B&R Builds an Intelligent Future: AI-Powered Equipment Health Monitoring and Ecosystem Expansion

As the deep integration of industrial automation and AI becomes a trend, B&R (an ABB company) has recently launched a series of major innovations, demonstrating its ability to transform "intelligence" into tangible business value.

1. AI-Powered "Machine Health Tracking": From Reactive to Predictive Operations

B&R's newly released "AI-powered machine health monitoring" IIoT application is like equipping equipment with a "health bracelet." The solution consists of two parts: the IIoT Connector and the ACOPOStrak Monitor.

• The IIoT Connector provides seamless access to equipment data between the edge and the cloud, supporting automatic asset discovery, open protocols such as Open UA and MQTT, and API integration with third-party systems. It adapts to new and legacy systems, breaks down silos, and enables data-driven services.
• ACOPOStrak Monitor uses AI algorithms to analyze data in real time, visually displaying equipment status, historical trends, and abnormality alerts on dashboards for local or remote viewing. Without the need for additional sensors, it transitions from reactive maintenance to proactive optimization.

In addition, the "AI-enhanced fitness tracking for machines" system was also featured separately, further highlighting B&R's deep integration of AI into equipment health management, preventing failures, extending lifespan, and truly revolutionizing operations and maintenance.

2. New Channel Partnership: Easily Accessing B&R Solutions for More Manufacturers

To enhance product accessibility, B&R has entered into a strategic partnership with global distributor RS. Through online and offline channels, RS will help customers easily browse and purchase B&R automation products, with fully traceable delivery of orders. This initiative is expected to significantly expand B&R's reach in key markets such as Europe.

3. Background Comparison: China's Cemtrex's "AI + Industrial Automation" Transformation

• Cemtrex, by focusing on AI security solutions and industrial automation, achieved a 59% revenue growth and turned its net profit from loss into profit, demonstrating the significant value of AI in strategic industry transformation.
• B&R does not disclose financial data, but by launching AI industrial platforms (IIoT and health monitoring) with practical business applications and expanding sales channels, it is steadily driving innovation and growth.

This shows that AI is driving the two companies to evolve towards being “smarter, more efficient, and more competitive in the market.”