Game changer for the wind industry

With its CMFS (Condition Monitoring System with Fail-Safe Function), Nabtesco Corporation offers an innovative technology for monitoring the azimuth system of wind turbines. Now, Nabtesco Precision Europe GmbH, a company within the group, is taking over sales and marketing – thereby strengthening its profile as a provider of pioneering mechatronic concepts and data-driven services.

Nabtesco Precision Europe GmbH is one of the world's leading manufacturers of precision gearboxes and is known for its strong innovative capabilities and continuous development. The company, headquartered in Düsseldorf, has always been committed to expanding its product portfolio and developing innovative applications. A particular focus is placed on mechatronic systems and data-driven services.

Nabtesco Precision Europe GmbH is one of the world's leading manufacturers of precision gearboxes and is known for its high level of innovation and continuous development. Mechatronic Systems in Focus

“The combination of mechanics, electronics, control engineering, and computer science is the key to groundbreaking innovations and paves the way for novel functions and advanced applications. We want to support our customers in achieving their goals faster and are therefore continuously expanding our commitment,” explains Marcus Löw, Managing Director of Nabtesco Precision Europe GmbH, adding: “Taking over the sales and marketing activities for CMFS, a product from the Nabtesco Group, is a logical step for us to further sharpen our profile in this area.”

The CMFS System Protects Wind Turbines from Failures

The Condition Monitoring System with Fail-Safe Function (CMFS) is a true game-changer for the wind industry. It consists of four components – a bolt strain sensor, signal converter, control unit, and power supply unit – and enables continuous, seamless condition monitoring of the azimuth system of wind turbines. Overload situations are reliably detected, and load distribution is achieved automatically. All data is regularly sent to the cloud, allowing users to access real-time information about load conditions at any time via PC, mobile phone, or tablet.

The decisive safety advantage

The high-precision strain sensor measures external forces. These are processed and analyzed by the control unit. If the values ​​exceed critical parameters, the control unit automatically reduces the load. The unique feature: The CMFS operates not only during operation but also during periods when the azimuth drives are not actively moving. This unique added value provides a decisive safety advantage. The result: longer service life for wind turbines, maximum reliability, and significant cost reductions. Retrofitting existing and new installations is easily accomplished.

Shaping the future

For more than 35 years, Nabtesco Precision Europe has been providing modern high-tech applications with the optimal gearbox and drive strategy. The CMFS complements the range of mechatronic solutions with another future-oriented technology and further strengthens Nabtesco's position as a mechatronic systems provider. “Mechatronic systems are the future. Our solutions make the difference,” Marcus Löw sums it up.