| | April - June 202119Moreover, the sensor, which accounts for ferrous and non-ferrous particles, has a built-in test functionality. It constantly tests the sensor's health to ensure that it is functioning as it is should."That is the pedigree and the quality to which we build our sensors," states Rosso. MetalSCAN technology has been flying on military and civil aircraft since the early 1990s. Platforms as diverse as the Lockheed Martin F-35 and the Airbus A320neo depend on Gastops' sensors to monitor the aircraft's engine bearings and gearboxes. Gastops' solution informs the pilots or the maintenance crews well in advance of any issues. "Not many are aware that our technology was devised for monitoring next-generation aircraft engines," adds Rosso. Recently, Gastops introduced the MS3500 sensor family to meet the evolving needs of the wind industry...a lower priced sensor that provides ethernet connectivity to support emerging Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) requirements, without sacrificing quality and reliability. The firm is also rolling out enhanced remote monitoring services to leverage its domain expertise, especially for assets whose warranty period has lapsed.The future is about combining machine intelligence and human capability to provide a full suite of real-time prognostics with tools and support for condition-based maintenance. The company's prognostic advice will aid clients in preventing any catastrophic failure. "Looking forward, we are working to augment our solutions by fusing data from other sensor types, along with our laboratory analysis capability to provide the most effective predictive maintenance service in the industry," concludes Rosso. Ian Rosso
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