Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK), global industry experts in sensing, testing and measurement technologies, has launched an AI-enabled smart monitoring platform designed to provide real-time structural and operational health information for critical infrastructure and industrial assets. HBK Monitor360 combines high-fidelity sensor data, edge computing and AI-supported analytics to help asset owners identify developing problems, plan maintenance and reduce the risk of unplanned downtime.
The platform is designed for applications in which equipment availability, structural safety and operational continuity are critical. These include data centers, semiconductor manufacturing facilities, power generation assets, bridges, tunnels, renewable energy systems, rail networks, naval vessels and industrial machinery. As these systems become more complex and operational demands increase, periodic inspections may not provide the continuous information needed to identify subtle changes before they develop into larger problems.
HBK Monitor360 moves beyond basic data visualization by continuously monitoring asset conditions and comparing live signals with historical operating trends. Configurable dashboards give engineering and maintenance teams a real-time view of asset health, while custom alerts can notify users through email, SMS or in-application messages when measured conditions move outside defined limits or the software detects an anomaly. The platform integrates data from multiple sensor types, including strain, vibration, temperature and displacement sensors. Its analytics learn normal operating behavior and evaluate incoming measurements for subtle anomalies. This information can support condition-based and predictive maintenance strategies by helping engineering and maintenance teams determine when an asset requires closer investigation or service.
HBK Monitor360 combines multi-sensor data, edge computing and physics-informed AI to provide real-time condition information for critical industrial and infrastructure assets.
A central element of Monitor360 is HBK’s physics-informed AI approach. The platform combines AI-supported analytics with established engineering principles and knowledge of the physical behavior of monitored assets. This is intended to produce findings that engineers can review and trace rather than relying exclusively on conclusions generated through an unexplained machine-learning process.
“The real value in Structural Health Monitoring doesn’t just come from visualising huge volumes of data,” said Guga Gugaratshan, Director, Software/Digital Growth at HBK. “It comes from traceable, physics-informed workflows that convert imperfect field data into reliable, reviewable, and actionable engineering evidence, ultimately empowering asset managers to make data-driven decisions that extend asset life and reduce operational risk.”
Traceability is incorporated throughout the platform so users can connect an alert or analytical finding with its original sensor data. This can help engineering teams review how a conclusion was reached, support data-governance requirements and provide better-quality information for the continued development of AI and machine-learning models.
Monitor360 also provides live and historical information through customizable dashboards, allowing users to examine current measurements alongside longer-term trends. Comparing these views can help identify gradual changes that may not be apparent during an individual inspection. AI-assisted workflows are designed to simplify platform setup and calibration, reducing the time engineers spend configuring monitoring applications. Edge analytics support real-time monitoring in harsh or remote operating environments. The platform can also connect with cloud and hybrid IT environments and is Azure-certified, with air-gapped deployment options available for applications requiring separation from external networks.
HBK designed Monitor360 to integrate with existing operational technology, enterprise software and asset-management systems. This approach allows organizations to introduce smart monitoring without replacing an entire monitoring ecosystem or becoming dependent on a single supplier. Users can begin with individual assets or applications and expand the implementation as operational requirements develop.
For data centers and semiconductor facilities, the platform can provide continuous visibility into structures and equipment supporting highly sensitive operations. Monitoring vibration, displacement, temperature and strain measurements can help teams identify changes that warrant further investigation before they affect production or computing services. Similar monitoring principles can be applied to bridges, rail systems, renewable energy installations and other assets where operating conditions, structural loads and environmental exposure change over time.
HBK Monitor360 is intended to provide engineering teams with evidence that supports maintenance and asset-management decisions rather than replacing professional engineering judgment. By combining sensor measurements, historical trends, configurable alerts and physics-informed analytics, the platform gives operators a centralized view of critical asset conditions and potential maintenance needs.
About HBK
Hottinger Brüel & Kjær provides sensing, testing, data acquisition, modeling, simulation and analysis technologies for product development, manufacturing and in-service monitoring. HBK was formed in 2019 through the merger of HBM and Brüel & Kjær, two companies with more than 80 years of experience in test and measurement. Its portfolio includes sensors, data acquisition hardware and software, structural and acoustic testing technologies, engineering software and asset-monitoring solutions. HBK serves automotive, aerospace and defense, industrial machinery, electronics, telecommunications, energy and infrastructure applications. For more information, please click here.
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