PRODUCT REVIEWS
Fastening in focus
Industrial fastening specialist, Rivit, offers a wide range of solutions designed to optimise manufacturing processes. Its latest innovations for sheet metal fastening span key industries such as automotive, rail, shipbuilding and industrial metalwork. One highlight is the recent unveiling of its new‘ FASTENERS & TOOLS 11’ catalogue— an intuitive, comprehensive resource that outlines the full technical specifications of its product range.
Among its flagship products is an expanded line of battery-powered and hydro-pneumatic riveters tailored to meet diverse sector needs.
Above: The Controlriv GEN3.
The Series 700 battery-powered riveters offer power and flexibility for rivet and insert fastening. The RIV710 and RIV720 models are suitable for rivets of up to 6.4mm in diameter, while the RIV730 and RIV740 can handle threaded inserts up to M12. Featuring high-performance brushless motors and long-lasting batteries, these tools are suitable for applications requiring full mobility.
“ For professionals seeking even higher performance, the Series 400 hydro-pneumatic riveters deliver robust power and precise fastening across a variety of materials. Their compact, ergonomic design makes them well suited for heavy-duty industrial use. Designed specifically for complex industrial applications, the RIV943 hydro-pneumatic riveter for inserts features an enhanced motor and dual adjustment capabilities: a 10mm stroke and 32,000N of force. Its one-step operation— which allows deformation and unscrewing in a single motion— greatly improves operational efficiency,” said the fastening specialist.
For more control over fastening processes,
Rivit has developed the Controlriv GEN3; an advanced electronic monitoring device that is designed to ensure proper execution in real-time. Suitable for the automotive and heavy fabrication sectors, this system detects compressed air pressure and alerts operators to anomalies. With Ethernet / Profinet and WiFi / Bluetooth connectivity, Controlriv GEN3 integrates into existing production lines to enhance fastening quality and process efficiency.
Rivit also provides professional consultancy and technical support for manufacturers. Meet Rivit in Hall 13, on stand B33, at LAMIERA 2025 in Milan( 6-9 May 2025). n
www. rivit. it / en-us /
Generative AI-powered maintenance
The Siemens Industrial Copilot, a generative AI-based assistant, is designed to empower manufacturers across the entire value chain— from design and planning to engineering, operations and services. Siemens has now expanded its Industrial Copilot offering with extended capabilities for Senseye Predictive Maintenance. The generative AI-powered solution will support every stage of the maintenance cycle, from repair and prevention to prediction and optimisation.
“ The generative AI-powered assistant empowers engineering teams to generate code for programmable logic controllers using their native language, speeding-up SCL code generation by an estimated 60 % while minimising errors and reducing the need for specialised knowledge. This, in turn, reduces development time and boosts quality and productivity over the long term,” explained Siemens.
Siemens is now strengthening its Industrial Copilot offerings with the launch of an advanced maintenance solution, designed to redefine industrial maintenance strategies. The new generative AI-powered solution will support every stage of the maintenance cycle by helping industries move beyond traditional maintenance practices towards an intelligent, datadriven approach. To achieve this, the Senseye Predictive Maintenance solution powered by Microsoft Azure will be extended with two new offerings:
■ Entry Package: This solution provides an accessible introduction to predictive maintenance, combining AI-powered repair guidance with basic predictive capabilities. It offers limited connectivity for sensor data collection and real-time condition monitoring. With AIassisted troubleshooting and minimal infrastructure requirements, said Siemens, companies can reduce downtime, improve maintenance efficiency and lay the foundation for full predictive maintenance.
■ Scale Package: Designed for organisations looking to fully transform their maintenance strategy, this package integrates Senseye Predictive Maintenance with the full Maintenance
Copilot functionality. It is designed to enable manufacturers to predict failures before they happen, maximise uptime and reduce costs with AI-driven insights. Offering enterprise-wide scalability, automated diagnostics and sustainable business outcomes, this solution helps companies to move beyond traditional maintenance, optimising operations across multiple sites while supporting long-term efficiency and resilience.
“ The new offering enables comprehensive coverage of the entire maintenance cycle— from reactive repair to predictive and preventive strategies— by leveraging generative AI-driven insights that enhance decision-making and efficiency across industrial environments. First pilot use cases have shown that the Industrial Copilot for maintenance helps save, on average, 25 % reactive maintenance time,” concluded Siemens. n
www. siemens. com
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