Modernize Legacy Machines: Next-Gen Data at <1% the Cost of New Equipment.
Retrofit your existing production lines with smart sensors and On-Premise Local AI. 100% Data Privacy. 100% GDPR/DSGVO Compliant. Built for the German Mittelstand in NRW.
Industrial Machine Retrofitting
Smarter Manufacturing without the Cloud.
We transform your legacy machinery into smart devices using cost-effective IoT retrofits. Your data never leaves your factory. No external cloud servers. Absolute GDPR compliance through a closed-loop local network.
Sensors → LoRaWAN/WiFi → Local Server → AI Processing. All within your factory walls.
How It Works
From Legacy Machine to Smart System -- in 5 Steps
No modification to your machine's internal controls. We mount external sensors and controllers that wirelessly transmit data to your local server.
Machine Assessment
We evaluate your legacy machine and identify optimal measurement points -- no PLC modification required.
Mount Sensors & Controllers
Magnetic or clamp-on sensors (temperature, vibration, current) and a microcontroller are externally attached.
Connect Local Gateway
Data is transmitted via LoRaWAN or WiFi to a gateway inside your factory -- no internet needed.
Edge AI Processes Data
Your local server runs AI models: anomaly detection, predictions, automated reports.
Dashboard & Alerts
Real-time visualization on your local dashboard. Automatic alerts when thresholds are exceeded.
Machine Assessment
We evaluate your legacy machine and identify optimal measurement points -- no PLC modification required.
Mount Sensors & Controllers
Magnetic or clamp-on sensors (temperature, vibration, current) and a microcontroller are externally attached.
Connect Local Gateway
Data is transmitted via LoRaWAN or WiFi to a gateway inside your factory -- no internet needed.
Edge AI Processes Data
Your local server runs AI models: anomaly detection, predictions, automated reports.
Dashboard & Alerts
Real-time visualization on your local dashboard. Automatic alerts when thresholds are exceeded.
What Gets Installed on Your Machine?
Temperature Sensor
Non-invasive, magnetically mounted
Vibration Sensor
Detects bearing wear early
Current Clamp
Measures motor load without interruption
RPM Sensor
Optical, contactless
Real-World Applications
Real-World Retrofit Solutions
Proven systems deployed in construction and manufacturing across NRW. Each solution runs entirely on-premise.
- The Problem
- Waiting for concrete to cure costs days of downtime. Lab crushing is slow.
- The Solution
- Disposable microcontrollers with temp/humidity sensors embedded directly into wet concrete.
- The Flow
- Data streams via site WiFi/LoRaWAN to local n8n.
- Local AI
- Models apply the "Maturity Method" to calculate compressive strength in real-time.
- The Value
- "Slab 4 at 70% strength" alerts let you remove formwork days early, saving thousands of Euros.
- The Problem
- Broken excavators or cranes halt construction. Reactive maintenance is expensive.
- The Solution
- Magnetic microcontrollers with accelerometer and temp sensors attached to older engine blocks or hydraulic pumps.
- The Flow
- Vibration data streams directly to local n8n.
- Local AI
- Anomaly detection models identify failing bearings or loose belts before the human ear can.
- The Value
- "Inspect Bagger #3 pump tonight" automated tickets prevent catastrophic failure.
- The Problem
- Strict Immissionsschutz regulations in cities like Cologne/Dusseldorf require tedious compliance reporting.
- The Solution
- Microcontroller-based environmental stations (particulate + microphone) mounted on site fences.
- The Flow
- Noise and dust data are continuously logged locally.
- Local AI
- A Local LLM parses the raw data weekly to generate a legally formatted "Weekly Environmental Compliance Report" in perfect German.
- The Value
- Site managers get a perfect, automated PDF report every Friday, eliminating manual work and preventing city fines.
Local LLM Server
Your AI models run on your hardware. No internet. No API fees. Full IP control.
On-Premise Local AI
Unrestricted Local AI: Zero Cloud, Zero Fees, Absolute Privacy.
Run powerful Large Language Models directly on your company's own hardware. No internet required, no pay-per-request API fees, and full control over your intellectual property.
Lawyers & Legal
Summarize confidential case files with zero risk of data leaks.
Medicine & Healthcare
Process patient records fully compliant with strict medical DSGVO.
Production
Analyze proprietary manufacturing recipes and machine logs securely.
Immobilien & Construction
Automate contract reviews and compliance reports locally.
Architecture Overview
Your Own AI Server -- Right Inside Your Building
A single local server replaces expensive cloud subscriptions. It connects to your existing systems and processes everything internally.
Local AI Server
Runs in your server room. No internet. No cloud.
Connected Systems in Your Organization
ERP / SAP
Automated data extraction and report generation
SCADA / MES
Real-time machine data for AI analysis
Document Archive
Search and summarize contracts, reports, and case files
Databases
SQL/NoSQL queries via natural language
How Your Data Flows -- Without Leaving the Building
Data Stays Local
All source data remains on your own servers and drives.
AI Processes Internally
LLM models analyze, summarize, and generate reports directly on-site.
Results Are Delivered
Dashboards, PDFs and alerts are served over your local network.
Audit & Compliance
Full logging of all AI actions for GDPR/DSGVO audits.
Data Stays Local
All source data remains on your own servers and drives.
AI Processes Internally
LLM models analyze, summarize, and generate reports directly on-site.
Results Are Delivered
Dashboards, PDFs and alerts are served over your local network.
Audit & Compliance
Full logging of all AI actions for GDPR/DSGVO audits.
Your Partner for Production Automation in Aachen & NRW.
Located in the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia, we specialize in bringing sovereign, GDPR-compliant local AI and machine retrofitting to the German industrial sector. From Aachen to Dusseldorf, we help construction sites, manufacturing plants, and legal firms modernize their tech stack without compromising data privacy.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Technical details and common questions about our retrofitting and Local AI solutions.
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