FUTURE-PROOFING the automotive industry - FP7-Mode

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Project MoDe
Automotive advancement
and innovation
The main focus of the project is on developing a
commercially viable truck that can identify where
and when maintenance is required. It should also be
able to provide alerts on the maintenance needed.
In short, MoDe aims to:
• Maximise vehicle uptime
• Minimize vehicle downtime
THE RESEARCH
The MoDe collaboration has produced extensive
research into vehicle condition monitoring and the
prediction of remaining lifetime.
A more complete understanding of the remaining
useful life of a vehicle component means
maintenance and repairs can be made at just the
right time.
Improper use can also be identified, cutting down
the risk of breakdown, damage or environmental
pollution.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Energy-efficient wireless sensors pick up signals of
damage or deterioration to vehicle parts.
A wireless network effectively and reliably connects
station units positioned around the engine to a central
network.
An ongoing process of condition monitoring checks
for signs of damage or wear. Signals are sent to a
central maintenance platform.
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Information is analysed based on vehicle information
and parts data. A maintenance decision is then taken.
The innovative technologies researched and
developed by MoDe, such as intelligent services
planning, which helps group together maintenance
operations and therefore reduces vehicle
downtime, ensure a more competitive offering for
manufacturers and users alike.
suspension strut
mount sensor
wheel hub
sensor