https://kinetifab.com/en/blog/ Industrial automation, mechanical design, digital manufacturing and in-house electronics. We retrofit existing machines, measure energy use and build purpose-made equipment. en https://kinetifab.com/en/blog/pumping-station-telemetry-what-to-measure/ https://kinetifab.com/en/blog/pumping-station-telemetry-what-to-measure/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT At a pumping station, measure levels, pressure, flow, pump status and running hours, motor current or power, faults, intrusion and power supply status. Communications are usually cellular or radio, with Modbus to the PLC and MQTT or another protocol to the control centre. Control must keep working locally if the link drops. agua https://kinetifab.com/en/blog/from-dev-board-to-custom-pcb-when-to-switch/ https://kinetifab.com/en/blog/from-dev-board-to-custom-pcb-when-to-switch/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Move from a dev board to a custom PCB when you will repeat the product, when the board does not fit in size, connectors or robustness, or when you need industrial I/O, 24 V supply and isolation. A custom design has an upfront cost that only pays back through volume or requirements a dev board cannot meet, and if you sell it in the EU it needs CE marking. electronica https://kinetifab.com/en/blog/variable-speed-drives-pumps-fans-when-they-pay-off/ https://kinetifab.com/en/blog/variable-speed-drives-pumps-fans-when-they-pay-off/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT A variable speed drive pays off on pumps and fans when demand varies, the equipment runs for many hours and flow is currently controlled with a valve or damper. With constant full load, high static head or short running hours, savings are usually small. Measure flow, pressure and power for several weeks before buying. energia https://kinetifab.com/en/blog/predictive-maintenance-vibration-temperature-where-to-start/ https://kinetifab.com/en/blog/predictive-maintenance-vibration-temperature-where-to-start/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT To start predictive maintenance, pick 3–5 critical rotating machines, measure vibration, temperature and motor current, record an 8–12 week baseline and set alarms on changes in trend. AI can come later; first you need reliable data and someone who owns the response to every alert. automatizacion https://kinetifab.com/en/blog/3d-printed-jigs-fixtures-vs-machining/ https://kinetifab.com/en/blog/3d-printed-jigs-fixtures-vs-machining/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A 3D-printed jig or fixture makes sense when you need few units, complex shapes, quick iteration or low weight, and loads, heat and wear are moderate. If the tool defines critical dimensions, takes high loads, sees constant wear or works with heat or coolant, machining remains the right choice, or a hybrid of the two. fabricacion https://kinetifab.com/en/blog/modbus-opc-ua-mqtt-which-protocol/ https://kinetifab.com/en/blog/modbus-opc-ua-mqtt-which-protocol/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT They don't really compete: each fits a different level. Modbus is simple and universal for reading registers from field devices; OPC UA adds an information model and security at machine and PLC level; MQTT is lightweight and efficient for sending telemetry to SCADA or the cloud. Most plants combine them using gateways. automatizacion https://kinetifab.com/en/blog/idle-energy-consumption-factory/ https://kinetifab.com/en/blog/idle-energy-consumption-factory/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Idle consumption is the energy a factory uses when it is not producing: nights, weekends, breaks and machines on standby. You find it by logging power every 15 minutes and comparing it with the production schedule. It is usually cut first with procedures, schedules and automatic shutdown, before any capital investment. energia https://kinetifab.com/en/blog/machine-retrofit-modernise-or-replace/ https://kinetifab.com/en/blog/machine-retrofit-modernise-or-replace/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Retrofitting a machine makes sense when its structure and mechanics are still sound and the problem is the control system: an obsolete PLC, no spare parts or no operating data. If the frame is worn, the machine cannot reasonably be made safe or it no longer delivers the capacity you need, replacement is usually the better choice. automatizacion