Soroush Khandouzi

Lifetime Monitoring: KNF & b.telligent digitize testing

Lifetime monitoring, predictive maintenance, and edge integration – how KNF is driving digitalization in mechanical engineering This episode explores a real-world digitalization project by pump manufacturer KNF, developed together with IoT partner b.telligent. The goal: replace manual testing and documentation with an automated system for long-term pump monitoring – powered by an edge-to-cloud architecture based on Azure IoT and custom-built Data Acquisition Controllers (DAC). The challenge: Until now, key parameters like pressure, temperature, and current were recorded manually – sometimes daily, and over several years. With four production sites worldwide, fragmented systems made consistent evaluation nearly impossible. The solution: A scalable IoT infrastructure built on Azure IoT Edge, near-real-time data transmission, a burst mode for high-frequency measurements (up to 10 kHz), and visualization in Grafana. In addition to automating centralized testing for more than 1,500 pumps, the system enables cross-site monitoring, AI-driven analysis, and predictive maintenance. The key insight: Data is not just collected – it’s made actionable in real time, enabling faster development cycles, higher product quality, and entirely new service offerings. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to scale IIoT projects – from R&D to testing and production. Tune in and discover practical best practices.