Custom solutions. Universal physics.
Vermilion's LRM technology adapts to any industrial environment, delivering custom solutions with universal benefits, because the laws governing your assets don't change between sectors.
Aviation-grade reasoning for ground equipment, test rigs, and component fleets.
Covered assets
Test infrastructure and support fleets where failure tolerance is non-negotiable.
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- Engine test cellsContinuous-duty rotating instrumentation
- Hydraulic test rigsHigh-pressure servo-valve systems
- Auxiliary power unitsCompact turbomachinery & gearboxes
- Ground-support equipmentMixed fleet, variable duty cycles
- Structural fatigue monitoringAirframes and test articles under load
Why physics matters here
Rotating machinery and pressurized systems leave clean physical fingerprints. We read them before fatigue propagates.
- Rotordynamics & blade-pass signaturesTriaxial vibration, 25.6 kHz envelope spectra, order tracking
- Thermoelastic stress & fatigue accumulationIR thermography, strain-gauge arrays, acoustic emission
- Tribology of high-load bearingsOil debris density, ferrography, viscosity drift
- Pressure-system integrityUltrasonic leak detection, pressure-decay curves
Assembly lines, presses, conveyors. Where one bearing decides a shift's output.
Covered assets
The production floor's load-bearing physical assets: the ones that decide tonight's output.
- Assembly-line equipmentConveyor drives, indexers, and fixtures
- Hydraulic pressesForce ramps, ram cycling, fluid systems
- Conveyor systemsBelt, roller, and chain drivetrains
- Robotics & actuatorsServo joints and end-of-arm tooling
- Machine-tool spindlesHigh-speed bearings under cutting load
Why physics matters here
Production assets fail along predictable physical pathways: friction, imbalance, electrical asymmetry, thermal drift.
- Bearing & gear-mesh kinematicsVibration spectra, shock pulse, demodulated envelopes
- Motor electrical signaturesMCSA current harmonics, voltage imbalance, partial discharge
- Hydraulic & pneumatic flow dynamicsPressure pulsation, flow turbulence, servo-valve response
- Tool-wear thermomechanicsSpindle load, cutting-zone IR, acoustic emission
Turbines, transformers, switchgear. The grid asks for zero unplanned downtime.
Covered assets
Generation, transmission, and conversion equipment where any unplanned outage cascades downstream.
- Wind & gas turbinesMulti-megawatt rotating generation
- Power transformersOil-filled, dielectric-stressed cores
- Transmission switchgearHigh-voltage breakers and contactors
- CompressorsReciprocating and centrifugal stages
- Cooling systemsPumps, fans, and heat exchangers
Why physics matters here
Grid assets obey electromagnetic, thermal, and dielectric laws. Every degradation mode leaves a measurable trace.
- Dielectric breakdown precursorsPartial discharge, dissolved gas analysis, tan-delta
- Rotor-stator electromagnetic balanceAir-gap flux, MCSA, shaft voltage
- Thermal aging of insulation systemsDistributed fiber-optic temperature, IR scans, Arrhenius modeling
- Aerodynamic & torsional loadingBlade vibration, torque ripple, SCADA cross-correlation
Crushers, mills, draglines. Remote sites where a missed prediction costs days, not hours.
Covered assets
Comminution, conveyance, and haulage assets where a missed prediction costs days of throughput.
- Primary & secondary crushersImpact loading, eccentric drives
- SAG & ball millsLarge-diameter rotating grinding mills
- Drag conveyorsLong-belt scraper and chain systems
- Haul-truck powertrainsDiesel-electric drivelines under cyclic load
- Slurry pumpsAbrasive-fluid impellers and casings
Why physics matters here
Impact loading, abrasive wear, and slurry hydraulics dominate. Each leaves a signal long before catastrophic failure.
- Impact & structural load dynamicsShock spectra, strain gauges, structural acoustic emission
- Gear-train & bearing degradationVibration envelopes, oil debris counting, ultrasonic
- Powertrain electromechanical healthMCSA, torque ripple, transmission thermography
- Slurry cavitation & wearPressure pulsation, acoustic cavitation signatures, flow asymmetry
Fleets, sortation centers, refrigeration. Reliability that keeps goods moving.
