Increase in efficiency and high availability through digital and intelligent solutions

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A digital twin allows the current plant condition to be determined and monitored. This increases operational safety and energy efficiency. (Image: ebm-papst)

The epCloud is the central hub where plant data converges and can be monitored. It also represents the basic functions and digital services that form the foundation of the NEXAIRA ecosystem. (Image: ebm-papst)

At the ISH Frankfurt, ebm-papst presented its comprehensive ecosystem NEXAIRA for the first time. It features digital solutions that go beyond traditional fan operation. For example, with innovative solutions for predictive maintenance, AI-supported cooling system optimization, and smart monitoring, the company offers pioneering approaches to increase energy savings, improve efficiency, and enhance reliability across various applications in refrigeration, air, and climate technology.

An important component for efficient and reliable systems is modern EC fans. To save significant energy and costs, and to meet ever-growing demands, optimal "hardware" alone is no longer sufficient. Digital solutions that combine operational and environmental data with software and artificial intelligence offer numerous added values.

Maximum energy savings through a digital ecosystem

The digital ecosystem NEXAIRA optimizes the energy consumption of fans and cooling systems, for example through the operating point optimization of highly efficient EC fans. The operation of fans and entire systems (e.g., fans in the FanGrid) is intelligently adapted to actual needs through targeted analysis of system data. This provides extensive benefits both for retrofitting and new projects. Replacing outdated hardware with modern, energy-efficient fans can already achieve significant savings. When combined with digital solutions such as 360° monitoring and intelligent control, fan energy consumption can be reduced by up to 70%.

Industry-specific solutions

NEXAIRA includes various digital services, such as demand-controlled ventilation (DCV), vibration analysis, and heat exchanger or filter clogging detection. These can be specifically tailored and combined to meet the different requirements of various industries.

For example, the retrofit solution focuses on easy commissioning, straightforward maintenance, and optimal integration with remote monitoring capabilities. A central element is the ebm-papst Service App, which enables quick commissioning, comprehensive function testing, and seamless cloud connectivity. This not only simplifies work for installers and service companies but also increases long-term operational safety. Especially in the context of skilled labor shortages, the other building blocks of the ecosystem, with a focus on refrigeration or air conditioning systems, are noteworthy. The emphasis is on maximum energy efficiency, high operational reliability, and effortless system setup. ebm-papst utilizes, among other things, the basic functions of 360° monitoring and cloud-to-cloud communication for this purpose.

AI-supported cooling system optimization: energy efficiency for data centers

For data center operators, ebm-papst has introduced a proprietary solution that significantly reduces the energy consumption of the entire cooling cycle. Using digital twin technology, all cooling processes are modeled to calculate the most efficient operating parameters in real time. Adaptive control allows savings of up to 50% across the entire cooling process. In addition to reducing costs, this significantly contributes to achieving sustainability goals and complying with regulatory requirements. The on-premise solution also ensures the highest data security, while an integrated alert system detects potential problems early and enables countermeasures. At the same time, this solution can be transferred to other cooling systems.