI-33720 Tampere
Secretary General Antti Sirèn
antti.siren(at)fima.fi
+358 40 820 4605

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