Covered assets
Throughput-critical mechanical and refrigeration systems: anywhere a stall ripples through the network.
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- Sortation conveyorsHigh-cycle belt and crossbelt systems
- Refrigeration & HVACCompressors, condensers, evaporators
- Fleet powertrainsMixed-duty diesel and EV drivelines
- Warehouse roboticsAMR/AGV motors and lift mechanisms
- Loading-dock equipmentLevelers, restraints, hydraulic doors
Why physics matters here
Throughput depends on assets that fail thermally, mechanically, or electrically, usually in that order and usually predictably.
- Refrigeration thermodynamicsSuction/discharge pressure, superheat, compressor power draw
- Conveyor drive & belt dynamicsMotor current, drive vibration, take-up tension
- Fleet powertrain wearOil condition, vibration spectra, CAN-bus telemetry
- Servo & actuator responsePosition error, current-loop deviation, encoder drift
Heavy equipment in unforgiving environments. Predict failure before the next pour.
Covered assets
Mobile and stationary equipment under variable loading. The next pour can't wait for a part.
- Tower cranesSlewing, hoist, and trolley drives
- Concrete pumpsReciprocating pistons and hydraulics
- Earth-moversExcavators, loaders, dozers under cyclic load
- GeneratorsDiesel gensets in field conditions
- Pneumatic systemsCompressors, dryers, and tooling
Why physics matters here
Variable loading, dust, and weather accelerate wear. Physical signals out-predict duty-cycle counters every time.
- Hydraulic system integrityPressure pulsation, return-line temperature, particle counts
- Engine & generator combustionCylinder pressure, exhaust temperature spread, injector timing
- Structural fatigue under variable loadStrain gauges, load cells, rainflow cycle counting
- Pneumatic compressor healthDischarge temperature, pressure ratio, vibration
GMP-aligned monitoring across reactors, fill lines, and HVAC.
Covered assets
Process and utility equipment under GMP oversight. Every unplanned event is a deviation.
- BioreactorsStirred tanks, single-use and stainless
- Sterile fill-finish linesHigh-speed aseptic filling and capping
- LyophilizersVacuum chambers and refrigeration cycles
- Cleanroom HVACPressurization, filtration, recirculation
- Compounding equipmentMixers, granulators, blenders
Why physics matters here
Batch integrity hinges on process physics: agitation, pressurization, thermodynamic cycles, aseptic kinematics.
- Bioreactor process dynamicsDissolved oxygen, pH drift, agitator torque, impeller vibration
- Cleanroom pressurization & airflowDifferential pressure, particle counts, HEPA challenge
- Lyophilizer thermodynamic cyclesShelf temperature, condenser pressure, sublimation rate
- Aseptic equipment kinematicsServo position error, fill-needle vibration, capper torque
Irrigation, processing, cold chain. Reliability that respects the harvest window.
Covered assets
Seasonal-duty assets across pumping, drying, processing, and cold chain. Failure windows compressed by the calendar.
- Irrigation pumpsCentrifugal and turbine pumping
- Grain dryersContinuous-flow heated airflow systems
- Processing linesSorting, cleaning, and packaging mechanics
- Cold-chain refrigerationMulti-stage refrigerated storage
- Tractor & combine fleetsMixed-duty engines and hydraulics
Why physics matters here
Seasonal duty cycles compress failure windows. Physics-based reasoning surfaces precursors fast enough to matter.
- Pump cavitation & hydraulic flowPressure pulsation, motor current, flow turbulence
- Drying thermodynamicsMoisture content, plenum temperature spread, airflow
- Refrigeration cycle integritySuction superheat, compressor amperage, condenser approach
- Engine & driveline wearOil debris ferrography, vibration spectra, CAN telematics
Tuned to your sector
and your assets.
Tell us about the asset classes and failure modes that matter most in your operation. We'll show you where Vermilion fits.