possible for the user to evaluate the system . This also applies to predictive maintenance with regard to energy efficiency . This offers a great opportunity . When we talk about the use of artificial intelligence ( AI ) in this context , we are talking about analysing , combining and interpreting the data generated during operation . Some manufacturers already have highly interesting products on the market in this area . I would be delighted if many more users would take up these offers . But in the end , it ‘ s not about every user having AI in their pumps and compressors , it ‘ s about the benefit to the user . In each individual case , a cost-benefit analysis must be carried out before implementing AI , because AI is not an end in itself .
In your opinion , can AI help to counter the shortage of skilled labour ? I see the use of AI primarily in costefficient operation . AI can certainly help to optimise service and maintenance intervals based on consumption . But ultimately , we still need skilled service technicians , because maintenance in particular literally needs to be hands-on . And for this we need intelligent , trained minds .
The importance of liquefied natural gas is growing . How are manufacturers adapting to the new media ? Manufacturers from Germany and Europe are very strongly represented in this environment with corresponding products . We now have the trend and are building LNG terminals in Germany . These were not built for years because we sourced the gas from Russia . Triggered by the war in Ukraine , we are switching to liquefied natural gas . This is creating a new market for equipment suppliers . However , new terminals need to be built not only in Germany , but worldwide . Our members have been able to make a positive note of this in their order books this year . We can therefore speak of a temporary strengthening of the market , but this may weaken again in the foreseeable future .
Can you give us another example from which companies benefit ? Another interesting medium in this context is green hydrogen . This medium has been transported in compressors for several decades . German and European suppliers are leading the way here . The topic is currently being dramatically ramped up in a positive sense . We can currently talk about a transformation of economic processes . In the Federal Republic of Germany , however , we will not be able to produce green hydrogen from alternative energies alone . We nearly don ’ t have
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